David Gregory Joseph Prawat Jr.
Aug 28, 2022
David Gregory Joseph Prawat Jr., 28, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. David was born on January 12, 1994, in Mishawaka IN, to Gregory Joseph Prawat Sr. and Karan L. (Wagner) Goossens. Surviving is his father, Gregory Joseph (Anna) Prawat Sr.; mother, Karan L. (Gerard) Goossens; grandmother, Marge Hundley; loving sister, Sarah (Michael) Swiergosz; step-brother, David Holt;...
Lavone Marilyn (Krueger) Stoner
Aug 27, 2022
Ms. Lavone Marilyn Stoner, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 3:32 pm at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. Born in Elkhart on July 27, 1932, Lavone was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Lila O. (Haack) Krueger. She married Wayne Stoner in 1951 and he precedes her in...
Andrew "Andy" J. Hobik
Aug 27, 2022
Andrew J. "Andy" Hobik, 49, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born on September 6, 1972, in Chicago, IL to Donald E. and Jeanne S. (Kraft) Hobik, who survive him.
Andy is also survived by his daughters, Evan Leigh, Anna Lillian, and Caroline Frances; sister,...
Steven Kendrick Loy
Aug 26, 2022
Steven Kendrick Loy, 42, of Elkhart, died Friday evening, August 26, 2022, of injuries from a motor vehicle accident in South Bend. Steven was born on July 1, 1980, in South Bend. He is survived by his mother Elizabeth Loy; grandfather, Eugene Loy; five children, Skylar Newell, Jordan Wolf, Ethan Loy, two daughters, Abigail Loy Rose, and Jocelyn Loy;...
King A. Wills-Jackson
Aug 26, 2022
King A. Wills-Jackson, 4-month-old infant son of Michael M. Jackson and Dashanwa D. Anderson of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at home.
King is survived by his loving parents; older brother, Jahwon Jackson; paternal grandmother, Bea Jackson; aunt, Carissa Snyder; uncles, Leon Jackson, Israel Snyder, and DAngelo Wills-Boyd; and little cousin Raven Snyder. He...
M. Lucy (Iavagnilio) Scott
Aug 23, 2022
M. Lucy Scott, of Bristol, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Majestic Healthcare, Goshen. Lucy was born on February 18, 1932 in Elkhart, to the late Frank and Josephine (Checchio) Iavagnilio. She married John E. Scott on January 16, 1954 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. John passed away on December 12, 1991 after 36 years of...
Maxwell "Max" Raymond Rockrohr
Aug 23, 2022
Our sweet Earth Angel, Maxwell Raymond "Max" Rockrohr, returned to heaven on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He took his last breath at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, surrounded in love, with his family by his side.
At 20 years old, Max was a miracle and survivor from his first to his last breath. He was a very...
Katrina Shaukera Strowder
Aug 22, 2022
Katrina Shaukera Strowder, 16, formerly of Elkhart, was taken too soon on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis.
Katrina was born on November 14, 2005 in Goshen, IN to Earl Carpenter and Lynnette Strowder. She is preceded in death by her grandmothers Linda Mae Strowder and Ruthie Mae Carpenter and Uncle...
Davis Lanier Anderson
Aug 22, 2022
Mr. Davis L. Anderson, 44, of Elkhart, passed away quietly on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 2:30 pm at Elkhart General Hospital following an unexpected sudden illness. Born in Elkhart on November 16, 1977, Davis was the son of David Anderson, who is deceased, and Ms. Betty Ann (Suggs) Anderson Cross of Yuma, Arizona. He was also nurtured by...
Robert E. "Bob" Austin, Sr.
Aug 22, 2022
Mr. Robert E. "Bob" Austin, Sr., 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 11:40 pm at Elkhart General Hospital. Born in Berkeley County, West Virginia on September 28, 1931, Robert was the son of the late Elbert and Emma Mae (Hatchet) Austin, and later married Marjorie McMichael in 1954. She passed...
Michael "Pops" R. Campbell
Aug 21, 2022
Michael R. "Pops" Campbell, 71, of Elkhart, passed away after a courageous battle with Cancer on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Goshen on August 12, 1951, to the late Robert Campbell and the late Betty (Royce) Ferrell.
Pops was survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Sheila Pappas; children, Jessie...
Carlton D. Thorpe
Aug 20, 2022
Mr. Carlton D. Thorpe, 83, of Elkhart, passed away at home on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.
Betty Joyce (Southerland) Westlake
Aug 19, 2022
Betty Joyce Westlake, 77, of White Pigeon, MI passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Betty was born on September 30, 1944 to the late Samuel and Mattie Amelia "Toots" (Landrum) Southerland. Betty is married to John S. Westlake.
Betty is preceded in death by her previous husbands, Clifford Newland, Billy...
Betty Lois (Cavender) Utt
Aug 18, 2022
Betty Lois (Cavender) Utt, 69, of Bristol, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the home of her son Edward C. Hayes. Betty was born on December 12, 1952 in Elkhart to the late Freddie and Frances (Looney) Cavender. She married Robert Lee "Bob" Utt on January 25, 1981. Bob died August 22, 2019. Surviving...
Guy "Scooter Doug" Drum
Aug 18, 2022
Guy "Scooter Doug" Drum, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Woodland Manor.
Doug was born on November 2, 1952 to the late Hugh Drum and Wanda E. (Hetzer) Van De Mark in Toledo, IL.
Doug is survived by his stepfather, Paul Van De Mark of Barbourville, KY; sisters, Jackie (Dennis)...
Helen Louise (Anderson) Hudson
Aug 16, 2022
Helen Louise Hudson, 95, of Elkhart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Helen was born on March 22, 1927 in Benton, MO to the late, Esaw and Hattie Anderson. She was married to the late, Calvin Hudson whom passed away in 1987.
Helen is survived by...
Michael J. Testo Jr.
Aug 16, 2022
Michael "Mike" J. Testo Jr., 72, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born in Elkhart on April 20, 1950, to the late Michael and Margaret A. (Billey) Testo Sr.
Mike is survived by his siblings, Sandra (Lunda) Tucker and Stephen (Dulee) Testo; niece, Amber (Lanrary)...
Sgt Andrew "Andy" Williams
Aug 15, 2022
Our Elkhart, Indiana community is saddened to announce the loss of a tireless advocate for area veterans, a compassionate chaplain and "son"Â of Elkhart, Husband, Father, Son, Poppie, Uncle and friend, Sergeant Andrew "Andy" Williams. Andy closed his eyes for the final time on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 1:47 pm after being rushed to the Goshen General Hospital...
Marilyn "Sue" Neal
Aug 15, 2022
Marilyn "Sue" Neal, 91, formerly of Alma, MI passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022.
Sue was born on July 2, 1931 in Springfield, IL to the late, Winton and Mildred (Smith) Wagner. She married Thomas D. Neal on July 20, 1957 in St. Louis, MI. Thomas preceded her in death on March 4, 2013.
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Joseph H. Eppers
Aug 14, 2022
Joseph (Joe) Henry Eppers, 93, passed away peacefully into the gates of heaven on August 14, 2022. He was born on October 22, 1928, to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Kauffman) Eppers. Joe is survived by sisters, Patricia (Ronald) Ganger of Dowagiac MI and Doe (Tony) Terlep of Elkhart, and his five children; Carla (Chris) Buhler of Indianapolis, Matthew...
