Carole D. (Shock) Kiebel
May 9, 2021
Carole Dalette Kiebel, 87, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart on Sunday, May 9, 2021. She had been in frail health for some time.
Carole was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on August 24, 1933 to the late Dale and Thelma (Lenwell) Shock. She married Forrest "Wink" Kiebel, who served as a...
Deloris M. Ferris
May 8, 2021
Deloris M. Ferris, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her residence after a courageous, fierce battle with cancer and strokes which lasted from August 2020 to May 2021. She was born in Kathryn, ND on May 11, 1939 to the late Joseph E. and Doris (Anderson) Reistad.
Deloris is survived by her...
The Reverend Lewis J. Clifton
May 5, 2021
Lewis J. Clifton was born September 25, 1929 in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Winvon Tierce and Lethia Ann (Smith) Clifton. Lewis was one of 8 children.
In 1940 the family moved from Alabama to Gary, Indiana because jobs were available in the steel mills. While living in Gary, Lewis graduated from high school in 1945. In...
Phyllis J. Flamion
May 5, 2021
Phyllis June Flamion, 87, residing in Elkhart, passed away Wednesday morning, May 5, 2021 at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Phyllis was born on March 14, 1934 in Goshen, Indiana to the late Perry LaMar and Edna (Lamb) Edsall. She married her true love Gayle H. Flamion on May 22, 1954 at St. John's Catholic Church in Goshen. Gayle...
Richard "Rich" W. Schoon
May 4, 2021
Richard "Rich" W. Schoon, 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his home.
Rich was born to the late Kenneth and Maggie (Richardson) Schoon in South Bend, IN.
He is survived by his son, Tom (Katie Palumbo) Schoon of Chicago, IL; brother, Ken (Sue) Schoon of Leesburg, FL; sister, Sue Myer...
Donald L. Brown
May 3, 2021
Donald L. "Don" Brown, 85, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on June 19, 1935 to the late Edwin B. and Virginia B. (Freshour) Brown.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 53 wonderful years, Doris A. "Dee" Brown; son, Byron B. (Kris) Brown; granddaughters,...
Raymond "Ray" W. Fink
May 1, 2021
Raymond W. "Ray" Fink, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his home, surrounded in love with his wife and family. Ray was born on July 26, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Wilbert E. and Helen R. (McAuliff) Fink. He married his true love E. Sue Miller and they built a wonderful life together...
Carla J. Surprenant
May 1, 2021
Carla J. Surprenant., 67, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart Campus. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.
Randall J. Forbregd
Apr 30, 2021
Randall "Randy" Forbregd, 59, of Bristol passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart in 1962 to Dennis and Sharon Forbregd, who survive him.
Randall is also survived by his loving wife, Nora Rock; faithful beagle companion, Booker; son, Chad Forbregd; step-daughters, Christy Holman and Nicole Davis; stepson(s) Mathew Magaldi,...
Joyce Ann Malcom
Apr 30, 2021
Joyce Ann Malcom, 78, residing in Elkhart, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home, surrounded by love and family. Joyce was born on October 31, 1942 in Manchester, Tenn. to the late Fred and Jean (Haggard) Brown. She married her true love and best friend Roy G. Malcom on November 18, 1961. Roy passed on March 9,...
Ruthann Marie Dewitt
Apr 29, 2021
Ruth Ann Marie DeWitt, 59, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Ruth was born on June 5, 1961 to Robert Breben and Linda (Zygert) Steinhofer in South Bend. She was married to the love of her life Lelon "Hoss" Dewitt in 1980. She is preceded in death by her father.
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Anita J. (Frucci) Rodgers
Apr 29, 2021
Mrs. Anita Jean (Frucci) Rodgers, 85, of Elkhart and formerly of Niles, Michigan and LaPorte, Indiana, passed away in her home on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 11:25 am. She was born in Niles, Michigan on July 17, 1935 to the late Anthony and Nellie (Eckler) Frucci. Anita married Peter A. Rodgers in Niles on August 6, 1955. He...
Andrew "Andy" Lee Fisher Sr.
Apr 28, 2021
Andrew "Andy" Lee Fisher, Sr., 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Andrew was born on July 20, 1939 to the late Ben and Myrtle (Wiser) Fisher. He was married to the late Cheryl L. (Dorrier) Fisher in 1980. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl on May...
Betty J Recchio
Apr 28, 2021
Betty J. (Bowers) Recchio, 97, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021 at Greenleaf Health Campus. Betty was a lifelong resident of Elkhart, she was born on April 29, 1923 to the late William C. and Lulu Alberta (Peters) Bowers. Betty attended Elkhart High School and graduated from Bristol High School class of 1942. After graduating, she...
Ronald "John" Goorhouse
Apr 27, 2021
Ronald "John" Goorhouse,55, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home.
John was born on May 14, 1965 to Ronald J. and the late, Betty (Lester) Goorhouse. He was married to Tammy (Kinne) Goorhouse on August 17, 2020. John is preceded by his mother, Betty.
John is survived by his wife,...
Donella (Whitsler) Shirk
Apr 24, 2021
Do not feel guilty for living
When I have passed away…
Keep smiling, laughing and playing,
And do this every day.
Quintessential grandma, unflappable humorist and prolific poet Donella Shirk passed away the morning of Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her Elkhart home following a bout of fragile health. She was...
Walter H. Swetcoff
Apr 22, 2021
Walter H. "Wally" Swetcoff, 58, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Jones, MI. He was born in Willard, OH on October 27, 1962 to the late Walter and Genevieve (Spears) Swetcoff.
He is survived by his loving wife, Amy Swetcoff; daughter, Brittany Mora; son, Dominick Swetcoff; brother, Timothy (Gena) Swetcoff; a sister;...
Sandra "Sandie" Kay (Squires) Holt
Apr 21, 2021
UPDATE: Graveside Services for Sandie will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in the Liberty Garden (first left off the McKinley Avenue Entrance).
Sandra Kay "Sandie" (Squires) Holt, 73, residing in Osceola, passed away Wednesday evening, April 21, 2021 at the Elkhart Center for Hospice Care, surrounded by...
David D. Blagg
Apr 21, 2021
David D. Blagg, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home.
David was born in Hammond, IN to the late Charles R. Blagg and Mary Ellen (Powell) Blagg. He is preceded in death by 6 siblings.
David is survived by many nieces and nephews, especially his close great niece, Winter...
Mary "Maxine" Smith
Apr 18, 2021
Mary Maxine Smith, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, April 18, 2021 at Greenleaf Health Campus. Mary was born on December 3, 1925 to the late Merle F. and Mary (Silveous) Kimes.
She married her true love Billy "Bill" Smith on September 3, 1948. Bill survives, as well as a son Gary L. (Sue)...
