Obituaries

Jul 11, 2022

Marie Frances Bertch Bender, 96, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Elkhart Place Assisted Living. Marie was born on August 2, 1925 in Vandalia, Michigan to the late John Minor Gebhard and Edna (Leich) Gebhard. She married Milo "Mike" Bender on July 18, 1964 in South Bend. Mike passed on December 3, 2009.

Jul 9, 2022

Cristina L. "Cristy" Bails, 55, of Mishawaka, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on February 28, 1967, in Elkhart to the late Jerry L. Bloxson and the late Judith F. (Gibson) Bloxson.

Cristy is survived by her loving husband, Charles "Charlie" D. Bails; son, Braden Bails; daughter, Breanna Bails; and...

Jul 8, 2022

James Dean "Jim" Burleson, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022 at his home.

Jim was born on August 21, 1959 to J.L. Burleson and Doris (Smith) Burleson. He is preceded in death by his mother, Doris Burleson.

Jim is survived by his two children, Casey and Heather Burleson; his beloved dog,...

Jul 7, 2022

Kelli Beth Hostetler, 48, of Elkhart, passed away after a lengthy battle with Cancer on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at her home.

Kelli was born in Union Town, Pennsylvania. She married Joshua A. Hostetler on August 1, 2014 in South Bend, IN. Kelli is preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Michelle Hostetler on February 10, 2021.

Jul 6, 2022

Joan I. Smith, 92, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Elkhart Meadows. She was born in Elkhart on October 27, 1929, to the late Robert Earnhart and the late Irene (Ruch) Pattee.

Joan is also preceded in death by her stepfather, Louis Pattee; loving husband who passed away on February 19, 2014, Glenn...

Jul 6, 2022

Willie Haywood Lovelady, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Willie was born on June 7, 1945 in Sikeston, MO to the late, Plez Lovelady Sr., and Edna (Richardson) Lovelady. He is married to Dorothy (Walker) Robinson in 2012. Willie is preceded in death by his parents;...

Jul 5, 2022

Jodi Elaine (Dorrier) King, 55, of Cassopolis, MI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Jodi was born on March 5, 1967 to James and Joyce (Benson) Dorrier in Elkhart, IN. She is married to her loving husband, George King.

Jodi is survived by her husband, George of Cassopolis, MI;...

Jul 4, 2022

Ms. Crystal Diane "Tetal" Corpe, 36, of Elkhart, passed away quietly but quite unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 4, 2022 at 2:19 pm. She was born in Elkhart on February 17, 1986 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric S. and Anna M. (Humphrey) Corpe, who reside in Elkhart.

Also surviving Crystal are...

Jun 28, 2022

Ray Bean Sr., 85, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 28, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on October 3, 1936 in Calhoun County, Miss. to the late Bill Bean and Elvie (Welch) Warner. He married the former Ruby J. Chester on June 29, 1963 in South Bend. Ruby passed on...

Jun 28, 2022

Donald "Don" E. Davis, 89, of Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor of Wakarusa.

Don was born on January 9, 1933 in Richland Twp., Indiana to the late Thomas and Marie (Whiteman) Davis. He was married to the love of his life, Elizabeth "Betty" (Jensen) Davis on January 10, 1953 in...

Jun 27, 2022

Kenneth "Ken" W. Jones, 70, of Elkhart, passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1951, in Harrisburg, Arkansas to the late Vernon Lee and Betty Jo (Jenkins) Jones.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Pam Jones; children, Geoff (Cassie), Kevin (Kelly),...

Jun 27, 2022

Mrs. Joyce E. Main, 79, of Elkhart, passed away quietly at the Hubbard Hill Retirement Community healthcare facility on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 5:28 am. She was born in Dunlap on September 29, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Loyal and Ruby (Snell) Smeltzer. On May 2, 1964, she married Carl C. Main in Elkhart, who...

Jun 25, 2022

Jay Allen Merryfield, 63, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 25, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, after a sudden illness, surrounded by love and family. Jay was born on January 3, 1959 in Elkhart to Elgie Richard Merryfield and Margaret Jane (Sidney) Merryfield. Jay was preceded in death by his mother Margaret J. Merryfield, brother James R. "Jim"...

Jun 20, 2022

Rose Marie Bailey, 95, of Elkhart, passed away Monday evening, June 20, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Rose was born on February 6, 1927 in Elkhart, to the late John Robert "Bob" Johnson and Pauline Albertine (Newman) Johnson. She married Leslie E. Bailey on June 4, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Leslie passed away on January 22, 1997 after...

Jun 19, 2022

Mr. Michael Leroy "Hertsel" Hertsel, 74, of Middlebury, passed away quietly at home on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 4:07 pm. Born in Elkhart on October 18, 1947, Hertsel was the son of the late Pete and Doris (Morgan) Hertsel. In 1968, he married Marsha L. Kettering, who has remained at his side ever since and survives him at...

Jun 18, 2022

Ms. Gabriella Marie "Gabby" Calabrese, 29, of Elkhart, passed away quietly on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 9:18 pm at Elkhart General Hospital following an unexpected sudden illness only days before. Born in Elkhart on August 6, 1992, Gabby was the daughter of Linda S. (Jerry Bucher) Carroll of Leesburg and Anthony M. "Tony" Calabrese of Bristol.

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Jun 17, 2022

Mrs. Phyllis C. Tharp, 97, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 17, 2022 from lung cancer. She was born in Elkhart on July 20, 1924 to the late Russell and Sylvia (Eller) Rowe and later married Dale J. Tharp on May 1, 1953. He passed away in 2011.

Surviving Phyllis are her daughters...

Jun 17, 2022

Robert "Rob" Boyd Grant, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, in Elkhart. He was born on May 12, 1955, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Doug and Jacque (Eisele) Grant.

Rob is survived by his father; siblings, Pamela (John) Clark, Jon (Mindy) Tully, Jay (Stacia) Adams, Jane (Scott) Greenwood, and Jill Doyle; and many...

Jun 16, 2022

Mr. Gregory Dean Williams, 65, of Bristol, passed away quietly on Thursday, June 16, 2022 while staying at the home of some family in Elkhart. He had been in ill health. Born in Elkhart on October 22, 1956, Greg was the son of Marlin Williams and Juanita (Viars) Leer.

Surviving Greg are his daughters Natasha, Tiffany, Megan...

Jun 9, 2022

James "Jim" E. Cuthbert, 65, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on June 9, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Jim served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. Recently, he accepted his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jim leaves behind his sister, Linda (Darin) Hundsley of Hanna, IN and 1 nephew and 2 nieces.

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