Obituaries

Sep 25, 2021

Katherine B. Shetler, 97, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Greenleaf Health Campus.

Katherine was born on August 10, 1924, to the late, Henry and Katherine (Birkey) Steider in Strang, Nebraska. She was married to the late, Merle G. Shetler on February 10, 1946 in Stickley, Nebraska. He passed away on October 25,...

Sep 24, 2021

Lawrence J. "Larry" Daher, 87, of Elkhart, passed peacefully into Heaven at 12:04 a.m. on Friday, September 24, with his beloved wife and children at his side. Born in St. Louis, MO, on December 4, 1933, Larry was the youngest child of the late Charles and Saheny (Peters) Daher; he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jeanette Pettet...

Sep 24, 2021

Mrs. Cheryl L. "Cheri" Riggs, 51, of Bristol, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 5:45 am following an extended illness. She was born on March 9, 1970 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Along with Cheri's parents, she is survived by foster mother Deb Weld, who resides in Bedford, Indiana. On...

Sep 23, 2021

Cynthia A. (Byrd) Smith, 70, of Elkhart, was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Methodist Hospital Southlake in Merrillville, IN. She was born on May 22, 1951, to the late Everett and Eloise Knight.

Cynthia is survived by her loving husband, Andrew Smith; children, William David Knight and Corine Tett; grandchildren,...

Sep 22, 2021

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Mr. Willie E. "Pops" Hines, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 at 10:00 am. He was born on April 30, 1944 in Brighton, Tennessee to the late Emmitt and Vanilla "Nellie"...

Sep 22, 2021

Mary A. Leyba, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Gary, IN on August 9, 1945, to the late Edmund and Hildred (Smith) Earl.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Josh) Sullivan; grandson, Xavier Sullivan; brother, Robert (Sharon) Earl; sister, Carolyn Barnes; and several nieces and...

Sep 21, 2021

Robert Kent Richardson, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.Bob was born on July 6, 1930, the son of the late Kenneth and Eva (Guild) Richardson. Bob played football and boxed in high school. He won the Golden Gloves novice 160 lb. championship boxing trophy in 1948. After graduating from Mishawaka High School in 1949,...

Sep 21, 2021

On Tuesday September 21, 2021, our beautiful, loving mother Patricia Snead 78 of Elkhart went to be with her heavenly Father. Patricia was surrounded, cherished, and cared for by her children throughout her 9-month battle (Marie Drake, Daniel Snead, Mary Snead, and Sandra Ford. She lived at Sandra Ford's home for 6 months where she battled injuries sustained from...

Sep 20, 2021

Mrs. Jacqueline Jeanne "Jackie" Westlake, 92, of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed away of natural causes at her home on Monday morning, September 20, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1929 in Elkhart to the late Burr E. and Rose Marie (Reiner) Nelson and later married Harvey N. Westlake, who preceded her in death in 1999.

Surviving...

Sep 19, 2021

Mr. Zachary Austin Lee "Zach" Evans, 28, of Goshen, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 in South Bend. He was born on April 10, 1993 in Elkhart to Brandt L. (Christa) Evans of Flushing, Michigan and Stephanie (Jason Helmuth) Fisher of Goshen.

Along with his parents and step-parents, Zach is survived by his...

Sep 19, 2021

Corine Smith Arnold, 88, of Elkhart, went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

Corine was born on March 10, 1933 to the late Victor and Maude (Pierce) Broyles in Butler, TN. She was married by her first husband, J.D. Smith and second husband, James...

Sep 17, 2021

Archibald L. "Archie" Harchuck, 93, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Archie was born in Warren, MI on February 20, 1928, to the late Stephen and Elena (Pleta) Harchuck.

Archie is survived by his daughters, Carol (Scott) Thomas and Mary; stepdaughter, Terrie (Scott) Roberts; stepson, Michael...

Sep 14, 2021

Leillah Ann "Lee Ann" Davis, 81 passed away in the love and comfort of her family at her Elkhart home on Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021. She was born on December 1, 1939 in Elkhart, a daughter of the late Donald and June (Martin) Price. In addition to her parents, she was sadly preceded in death by her sister...

Sep 12, 2021

Tim R. Van Diepenbos, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.

Sep 12, 2021

Ms. Christine H. Brown, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at home on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 12:25 pm. She was born on May 20, 1929 in Sharpsburg, Kentucky to the late Earl B. Robinson and Mamie E. (White) Robinson Truman.

Also preceding Christine in death are her husbands, John C. Harper, the...

Sep 12, 2021

Linda L. Schott, 64, formerly of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Mishawaka.

Linda was born in Elkhart to the late, Charles and Cora (Hawkins) Russell. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Dennis and Thomas Russell.

Linda is survived by...

Sep 11, 2021

Mrs. Debra J. "Deb" Rummel, 59, of Ocala, Florida and formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away at West Marion Community Hospital in Ocala on Saturday, September 11, 2021 following some coronary issues. She was born October 7, 1961 in Elkhart to the late Norman and Joan (Maher) Paulson, and later married Kerry Rummel in Elkhart on February 29, 1992....

Sep 11, 2021

Mr. Christian Anthony "Chris" Carper, 29, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was born on October 12,1991 in New Iberia, Louisiana to Andrew D. and Melissa R. (Stansbury) Carper of Lafayette, Louisiana, and later married Jenna C. Schnell on July 6, 2013 in Elkhart.

Along with Jenna and his...

Sep 8, 2021

Maria Ofelia Sanchez, passed away from a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis on the morning of September 8, 2021.

Maria is survived by her children, Juan (Miriam) Garcia and Susana (Julio Sangines) Sanchez; partner, Andres Garcia; and grandchildren, Yahaira Sangines, Yandelhi Sangines, Luis Garcia, Xitlaly Garcia, Damian Garcia, Josiah Garcia and Kaeden Garcia. She is preceded in...

Sep 8, 2021

Sharon Rose Wise, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at her home.

Sharon was born on April 4, 1943 in Lafayette, IN. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Megan.

Sharon is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Cien) Asoera of Elkhart and son, Doug (Kim) Wise of St. John, IN;...