Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Irene Suggs-Roundtree
Jan 27, 2023
Ms. Irene Suggs-Roundtree, 56, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 1:42 am. She had been battling some health issues for some time. Irene was born in Elkhart on July 14,1966 to the late Senate and Mamie (Redmond) Suggs, and later married Tyrone Roundtree in 1990 in Elkhart. He passed away in...
Wilbur L. Flager
Jan 24, 2023
Mr. Wilbur L. Flager, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 3:00 am, with his loving wife Roberta at his side. He had been ill for some time. Wilbur was born in Goshen on November 7, 1933 to the late Wilbert H. and Mary Jane (Camp) Flager, and later married Roberta...
Jackie "Jack" Lee Kindle
Jan 23, 2023
Jackie (Jack) L. Kindle, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 23, 2023, with his loving daughter Katrina at his side after an extended illness. Jack was born in Elkhart on July 22,1935, to Floyd and Edna (Lovejoy) Kindle. He married Frances Bowlby in Elkhart on June 5, 1960, and they adopted two children, Katrina and Barry....
Thomasine A. Burleson
Jan 22, 2023
Thomasine A. Burleson, 87, of Wakarusa, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born in Elkhart on October 16, 1935, to the late Patsy and Amelia Iavagnilio.
Thomasine is survived by her children, Dennis M. Burleson of South Bend, Steven E. Burleson of Elkhart,...
Terry L. Langford
Jan 22, 2023
Terry L. Langford, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home.
Terry was born on July 2, 1948 in Hayti, MO to the late John and Jennie Anna (Terry) Langford. He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Terry Lee Allison and brother, James Langford.
Terry is survived by...
Warren Albert Rusk
Jan 21, 2023
Elkhart: Warren A. "Farmer" Rusk, 94, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 21, 2023, at his home. Warren was born on February 14, 1928, in Hammond, IN to the late Forrest and Floss (Wood) Rusk. Warren married Maxine Major in July of 1964. She died on December 2, 1996. Surviving is a daughter Lyn (Kermit) Fisher, son Richard "Rick"...
Eleanor J. (Johnson) Zent
Jan 20, 2023
Eleanor J. Zent, 97, passed away at her Elkhart home on Friday, January 20, 2023. No doubt there are many happy reunions taking place in heaven, but her remaining family already misses her dear presence.
On February 2, 1925, Eleanor was born to Cleon and Lela (Miller) Johnson in Williamsburg, MA. She grew up in Ipswich with...
Richard "Dick" Wayne Cassel
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...
Gerald "Bud" W. Warner
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,...
Laura Kay (Vescelus) Holliday
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...
Jack Commons
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,...
Paul August Voegtler
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....
Joan B. Kelley
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...
Stanley "Stan" Wayne Rupnow
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...
Judith A. Chew
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...
Gunner Michael Berggren
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...
Bruce Alan Bradley
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...
Judi Marilyn Wilson
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...
Nancy Lee Clark
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...
Michael "Mike" J. Krallman
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...
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