Billy Joe Milan
May 29, 2023
ELKHART: Billy J. Milan, 77, was born to the late Mack and Lula Mae Milan on March 3, 1946 in Trenton, TN. He departed this life peacefully May 29, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Billy accepted Christ at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Deacon, Treasurer, the man...
Charles H. Vredingburgh
May 28, 2023
Charles H. "Chuck" Vredingburgh, 90, of Elkhart, passed away to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born in Elkhart on April 3, 1933, to the late George and Dorothy (McCutcheon) Vredingburgh.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Linda Vredingburgh; son, Brent Vredingburgh; 2 grandchildren, Spencer and Annalyse. He...
Martha F. Purvis
May 28, 2023
Martha Francis (Smith) Purvis, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on May 28, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones and the music she enjoyed.
Martha was born in Walker County, Alabama to Mandy Lorraine (Davis) Smith and James Cranford Smith of Walker County, Alabama on October 18, 1943. After Graduating, she decided to till new ground...
James "Jimmy" Arthur Boal
May 26, 2023
James "Jimmy" A. Boal, 52, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home.
Jimmy was born on June 19, 1970 in Elkhart to James "Jim" Earl Boal (Diane) and Esin Onuk all of whom survive. Jimmy is survived by his only daughter, Samantha
Jaymes Samiye Boal of Cassopolis, MI; brother, Joseph...
Mary Ann (Fleming) Mcclurkin
May 26, 2023
Mary Ann (Fleming) McClurkin, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on March 14, 1941, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Charles "Chuck" and Ella (Dykhouse) Fleming.
Mary is survived by her loving daughter, Corina Ingole; loving granddaughter, Sierra Ingole; sisters, Janet Jarrett, Ethel Fleming, Charlene...
Shane E. O'Dell
May 25, 2023
Shane E. O'Dell, 52, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home.
Shane was born on August 24, 1970 to Dale Yoder and Patty (Fritz) Myers in Elkhart.
Shane is survived by his parents, Patty Myers and Dale Yoder of Millersburg; brother, Lou (Julie) Yoder; sister, Emily Yoder; half-brother, Jason O'Dell;...
Emma Jean Reed
May 25, 2023
Emma Jean Reed, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday morning, May 25, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. Emma was born on September 21, 1944, in Sandlick, Kentucky, to the late Marion Cook and Nannie (Adams) Cook. She was married on November 22, 1966, to Jimmy D. Reed in Clintwood, Virginia. Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Jimmy D....
Diana Lee (Mabie) Brubaker
May 21, 2023
Diana L. Brubaker, 73, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Goshen on April 13, 1950, to the late Orvan and Jean M. (Rummel) Mabie.
Diana is also preceded in death by her son, Craig Brubaker and husband of 42 years, Henry C. Brubaker Jr. She is...
Barbara "Barb" Anne (Emmans) Nadon
May 21, 2023
Barbara "Barb" Anne Nadon, 81, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Barbara was born on February 17, 1942, in Elkhart, to the late Robert L. Emmans and Frances G. (Jolliff) Emmans.
Barbara is preceded in death by her first husband, Bud Warren J. "Bud" Emmans,...
Robert "Bob" Alfred Petersen
May 21, 2023
ELKHART, IN — Robert A. "Bob" Petersen, 96 of Elkhart died peacefully on May 21, 2023. He has longed to rejoin his beloved wife, Rosemary, since her passing in 2014. This is a time to celebrate his going home.
Bob was born on April 15, 1927 in Clinton, Iowa, the only child of Alfred H. Petersen and...
Richard "Dick" Lavon Enfield
May 20, 2023
Richard L. "Dick" Enfield, 89, of Elkhart, was called home to be with the Lord and reunited with his wife, Mary Ellen, on Saturday May 20, 2023. He was born in Edon, OH on October 15, 1933, to the late Herman and Vera (Jack) Enfield.
Dick is survived by his sons, Jack (Shannon), Rich (Jessica), Chris, and...
Drake Matthew Matovich
May 18, 2023
South Bend: Drake Matthew Matovich, 63, passed away on the evening of May 18, shortly following an accident while traveling on Interstate 88-East. Drake was born October 5, 1959, to Kathryn and Eugene Matovich in Michigan City, Indiana. They moved to Elkhart, Indiana, where he attended Elkhart Community Schools. He graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School in 1977. Many...
Donna D. (Mundrick) Handley
May 17, 2023
ELKHART: On May 17, 2023, Donna D. Handley, 84 (nèe Mundrick), passed away at her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and friends. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when her family needed her. She was a well-loved member of the community in Elkhart, IN. Donna was a retired LPN and spent many years working in...
Myra Joan Shelt
May 15, 2023
Myra Joan Shelt, 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 15, 2023. Myra was in great health, but a sudden brain aneurysm led her home to be with the Lord. She was comforted with her family by her side as she passed.
Myra was born to William and Catherine Shelt on June 16th, 1952 in Elkhart,...
Randi Kay (Woodkey) Pickley
May 14, 2023
Randi K. Pickley, 75, formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Legacy Barberton Skilled Nursing Facility in Barberton, Ohio.
She was born in Elkhart, IN on December 17, 1947 to the late Richard and Fern (Longhenrich) Woodkey and is survived by her brother, Richard "Kim" Woodkey; daughter, Brinden Brown; son, Brad (Holly)...
Bruno Lira San Agustin
May 14, 2023
Bruno Lira San Agustin, 29, of Elkhart, died tragically, from gunshot injuries Sunday evening, May 14, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Bruno was born on August 16, 1993, in Mexico City, Mexico to Pedro Lira and Julia San Agustin. Survivors include his children, a son, Armony Jesus Lira Zepeda, daughter Mariah Lira; parents Pedro Lira and Julia...
Eduardo "Lalo" Santos Escobar
May 14, 2023
Eduardo "Lalo" Santos Escobar, 20, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at 3:02 am from injuries sustained in an automobile accident that also claimed the lives of two of his friends and put two more in the hospital. He was born in Los Reyes, La Paz, Mexico on March 25, 2003 to Eugenio (Sochilo) Santos Morales and...
Peter L. Konecny
May 13, 2023
Peter L. Konecny, 67, of Granger, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1955, in Elkhart to the late Henry V. and Lucille C. "Lu" (Restelli) Konecny.
Peter was also preceded in death by his siblings, Jerome Konecny, Patricia (Ralph) Cortas, and Mary (John) Walker and sister-in-law,...
Janet Kay (Reed) Gran
May 11, 2023
Janet Kay Gran, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.
Janet was born on October 27, 1944, in Mishawaka, IN, to the late Russell W. and Ruth E. (Wilcox) Reed.
She was married to Gary "Joe" Gran on October 4, 1996. He preceded her in death on October 24,...
Mark A. Marvel
May 10, 2023
Mark A. Marvel, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home.
Mark was born on April 30, 1959 in Mishawaka, IN to the late, Harlan D. Marvel Jr. and Nancy E. (Stevenson) Cabana.
He is preceded in death by his father, Harlan; the mother of his children, Theresa; sister, Vicky...
