Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

James Howard  "Jim" Simons

James Howard "Jim" Simons

May 29, 2022

Mr. James Howard (Farmer Jim) Simons, 83, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in Elkhart. He was born on December 16,1938 and was the son of the late Katherine Peck Osborn Sterling.

Surviving Jim are his children Jennifer (John) Young of Middlebury, Katherine Simons of LaGrange, Jeff (Barb) Simons of Bristol...

Cathy Lynn (Mcintire)  Spry

Cathy Lynn (Mcintire) Spry

May 29, 2022

Cathy L. Spry, 70, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Cathy was born on December 2, 1951 in Sidney, OH to the late Carroll David McIntire and Jenna Lee (Estep) McIntire. She married the love of her life, Thomas Michael Spry in 1971 in Elkhart.

Cathy is survived...

Debra Ann (Yoder)  Kiefer

Debra Ann (Yoder) Kiefer

May 29, 2022

Debra Ann Kiefer, 62, residing in Goshen, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Goshen Hospital, after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Debra was born on September 5, 1959, in Elkhart to the late Ralph Lamar and Norma Jean (Crume) Yoder. She married her true love Edward Austin Kiefer Jr. on April 21, 1979, in Elkhart. Surviving...

Elizabeth "Liz" A. (Mcclure)  Mccourt

Elizabeth "Liz" A. (Mcclure) Mccourt

May 29, 2022

Elizabeth "Liz" A. McCourt, 52, of Bristol, moved on peacefully from this world into the next on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born into this world, blessing those around her, on May 22, 1970, in Elkhart to James and Joyce McClure.

Liz leaves behind her children, Blaine McClure and Bridgette (Warren Bomersbach)...

Kenny C. Roscoe

Kenny C. Roscoe

May 27, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Charles Roscoe, 70, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home.

Kenny was born on December 3, 1951, to the late K.C. and Adah (Erwin) Roscoe in Elkhart, IN. He married the love of his life, Judy K. (Demler) Roscoe on November 19, 2008, in Las Vegas,...

Marcus E. Holmes

Marcus E. Holmes

May 26, 2022

Marcus E. Holmes, 32, of Minneapolis, passed away at his brother's home on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.

Rosie Jean (Johnson)  Holloway

Rosie Jean (Johnson) Holloway

May 26, 2022

Ms. Rosie Jean (nee: Johnson) Holloway, 52, of Elkhart, passed away following an illness on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in St. Joseph, Michigan on August 1,1969 and was the daughter of the late Robert Miller and Gertrude (Forrest) Johnson, who survives her in Elkhart.

Also surviving Rosie are her sons...

Cassandra "Cassie" Geschke

Cassandra "Cassie" Geschke

May 25, 2022

Cassie M. Geschke, 21, of Elkhart, passed away too soon on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home.

Cassie was born in Elkhart on January 17, 2001 to Robert Geschke and Angela Holt.

She is preceded in death by her mom, Angela on January 2, 2022.

Cassie is survived by her daughter, Amaya;...

Benjamin G. Elliott

Benjamin G. Elliott

May 24, 2022

Benjamin "Ben" G. Elliott, 48 , of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at his home.

Ben was born on March 13, 1974 to Robert and Susan Elliott in Cleveland, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Ben is survived by his wife, Angie...

Maryanne (Konicek)  Rudin

Maryanne (Konicek) Rudin

May 24, 2022

Maryanne (Konicek) Rudin, 75, was peacefully promoted to heaven on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, surrounded by family.

A beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend, Maryanne found joy in spending quality time with her immediate and extended family.  She also enjoyed pinochle nights and gatherings with her closest friends. Gardening and house projects (there were always many)...

Norman "Norm" J. Salo

Norman "Norm" J. Salo

May 21, 2022

Norman J. "Norm" Salo, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 14, 1932, in Stambaugh, MI to the late John and Esmeralda "Izzy" (Ask) Salo.

Norm was also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn J. Salo; former spouses, Marcia (Haslanger) Burns...

Iris A. Dawson

Iris A. Dawson

May 21, 2022

Mrs. Iris Ann Dawson, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home in her sleep on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 9:56 am. She was born on April 5, 1943 in Bradshaw, West Virginia to the late Charles C. and Pearl (Robertson) Roberts. Now, it has been said that lightning isn't supposed to strike in the same place...

Michael Wayne  "Mike" Stewart

Michael Wayne "Mike" Stewart

May 20, 2022

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Mr. Michael Wayne "Mike" Stewart, 69, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at the Ann Arbor VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 3:30 pm following an extended illness. He was born on July 8,1952 in Galion, Ohio to the late Leslie "Peck" and Hilda (Rawlins) Stewart, and later married Rose...

Ricky W.   "Rick" Rogers

Ricky W. "Rick" Rogers

May 19, 2022

Mr. Ricky Warren Rogers, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 7:07pm. He was born on August 7, 1948 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Freeman and Marion Rogers.

Ricky is survived by his son Brandon W. Rogers of Elkhart; his daughter Melissa Kay Rogers of Muskegon; brothers Ron,...

Michael L. Vickers

Michael L. Vickers

May 19, 2022

Michael Lynn Vickers, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1950, in Elkhart to the late Donald and Geraldine (Watkins) Vickers.

Michael is survived by his girlfriend, Victoria Bayes; son, Jason (Megan) Vickers; daughter, Charlotte (Todd) Hines; sister, Sandra O'Neal; and four grandchildren. He...

Ronald "Ronnie" T. Barrineau Sr.

Ronald "Ronnie" T. Barrineau Sr.

May 17, 2022

Ronald "Ronnie" T. Barrineau Sr., 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1959, in Charleston, SC to the late Ronald B. Barrineau and Rose Mae (Hydrick) Douthit.

Ronnie is also preceded in death by his daughter, Christina M. Barrineau. He is survived by his...

Sandra Kay (Marshall)  Marshall

Sandra Kay (Marshall) Marshall

May 16, 2022

Ms. Sandra Kay Marshall, 76, of Niles, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the Timbers of Cass County nursing facility on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 10:00 pm. She was born on January 7, 1946 in Elkhart to the late Walter H. "Jack" and Mamie Pearl (Stiffler) Marshall.

Sandra is survived by her daughter, Amy (Fred E.) Mellott...

Donald P.  (Don) Rockwell

Donald P. (Don) Rockwell

May 15, 2022

Mr. Donald Paul "Don" Rockwell, 76, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 1:15pm. He was born on September 15, 1945 in Niles, MI to the late Paul and Ethel (Brewer) Rockwell. On Feb. 26, 1982, he married Ruth McKale Haas in South Bend. She survives at home after 40 wonderful years...

Sandra "Sandy" A. Stump

Sandra "Sandy" A. Stump

May 14, 2022

Sandra A. "Sandy" (Reiter) Stump, 85, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born on January 25, 1937, in Grand Forks, ND to the late Wilber and Virginia (Galbreath) Reiter.

Sandy was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen R. Stump and brother, Tom Reiter....

Gary R. Peterson

Gary R. Peterson

May 14, 2022

Gary Richard Peterson, 67, of Lake Station, IN, went Home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Golden Living Center in Portage, IN.

Gary was born on February 6, 1955 in Cincinnati, OH to Vernon and Marian (Shoemaker) Peterson.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Gary is...

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