Obituaries

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. Richard Wayne "Dick" Cassel, 87, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 9:10 am, with his loving wife Mary Lou at his side. He had been ill for some time. Dick was born in Claypool on August 10,1935, to the late Howard and Nellie Irene (Ditman) Cassel, and later married Mary Lou...

Jan 20, 2023

Gerald "Bud" W. Warner, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Greenleaf Health Campus.

Gerald was born in Elkhart, IN on June 10, 1928, to the late Fred Eugene Warner and Viola J. Denuyll. Gerald was married to the love of his life, Dorothy Faye (Ginther) Warner on March 10, 1979 in Mishawaka,...

Jan 19, 2023

Laura K. Holliday, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her home.

Laura was born in Elkhart, IN on September 24, 1951 to Kenneth and Alice "Irene" (Engelhart) Vescelus.

She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth.

Laura is survived by her children, Clint (Courtney), Jamin and Nicole...

Jan 17, 2023

Mr. Jack Commons, 103, of Madison, Mississippi and formerly of Bristol, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023 at The Nichols Center, Madison, MS. Jack was born on September 29, 1919 in Elkhart, to the late Frank Q. and Sarah (Kreamer) Commons. He married his best friend and true love Elsie L. Beck on October 10,...

Jan 17, 2023

Paul August Voegtler, 90, formerly of Delton, MI, went Home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at North Woods Village in Mishawaka, IN.

Paul was born on January 21, 1932 in Painesville, OH to August and Mae (Donahue) Voegtler. He married Diane (Waggott) Voegtler on June 14, 1997 in Delton, MI....

Jan 15, 2023

Joan Beverly (Kane) Kelley

Born Aug. 11, 1933

Born in New Haven, CT.

Passed away on Jan. 15, 2023 at 1:45 a.m. at Hubbard Hill in Elkhart

Preceded in death by her husband of 65 yrs., Lloyd Kelley Jr, her father Frances W. Kane, Step-mother Hilda Kane, Mother Marion (Betty) Catherine...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...