Obituaries

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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")...

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....

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...

May 22, 2021

Cecelia M. Metz, 95, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.

May 22, 2021

Jon E. Hicks, 59, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 22, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Jon was born on August 20, 1961 in Rantoul, Illinois, to the late Bruce L. Hicks Jr. and Maribeth (Daniels) Hicks.

Jon married Valerie J. (Kurtz) Neal; Valerie survives, as well as 3 children, Matthew Kramer, Amy (Daniel Martinez)...

May 22, 2021

Mr. Gerald Karl "Jerry" Jankowski, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the comfort of his Elkhart home on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 1:30 pm following an extended illness. He was born in Chicago on March 14, 1941 to the late Charles and Helen (Blaszak) Jankowski, and later married Noreen C. Ryan on May 25, 1968. She preceded...

May 21, 2021

M. Joan Essig Rinehart, of Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away on May 21, 2021. She was born in Elkhart, Indiana on September 2, 1930. In honor of Joan's wishes, her cremated remains are being brought back to her hometown of Elkhart, IN to be laid to rest alongside her husband, Eugene Rinehart in Rice Cemetery.

She was...

May 21, 2021

Michael J. "Mike" Serafino, 64, of Elkhart, passed away after his fierce and courageous battle with cancer on Friday, May 21, 2021 where he was surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on November 13, 1956 in Elkhart, IN to the late Joseph C. Serafino and Lila L. (Patanelli) Serafino, who survives him.

Mike...

May 19, 2021

Mr. Douglas Ray Tyson, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 7:00 am following an extended illness. He was born in Elkhart on May 22, 1948 to the late Clyde L. and Charlene M. (McCreary) Tyson.

Doug is survived by his sister, Sue Ann Bradshaw...

May 15, 2021

(Editor's Note:    Hello All. The last time we were together, we celebrated the life and times of the illustrious and zany Jami Lynn Baker, whose obituary was shared on this website back on January 13, 2021. Since then, Jami's faithful husband, confidant, pain-in-the-neck, sounding board, companion and partner-in-crime Ron has passed away as well, and we figured the best...

May 14, 2021

Trenna Sue Fry was greatly loved by the Living God and by a lot of people when she departed this earth from her home in Elkhart on May 14, 2021, to live eternally with Jesus. First on the list come her parents, Frank and Carol Fry, who gave birth to Trenna on January 29, 1973. They survive, Frank in...

May 14, 2021

Brenda Sue Risner, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.

Brenda was born on July 21, 1943 to the late Jack Grisham and Vernice (Thompson) Grisham in Florence, AL. She is married to the love of her life, James Risner on January 10, 1965 in Elkhart. Brenda is preceded in death...

May 14, 2021

Mary Jane Turpin, 93, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Mary Jane was born in Elkhart on July 26, 1927 to the late Martin W. Schultz and Dorothy (Moore) Schultz. She was married to the late John Turpin on Jan. 19, 1946.

Mary Jane is preceded in death...

May 14, 2021

Marvin D. "Dan" Schroeder, 75, of Osceola, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born in Decatur, IN on April 8, 1946 to Marvin Schroeder and the late Arnita (Hockemeyer) Schroeder.

Dan is survived by his loving wife of 52 wonderful years, Nancy Schroeder; Sons, Rod G. (Kelly) Schroeder and Bret...