Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Sherryl Lee "Sherry" (Dolph) Dolph
Apr 21, 2022
Ms. Sherryl Lee "Sherry" Dolph, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 1:16 pm at her home following a brief illness. She was born on May 31, 1959 in Olathe, Kansas to the late Richard L. Dolph and Mrs. Janice (Weatheread) Dolph, who survives her in Elkhart.
Also surviving Sherry are her sons Andrew...
Steven E. Briscoe
Apr 19, 2022
Steven E. Briscoe, 45, of Elkhart, formerly of Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Elkhart. He was born in Edinburg, TX on November 14, 1976, to the late Roger D. Briscoe, who passed away in 2014, and Adelaida Guevara Dickson, who survives him in Claypool, IN.
Steven is survived by his children, Richard Issac...
Karen Sue (Kenyon) Mckibbin
Apr 19, 2022
Mrs. Karen Sue McKibbin, 79, of Elkhart, was surrounded by her family as she was peacefully called on to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 11:36 am at Elkhart General Hospital following an illness. She was born in Elkhart on January 4, 1943 to the late Vernor J. and Nina C. (Prugh) Kenyon. She married Gerald...
Phillip W. Hickman
Apr 18, 2022
Phillip W. "Stick" Hickman, 58, of South Bend, formerly of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 18, 2022. He was born in Elkhart on November 29, 1963, to the late Bobby and Jerries (Standfill) Hickman.
Phillip is survived by his loving wife, Amy Hickman; daughters, Elise and Sydney Hickman; stepchildren, Jacob (Scot) Nieman, Rachel (Larry) Nieman,...
David "Dave" A. Yost
Apr 18, 2022
David A. Yost, 63, of Elkhart, left his mark on this world on Monday, April 18, 2022 at home.
Dave was born in South Bend, IN on December 27, 1958 to the late, Dale Yost and Jean (Corroza) Snyder. He was married to Debra (Williams) Yost on July 6, 2010 in Juno, AL. David is preceded in...
Julius F. Snyder
Apr 16, 2022
Julius Frederick Snyder, 79, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday morning, April 16, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness. Julius was born on June 2, 1942 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Marvin and Dora (Hoover) Snyder. In addition to his parents, his brother Devon Snyder preceded him in death in 2020. Surviving is his close friend...
Duane R. Tackett
Apr 15, 2022
Duane R. Tackett, 47, of Bristol, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Friday, April 15, 2022.
Duane was born on August 12, 1974 to Randolph Tackett and Jane (Mechling) Rieth.
Duane is survived by his children, Isaac and Leah Tackett, both of Goshen; mother, Jane Rieth of Bristol; father, Randolph Tackett...
Polly (Poe) Howes
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...
Wendy Kay Seifert
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...
Keira M. Arisman
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;...
Jay Mcqueary
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...
Joel Stephen Jernigan
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...
Iris June (Carrick) Vaughn-Metzger
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,...
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,...
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