Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Joanne Marie (Weaver)  Weaver

Joanne Marie (Weaver) Weaver

Sep 7, 2021

Ms. Joanne Marie Weaver, 55, of Goshen, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 11:35 am. She was born on August 22, 1966 in Riverside, California to the late Larry W. and Blanca (Conradi) Weaver.

Surviving are her daughters Jessica Collins of Elkhart and Brittney Walters of...

Robert H. Schumacher Jr.

Robert H. Schumacher Jr.

Sep 4, 2021

Robert "Bob" H. Schumacher, Jr., 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Courtyard Healthcare of Goshen.

Bob was born on November 7, 1952 to Robert H. Schumacher, Sr. and Phyllis (High) Fansler in Elkhart, IN.

Bob is preceded in death by his father, Robert Schumacher, Sr. and stepmother, Lois.

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Armando Antonio Sisneros

Armando Antonio Sisneros

Sep 3, 2021

Mr. Armando Antonio Sisneros, 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home following an extended illness on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 12:56 pm. He was born on April 25, 1962 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Joe and Lugardita Sisneros, and went on and married Sirena L. Elswick DeVore of Elkhart. She survives Armando at home....

Genean Kay Rose

Genean Kay Rose

Sep 1, 2021

Genean Kay Rose died Wednesday September 1, 2021, in Mission Hills, CA. She was born May 7, 1937, the eldest of ten children to Everett and Jeannie (Shank) Rickey.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Wesley "W.D." in January 2009 and their sixth child, Robert L. in September 2020. Five siblings preceded...

Larry J. Dalton

Larry J. Dalton

Sep 1, 2021

Larry J. Dalton, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Larry was born on December 2, 1943 to the late, George and Della (Pennington) Dalton in Ironton, OH. Larry married the love of his life, Margaret (Cook) Dalton on June 26, 1995 in Ironton, OH.

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Dr. Nicolas Mihailoff-Shelly

Dr. Nicolas Mihailoff-Shelly

Sep 1, 2021

Dr. Nicolas M. Shelly, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at the Vista Springs Assisted Living Center in Wyoming, Michigan on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 3:25 am. He was born on April 9, 1931 in New York City to the late Peter P. and Lydia P. (Sukhanova) Mikhailoff.

Surviving Dr. Shelly are his...

Donald "Butch" F. Coddington

Donald "Butch" F. Coddington

Sep 1, 2021

Donald "Butch" F. Coddington, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Butch was born in Lafayette, IN to the late, Olin and Ruth (Hicks) Coddington. He married the love of his life, Judy (LaDow) Coddington on October 13, 1967 in Elkhart.

He is preceded in...

Laney Selah Kumpf

Laney Selah Kumpf

Aug 31, 2021

Laney Selah Kumpf, daughter of Ernest and Sarah Kumpf, passed away gently in her parents' arms on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka on August 30, 2021.

Laney is survived by her loving parents; older sister, Eliza Kumpf; maternal grandparents, Al and Tresa Mathews; paternal grandparents, William and...

Alberta Marie (Fritz)  "Bert" Fritz

Alberta Marie (Fritz) "Bert" Fritz

Aug 29, 2021

Mrs. Alberta Marie "Bert" Fritz, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 7:45 pm. She was born on May 19 1956 in Alton, Illinois to the late Harold Fritz and Alice Mae (Rafferty) Fritz Williams. Besides her parents, Bert is also preceded in death by her step-dad LaVerne...

Kimberly "Kim" L. Stewart

Kimberly "Kim" L. Stewart

Aug 27, 2021

Kimberly L. "Kim" Stewart, 54, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 2, 1966, to David Jordan and the late Cheryl (Mishler) Kirts.

Kim is survived by her life partner, Jackie Stutzman; children, David (Aanika) Papet, Nichole Papet, and Breannia Papet; 4...

Barbara J. Slauf

Barbara J. Slauf

Aug 26, 2021

Barbara J. Slauf, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on October 12, 1948, to the late John and Lillian (Cox) Souders.

Barbara is survived by her son, Andy Souders; stepchildren, David, John, Steve, Randy, and Val; grandchildren, Michael (Sarah) and Samantha (Joshua); four great...

Teddy "Teddy Bear" J. Williams

Teddy "Teddy Bear" J. Williams

Aug 26, 2021

Teddy J. Williams, 57 of Elkhart, formally of Ecorse, MI passed away at his home on Thursday August 26, 2021. He was born to Billy Joe Williams of Taylor, MI and Jacqueline B. (Wilcox) Williams of Southgate, MI. While he was never married, he spent the last 14 years with his companion Jeaneen Rice of Elkhart and her 2...

Jeffry Erle Landrum

Jeffry Erle Landrum

Aug 25, 2021

Dr. Jeffry Erle Landrum, 81, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away on August 25, 2021 at North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, in Mishawaka, after a long battle with Guillain-Barre syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. Jeff began life in Marion, Indiana on December 21, 1939. He was the son of the late Ralph Landrum Sr. and Dorothy (Hamilton) Landrum. Jeff graduated...

Faya L. Watson

Faya L. Watson

Aug 24, 2021

Faya L. Watson, 3 month and 30-day old infant daughter of Ray Lee Watson and ShawnTavia Anderson, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was born in Marion County in Indianapolis on April 25, 2021.

Faya is survived by her loving parents; older sister, Raelynn Watson; maternal grandparents, Tanya Malone and...

Mary Margaret Olson

Mary Margaret Olson

Aug 23, 2021

Elkhart City Councilwoman, Mary Margaret Olson, 74, of Elkhart,  passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by love and family. Mary was born on February 1, 1947 in Fargo, North Dakota to the late Gerhart and Margaret Sarah (Beech) Houg.  On June 15, 1968 in Minneapolis, she married her true love David C....

Verse Sanders Iii

Verse Sanders Iii

Aug 22, 2021

Verse Sanders III, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on August 22, 2021 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.

Chester "Chet" J. Soucie

Chester "Chet" J. Soucie

Aug 21, 2021

Chester J. "Chet" Soucie, 71, of Goshen, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Kankakee, IL on August 23, 1949, to the late Hilaire and Erna (Neuendorf) Soucie.

Chet is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Janette M. Soucie; children, Kristine M. (Shawn) Weldy and...

Richard "Dick" Daniel Mackey

Richard "Dick" Daniel Mackey

Aug 20, 2021

Richard Daniel "Dick" Mackey, 92, of South Bend, and formerly of Granger and Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Southfield Village, South Bend. He was born on December 3, 1928 in Chicago, to the late Herbert Michael and Lena Mae (Limbach) Mackey. On May 16, 1953 in Monroe, Michigan, he married the former Mary Ann...

Scott Stanton Thomas

Scott Stanton Thomas

Aug 19, 2021

Scott Stanton Thomas, 71, recently of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at South Bend Medical Center.

Scott was born on January 3, 1950 in Fort Myer, VA to Mark Thomas and Alys (Barnes) Thomas. He is preceded in death by his mother, Alys and recently brother, Jeffrey Thomas on May 11, 2021.

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Pamela J. Sanderson

Pamela J. Sanderson

Aug 18, 2021

Pamela J. Sanderson, 68, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 in Sevierville, TN.

Pam was born on August 1, 1953 to Leon Rance Stuck and Fayne (Orr) Stuck in Elkhart, IN. She married the love of her life Michael Sanderson on Sept. 27, 1975, in Union, MI.

She...

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