Obituaries

Jul 13, 2021

Life Story

Brian E. McFadden age 61, was a wonderful man born on October 5, 1959, to Raymond McFadden and Elizabeth "Mae" O'Conner Clark in South Bend Indiana.

Brian attended the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in his youth.  He could weld anything metal or steel. He enjoyed his hobbies, including camping, fishing, electronics and scrapping....

Jul 10, 2021

Edward Daniel Royer, 88, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 10, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

Ed was born on May 30, 1933 to Albert and Phoebe (Marconett) Royer in Waterford, California. He married Norma (DelRegno) Royer on November 4, 1998 in Las Vegas, NV.

He is preceded in death...

Jul 9, 2021

Richard P. White, 88, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at his home.

Richard was born on September 13, 1932 in Elkhart to the late, Chester Arthur White and Mary (Mingle) White. Richard was married to the love of his life, Irene (Trigg) White in 1953.

He is preceded in death...

Jul 8, 2021

Marilyn L. Mortimer, 82, formerly of Cassopolis, MI went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at her home in Elkhart.

Marilyn was born on July 30, 1938 to the late, Donald T. and Inez L. (Spencer) Kirkpatrick in Cassopolis, MI. She was married to the late, Robert "Bob" Mortimer on...

Jul 7, 2021

Jessie James Cockerham was a wonderful man born on November 10, 1957, to Willie and Virginia Cockerham, Liberty, Mississippi

If the world had a Jessie within every fifth individual, we would have an awesome world. He had enormous talents, with a beautiful smile. Jessie was a man of integrity. He was kind, considerate, self-driven, trustworthy, compassionate, and...

Jul 6, 2021

Loleta Lancaster, 57, of Elkhart, IN – Obion, TN passed away on July 6, 2021 with her family by her side.

She was born to the late, John and Gladys Brown-Lancaster, July 12, 1963, in Union City, Tennessee. Loleta graduated from Obion County High School.

Loleta married briefly in 2006, Arthur Williamson.

Loleta...

Jul 3, 2021

Mr. James F. Hupp, 75, of Spring Hill, Florida and formerly of the Union, Michigan area, passed away peacefully at the Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, Florida on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 10:41 am following an extended illness. He was born on March 25, 1946, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Francis P. and Gertrude M. (Deavel) Hupp,...

Jul 3, 2021

Randall E. "Randy" Phillips, 69, of Vandalia, Michigan and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021, after a beautiful day spent with his family at his home on Birch lake. Randy was born on December 4, 1951, in Elkhart to the late Eugene C. Phillips and Stella (Peek) Phillips. Randy was a 1971 graduate of...

Jul 2, 2021

Terry Paul Boenne

June 27, 1950 - July 2, 2021

Terry Boenne, 71, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 2nd surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on June 27th, 1950 in Mishawaka to Elsie (Mostaert) and John Boenne. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents and grandparents, Emiel and...

Jul 1, 2021

Mrs. Muktaben D. "Mukta" Soni, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the comfort of her home on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 7:30 am. She was born on July 12, 1934 in Sabhadia, India to the late Kanjibhai and Kamlaben Soni, and is preceded in death by her husband, Dhirajlal Soni, who passed away in India in 2013....

Jun 30, 2021

Harold C. "Chuck" Popke, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born on January 9, 1941, in Goshen to the late Harold C. and Opal L. (Smeltzer) Popke.

Chuck is survived by his loving companion and other half of almost 40 years Shirley Herald; daughters,...

Jun 28, 2021

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lamb Davenport, 88, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at East Lake Health & Rehab on Monday, June 28, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1932 in Elkhart to the late Ed and Alice Grooms Lamb. Her Husband Donald P. "Don" Davenport passed away on March 2, 2019 in Elkhart after 67 wonderful...

Jun 26, 2021

Adam "Black" Blackburn, 40, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Adam was born in Goshen to John Blackburn and Cathy (Barbaro) McDonald on April 9, 1981.

He is preceded in death by brother, Andrew and sister, Katie Bowser.

Adam is survived by his mother, Cathy (Bobby)...

Jun 25, 2021

Anna Hein, 93, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart.

Anna was born in Apatin, Yugoslavia on April 15, 1928 to the late, John and Rosa (Springman) Ruderschmidt. She was married to the late, Reinhold Hein on November 9, 1959 in Chicago. He passed away on October 31, 1998. She is...

Jun 24, 2021

Mrs. Mafalda Michele "Muff" Klose, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 2:30 am. She was born on May 8, 1926 in Elkhart to the late Joseph and Clelia (Lucchese) Montagano and then married Edward Klose on June 11, 1949. He passed away on June 30, 2016 ...

Jun 23, 2021

Rosemary G. Streeter, 76, of Elkhart, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness. Rosemary was born on April 10, 1945 to the late Walter and Laverne (Stanek) Golofit in Berwyn, IL. Rosemary married the love of her life, Robert Streeter, on October 2, 1965...

Jun 21, 2021

Mr. Roland Lamar Seaton, 74, of South Bend, was found passed away at his home on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:24 am. He had been in ill health. Roland was born on September 3, 1946 in Mishawaka to the late Wm. R. "Roland" Seaton and Doris Marie (Snyder) Seaton Brouse of Elkhart.

Along with his mother,...

Jun 17, 2021

Kevin A. Botts, 50, of Three Rivers, MI, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on October 17, 1970, to John and Diana (Mendenhall) Botts, who both survive him.

Kevin is also survived by his loving wife, Jackline D. Botts, whom he married...

Jun 17, 2021

Tracey Allen Roberts, age 49, passed away with his loving family at his side at Elkhart General Hospital June 17, 2021.

Tracey was born in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Steve Eastman and the late Virginia Dick Welch and was raised by his late dad Charlie Roberts in his youth in Chesterton, Indiana. He was also preceded...

Jun 17, 2021

Dolores J. Coleman, of Milwaukee, WI passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born on July 29, 1935 to the late James and Gladys King.

Dolores is survived by three sons, Robin Holloway, Victor Holloway and Jon Coleman; two daughters, Andrea McCollum and Tracy Carbin; 13 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, nieces and nephews,...