Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Stanley "Stan" Wayne Rupnow

Stanley "Stan" Wayne Rupnow

Jan 13, 2023

Elkhart, IN – Stanley Wayne "Stan" Rupnow, 80, of Elkhart, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Friday, January 13, 2023. Stan was born on February 12, 1942, in Kendallville, IN, to Frank and Juanita (Canfield) Rupnow. While attending Ball State University, he met and married the love of his life, Linda Porter. Over the...

Judith A. Chew

Judith A. Chew

Jan 12, 2023

Judith A. (Crout) Chew, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Judith was born in Three Rivers, MI on May 22, 1941, to Robert Earl and Evelyn Norine (Fulton) Crout.

Judith is survived by her sons, Gary (Jennifer) Chew and Brian (Stacey) Chew; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and sisters, Bobbie (David) Blatz, Linda...

Gunner Michael Berggren

Gunner Michael Berggren

Jan 11, 2023

Sweet infant Gunner Michael Berggren, 8 months and 2 days, of Macy, Indiana, passed away quietly and peacefully with his entire family at his side on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 8:40 pm at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, from injuries sustained in an auto accident on Tuesday. Born in Peru, Indiana on May 9, 2022, Gunner was the son...

Bruce Alan Bradley

Bruce Alan Bradley

Jan 11, 2023

Bruce A. Bradley, 82, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January, 11, 2023.  Bruce was born March 17, 1940, in Elkhart, IN.  He was preceded in death by his father, Lynn G. Bradley, his mother, Mabel (Watkins) Rose, stepfather Robert Cooper, and stepfather, Robert F. Rose, as well as his sister and brother-in-law, Sonia and...

Judi Marilyn Wilson

Judi Marilyn Wilson

Jan 10, 2023

Judith "Judi" M. Wilson, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home.

Judi M. Wilson was born on January 24, 1942 in Detroit, MI to the late James and Evelyn (Loose) McGuire.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Wilson, whom passed away on November 1, 2005, as...

Nancy Lee Clark

Nancy Lee Clark

Jan 9, 2023

Nancy Lee Clark, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Nancy lovingly referred to as "Nan" was born on July 15, 1949 in Jackson, MI to the late Wilbur and Lottie (Bellawonder) Ellis.

She is preceded in death by her son, Kevin Lee Clark on December 18, 2017...

Michael "Mike" J. Krallman

Michael "Mike" J. Krallman

Jan 9, 2023

Michael "Mike" J. Krallman, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. Mike was born on May 24, 1950, in Elkhart to the late Richard and Lettie (Wagner) Krallman. On July 21, 1983, Mike married the love of his life, Susan Davis, after being together for 9 years.

Mike is survived...

Wanda M. (Peffley)  Rowe

Wanda M. (Peffley) Rowe

Jan 5, 2023

Wanda M. Rowe, 96, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Elkhart Meadows, Elkhart. Wanda was born on May 16, 1926 in Elkhart to the late Hezakia and Mina (Depew) Peffley. She married Robert E. Strukel, he died in 1958, and then married James E. Rowe on March 5, 1966. James passed on October 30,...

John Suggs

John Suggs

Jan 4, 2023

Mr. John Suggs, 53, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Emergency Department of Elkhart General Hospital on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 1:30 pm. He was born in Elkhart on April 5, 1969 to the late John Suggs, Sr. and Everlena Watson Suggs, who survives John in Elkhart.

Also surviving is a brother, Ernest "Terrell" Suggs,...

Nancy Jone Clements

Nancy Jone Clements

Jan 4, 2023

Nancy J. Clements, 76, of Elkhart, went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by her family.

Nancy was born on October 18, 1946, to the late Ward Vernon Stevens and Enola Pauline (Baker) Stevens in Flat Rock, MI. Nancy married the love of her life,...

Mary Weldy

Mary Weldy

Jan 4, 2023

Mary Weldy, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at her residence with her son, David, by her side. She was born in Cassopolis, MI on September 12, 1928, to the late Frank and Zola (Owen) Crouse.

