Obituaries

Nov 15, 2022

Suzanne "Suzie" G. George, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at North Woods Village in Mishawaka.

Suzie was born on April 21, 1944 to the late, Frank Fisher and Florence (Boyce) Fisher in San Antonio, TX. Suzy married the love of her life, Daniel "Dan" L. George in Elkhart on February 25, 1981....

Nov 15, 2022

Linda Susan (Mattix) Ruttschaw, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare's Elkhart Living Center. Linda was born on December 31, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Orla Peck and Frances (Mattix) Bare.

Linda is survived by her children, Pamela "Pam" (Henry) Emerson, Howard "Chuck" (Lesley) Ruttschaw, and Andrea "Andie"...

Nov 14, 2022

Lila June (Johnson) Chaney, 68, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022, at her home. Lila was born on March 19, 1954, in Hyden, KY, to the late Pearl and Juanita (McAllister) Johnson.

Lila is survived by her children, Freda (Jorge Ortiz), Gail, and Shawn Johnson; nieces and nephews who were like her...

Nov 13, 2022

Larry Dean McDaniel, 77, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 with his wife, Elizabeth, by his side at Elkhart General Hospital.

Larry was born on September 3, 1945 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Earl and Thelma Mae McDaniel. He was married to Elizabeth (Stump) McDaniel on August 15, 2012.

Larry...

Nov 13, 2022

David Charles Olson, 83, of Elkhart, passed quietly from this world on Sunday, November 13, 2022 surrounded by love and family.

David was born on April 30, 1939 in Saint Louis Park, MN to Reuben Selmer Olson and Agnes Carene (Peterson) Olson. On June 15th, 1968, David married Mary Margaret Houg. This was the start of a...

Nov 10, 2022

Mr. Michael Richard Baker Girton, 31, of Osceola, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Thursday, November 10, 2022 around 7:30 am, following a life-long history of heart conditions. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on March 1, 1991 to the late Lorrine Guhl and the late Al Reeb, who raised Mike like a father. He was currently engaged...

Nov 9, 2022

George R.  Lanning Jr., 73, of Elkhart, went Home to His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

George was born on May 31, 1949 in Elyria, OH. He got his first set of "real" parents when he was fifteen. On May 6, 2006, in Osceola, IN, George married...

Nov 5, 2022

Mr. Anthony Fitzgerald "Tony" Bonds, 58, of Elkhart, passed on from this life into the next on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born in Crosby, Mississippi on September 11, 1964 to the late Leroy Bonds and Josie (Bryant) Bonds, who survives him at home.

Also surviving Tony is...

Nov 4, 2022

Mr. Richard M. "Dick" Nusbaum, 87, of Union, Michigan, peacefully passed on Friday, November 4, 2022 at his family home with his loving wife Merlene at his side. He was born in Dunlap on May 2, 1935 to the late Melvin and Alma ( Yoder ) Nusbaum, and then married Merlene J. Mishler on January 23, 1970. She remained...

Nov 4, 2022

Denise Kay (Mayer) Fisher, 68, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Raclin House in Mishawaka. Denise was born on July 22, 1954, in Mishawaka to Lillian (Plummer) Mayer. On May 5, 1999, Denise married the late Reggie Fisher in Elkhart.

Denise is survived by her stepson, US Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer...

Nov 3, 2022

Lela Mae (Manning) Washington, age 73, resided in Elkhart, IN. Lela departed this life November 3, 2022, in her residence peacefully.

Lela leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Marvin Manning, Calvin Manning, Jacob Washington, Lena (Tommy) Perry, Sharrin (Calvin) Turpin, Jacqueline (Leroy) Williams, Bobby JR Washington, Barbara Washington; a host of many grandchildren and great...

Nov 1, 2022

Ms. TaSherrah CelestGabriel De Shazier, 29, of Mishawaka, Indiana, peacefully passed on from this life into the next on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the family home. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 11, 1993 to Randy William and Effie Christine "Crissy" (Gibson) De Shazier, who survive her at home.

Also surviving TaSherrah is her...

Oct 30, 2022

Gregory "Greg" M. Wordleman, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at his home.

Greg was born on March 12, 1966 to Walter Wordleman and Colleen (Good) Wordleman in Goshen, IN.

Greg is preceded in death by his father, Walter in 2014.

Greg is survived by his mother, Colleen Wordleman...

Oct 29, 2022

Dawn L. (Lobsiger) Miller, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at her home. Dawn was born on September 13, 1943, in Sturgis, MI to the late Herman and Elaine (Greenman) Lobsiger.

Dawn is survived by her children, Kirk Miller and Mindi (Jeff Klapp) Hyatt; grandchildren, Zachary Miller, Nicholas Hyatt, and Cassady (Matt) Ladd;...

Oct 27, 2022

Michael A. Keplinger, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Michael was born on February 20, 1959 in Elkhart to the late Homer and Jewels (Butler) Keplinger. Surviving is his son, David Michael Keplinger, daughter Jennifer Collins; four granddaughters, Alexis Porter, Autumn Porter, Annabell Porter, and Chaylynn Collins; longtime companion of 23 years,...

Oct 27, 2022

Lois Danielson, 84, of Elkhart, passed away on, October 27, 2022 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, surrounded by her loving family.

Lois was born on August 16, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frank and Anna (Voska) Bojan.

Her parents, and stepfather, Dr. Emory Lusk, Sr., preceded her in death.

Lois...

Oct 26, 2022

Mr. Alexander M. "Alex" Villalobos, of Elkhart, passed away following a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 9:19 am along US Hwy. 12 near Edwardsburg, Michigan. He was 23 years old.

Alex was born in Elkhart on July 20, 1999 to Kelli (Hall) Lemus, who currently survives him in Elkhart along with his loving...

Oct 26, 2022

Mary Louise Johnson, 88, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 26, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Mary was born on September 19, 1934 in South Bend to the late Frank and Theresa (Harmacinski) Kukla. In addition to her parents and two husbands, Zygmunt Krzyzanowski and Richard Johnson, a son Larry Krzyzanowski and four brothers and...

Oct 26, 2022

Winnie E. Miller, 91, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on May 31, 1931, to the late Charles and Myrtle (Wise) Puterbaugh.

Winnie is survived by her children, Jeffrey Alan Miller and Anita Marie (Gerald) Hochstetler; grandchildren, Jennifer Cook, Jamie Hochstetler, and Justin Miller; and...

Oct 26, 2022

Tim J. Ellsworth, 61, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Tim was born on November 8, 1960 in Elkhart to the late, John and Ruth G. (Lay) Ellsworth.

Tim is survived by his significant other, Annette Ellsworth; children, Chad, Nick and Brittany; brother, Johnny Ellsworth;...