Obituaries

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...

Jul 21, 2021

Stephen Ira "Steve" Rose, of Elkhart, passed to his rest on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home, in the love and comfort of his wife and family. Steve was born on May 15, 1956, in Goshen, to the late W. Ira and Lou Ella (Ruble) Rose.

Steve leaves behind wife, Michelle K. (Huffman) Rose.  She survives,...

Jul 20, 2021

Mr. Joseph Norman "Joe" Banks, 29, of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:53 pm. He was born on March 21, 1992 in Elkhart to John A. and Reenet E. (Petersen) Banks of Elkhart.

Along with his parents, Joseph is survived by his sisters Jennifer S. Strukel of Bristol and...

Jul 20, 2021

Mr. Derek Kenneth Dawe, 43, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly within his Elkhart home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:14 am. He was born on March 4, 1978 in Harvey, IL to Kenneth W. "Kenny" (Crystal) Dawe and Diane G. (Joe Littlefield) Dawe, both of Elkhart.

Also surviving Derek are his beautiful daughters Megan...

Jul 20, 2021

David R. Schreiber, 71, died peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side, on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

David was born September 23, 1949, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Edgar and Kathryn (Gager) Schreiber.

On November 1, 1974, David married Sandra Means in New Harmony, Indiana. She survives along with two nieces, Julie (Clark)...

Jul 19, 2021

Michael David "Papa" Shepherd, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Mike was born in Waterloo, IA to the late, Maxwell and Dixie Lou (Bectel) Shepherd on August 11, 1949. He married the love of his life, Edith (Wade) on Dec. 21, 1967 in California.

Mike...

Jul 19, 2021

Marvin Lee Trost Jr., 61, of Elkhart, passed away Monday morning, July 19, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital after a short illness. Marvin was born on July 30, 1959, in South Bend, the son of Marvin Lee and Virginia Ellen (Crise) Trost Sr. Surviving are his parents, his children, two sons Robert W. Trost and his girlfriend Angie Alvarez,...

Jul 18, 2021

Roger Andrew Raskosky, 69, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Goshen General Hospital.

Roger was born on November 17, 1951 to the late Edward J. Raskosky and Dorothea Raskosky in Hammond, IN. He was married to the love of his life, Debra Ann Marie (Schmidt) Raskosky for 45 years on September...

Jul 17, 2021

Catherine A. "Kate" Arko, 96, residing in Elkhart, passed away of natural causes on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. Kate as she was known to family and friends, began life on February 24, 1925, in Elkhart, the daughter of Van R. and Gertrude (Snyder) Kipka Sr.

After graduating from Elkhart High School in 1943,...

Jul 17, 2021

Ms. Norann Jeanette Winn, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly within the comfort of her north-side home on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 2:26 am due to some longtime health related issues. She was born on December 8,1954 in Sendai, Japan to the late Norman E. and Mildred J. (House) Winn. Norann's father Norman was stationed in...

Jul 15, 2021

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Susan Walker, 62. Elkhart passed away in the presence of her loving family on July 15th, 2021 at her home. She was born to the late Glen Thomas and Violet Harriett Shanholt Atkinson. She was also preceded in death by two grandchildren and one great granddaughter; a brother Glen Atkinson, two sisters, Sandy Atkinson and...

Jul 13, 2021

Baby Joanna Terri Nicole Criddle, infant daughter of Jasmine Montana and Montana Criddle of Mishawaka, passed away on July 13, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her loving parents; maternal grandparents, Amber (Nick) Cukrowicz; paternal grandparents, Amanda (Jim) Burke; maternal great grandparents, Joann Ott, Gennie (Earl) Pickins, and Robert (Kelly) Beduhn; paternal...

Jul 13, 2021

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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...