L. Doug Coffman
Jan 26, 2022
L. Douglas Coffman, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Doug was born on March 10, 1941 to the late Robert "Joe" Coffman and Birdie Lee (Hardy) Coffman in Athens, AL. He is married to the love of his life, Janice (Champion) Coffman on December 28, 1963 in Cassopolis, MI....
Beverly "Bev" J. Meredith
Jan 26, 2022
Beverly "Bev" Jean (Yontz) Meredith, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was born in Elkhart, IN on September 16, 1937, to the late James and Dorothy (Sharkey) Rowe.
Bev is survived by "her boys," Dean (Carla) Yontz of Elkhart, IN, Clifford (Miriam) Yontz II of Coldwater OH,...
Brian Scott Bender
Jan 25, 2022
**NOTICE DUE TO THE SNOWSTORM: Brian's gathering has changed to Friday, February 4, 2021 from 3pm to 7pm. Thank you!**
Brian Scott Bender, 58, of Elkhart, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Brian was born on December 9, 1963 in Fremont, MI to the...
David Lynn Deitch
Jan 23, 2022
David Lynn Deitch, 63, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack, Sunday January 23, 2022 at the Emergency Room at Elkhart General Hospital. David was born on December 5, 1958 in Elkhart to the late Myrl W. "Bill "Deitch Jr. and Betty Ann (Manning) Deitch. In addition to his parents Bill and Betty, a son Austin...
Virginia May (Mckinney) Velthouse
Jan 21, 2022
Virginia M. (McKinney) Velthouse, 89, of Dowagiac, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at Goshen General Hospital. She had been living in Elkhart, with her daughter and caretaker, Pamela for the last 5 years. Virginia was born on November 1, 1932 in Berrien Springs, Michigan to the late John and Mildred (Livingood) McKinney. Virginia grew up in Hollywood,...
Lisa Nadine Burkey
Jan 21, 2022
Lisa Nadine Burkey, 55, formerly of Elkhart, passed away due to stage four breast Cancer and Covid-19 on Friday, January 21, 2022 at her home in California.
Lisa was born on November 10, 1966 in Elkhart to Kenneth and Barbara (Wilson) Burkey.
She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth.
Lisa is...
Jessie "James" J. Risner
Jan 20, 2022
Jessie J. "James" "Papaw" Risner, 78, of Elkhart, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital after fighting a heroic battle with Cancer. He was born in Collinwood, TN to the late Rubin and Myrtle L. (Burks) Risner.
Jessie is survived by his children, Mickey (Cindy) Scott and Lisa...
Rod Allen Pickrell
Jan 19, 2022
Rodney (Rod) Allen Pickrell, 56, died on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 after a courageous battle with ALS.
Rod was born in Elkhart on November 9, 1965 to Gene and Joan Marie (Dickerhoff) Pickrell. He married the love of his life, Lisa Arlene (Clay) Pickrell on August 26, 1995 at First Church of the Nazarene.
Rod...
Veronica "Vickie" A. Lapierre
Jan 18, 2022
Veronica Ann "Vickie" LaPierre, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2022, surrounded by friends, family, and her children. Vickie was born on June 26, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to Neil and Rosina Lynn. She attended Saint James School in Detroit and graduated in 1958. Vickie's parents were direct descendants of Scotland and her love...
Lester Leroy Brown
Jan 18, 2022
Lester LeRoy Brown, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2021 in the comfort of his home. Lester was born on September 19, 1940 in Elkhart to the late Floyd N. Brown and Winfred A. (Troyer) Brown. Lester married Mary I. (Oaks) Brown, together they raised their three daughters. Jae, Tonya and Laura. On January 1, 1989,...
Edward J. Miller
Jan 16, 2022
Edward J. "Ed" Miller, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 16, 2022 in the comfort of his home, at Hubbard Hill Estates. Edward was born on February 2, 1927 in Nappanee, Indiana to the late Joseph M. and Amanda (Schmucker) Miller. He married the former Olive Grace Yoder on September 1, 1962 in Goshen. Surviving is...
Alfred "Al" C. Emery
Jan 16, 2022
Alfred Carl Emery, 97, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Elkhart.
Alfred or "Al" as he was known to many, was born on September 23, 1924 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Oliver Calvin and Ethel May (Myers) Emery. He was the fourth of six children born in the family and the family...
Senior Airman Eivette D. "Eive" (Martinez) Martinez, Usaf
Jan 15, 2022
Senior Airman Eivette D. "Eive" Martinez, USAF, of Elkhart, passed away while on active duty stationed at Minot Air Force Base in Minot, North Dakota. She was 20 years old.
She was born in Elkhart on February 15, 2001 to Christina M. Martinez and Salvador (Marlem Mendez) Martinez de Loera, both of Elkhart, and is survived by...
Bradley "Brad" K. Knudson
Jan 15, 2022
Bradley "Brad" Knudson, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday January 15, 2022. Brad was born May 29, 1947 in South Bend. Brad is survived by a patient and loving wife, Marie Maladonado, son Neil, granddaughters Samantha and Ashlee, siblings, Cal (Ruth) Knudson, and Gloria (Jim) Rainwater.
Also, Brad's Cribbage, Poker, and Golf palls of many years,...
Dona Caroline Stout
Jan 14, 2022
Dona Caroline Stout, 85, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital following an illness. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on Dec. 31, 1936 to the late Timothy J. Collins and Irma E. Sandberg. She is also preceded in death by her stepfather George W. Sandberg, as well as a brother,...
Raymond W. Angotti
Jan 14, 2022
Raymond W. Angotti, 82, of South Bend, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in South Bend. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 18, 1939, to the late Frank and Ethel (Rosen) Angotti.
Raymond is survived by his son, Raymond M. Angotti and two brothers, Kenny (Betty) Angotti and...
Adonerus Euron Johnson Sr.
Jan 14, 2022
Adonerus Euron Johnson Sr., 43, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Visitation will be taking place out of state on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home, 634 W. Main St. Blytheville, AR 72315. A service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Wolfe Brothers...
Steven James
Jan 13, 2022
Mr. Steven James, age 53, passed to his rest on Thursday, January 13, 2022 in the presence of his family, at Valley View Healthcare Center. Steven was born on May 6, 1968 in Chicago to the late David Tillman Sr. and Rosezella (Walton) James. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving daughter Alexis Tajana James and her husband...
Curtis Allen Summers
Jan 12, 2022
Curtis Allen Summers, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born in Goshen on April 14, 1939 to the late Alvie and Aleen (Wilson) Summers.
Surviving Curt is his spouse of 32 years Wilma E. "Willie" (Grathen) Summers; his daughters Lisa (Mark) Maggart of Cromwell,...
Tim Lee Carlisle
Jan 12, 2022
Timothy "Tim" Carlisle, 54 of White Pigeon, MI passed away peacefully with his wife at his side, on Wednesday January, 12, 2022 in Three Rivers, MI.
Tim was born on January 28, 1967 in Elkhart to the late William and Patricia (Bloss) Carlisle.
On October 29, 2013 he married Betty (Matlock) Carlisle.
In...
