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Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Beverly J. Lecount

Beverly J. Lecount

Jun 12, 2021

Beverly J. "Bev" LeCount, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Valley View Healthcare Center. She was born on May 17, 1931, to the late Melvin and Irene (Kline) Hahn.

Bev is survived by her sons, Dennis "Denny" LeCount and Tim (Lynn) LeCount; grandchildren, U.S. Army Capt. Kyle (Christine) LeCount, Neil LeCount, Matt...

Eugene "Gene" L. Gay

Eugene "Gene" L. Gay

Jun 11, 2021

Eugene "Gene" L. Gay, 92, formerly of Elkhart County area, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, in Hendersonville, NC. He was born June 3, 1929, in Bristol, IN to the late Arthur Theodore and Bessy (Kuntz) Gay.

Gene is survived by children, Thomas Hoctor, Gregory Gay, Theodor "Ted" (Terry) Gay, Sherry (Charles) (Hoctor) Stille; nine grandchildren;...

Charles Michael Buckley

Charles Michael Buckley

Jun 11, 2021

Charles M. Buckley, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.

Charles was born in Elkhart, Indiana to Joseph and Marjorie (Carr) Buckley on February 10, 1958. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Charles is survived by his children, Charles J. Buckley, Angela Buckley, and Heather Pickrell, all...

Dorothy L. Molnar

Dorothy L. Molnar

Jun 11, 2021

Dorothy "Dottie" Lee Molnar, 75, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, surrounded by her family at home.

Dottie was born on January 8, 1946, in Pikeville, KY to Isaac "Homer" Spears and Dixie Layne (Kinney) Spears.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Dixie Spears; brothers, Harold, Morris, and...

Norma Kay Webb

Norma Kay Webb

Jun 9, 2021

Norma Webb, 62, of Elkhart, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Norma was born in South Bend on November 19, 1958 to Lloyd and Dora (Wise) Kershner. She married the love of her life Steven E. Webb on December 7, 1974 in Cass County.

She...

Sherry Diane Myers

Sherry Diane Myers

Jun 9, 2021

Sherry Diane Myers, 92, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday morning, June 9, 2021 at Greenleaf Healthcare Campus. Sherry was born on January 2, 1929, in Goshen, Indiana to the late Verne C. and Marion (Myers) Michael. She married Kenneth R. Myers on November 12, 1947 in Goshen. Kenneth passed away on May 8, 2007, after 59 years of marriage....

Judith "Judy" C. Moyer

Judith "Judy" C. Moyer

Jun 7, 2021

Judith "Judy" C. Moyer, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Courtyard Healthcare Center. She was born in Elkhart on March 1, 1942 to the late Louis A. and Florence L. (Penkul) Leers.

Judy is survived by her son, Jeffrey "Jeff" Moyer of Niles; daughters, Michele Moyer of Las Vegas and Cheryl Moyer...

Jack Morgan

Jack Morgan

Jun 7, 2021

Mr. Jack Morgan, 85, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the comfort of his Elkhart home with his wife at his side on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 10:40 am following an extended illness.  He was born in Indianapolis on July 20, 1935 to the late Euin K. and Bertie May (Grant) Morgan, and is survived at home by...

Jack Rigsby

Jack Rigsby

Jun 7, 2021

Jack Rigsby, 69, of Goshen, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 surrounded by his family at home.

Jack was born on May 22, 1952 to the late Henry and Mable (Keaton) Rigsby in Paintsville, KY. He is married to Pamela (Thompson) Rigsby in 1978 in Paintsville, KY.

He is preceded in death by his...

Tamara Jane "Tammy" (Plake)  Callahan

Tamara Jane "Tammy" (Plake) Callahan

Jun 3, 2021

"Family Sticks Together"

"Happiness is like a butterfly which, if pursued, is always beyond our grasp. But, if you sit down quietly, it may even alight on you."                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Nathaniel Hawthorne

Ms. Tamara Jane Callahan, 63, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the comfort of her Elkhart home on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 9:00 pm...

Terry L. Hillman

Terry L. Hillman

Jun 3, 2021

Terry L. Hillman, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Elkhart on April 13, 1949 to the late Phillip John and Mildred L. (Geiger) Hillman.

Terry is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathleen "Kathy" Hillman of Elkhart; children, Jasen...

Gill M. Ragsdale

Gill M. Ragsdale

May 30, 2021

Gill M. Ragsdale, 69, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on September 25, 1951 to the late Glibert and Mary Lou (Porter) Ragsdale.

Gill is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Anita Ragsdale; son, Johnny (Mindy) Ragsdale; granddaughter, Miley Ragsdale; siblings, Jerry Ragsdale,...

Barbara J. Wilmore

Barbara J. Wilmore

May 29, 2021

Barbara J. Wilmore, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Hospice House in Elkhart.

Barbara was born on November 7, 1946 in Elkhart to the late Earl Avery II and Jean J. (Scott) Avery. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Jean; former spouse, David Wilmore and brother Earl Avery...

Theresa "Terri" Marie Fister

Theresa "Terri" Marie Fister

May 26, 2021

Theresa "Terri" M. Fister, 75, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Theresa was born on June 19, 1945 to the late John and Elizabeth (Griman) Fister in Elkhart. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Sweazy.

Survivors of Terri include her children,...

Ronnie Joseph Boothe

Ronnie Joseph Boothe

May 26, 2021

Mr. Ronnie Joseph Boothe, 47, of Elkhart, passed away in the emergency department at Elkhart General Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born on March 5, 1974 in Chicago to the loving union of the late Marvin Boothe, Sr. and to Mrs. Barbara (Van Horne) Boothe Wilson of Grant Park, IL, the oldest of four children. On July...

Richard Earl Smith

Richard Earl Smith

May 25, 2021

Richard Earl Smith, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Rich was born on August 17, 1964 in Hammond, IN to Gerald A. Smith and Exa Sue (Simmons) Rodriguez.

Rich is preceded in death by father, Gerald and wife, Anna Smith.

Surviving Rich are his children,...

Reggie Alyn Fisher

Reggie Alyn Fisher

May 25, 2021

Reggie Alyn Fisher, 65, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on January 18, 1956 to the late Evert and Dorothy (Adams) Fisher.

Reggie is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Denise Fisher; son, Jason Fisher of Norfolk, VA; daughters, Melissa (D.J.) Holloway of Fort...

Deborah Kay   "Deb" (Hanson)  Montagano

Deborah Kay "Deb" (Hanson) Montagano

May 24, 2021

Ms. Deborah Kay "Deb" Montagano, 63, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the comfort of her Elkhart home on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 9:50 pm, with much of her family at her side. She had been in frail health.  Deb was born on July 5, 1957 in Elkhart and was raised by her mother, Mrs. Barbara (Robert "Pops")...

Shirley Ann (Wise)  Carrell

Shirley Ann (Wise) Carrell

May 24, 2021

Shirley Ann (Wise) Carrell ,79, of Elkhart, passed away at her daughter's home on Monday, May 24, 2021.

Shirley was born on July 8, 1941 in Jimtown, IN to Samuel Wise and Wilma (Lechlitner) Powell. She was married to the late, Kenneth Carrell on Sept. 17, 1960 in Centerville, MI. He passed away on Sept. 27, 2011....

David "Dave" L. Miller

David "Dave" L. Miller

May 23, 2021

David Lee Miller, 62, of Elkhart, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital, with his wife and daughters at his side. Dave was born on June 8, 1958 in South Bend to the late Robert L. and Geneva (Larimer) Miller. He met and married his true love...

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