Jim Keith Mcneely, Sr.
Apr 2, 2022
James "Jim" Keith McNeely, Sr., 82, of Elkhart, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Jim was born on May 1, 1939 to the late, James Calbert McNeely and Ethel (Hunley) McNeely in Ward, WV.
He is preceded in death by his...
Sandra Kay (Mcclure) Woods
Mar 30, 2022
Sandra Kay Woods, 71, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Woodland Manor.
Sandra was born on May 18, 1950 to the late, Clair Robert McClure and Ivella Hope (Clipp) McClure.
Sandra is survived by her children, Melissa Woods and Shane Robert Woods, both of Elkhart; grandchildren, Geoffery...
Heather Jean (Pickrell) Pickrell
Mar 29, 2022
Ms. Heather Jean Pickrell, 44, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 following an extended but well-fought illness. She was born November 30,1977 in Columbus, Ohio and was raised by her step-father and mother, the late Charles and Teresa Pickrell Buckley.
Heather is survived by her...
Mary Ann Johnson
Mar 29, 2022
Mary Ann Johnson, 98, of Elkhart, formerly of Warsaw, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. She was born on February 19, 1924, to the late Carl and Flora Meyer.
Mary is survived by her son, Thomas (Tina) Johnson; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren....
Helen Marie (Schwickrath) Mcdaniel
Mar 29, 2022
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Sister Helen Marie of Elkhart went home to join her mother and many other family members in heaven from the Hospice Care, Raclin House in Mishawaka. Helen was born on December 5, 1948 in Newark, New Jersey to Anthony Schwickrath and Helen D. (Grant) Watson. Helen was a sweet, loving mother, sister and friend...
Diane L. Ward
Mar 27, 2022
Diane L. Ward, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Woodland Manor after a brief stay.
Diane was born on March 21, 1955 in Elkhart to the late, Harry Ward and Donna (Cox) Rhine. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Donna and her brother, Brian Ward in 2018.
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Jeremy Wayne Davis
Mar 25, 2022
Jeremy Wayne Davis, 43, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home with his loving wife Monica at his side on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 6:40 am following a lengthy but well "toughed-out" illness.
He was born in Sidney, Ohio (fertile soil to grow Ohio State football fans) to Mr. and Mrs....
Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Laird
Mar 25, 2022
Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Laird, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 13, 1951, in South Bend to the late Garland "Guy" Hostetter and Alyce (White) Freshour. Jackie is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Michael Laird and is survived by...
James F. Potthast
Mar 22, 2022
James F. Potthast, 63, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Tecumseh, MI.
James was born on December 26, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to Fritz and Marilyn (Kohn) Potthast.
James is preceded in death by his brother, Daniel in 1974.
James is survived by his sons, Brian (Justine) Potthast...
Donald "Don" Eugene Mapes
Mar 22, 2022
Donald Eugene Mapes, 71, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Greenleaf Nursing Rehab on March 22, 2022.
Don was born on October 29th, 1950 to Rosamond Joan Mapes and the late Norman Gene Mapes.
On October 8th, 1994, he married Connie Sue Curtis. Don was preceded in death by his...
Jordan L Ortiz
Mar 18, 2022
Jordan Luis Ortiz, 27, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Jordan was born on May 27, 1994 in Elkhart to Jorge Luis Ortiz Jr. and Jacqueline Rolon. Surviving are his parents, Jacqueline Rolon of Puerto Rico, father Jorge Luis Ortiz Jr. of Michigan City, IN.; grandmother Loida Gonzalez; and maternal grandparents Francisco and...
Susan "Shelley" Michelle Rody
Mar 18, 2022
Susan Michelle "Shelley" Rody, 58, of Elkhart and Punta Gorda Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2022, at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, Port Charlotte, FL.
She was born on September 18, 1963, in Elkhart Indiana to James Gail and Mary Lee (Hapner) Pringle. She was a proud graduate of Elkhart Memorial High School, class of...
Btn. Chief Wayne Carter King, Efd (Retired)
Mar 13, 2022
Battalion Chief Wayne C. King, Retired, Elkhart Fire Department, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Greenleaf Health Campus. He was 89.
He was born August 13, 1932, in Elkhart to the late William & Iona (Carter) King, and on June 6, 1954, he married Jane E. Declamp, who survives along with...
Joyce Anne (Howes) Ott
Mar 13, 2022
Joyce Anne Ott, 75, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away peacefully Sunday, March 13, 2022, at her mother's home in Goshen, surrounded by her children and sister.
Joyce was born on July 8, 1946, in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Curtis Howes and Polly (Poe) Howes.
She is survived by her mother, Polly (Poe) Howes of...
Darious R. Miller
Mar 13, 2022
Darious R. Miller, 32, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Darious was born on July 22, 1989 in Elkhart to Willie Qualls and Tonija (James) Reeves. He married Brittany C. Miller in Elkhart on March 18, 2017.
Darious is survived by his wife, Brittany; children, Darious Jr., Braylen,...
Cheryl D. Stoner
Mar 5, 2022
Cheryl D. Stoner, 75, of Goshen, passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her home.
Cheryl was born on September 1, 1946 in Elkhart, IN to the late Robert J. Zong and Juanita E. (Baker) Zong.
Cheryl is survived by her daughters, Brooke (David) Prescott of Newport, NC and Dawn...
Judith B. Hatley
Mar 2, 2022
Judith Beckner Hatley, 83, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. Judith was born on September 3, 1938, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Leonard Atwell Beckner and Evelyn Byrd (Clark) Beckner. She married her high school sweetheart, Bobby G. Hatley, on June 11, 1961, in Danville. Bob preceded her in death on February...
Michael Henry "Papa Silly Duck" Kretschmer
Mar 1, 2022
Mr. Michael Henry Kretschmer, "Papa Silly Duck", 77, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital following covid illness. He was born on June 26, 1944 in Elkhart to the late Bernard "Bernie" and Sophia (Gotowski) Kretschmer.
Surviving Michael is his son Chancey (Brandi) Kretschmer of Bristol and daughter Sophia "Sophie" (Shaun) Wixson; sisters Loretta...
Riley "Junior" Mcclure
Mar 1, 2022
Riley "Junior" McClure, 57, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in the comfort of his own home following an extended illness. He was born on June 20, 1964 in Elkhart to the late Riley McClure (Sr.) and Shirley A. (Hoopingarner) McClure, who survives him at home.
Along with his mom, Junior is survived by a...
Heather R. (Duncan) Woods
Mar 1, 2022
Heather Rachelle Woods, 33, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Heather was born on January 22, 1989 to James Lockhart and Sherri L. (Wooten) Lockhart. She was married to Aaron Woods on April 2, 2013. Heather is preceded in death by her mother Sherri L. Lockhart on February...
