Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Elsie L. (Wagner)  Forgey

Elsie L. (Wagner) Forgey

Aug 14, 2023

Elsie Lou Forgey, 85, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther House of Elkhart.

Elsie was born on September 17, 1937 in LaGrange, IN to the late, Homer and Joy Belle (McClellan) Wagner. Elsie is married to Robert Forgey on April 8, 1960 in Elkhart.

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Annemarie (Himmel)  Konkle

Annemarie (Himmel) Konkle

Aug 11, 2023

Annemarie (Himmel) Konkle, 96, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born in Greiz, Germany on August 30, 1926, to the late Alexander and Lisbeth (Wiedemann) Himmel.

Annemarie is also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Konkle Sr. She is survived by her children,...

Kierstin Faith "Kiersy-Bo" Johnson

Kierstin Faith "Kiersy-Bo" Johnson

Aug 8, 2023

Ms. Kierstin Faith "Kiersy-Bo" Johnson, 23, of Cassopolis, Michigan, passed away from injuries sustained following an automobile accident in Newberg Township. She was born in Elkhart to Dorothy G. "Gail" Johnson, who survives her at home.

Kierstin is also survived by her sisters Precious Johnson, Patiance (John Wirick) Johnson and Areea Johnson, all of Cassopolis; her Aunts...

Thomas Vincent "Tom"  Konecny

Thomas Vincent "Tom" Konecny

Aug 8, 2023

Mr. Thomas V. "Tom" Konecny, 75, of Granger, passed away following a rather lengthy and courageous battle with dementia and Parkinson's Disease while in the care of the wonderful staff of doctors and hospice nurses at the Center for Hospice Care Raclin House in Mishawaka. Tom remained a consummate jokester even to the end, keeping a smile on his...

Adam K. Wright

Adam K. Wright

Aug 7, 2023

Adam K. Wright, 37, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

There will be no formal services at this time.

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Ray Lewis Welch, Sr.

Ray Lewis Welch, Sr.

Aug 7, 2023

Ray Lewis Welch, Sr., 82, of Rochester and formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. He was born on October 17, 1940, in Elkhart, to the late Forrest T. and Lucille D. (Stockwell) Welch.

Ray is survived by his daughters, Sarah Back of Rochester, Tamara (Kent) Jennings of Idaho,...

Christian Augusto Delgado Palomino

Christian Augusto Delgado Palomino

Aug 5, 2023

Christian Augusto Delgado Palomino, 66, of Elkhart, was called Home by the Lord on August 5, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Christian was born on January 3, 1957 in Lima, Peru to Augusto Delgado Perez and Susana Palomino Arvieto de Delgado. He is married to his soulmate, Ana Maria Taboada Rojas in Lima on September 8, 1993....

Wilma "Jean" J. Smith

Wilma "Jean" J. Smith

Aug 2, 2023

Wilma "Jean"  Smith, 75, of Elkhart, was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born on March 20, 1948, in Cullman County, Alabama to the late Jessie and Wilma (Hershberger) Holmes. Jean is also preceded in death by her former spouse, Lyle Smith; brothers, Monte...

James "Jim" William Eoff

James "Jim" William Eoff

Jul 31, 2023

James "Jim" W. Eoff, 55, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Jim was born on March 14, 1968 in Elkhart, IN to William "Bill" Ellsworth Eoff and Linda L. Jessie.

He is preceded in death by his father, William, on February 13, 2005.

Jim is survived by his mother, Linda...

Marilyn Kay (Daum)  Glassburn

Marilyn Kay (Daum) Glassburn

Jul 30, 2023

Marilyn Kay Glassburn, 70, of Middlebury, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

Marilyn was born on November 8, 1952 in Elkhart, IN to Walter A. and Dorothy M. (Conway) Daum.

She married the love of her life, Stephen Glassburn on November 18, 1972 in Elkhart.

Marilyn...

