Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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....