Obituaries

Apr 30, 2022

Jean Bozzacco passed away peacefully at Southfield Village on Saturday, April 30th at the age of 89. She was born Albena Jean Tappero in Elkhart, IN on July 28, 1932. Her parents, Nettie (Renaldi) and William 'Bill' Tappero raised her and her younger sister, Kathryn 'Kay', on Cleveland Ave. Jean loved growing up in their Italian neighborhood, surrounded by...

Apr 28, 2022

Marian Kate Morgan, 56, of Elkhart, went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at Elkhart General Hospital.

Marian was born on July 6, 1965 in Elkhart, IN to William B. Morgan and Shirley (Bryden) Morgan. She is preceded in death by her father, William.

Marian is survived by her children, Tiffany Krise of...

Apr 27, 2022

Christina "Chris" Irene Gordon, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Chris was born on September 19, 1949 in South Bend, IN to the late Warren R. Strong and Irene N. (Mattox) Strong. She is preceded in death by her son, Courtney "Cort" Gordon in 2006, brother, Warren "Ronnie" Strong,...

Apr 27, 2022

Leotis Peoples, 76, passed to his rest on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart. Leotis was born on February 11, 1946 in Magnolia, Arkansas to the late Albert James and Verda Lee (Snell) Peoples. Surviving are four daughters, Angela Peoples-Cham, Nicole Larkin, Linda Pulliam, and Janisha Stout; 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; as well as...

Apr 27, 2022

Mr. Geoffery Charles Coburn, 49, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 4:00 am at his home following an extended illness. He was born on January 19, 1973 in Elkhart to the late Charles K. "Chuck" Coburn and Lina (Fedorow) Coburn, who survives Geoff in Wawaka, Indiana. On July 16, 2015, he married Tiffany Fry...

Apr 26, 2022

Mr. John Marcus Helm, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at his home following an extended illness. He was born on December 22, 1933 in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Marcus and Nettie Kate (Evans) Helm. On September 3, 1954, he married Joyce Mullikin in Richmond, and she survives him at home.

Also surviving...

Apr 21, 2022

Frank Combs, 64, of Granger, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Flora, Illinois on May 31, 1957, to the late Arthur Franklin Combs Sr. and the late Zella "Delores" Stacey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Karen Combs; daughters,...

Apr 21, 2022

Ms. Sherryl Lee "Sherry" Dolph, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 1:16 pm at her home following a brief illness. She was born on May 31, 1959 in Olathe, Kansas to the late Richard L. Dolph and Mrs. Janice (Weatheread) Dolph, who survives her in Elkhart.

Also surviving Sherry are her sons Andrew...

Apr 19, 2022

Steven E. Briscoe, 45, of Elkhart, formerly of Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Elkhart. He was born in Edinburg, TX on November 14, 1976, to the late Roger D. Briscoe, who passed away in 2014, and Adelaida Guevara Dickson, who survives him in Claypool, IN.

Steven is survived by his children, Richard Issac...

Apr 19, 2022

Mrs. Karen Sue McKibbin, 79, of Elkhart, was surrounded by her family as she was peacefully called on to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 11:36 am at Elkhart General Hospital following an illness. She was born in Elkhart on January 4, 1943 to the late Vernor J. and Nina C. (Prugh) Kenyon. She married Gerald...

Apr 18, 2022

Phillip W. "Stick" Hickman, 58, of South Bend, formerly of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 18, 2022. He was born in Elkhart on November 29, 1963, to the late Bobby and Jerries (Standfill) Hickman.

Phillip is survived by his loving wife, Amy Hickman; daughters, Elise and Sydney Hickman; stepchildren, Jacob (Scot) Nieman, Rachel (Larry) Nieman,...

Apr 18, 2022

David A. Yost, 63, of Elkhart, left his mark on this world on Monday, April 18, 2022 at home.

Dave was born in South Bend, IN on December 27, 1958 to the late, Dale Yost and Jean (Corroza) Snyder. He was married to Debra (Williams) Yost on July 6, 2010 in Juno, AL. David is preceded in...

Apr 16, 2022

Julius Frederick Snyder, 79, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday morning, April 16, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness. Julius was born on June 2, 1942 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Marvin and Dora (Hoover) Snyder. In addition to his parents, his brother Devon Snyder preceded him in death in 2020. Surviving is his close friend...

Apr 15, 2022

Duane R. Tackett, 47, of Bristol, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Friday, April 15, 2022.

Duane was born on August 12, 1974 to Randolph Tackett and Jane (Mechling) Rieth.

Duane is survived by his children, Isaac and Leah Tackett, both of Goshen; mother, Jane Rieth of Bristol; father, Randolph Tackett...

Apr 15, 2022

Polly Howes, 97, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home.

Polly was born on August 24, 1924 in Salyersville, KY to the late Reverend Byrd and Jonie (Patrick) Poe. She was married to the late Curtis Howes on December 25, 1941.

She is preceded in death by her...

Apr 13, 2022

Wendy Kay Seifert, 66, formerly of Elkhart, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 22, 1955, to the late Robert and Anna (Doncaster) Mast.

Wendy is survived by her children, Joshua (Becky) Seifert, Becca (Daniel) Todd, and Naomi (Douglas) Lake; eight grandchildren, Lukas and...

Apr 11, 2022

Keira M. Arisman, 33, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her residence. She was born on September 15, 1988, in Elkhart to Mark and Sheila Arisman, who survive her at home.

Keira is also survived by her brothers, Vincent Andrus and Sony Drennin; sisters, Ashley and Sonya Drennin; many nieces and nephews;...

Apr 10, 2022

Arvil "Jay" McQueary, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 10, 2022.

Jay was born August 25, 1944 to the late, Willis and Ollie (Simpson) McQueary in Russell Springs, KY. He is married to Onie V. (Overton) McQueary. Jay is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leonis, William, Leslie, Orvin, Lenville and Losier...

Apr 9, 2022

Mr. Joel Stephen Jernigan, 33, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 12:04 am at his home, putting to rest an extended battle with his personal demons. He was born on January 21, 1989 in South Bend to the late Darlene M. (Kerns) Jernigan and Mr. Jeffrey A. Jernigan who survives him in Elkhart.

Surviving...

Apr 9, 2022

Iris June (Carrick) Vaughn- Metzger, 92, of Goshen, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at her home she shared with her daughter. June was born on September 28,1929 in Manchester, Tenn. to the late Nuburn and Gladys (Galbreath) Carrick. Surviving is a daughter Kathy S. (George) Dolshenko; four grandchildren, Marc, Shawn, Jennifer,...