Obituaries

Sep 9, 2023

Frankie Jay McQueary, 58, of Elkhart, passed away in the emergency room at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, September 9, 2023, following a sudden illness.

Frankie was born in Franklin, IN on July 7, 1965, and was the son of Arvil J. "Jay" (Onie) McQueary and Brenda (Pedigo) McQueary. Jay and Brenda both precede Frankie in death...

Sep 9, 2023

Sheila Mary Dibley, 90, residing in Elkhart, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther House, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was born on October 4, 1932 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England to the late George Patrick and Edith Gwendolyn (Dancaster) Dibley. In addition to her parents, Brother and sister in law Michael and...

Sep 8, 2023

Maria Angelina Galeano Carias, 76, of Goshen, passed away peacefully from an extended illness on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the home of her daughter while she was visiting from Honduras.

Maria was born in Puzunca, Honduras on August 23, 1947 and was born to the late Marcial de Jesus Galeano and Julia Carias Cebilla. Besides her...

Sep 4, 2023

Joan L. Ward, 87, formerly of Elkhart, IN passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Addington Place of East Lake in Florida.

Joan was born on August 3, 1936 in Cassopolis, MI to the late Richard and Dorothy (Pletcher) Morse. She married the love of her life, Ralph Z. Ward, on December 12, 1954, in...

Sep 4, 2023

Madonna Ann Muffley, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday September 4, 2023 at her home.

Madonna was born in Greenfield IN on November 19, 1972 to William "Bill" Richey and Phyllis (Bayliff) Richey.

She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Richey and brother, William S. "Bill" Richey.

Madonna is survived by...

Sep 4, 2023

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Carolyn Susan Goddard, 54, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital from injuries sustained in a car/pedestrian accident earlier in the week.

Carolyn was born on November 9, 1968 in Elkhart and was the first born daughter of the late Hugh M. and...

Sep 4, 2023

Foe John Michael Macik, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Foe was born on July 10, 1941 to the late, Michael Macik and Bernice (Myslyiwic) Macik in McKees Rocks, PA. He was married to Marion Faye (Cagle) Macik whom passed.

He is preceded in death by his...

Sep 3, 2023

Kenneth "Ken" Michael Shepherd, 51, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 14, 1971, in Warsaw, to Carrey Shepherd and Betty (Weber) De La Cruz. On July 19, 2019, Kenneth married his lifelong best friend, Barry Hyser, in Elkhart, whom he had spent over 30 wonderful years with before...

Sep 2, 2023

Mr. Benjamin Lee "Ben" Wright, 47, of Edwardsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Ben was born on August 22, 1976 in Elkhart to the late Kevin A. and Brenda K. (Baker) Pontius, who precede him in death along with his brother Jacob R. Wright.

Surviving Ben...

Sep 2, 2023

Debra Ann Mast, 71, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Debra was born in Elkhart, on January 30, 1952 to the late Donald and Shirley (Haven) Murphy. She married Ervin L. Mast on December 26, 1997, Ervin died February 18, 2008 in South Bend.

Surviving are her children, two sons, Travis...

Sep 2, 2023

Harold "Jack" Amiss, 79, of Granger, IN passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his home.

Harold was born in Ohio on February 5th 1944 to Harold George and Henrietta (Rivers) Amiss. Jack married the love of his life, Judy on July 19th, 1966.

He is proceeded in death by daughter Lori O'Dowd; granddaughter...

Sep 1, 2023

Joan Moore, 91, of Elkhart, passed away after courageously battling illness on Friday, September 1, 2023, at her home.

Joan was born on July 11, 1932, in Seattle, WA to the late Edgar Stanley Burles and Marion Joyce (Aries) Burles.

She is preceded in death by daughter, Shirley Spaulding; great granddaughter, Tori Moore; grandson-in-law, Walter...

Aug 31, 2023

Doris J. Karenke, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her residence with her loving husband at her side. She was born in Elkhart on May 10, 1933, to the late Melvin and Dorothy (McManus) Koontz.

In addition to her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her lifetime friend, Bonnie Statzer. Doris...

Aug 30, 2023

The family of Dennis "Denny" Lee Foster, 70, of Elkhart, is sad to announce his passing on Wednesday, afternoon, August 30, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther House, surrounded by the love of his family. Denny was born on July 19, 1953, in Elkhart, to Bernard Lee Foster and the late Ruth Anne (Berkshire) Foster.

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Aug 30, 2023

Geraldine Ann "Gerry" Watkins, 97, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, August 31, 2023 at the "Brickyard at Hively" living center in Elkhart at 12:58 am.  Her family was at her side when she died.

Gerry was born August 5, 1926 in Elkhart to the late William H. and Margaret (Baker) Newton.  She married...

Aug 29, 2023

Sharon Kay Hubartt, 62, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her home.

Sherry was born in Elkhart, IN on May 26, 1961 to Louis A. and Lois J. Antonelli.

Sherry is married to the love of her life Derek P. Hubartt on April 17, 1993 at Trinity...

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)...

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...

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,...

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...