Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Bobbi Joanne Areaux
May 14, 2021
Bobbi Joanne (McCollough) Areaux, 64, passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 14, 2021 at I U Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by love and her family.
Bobbi was born in Elkhart on March 4, 1957 to the late Devon Jennings McCollough and Sharon Ann (Burton) Sargent. In addition to her parents, her former husband Daniel Areaux and...
Rolon-Flores Family
May 13, 2021
Heaven has gained three beautiful souls on Thursday, May 13, 2021 after a tragic car accident took the lives of Luis J. Rolon-Flores, 26, Aliyah F. Madayag, 22, and baby Mila A. Rolon-Flores, 1, all of South Bend.
They are survived by Luis' parents (paternal grandparents), Luis M. Rolon and Melany (Carlos Diaz) Flores; Aliyah's parents (maternal...
Felix Rodriguez Jr.
May 13, 2021
Felix Rodriguez, Jr., 63, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Elkhart.
Felix was born in Chicago, IL to Felix Rodriguez, Sr. and Francisca (Delvalle) Rodriguez. He is preceded in death by his father Felix Rodriguez, Sr.
Felix honorably served his country in the US Marine Corp. He was a mechanic in...
Timothy Wayne (Tim) Dunham
May 13, 2021
Mr. Timothy Wayne "Tim" Dunham, 63, of Hines, IL and formerly of Elkhart, has finally completed his Earthly deployment and has received orders to report to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, May 13, 2021 while residing at the Edward Hines; Jr. Veteran's Administration Hospital in Hines, IL. Tim was born on August 11, 1957 in Elkhart to the late...
Garry P. Fileccia
May 13, 2021
Garry Phillip Fileccia died peacefully in his home on the morning of May 13th, 2021. He was born on March 22nd, 1945 to Edith (Long) and Phil Fileccia.
Through finesse and fortune, Garry beat the odds repeatedly in his life.
After surviving the Vietnam War, he graduated college. He married his high school sweetheart, Pam....
Robert E. Weitz, Jr.
May 12, 2021
Robert Edward Weitz Jr., 72, of Carmel and formerly of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home. Robert was born on August 15, 1948 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Robert E. and Dorothy (Walker) Weitz.  He is survived by his three siblings: Mary Beth (James) Ash of Bonita Springs, Florida; Thomas (Kathy)...
Barbara Ann Cook
May 11, 2021
Barbara Ann Cook, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home. Barbara was born on October 13, 1934 in the town of Tocsin, Indiana to the late Perry and Ida (Kern) Shaffer.
She married her best friend Robert S. "Bob" Cook on August 18, 1983 in Elkhart. Bob passed away on November 30, 2015...
Jeffrey B. Thomas
May 11, 2021
Jeffrey Barnes Thomas, 68, of Elkhart, IN, died at home with his loving family May 11th, 2021. Jeffrey, follower of Christ and loving husband of Kathryn Thomas was born September 12, 1952 to Mark and Alys Thomas. Jeffrey proudly attended G.C. Marshall High, Falls Church, VA, before moving to Elkhart in 1969, where he met his sweetheart, "Lady Kathryn"...
Trina R. Mccreary
May 10, 2021
Trina R. McCreary, 49, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at her home.
Trina was born to Denver McCreary and Kathryn A. (Shay) McCreary in South Bend, IN.
Trina is survived by her sons, Matthew McCreary and Michael (McKenzie) Carter of Elkhart; her mother, Kathryn A. McCreary of Elkhart; her father, Denver...
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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