Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Victoria "Vickie" L. Frederick
Apr 9, 2022
Victoria Lynn (Haynes) Frederick was born in Grant County, Indiana on April 25th, 1965 and lived most of her adult life in Elkhart, Indiana. She gained her heavenly status after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, April 9, 2022, passing at home in Elkhart, Indiana lovingly surrounded by her husband and family.
Victoria, or Momma Fred...
Trixie J. (Arntz) Hawley
Apr 9, 2022
Ms. Trixie Jane Hawley, 74, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 12:04 am at Golden Living Center in Elkhart following an extended illness. She was born on July 17, 1947 in Harbor Beach, Michigan to the late Earl and Thelma (Horton) Arntz.
Surviving Trixie are her sons Scott D. (Courtney) Hawley of Mooresville and...
Cristian "Kosmo" Huertas Islas
Apr 8, 2022
Mr. Cristian "Kosmo" Huerta Islas, 30, recently of Elkhart and formerly of Sahagun, Hidalgo, Mexico, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 7:29 am.
Kosmo was born in Hidalgo on October 5, 1991 to the late Asuncion Huerta and Alberta Islas, who survives him in Hidalgo. He is also survived by his...
Lucy E. Bryant
Apr 7, 2022
Lucy Estella Bryant, 68, of Elkhart passed away Thursday April 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family following a brave battle with cancer. She was born on December 16, 1953 to the late Will and Criscilla (Dixon) Miller in Blue Island, IL.
Lucy is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years, David Bryant; daughters,...
Dorothy M. (Jemison) Jemison
Apr 6, 2022
Ms. Dorothy Mae Jemison, 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 following an extended illness. She was born on August 4, 1945 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Spencer) Jemison
Ms. Dorothy is survived by her son, Charles H....
Kelly R. Stamm
Apr 5, 2022
Kelly R. Stamm, 54, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home.
Kelly was born on June 5, 1967 in Elkhart to the late Norman D. Stamm and Sandra I. (Burleson) Stamm. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Sandra and his brother, Scott in March 27, 2021.
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Deborah K. Billet
Apr 3, 2022
Deborah "Deb" K. Billet, 70, of Elkhart, was taken to Heaven in the loving arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 3, 2022. She was born on March 23, 1952, to the late William Roberts and Margaret (Schumacher) Roberts, who survives her.
Deb is also survived by her loving husband of nearly 50 years, Dale Billet; daughters,...
Jim Keith Mcneely, Sr.
Apr 2, 2022
James "Jim" Keith McNeely, Sr., 82, of Elkhart, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Jim was born on May 1, 1939 to the late, James Calbert McNeely and Ethel (Hunley) McNeely in Ward, WV.
He is preceded in death by his...
Sandra Kay (Mcclure) Woods
Mar 30, 2022
Sandra Kay Woods, 71, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Woodland Manor.
Sandra was born on May 18, 1950 to the late, Clair Robert McClure and Ivella Hope (Clipp) McClure.
Sandra is survived by her children, Melissa Woods and Shane Robert Woods, both of Elkhart; grandchildren, Geoffery...
Heather Jean (Pickrell) Pickrell
Mar 29, 2022
Ms. Heather Jean Pickrell, 44, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 following an extended but well-fought illness. She was born November 30,1977 in Columbus, Ohio and was raised by her step-father and mother, the late Charles and Teresa Pickrell Buckley.
Heather is survived by her...
Mary Ann Johnson
Mar 29, 2022
Mary Ann Johnson, 98, of Elkhart, formerly of Warsaw, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. She was born on February 19, 1924, to the late Carl and Flora Meyer.
Mary is survived by her son, Thomas (Tina) Johnson; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren....
Helen Marie (Schwickrath) Mcdaniel
Mar 29, 2022
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Sister Helen Marie of Elkhart went home to join her mother and many other family members in heaven from the Hospice Care, Raclin House in Mishawaka. Helen was born on December 5, 1948 in Newark, New Jersey to Anthony Schwickrath and Helen D. (Grant) Watson. Helen was a sweet, loving mother, sister and friend...
Diane L. Ward
Mar 27, 2022
Diane L. Ward, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Woodland Manor after a brief stay.
Diane was born on March 21, 1955 in Elkhart to the late, Harry Ward and Donna (Cox) Rhine. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Donna and her brother, Brian Ward in 2018.
...Jeremy Wayne Davis
Mar 25, 2022
Jeremy Wayne Davis, 43, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home with his loving wife Monica at his side on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 6:40 am following a lengthy but well "toughed-out" illness.
He was born in Sidney, Ohio (fertile soil to grow Ohio State football fans) to Mr. and Mrs....
Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Laird
Mar 25, 2022
Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Laird, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 13, 1951, in South Bend to the late Garland "Guy" Hostetter and Alyce (White) Freshour. Jackie is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Michael Laird and is survived by...
James F. Potthast
Mar 22, 2022
James F. Potthast, 63, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Tecumseh, MI.
James was born on December 26, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to Fritz and Marilyn (Kohn) Potthast.
James is preceded in death by his brother, Daniel in 1974.
James is survived by his sons, Brian (Justine) Potthast...
Donald "Don" Eugene Mapes
Mar 22, 2022
Donald Eugene Mapes, 71, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Greenleaf Nursing Rehab on March 22, 2022.
Don was born on October 29th, 1950 to Rosamond Joan Mapes and the late Norman Gene Mapes.
On October 8th, 1994, he married Connie Sue Curtis. Don was preceded in death by his...
Jordan L Ortiz
Mar 18, 2022
Jordan Luis Ortiz, 27, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Jordan was born on May 27, 1994 in Elkhart to Jorge Luis Ortiz Jr. and Jacqueline Rolon. Surviving are his parents, Jacqueline Rolon of Puerto Rico, father Jorge Luis Ortiz Jr. of Michigan City, IN.; grandmother Loida Gonzalez; and  maternal grandparents Francisco and...
Susan "Shelley" Michelle Rody
Mar 18, 2022
Susan Michelle "Shelley" Rody, 58, of Elkhart and Punta Gorda Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2022, at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, Port Charlotte, FL.
She was born on September 18, 1963, in Elkhart Indiana to James Gail and Mary Lee (Hapner) Pringle. She was a proud graduate of Elkhart Memorial High School, class of...
Btn. Chief Wayne Carter King, Efd (Retired)
Mar 13, 2022
Battalion Chief Wayne C. King, Retired, Elkhart Fire Department, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Greenleaf Health Campus. He was 89.
He was born August 13, 1932, in Elkhart to the late William & Iona (Carter) King, and on June 6, 1954, he married Jane E. Declamp, who survives along with...
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