Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Thomas "Tom" F. Monroe

Thomas "Tom" F. Monroe

Nov 21, 2022

Tom F. Monroe, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Tom was born on June 5, 1946 in West Arkansas to the late Thomas F. Monroe and Sylvia (Becker) Monroe.

Tom is married to Kathy Clipp-Monroe on November 21, 2017.

Tom is preceded...

Tsgt Jerold "Jerry" Eugene Bergerson, Usaf, Retired

Tsgt Jerold "Jerry" Eugene Bergerson, Usaf, Retired

Nov 19, 2022

Mr. Jerold E. "Jerry" Bergerson, 75, of Elkhart, peacefully passed on from this life into the next on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Raclin House Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka just after 4 pm. He was born in Elkhart on March 23, 1947 to the late Russell Eugene and Evelyn Jane (Wenker) Bergerson and later married E....

Gary G. Cook

Gary G. Cook

Nov 18, 2022

Today the world lost a good man, and I lost my husband and best friend.

Gary G. Cook, 80, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at his residence, his wife, Rhonda, lovingly by his side. He was born in Elkhart on January 16, 1942, to the late Robert V. and Cecile A. (Weber)...

Dale Anthony Bourdon

Dale Anthony Bourdon

Nov 17, 2022

NEW SERVICE TIMES LISTED IN SECOND PARAGRAPH!!!!!

Bristol - Dale Anthony (Tony) Bourdon, 83, passed away Thursday, November 17th, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and Lewy Bodies Dementia.

He will be put to rest at 10:00 am, Friday, June 16, 2023, following US Army Funeral Honors and a brief committal service...

Adam Richard Maxson-Jones

Adam Richard Maxson-Jones

Nov 16, 2022

Adam R. Maxson-Jones, 30, of Union, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born in South Bend on April 7, 1992, to Eric Maxson and Lori (Krych) Hart, who both survive him.

Adam is also survived by his children, Lincoln Lee and Renley Ruth Lynn Maxson-Jones, Emersyn Elaine Spencer, and baby on the...

Lois Jean (Brewster)  Moore

Lois Jean (Brewster) Moore

Nov 16, 2022

Mrs. Lois J. Moore, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 6:19 in the evening with her loving Charles at her side. She had been ill for some time. She was born in Raysal, West Virginia on October 16, 1940 to the late Fred and Stella (Davis)...

Suzanne "Suzie" Germane (Fisher)  George

Suzanne "Suzie" Germane (Fisher) George

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....

Linda Susan (Mattix)  Ruttschaw

Linda Susan (Mattix) Ruttschaw

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"...

Lila June (Johnson)  Chaney

Lila June (Johnson) Chaney

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...

Larry Dean Mcdaniel

Larry Dean Mcdaniel

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...

David C. Olson

David C. Olson

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...

Michael Richard Baker Girton

Michael Richard Baker Girton

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...

George R. Lanning Jr.

George R. Lanning Jr.

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...

Anthony Fitzgerald "Tony"  Bonds

Anthony Fitzgerald "Tony" Bonds

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...

Richard M.  "Dick" Nusbaum

Richard M. "Dick" Nusbaum

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...

Denise Kay (Mayer)  Fisher

Denise Kay (Mayer) Fisher

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...

Lela Mae Washington

Lela Mae Washington

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...

Tasherrah Celestgabriel De Shazier

Tasherrah Celestgabriel De Shazier

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...

Gregory "Greg" M. Wordleman

Gregory "Greg" M. Wordleman

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...

Dawn L. Miller

Dawn L. Miller

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;...

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