Gloria J. (Helmuth)  Lipp

Gloria J. (Helmuth) Lipp

Jul 30, 2023

Gloria J. (Helmuth) Lipp, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Greenleaf Health Campus. Gloria was born on November 21, 1932 in Elkhart, to the late Irvin and Thelma L. (Detwiler) Helmuth-Reed. She married Paul V. Lipp on September 12, 1950, Paul passed away on March 7, 2000. Surviving are two daughters Deborah A....

Patricia "Teresa" Lynn Patton

Patricia "Teresa" Lynn Patton

Jul 25, 2023

Patricia Lynn Patton, lovingly known as "Teresa" by family and "Pat" by coworkers, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her home. She was born on November 14, 1960, in Charlton Heights, WV, to the late William Lee Patton, Sr. and Jo Ann (Phillips) Patton.

Patricia is survived by her son, Roderick "Shane"...

Stanley "Bruce" Lund

Stanley "Bruce" Lund

Jul 23, 2023

Stanley Bruce Lund was born on December 3, 1933 to Henry and Alma Lund.

His Father was a conductor for the railroad in Elkhart and his mother was a cook for one of the local schools.  He attended Elkhart High where he played basketball and was also active in theatre.  He was drafted into the U. S...

Doris Sandra (Duty)  Hale

Doris Sandra (Duty) Hale

Jul 22, 2023

Doris Sandra Hale, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on July 4, 1961, to the late Iris Duty, who precedes her in death, and John Duty, who survives her.

Doris is also survived by her children, Barretta (Misty) Duty, Jennifer Bell, and Stacy Franco;...

Helena M. (Power)  Benway

Helena M. (Power) Benway

Jul 21, 2023

Helena M. Benway, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart.

Helena was born on October 18, 1945 in Boston, MA to Dave and Helen Power. She was married to the love of her life, Robert H. Benway whom survives.

Helena is preceded in death...

Maureen "Beany" Leah (Keating)  Newton, R.N.

Maureen "Beany" Leah (Keating) Newton, R.N.

Jul 19, 2023

Ms. Maureen Leah 'Beany" Newton, RN, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly while recovering from routine surgery on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 9:32 am. She was born in South Bend on September 11, 1957 to the late Elwood and Evelyn (Stickel) Keating.

Surviving are her children, Jennifer (Brent Aspy) Rodela of Elkhart,  Andrew "AJ" (Jillian) Newton of...

Rosalie M. (Mchale)  Gross

Rosalie M. (Mchale) Gross

Jul 18, 2023

Rosalie M. Gross, 78, of Bristol, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Goshen General Hospital after an extended illness. Rosalie was born on August 16, 1944 in Chicago to the late John Joseph and Rosalie M. (Lehay) McHale. She married James L. Gross in September of 1961. Surviving is her husband of 61 years, James L. Gross; two...

Rodney A. Sanford

Rodney A. Sanford

Jul 16, 2023

Rodney A. Sanford, 62, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness at the Waters of Wakarusa on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

He was born on February 27, 1961 in Elkhart, Indiana.

Rodney is survived by the people whom he loved and he will be greatly missed.

Rodney graduated from Elkhart Memorial High...

Donna Jean (Canfield)  Mcclure

Donna Jean (Canfield) Mcclure

Jul 16, 2023

Donna Jean McClure (Canfield) of Elkhart, IN, passed away on July 16, 2023 at 4:37pm at the age of 75 after a battle with Vascular Dementia, surrounded by loved ones.

Donna was born in Montgomery County, WV to Minnie and Edward Canfield, who have both passed. Donna also had a sister named Barbara Johnson, aka "Jaws," who...

Joseph "Joe" Anthony Craig

Joseph "Joe" Anthony Craig

Jul 16, 2023

Joseph Anthony "Joe" Craig, 65, of Elkhart, passed away early Sunday morning, July 16, 2023 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Joe was born on November 18, 1957 in Goshen to the late Victor Robert and Edna (Wortinger) Craig. He is survived by his wife Nicolette "Nikki" Craig, son Joseph "Joe Joe"  and wife, Tailea Craig; four grandchildren; sister...

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