Mary is survived by her son, David Weldy; granddaughters, Brittany (Jeremy) Stainko and Paige Weldy; great grandchildren,...

Gary Lamar Egolf

Gary Lamar Egolf

Jan 3, 2023

Gary Lamar Egolf, 79, of Elkhart (better known to most as Top Hat), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Woodland Manor. Gary was born on July 15, 1943 in Elkhart to the late Kenneth and Florence (Beechy) Egolf. Surviving are two daughters, Cindy L. Egolf, Traci Frankenberger; and a granddaughter Angela Peterson, of Charleston, SC; and...

Tonia D. Looney

Tonia D. Looney

Jan 2, 2023

Tonia Looney of Elkhart passed away Monday January 2nd at the age of 63. Her mother and father, Juanita Rose and Lander Rose, and two brothers, Fred Carner and Kenny Carner, were waiting for her at heavens gates.

She is survived by her son, Greg (Natasha) Pletcher, and daughter, Felicia (Justin) Jesuit, her brother, Terry (Berry) Carner...

Jeffery "Jeff" Scott Curtis

Jeffery "Jeff" Scott Curtis

Jan 2, 2023

Rescheduled service time and date!

Jeffery "Jeff" Scott Curtis, 45, of Elkhart passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2023.

Jeff was born on July 16, 1977 to Connie and the late, Thomas Curtis in South Bend, Indiana.

He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Curtis of Elkhart; stepfather, Donald Mapes...

Sherri Renee Cobb-Moore

Sherri Renee Cobb-Moore

Jan 2, 2023

Mrs. Sherri Renee Cobb-Moore, 59, of Bristol, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 1:15 am. She was born in Bedford, Indiana on August 30,1963 to the late Orvata (Dove) Cobb Patton and Harlan Cobb, who survives Sherri in North Vernon, Indiana. On December 30, 2017, Sherri married Billy W....

Nancy J. Lapierre

Nancy J. Lapierre

Jan 1, 2023

Nancy Jeanette LaPierre (Parrott), 72, of Elkhart, died on January 1, 2023, following a short battle with ovarian cancer.  Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Craig, her daughter and son-in law, Dana and Tommy Lenahan, her son and daughter-in-law, Darin and Amanda Lundberg, and two beautiful grandchildren, Brynn Lenahan and Max Lundberg. Nancy is also survived by her...

Danny Ray Griffin

Danny Ray Griffin

Jan 1, 2023

Danny Ray Griffin, 73, of Elkhart, IN passed away January 1, 2023, at Elkhart Meadows.  He was born on January 25, 1949, in Jasper, Alabama to the late Leon and Evelyn (Hyche) Griffin.  He graduated from Constantine High School in 1968 and Bethel College in May 1975.  He married the late Jean M. Davidhizar on June 6, 1976.

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Woodrow "Woody" L. Fletcher

Woodrow "Woody" L. Fletcher

Dec 31, 2022

Woodrow L. "Woody" Fletcher, 69, of Osceola, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at 11:33 am at his home following an illness, with his daughter by his side. He was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on May 25, 1953, to the late Edward Fletcher and Emily (Rowe) Fletcher. He was raised in North Judson, Indiana by his mother...

Crystal Marie Cravens

Crystal Marie Cravens

Dec 29, 2022

Ms. Crystal Marie Cravens, 39, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 at 1:24 pm at the St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis. She had been in ill health for some time. She was born in South Bend on April 10, 1983 to the late Ed Cravens and Diane (Dylewski) Cravens Denman, who survives...

James R. Selner

James R. Selner

Dec 26, 2022

James R. "Jim" Selner, 84, of Union, MI passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart, IN on May 12, 1938, to the late Earle and Gladys (Killinger) Selner.

Jim is survived by his children, Tim Selner, Doug (Stephanie) Selner, and Deb Selner; stepchildren, Denny Ball and Teresa (Greg)...

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