Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Frieda Irene Kucela

Frieda Irene Kucela

Dec 23, 2021

Frieda I. Kucela, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Southfield Village in South Bend.

Born on June 9th, 1927 to Wilhelmina "Minnie" Zahner and Floyd Arthur "Artie" Shirk, Frieda grew up on their farm in St. Joseph County, IN. As a child, she tended the cows in the pasture, which began her...

Christopher "Chris" E. Sutterby

Christopher "Chris" E. Sutterby

Dec 23, 2021

On December 23, 2021; the Lord called Christopher "Chris" E. Sutterby home. Chris was born November 1, 1959 in Elkhart to the late Richard Sutterby and Goldia (Givens) Sutterby, who survives.

Other survivors include his wife of 41 years, Marsha (Whitesell) Sutterby; sons, Nicholas (Annie) Sutterby, Daniel (Kelly) Sutterby and Shane Ivens; grandchildren, Kohen and Theodore Sutterby,...

Deanne C. Eick

Deanne C. Eick

Dec 21, 2021

Deanne C. Eick, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Deanne was born on July 11, 1951 to Ted and Betty (Mothersell) Crewson in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. She married the late, Paul Eick in 1989 in Elkhart. Deanne is preceded in death by her husband, Paul and her father,...

Johnathon Carlos  "Rock" Robinson

Johnathon Carlos "Rock" Robinson

Dec 19, 2021

Johnathon Carlos Robinson, 28, of Elkhart, IN passed away at home Sunday, December 19th, 2021.

Johnathon was born September 9th, 1993 in Elkhart, IN to Johnie and Tonya (Scott) Robinson.

Johnathon is survived by his son, Johnathon Carlos Robinson, Jr of Elkhart; parents Johnie (Helenia) Robinson, Tonya Scott; seven siblings: Tevarius Green, Velver (Rico) Robinson,...

Douglas Bryan   "Doug" Martin

Douglas Bryan "Doug" Martin

Dec 19, 2021

Douglas "Doug" Martin, 66, of Edwardsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born in Detroit, MI on October 29, 1955, and was the only child to the late Robert and Dorothy (Weinhold) Martin.  After graduating from Lawrence Technological University, he married Suzanne "Sue" Hurley of Dearborn,...

Mark Thorn

Mark Thorn

Dec 19, 2021

Mark J. Thorn, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Valley View Healthcare Center in Elkhart. He was born on October 10, 1958, in Terre Haute, IN to the late Jerry and Jenny (Little) Thorn.

Mark is survived by his daughter, Brittany Ward; grandchildren, Lyric White and Liam Ward; brothers, Mike Ashton, John...

Charlotte Ann  "Char" (Henry)  Winer

Charlotte Ann "Char" (Henry) Winer

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...

Joann Lee Bainter

Joann Lee Bainter

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)...

Peggy L. Prugh

Peggy L. Prugh

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,...

Diana L. Tipton

Diana L. Tipton

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...

Margaret M. "Molly" (Mutzl)  Moore

Margaret M. "Molly" (Mutzl) Moore

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...

Teddy "Ted" Ray Campbell

Teddy "Ted" Ray Campbell

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....

Carey Nelson Osborne

Carey Nelson Osborne

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...

Pacino C. Ruiz

Pacino C. Ruiz

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...

Ressie C.  "Dressler" (Towndson)  Dipert

Ressie C. "Dressler" (Towndson) Dipert

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,...

Darren D. Freshour

Darren D. Freshour

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...

Larry L. Clark

Larry L. Clark

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...

Neal F. Voorde

Neal F. Voorde

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;...

Morris A. Clement

Morris A. Clement

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...

Taylor L. Lanier

Taylor L. Lanier

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)...

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