Obituaries

Aug 11, 2021

Andrew Lee Sickels, 34, of Elkhart, tragically passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born in Elkhart, on March 22, 1987, to Dawn (Sickels) Yoder and George Holland, who survive him.

"Drew" also is survived by his sister, Nicole Sickels, and brothers, Tyris Green and Jakari Welch; girlfriend, Mandy Hall, and their boys, Xadyn and...

Aug 10, 2021

Robert W. "Bob" Ates, 73 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room. Robert was born on July 5, 1948, in Elkhart to the late

He is survived by his loving son Joseph C "Joey" (Atitaya) Ates; brother Bill Ates and sisters Dixie (Tom) Russell and Nancy Borkholder; as...

Aug 9, 2021

Virginia L. Wyrick, 70, of Elkhart, departed this life on Monday, August 9, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. She was born in Union City, Tennessee on September 11, 1950, to the late Billy Anderson and Hallie Mae Massey.

Virginia's memory will be cherished by her loved ones; children, Jerry Massey, Jeffrey (Jonelle) Massey,...

Aug 9, 2021

Kenneth J. Hardesty, 65, of Middlebury, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at his home from injuries from a house fire.

Kenneth was born on August 22, 1955, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Walter "Bud" Hardesty and Betty (Syndrom) Hardesty. In addition to his parents, two brothers, Gil and Tim Hardesty and his sisters Tina...

Aug 8, 2021

Darrell Wayne Baer, 72, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home.

Darrell was born on October 30, 1948 in Mishawaka, IN to Vernon B. Baer, Jr., and Alice Marie (Rich) Baer. He was married to Maryann Baer and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2021. Darrell also is preceded...

Aug 8, 2021

Kenneth (Ken) Joseph Rozycki, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 10:20 am following a brief illness. He was born on October 20, 1947 in South Bend to John C. and Clementine (Nowicki) Rozycki.

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sister Rita (Rozycki)...

Aug 8, 2021

Cynthia Ann Barnes went home to be with her LORD JESUS CHRIST, on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Cynthia was born on November 16, 1957 to parents Sylvester Barnes, Jr., and Dorothy (Goins) Barnes.

Cynthia attended Lincoln Elementary, Pierre Moran Middle School and Elkhart Memorial High School,

graduating in 1976. Cynthia also received a...

Aug 8, 2021

David "Big Mac" McCarty Sr., 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home.

David was born on April 10, 1938 to James O. McCarty and Fern (Hartman) McCarty in Elkhart. He married the love of his life, Mary E. (Stouder) McCarty on March 21, 1959 in Elkhart. David is preceded in death...

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...