Obituaries

Feb 3, 2022

Ronald A. Annis, 81, of Elkhart, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at his home.

Ronald was born on January 31, 1941 to the late Arthur and Harrietta Strasser in Mishawaka, IN and later adopted by Walter R. Annis and Bertha (Hueni) Annis of South Bend IN. He was...

Feb 2, 2022

Eldon "Al" E. Likes, 83, of Nappanee, passed away on Wednesday, February 2 , 2022 at his home.

Eldon was born on December 13, 1938 in Mishawaka, IN to Clifford and Mildred Likes. He was married to the love of his life, Louella M. Marsh-Likes on September 28, 1960. She passed away in 2006.

He...

Feb 1, 2022

Onalee M. Wise, 92, of Union, MI, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on Thursday, April 11, 1929, on a fainting couch in South Bend, Indiana. At the age of 18 she met her future husband, Levi Wise on a double date with her girlfriend, Shirley Kane and her boyfriend, Jack...

Feb 1, 2022

Laura Ann Borsa, 87, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Elkhart on August 27, 1934 to the late Ernest Cooper and Mary Ellen (Merrill) Cooper Stanley.

Laura is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Carmen Borsa; sons, Mark,...

Jan 31, 2022

Mr. Richard John Brink, 44, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the familiar and comforting confines of his own home following an extended illness on Monday, January 31, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina on October 16, 1977 to Alan E. Brink of Elkhart and the late Mary Jean (Long) Brink, who, sadly,...

Jan 31, 2022

Doris Jean Johnson, 93, of Union, MI, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at her daughter's home.

Doris was born on April 13, 1928 in Elkhart to the late, Ernest and Mary Ellen (Merrill) Cooper. She is preceded in death by her parents; father of her daughters, Kenneth E. Johnson; and her brothers, Calvin and Perry...

Jan 29, 2022

Mr. Woodrow Wilson "Judd" Moore, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital following an illness on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi on May 12, 1941 to the late Clifton Moore and Rosalie (Washington) Moore Hayes. On October 19, 1991, he married Denise Griffin in Elkhart and she survives him at...

Jan 29, 2022

Mrs. Mary Ellen (Ellsworth) Johnson, 68, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Goshen General Hospital on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2:46 am following a courageous four year battle with cancer. She was born on March 20, 1953 in South Bend to the late Kenneth Ellsworth, Sr. and Barbara (Zook) Ellsworth Friend, and is preceded in death by her...

Jan 29, 2022

Elizabeth "Eleanor" Brimhall, 79, of Goshen, passed away to be reunited with the Lord and her husband, Jerry, on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born on February 17, 1942, in Davy, West Virginia to the late Buster and Ruth (McCarty) Stanley.

She is survived by her daughters, Sherri (Jeffrey) Smith and Pam (Deryl)...

Jan 28, 2022

Toni Workman, 51, of Goshen, passed away at her home, Friday, January 28, 2022 in the comfort and care of her family. Toni was born on September 24, 1970 in Mancot, a village in North Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom. Her parents are William A. Workman, deceased, and Shirley Patricia Ann (Millerchap) Workman. Toni is survived by her mother Shirley...

Jan 26, 2022

Mrs. Donna Jean (Kleitz) Wheeler, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born in South Bend on February 19, 1951 and was raised by her grandparents, the late William and Edna Huff, as well as her late aunts, Ruth Mansfield and Mary...

Jan 26, 2022

Rosemarie Darrah, 66, residing in Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by love and family. Rose was born on October 7, 1955, in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Jim Cavinder and Donnita M. "Doni" (Wolff) Soos. She married her true love Neil W. Darrah on September 10, 1988, in a beautiful...

Jan 26, 2022

Randy L. Mohler, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday evening, January 26, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital, following an extended illness. Randy was born on April 26, 1955 in Pendleton, Indiana to the late Victor Mohler and Donna (Kellogg) Mohler. He married Rebecca Sue "Becky" Bigler on February 12, 1977 in South Bend. Becky passed on February 21, 2017...

Jan 26, 2022

L. Douglas Coffman, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Doug was born on March 10, 1941 to the late Robert "Joe" Coffman and Birdie Lee (Hardy) Coffman in Athens, AL. He is married to the love of his life, Janice (Champion) Coffman on December 28, 1963 in Cassopolis, MI....

Jan 26, 2022

Beverly "Bev" Jean (Yontz) Meredith, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was born in Elkhart, IN on September 16, 1937, to the late James and Dorothy (Sharkey) Rowe.

Bev is survived by "her boys," Dean (Carla) Yontz of Elkhart, IN, Clifford (Miriam) Yontz II of Coldwater OH,...

Jan 25, 2022

**NOTICE DUE TO THE SNOWSTORM: Brian's gathering has changed to Friday, February 4, 2021 from 3pm to 7pm. Thank you!**

Brian Scott Bender, 58, of Elkhart, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Brian was born on December 9, 1963 in Fremont, MI to the...

Jan 23, 2022

David Lynn Deitch, 63, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack, Sunday January 23, 2022 at the Emergency Room at Elkhart General Hospital. David was born on December 5, 1958 in Elkhart to the late Myrl W. "Bill "Deitch Jr. and Betty Ann (Manning) Deitch. In addition to his parents Bill and Betty, a son Austin...

Jan 21, 2022

Virginia M. (McKinney) Velthouse, 89, of Dowagiac, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at Goshen General Hospital. She had been living in Elkhart, with her daughter and caretaker, Pamela for the last 5 years. Virginia was born on November 1, 1932 in Berrien Springs, Michigan to the late John and Mildred (Livingood) McKinney. Virginia grew up in Hollywood,...

Jan 21, 2022

Lisa Nadine Burkey, 55, formerly of Elkhart, passed away due to stage four breast Cancer and Covid-19 on Friday, January 21, 2022 at her home in California.

Lisa was born on November 10, 1966 in Elkhart to Kenneth and Barbara (Wilson) Burkey.

She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth.

Lisa is...

Jan 20, 2022

Jessie J. "James" "Papaw" Risner, 78, of Elkhart, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital after fighting a heroic battle with Cancer. He was born in Collinwood, TN to the late Rubin and Myrtle L. (Burks) Risner.

Jessie is survived by his children, Mickey (Cindy) Scott and Lisa...