Obituaries

Aug 8, 2021

Thomas R. "Tom Cat" Reynolds, 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on October 31, 1952, to the late Thomas Richard Reynolds and Rebecca Faith (Gillette) Reynolds, who survives him in Tennessee.

Tom is also survived by his loving wife, Mary Herr; daughter, Holly Smith; son,...

Aug 7, 2021

Kenneth J. "Ken" Ward Sr., 77, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 7, 2021, in his home with his family by his side. Ken was born on October 25, 1943, in Chicago, the son of the late Joseph C. and Lillian (Regh) Ward.

On February 4, 1983, he married Sue C. Sobucki in Hazelcrest, Illinois. Surviving...

Aug 7, 2021

Raymond E. Brown, 75, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home.

Raymond was born on June 9, 2021 to Raymond Brown Sr., and Ruby "Christine" (Franks) Brown in Manila, Arkansas.

Raymond is survived by his children, Marie Taylor, Crystal (Dustin) Keller, Nichole Brown, Michelle Brown and Devin (Lika) Brown; sisters,...

Aug 5, 2021

AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas has lowered its flags to half-mast today in response to the sad passing of yet another member of their sacred "Dallas Cowboys Number One Fan Club" and gilded member of the "Sons of Landry" society, Thomas F. "Tommy" Lamb, Jr., of Elkhart.

Thomas F. "Tommy" Lamb, Jr., 77, passed away Thursday, August...

Aug 5, 2021

William Sherman Richey, 50, passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his home.

William was born on November 13, 1970 to William Roger Richey and Phyllis (Bayliff) Ford in Beech Grove, IN. Bill is preceded in death by his father.

Bill is survived by his son, William Richey and daughter,...

Aug 4, 2021

Hildegard "Hilda" Juhas, 57, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on June 3, 1964, in Dortmond, Germany to the late Andrew and Anna (Dobo) Juhas.

Hilda is survived by her boyfriend, Kirk Miller; daughters, Ashley King and Amanda Allison; grandchildren, Jamie and Mikayla Meador; brothers, Rob (Jill)...

Aug 3, 2021

Rebecca Faye Drake, 77, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 3, 2021, at her home in the love and comfort of her husband and family.

Rebecca was born on April 14, 1944, in Clendenin, West Virginia to the late Virgil and Annie (Roton) Gandee.

Charles was driving by a restaurant in his...

Aug 3, 2021

Robert Paul Tompkins, 65, formerly of Benton Harbor, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his home.

Robert was born on January 28, 1956 to C. Donald and Alvina (Brusick) Tompkins in Benton Harbor, MI. He was married to Marlene (Sprague) Tompkins on January 7, 1977. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers,...

Aug 2, 2021

Mrs. Rosealene Stanford, 82, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly but of natural causes at her home on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 11:50 am. She was born in Booneville, Mississippi on April 5, 1939 to the late Ira H. and Rosie V. (Miles) Smith. She later married James W. Stanford on November 20, 1967 in Cassopolis, Michigan. He passed...

Aug 1, 2021

Linda A. Mack, 70, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness. Linda was born on June 15, 1951, in Athens, Alabama, the daughter of the late Frank and Gladys (Hargrove) Hardy. In addition to her parents, two brothers, D.C. Hardy and Charles "Dude" Hardy, and a step-daughter Lesta Caudill, preceded...

Aug 1, 2021

David Ellsworth Whiteman, 92, of Bristol, passed away surrounded by his family and his fur baby, Spicy Whiteman on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at home.

David was born on April 21, 1929, to the late, Charles Whiteman and Tressa (Osborn) raised by his his father, Charles and Ruby (Steller) Whiteman in Winamac, IN. He married the love...

Jul 31, 2021

Ms. Debra Elizabeth Rembert, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 12:54 pm. She was born on May 21, 1951 in Elkhart to the Late Ananias "Andy" and Imagene D. (Hilliard) Rembert.

Surviving Debra are her sons Shannon A. (Nicole) Rembert of West Bloomfield, MI and...

Jul 31, 2021

Steven John Bertch, 61, of Elkhart, IN, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born on Saturday, December 22nd 1959, to Marie Frances Gephard Bertch Bender and the late Jack Bertch and was raised by the late Mike "Milo" Bender. Steven is preceded in death by a brother, Terry Bender.

Jul 30, 2021

Ms. Eloise Johnson, 77, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Dayton home of her daughter, Veneta on Friday, July 30, 2021. She was born on March 24, 1944, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the late Lige Johnson, Jr. and Juanita (Huff) Weed and graduated from Elkhart High School in 1962.

Surviving Eloise...

Jul 27, 2021

Claran (Patrick) Schrock, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. She was born in Evanston, IL on December 10, 1932, to the late Chauncey and Mary Ellen (Geist) Patrick.

Claran is survived by her children, Kimberly E., Stephen E., and Mark E. Schrock all of Elkhart; grandchildren, Sydney...

Jul 27, 2021

Mrs. Stephanie Noelle Ankron, 37, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 4:26 am. She was born in Goshen on Christmas Day, 1983 to Robert B. and Rebecca J. (Metzler) Kelly of Elkhart and later married Rusty A. Ankrom on February 27, 2010 in Milford. He survives at home.

Jul 26, 2021

Mr. Brandon Duane Vinsant, 39, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born on Sunday, November 8, 1981 in Elkhart to Ron and Connie Ottman Vinsant of Elkhart., He was preceded in death by uncles Ben Ottman, Howard Ottman Jr, Ronald Ottman Sr, Aunts; Sherry Raley, Debbie Schott.

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Jul 26, 2021

Mr. Dean J. Dudding, 63, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 12:44 pm. He was born on May 16, 1958, at the US Naval Base at Subic Bay on the island of Luzon, Philippines to the late Jerome "Red" and Anna M. "Ann" (Wyatt) Dudding.

Surviving Dean are his brothers...

Jul 26, 2021

Timothy (Tim) Michael Whitesell, 57, of Elkhart passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born on June 18, 1964 in Hamilton County, Indiana to the late Shelby (Velte) Whitesell.

Tim has two sons: Logan M. Whitesell of Anderson, Indiana and Levi W. Whitesell of Kokomo. He was living with his sister, Cynthia Whitesell Burns,...

Jul 23, 2021

Valerie K. "Kay" Rines, 75, of Elkhart, passed away Friday evening, July 23, 2021, at her home, in the comfort and care of her family. A native of Elkhart, Kay was born on March 5, 1946, the daughter of the late John and Bernadine (Davis) Austin. Kay met her husband Bradly Rines, while they both were working at the...