Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Randall "Randy" Lee Cutter

Randall "Randy" Lee Cutter

Aug 28, 2023

Former Elkhart Police Officer Randall "Randy" Lee Cutter, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, August 28, 2023 at the home of his son Joseph in Plymouth. Randy was born on March 8, 1951 in Elkhart to the late Robert L. and Lillian Lois (Jackson) Cutter. Surviving are his three children, two sons, Robert (Kristal) Cutter, Joseph (Holly)...

Debra Ann "Deb" Fay

Debra Ann "Deb" Fay

Aug 27, 2023

Debra Ann "Deb" Fay, 57, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital at 11:30 pm following an extended illness. Her family remained with her throughout her journey.

She was born March 13, 1966 in Elkhart and was raised by her step-dad Ronald L. (Polly) Fay of Deland, Florida and her mom Sherrie...

Matilde (Vergara)  Tavernier

Matilde (Vergara) Tavernier

Aug 25, 2023

Matilde (Vergara) Tavernier, 97, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Greenleaf Health Campus. She was born on March 12, 1926, in Bogota, Colombia to the late Gracielano and Teodemira (Camacho) Vergara.

Matilde is survived by her loving children, Yvonne (Paul) Christian of Elkhart, and Yolanda (Bob) Morrow of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Jeffrey,...

Sanjuana Gallardo Guzman

Sanjuana Gallardo Guzman

Aug 24, 2023

Sanjuana Gallardo Guzman, 53, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital at 5:18 pm following a brief but serious illness. Her family was with her throughout her journey.

She was born February 23, 1970 in Jalisco, Mexico to the late Pedro Gallardo Avila and to Jovita Torres Gutierrez who survives in Jalisco. In May...

Norma Jean (Delregno)  Royer

Norma Jean (Delregno) Royer

Aug 24, 2023

Norma Jean Royer, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born on October 26, 1943, in Elkhart to the late Frank and Helen (Fortino) DelRegno.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Royer, who passed away in 2021 and Richard "Dick" Birr, who passed away in 1988;...

Larry J. Coe

Larry J. Coe

Aug 23, 2023

Larry J. Coe, 82, of Goshen, passed away to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Greencroft Healthcare of Goshen. He was born in Iowa City, IA on April 29, 1941, to the late Ival James and LaVonne Claire (Pardee) Coe.

Larry is also preceded in death by his siblings, Donna (Coe) Green and...

Mildred "Joann" (Ramsey)  Moir

Mildred "Joann" (Ramsey) Moir

Aug 22, 2023

Mildred "Joann" (Ramsey) Moir, 87, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at her home. She was born on October 26, 1935, in Somerset, KY, to the late Odie and Nora (Miller) Ramsey.

Joann is survived by her loving children, Florence "Jean" Ramsey, Melissa Moir, and Bill (Susan) Burns, all of Elkhart; grandchildren, Robin (Jim)...

Anthony "Tony" Michael Mcdonald

Anthony "Tony" Michael Mcdonald

Aug 21, 2023

Anthony M. "Tony" McDonald, 38, of Elkhart, was found passed away in South Bend on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:37 pm. He was born May 13, 1985 in Elkhart to Gary McDonald of Elkhart and the late Diana (Holderread) Sparr.

Surviving Tony along with his dad are his children Brice Costella and Amelia Henkler, both of...

Ruby Ann (Setty)  Muncie

Ruby Ann (Setty) Muncie

Aug 21, 2023

Ruby Ann (Setty) Muncie, residing in Elkhart, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home, with Adam and Maggie by her side. Ruby was so proud to make it to 90 years of age. Ruby was born on June 5, 1933 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Andrew and Margaret...

Judith "Judy" A. Nine

Judith "Judy" A. Nine

Aug 20, 2023

Judith "Judy" Ann Nine, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Elkhart on October 4, 1940, to the late John and Pauline (McLaughlin) Ellsworth.

Judy was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Douglas "Doug" L. Nine; brothers, Robert Ellsworth, John Ellsworth, Jr,...

Ciarra "Cj" Joann (Hammers)  Thompson

Ciarra "Cj" Joann (Hammers) Thompson

Aug 19, 2023

Ciarra "CJ" JoAnn (Hammers) Thompson, 27, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at her home. She was born on November 8, 1995, in Albuquerque, NM.

CJ is survived by her loving parents, Brian (Tanya) Hammers and Carrie (James) Miller, both of Bristol; siblings, Walter (Samantha) Chaffee and Athena Chaffee, both of FL, Chloie...

Roger Alan Pletcher

Roger Alan Pletcher

Aug 19, 2023

Roger Alan Pletcher, 51, of Elkhart, passed away at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19, at Elkhart Center for Hospice Care surrounded by family and friends after a two-year battle with cancer.

He was born November 14, 1971, in Santa Monica, California to Eugene and Marian (Willard) Pletcher. On July 4, 2021, he married Tina Marie (Anson) Garrison...

Michael Adam Kuzniewicz

Michael Adam Kuzniewicz

Aug 18, 2023

Michael Adam Kuzniewicz, 72, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by loved ones Friday, August 18, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief, hard fought illness. Mike was born on June 4, 1951, in Hamburg, Germany to the late Adam P. Kuzniewicz and Margarethe Kennedy. Mike had a passion for travel and adventure his entire life, that took him...

Hope (Christmas Lady)  Berry

Hope (Christmas Lady) Berry

Aug 18, 2023

Hope Berry, 80, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Hope was born on July 10, 1943 in Renton, WA to the late Carson and Ruby (Conner) Fulford. She is preceded in death by her brother Delbert Fulford and nephew, Patrick Barton.

Hope is survived by her children,...

Daniel "Danny" W. Crist

Daniel "Danny" W. Crist

Aug 17, 2023

Mr. Daniel W. Crist, 47, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home following years of health issues. He was born in South Bend on September 26, 1975 to the late Jerry W. Crist, Sr. and to Ruth (Mel) Gard Nielsen, who survives him in Mulberry, Florida. Most of Daniel's friends knew him as "Danny", but the true believers...

Thomas Edward Ruhling

Thomas Edward Ruhling

Aug 17, 2023

Thomas Edward Ruhling of Elkhart passed away in Goshen on Thursday, August 17, 2023 after an extended illness.

Tom was born March 20, 1937 in Elkhart to Paul and Winifred (Reames) Ruhling.

In 1961 Tom married Beverly Tice in South Bend, who survives. Together they have three children: Michele (Jeff) Radkey of Middlebury, Michael (Julie)...

Stephen "Steve" Barella

Stephen "Steve" Barella

Aug 16, 2023

Stephen "Steve" Joseph Barella, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Center For Hospice Care, Esther's House. He was born in Elkhart on January 11, 1959, to the late Stephen A. and Marian "Sue" Barella.

Steve is also preceded in death by his partner, Mary Little and brother, Scott Barella. He is...

Terry Ray Barham

Terry Ray Barham

Aug 16, 2023

Terry R. Barnham, 63, of Elhart, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

An obituary will be posted soon.

There will be no services at this time.

Edward "Ed" Correia

Edward "Ed" Correia

Aug 16, 2023

Edward "Ed" Correia, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 30, 1934, in Salinas, CA, to the late Joe and Rita (Gomez-DeGuerro) Correia.

Surviving Ed are his children, Rita (Dennis) Kane of Sarasota, FL, and Joseph (Andrea) Correia of Holly Ridge, NC; grandchildren, Stephen, William and...

George "Ike" Alan Watson

George "Ike" Alan Watson

Aug 16, 2023

George Alan Watson, 95, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

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