Obituaries

Dec 16, 2021

Mrs. Charlotte Ann "Char" Winer, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Greencroft in Goshen on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 8:15 am following an extended illness. She was born in South Bend on December 6, 1955 to the late Edward and Evelyn (Sherman) Henry. On August 2, 1980, she married James J. "Jim" Winer of Elkhart, who survives...

Dec 16, 2021

JoAnn L. Bainter, 83, of Bristol, passed away peacefully December 16, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.

JoAnn was born on March 2, 1938 to Ann Ringler.

JoAnn was a 1956 graduate of Elkhart Central High School. On April 11, 1958, she married Clement "Bud" Bainter. He Survives along with sons, Richard (Sam) of Nappanee, Timothy (Mary)...

Dec 16, 2021

Peggy L. Prugh, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Creekside Village in Mishawaka. Peggy was born on November 11, 1930 in Elkhart, to the late Kenneth and Nina T. (Galinet) Yeater. In addition to her parents, an infant son Robert Kenneth Prugh, two brothers Cecil and Ron Yeater; and her longtime companion, Bob Havlish,...

Dec 16, 2021

Diana L. Tipton, 80, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home after a brief illness.

She was born on March 1, 1941, to Harvey and Martha (Kubik) Arentsen in Chicago, Illinois.

Diana attended Evergreen Park High School in Illinois and graduated from Fort Atkinson, High School in Wisconsin. She continued her studies at...

Dec 15, 2021

Margaret M. "Molly" Moore, 89, of Elkhart, passed away at Greenleaf Health Campus on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. She was born on October 23, 1932 in South Bend to the late Max and Frida (Wagner) Mutzl.

Surviving Margaret are her children Erika L. Moore, Cindy C. Moore and William M. (Jennifer) Moore, all of...

Dec 13, 2021

Teddy "Ted" Ray Campbell, 68, of Elkhart, passed away from natural causes on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC.

Teddy was born in South Bend to Wayne J. and Norma J. (Hawkins) Campbell in May 25, 1953.

Teddy is survived by his sisters and brother, Darlene K. Campbell and Judy A....

Dec 13, 2021

Mr. Carey N. Osborne, 51, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 1:48 pm following an extended illness. He was born in Mishawaka to the late Florence L. (Larry R.) Coles-Gear and to William S. "Bill" (Sue Schurman) Osborne of Osceola; and had only recently married his lovely...

Dec 10, 2021

Pacino C. Ruiz, 34, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1987, in Newark, NJ to Carlos (Toni) and Colleen (Whiteaker) Ruiz, who both survive him in Elkhart County.

Pacino is also survived by his sisters, Chelly Quinones, Nancy Quinones, Jaubre Quinones, and Chelsea Naida Ruiz; nieces...

Dec 10, 2021

Ressie C. "Dressler" Dipert, 79, our loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed to her rest on Friday Morning, December 10, 2021 at Courtyard Healthcare Center, Goshen.

Ressie began life on May 26, 1942 in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Lonie and Belvey Towndson. She attended East bank High School, class of 1959,...

Dec 9, 2021

Darren D. Freshour, 60, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home.

Darren was born on May 12, 1961 to Larry E. Freshour and Rochelle (Barnes) Alberding in Elkhart, IN.

He is preceded in death by his father, Larry E. Freshour and son, Marcus Lee Freshour.

Darren is...

Dec 8, 2021

Larry L. Clark, 82, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN.

Larry was born in Elkhart, IN on July 27, 1939. He married the love of his life, Marlene (Shank) Clark on October 6, 1962 in Osceola, IN and remained devoted to her for 59...

Dec 6, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Neal Frederick Voorde, 45, announces his passing on Monday, December 6, 2021 at his residence in Indianapolis. Neal was born on September 24, 1976 in Elkhart, to Frederick J. and Sarah J. (Bicard) Voorde. He is survived by his loving parents Fred and Sarah Voorde; loving sister Paige M. Voorde;...

Dec 6, 2021

Morris A. Clement, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on February 8, 1927, in Kansas City, MO to the late Albert Morris Clement and Geneva Ruth (Kelly) Brady.

He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara (Clark) Clement; father who raised him, Elmer...

Dec 6, 2021

Taylor L. Lanier, 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on June 7, 1955, in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Robert Lee and Deltha Mae (Wilkins) Lanier.

Taylor is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Phyllis Lanier; children, Elena Arno, Amanda Arno, Mark (Kayla)...

Dec 5, 2021

Richard L. Moore Richard L. Moore, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his home.

Richard was born on September 19, 1932, to the late Andrew and Thelma (Myers) Moore in South Bend, IN. He was married to the love of his life, Betty Jo (Ellsworth) Moore on May 3, 1952, in South...

Dec 4, 2021

Mr. Mark D. Clere, Sr., 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 1:40 am at the Raclin House Hospice Center in Mishawaka. He had been battling health complications for some time.

He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 12, 1955 to the late Tice and Irene (Campbell) Clere, and later...

Dec 3, 2021

Donald W. Wagner, 77, of Elkhart passed away at his residence on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.

Don was born on Sept. 11, 1944, in Elkhart to Gerald and Erma (Routsong) Wagner. On Feb. 14, 1998, he married Sharon Imus who preceded him in death.

Don was a 1963 graduate of Elkhart High School before proudly...

Dec 2, 2021

Dennis K. Greiner, 75 of Elkhart, passed away at his home on Thursday December 2, 2021 after a brief illness.

He was born November 4, 1946 in Elkhart to the late George and Gloria (Newman) Greiner.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Todd Greiner.

Members of...

Dec 2, 2021

Mary Evelyn (Kile) Carr, 91, of Elkhart, passed into the arms of Jesus her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2021.  She was born May 13,1930 in Goshen, Indiana to the late Frank J. Kile and M. Fern (Erb) Kile.  On August 6,1950, she married David Carr of Erie, Pennsylvania at Zion Missionary Church, Elkhart Indiana.

Surviving...

Dec 1, 2021

GOSHEN: Larry W. Auld, 84, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, after a sudden illness.  Larry was born on June 10, 1937 in Elkhart, a son of the late Harold G. and Dorothy (Wilcox) Auld. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wives and...