Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Ranay K. Wilmore

Ranay K. Wilmore

Aug 17, 2021

RaNay Kathleen Wilmore, 81, a lifelong resident of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday evening, August 17, 20201 at the home of her son Terry, with her family at her side. RaNay was a daughter of the late Robert H. and Helen P. (Cripe) Wilmore Sr. In addition, too her parents, two brothers David C "DC' Wilmore and Robert H. Wilmore...

Devon Willis Helmuth

Devon Willis Helmuth

Aug 16, 2021

Devon Willis Helmuth, age 65, passed away early Monday morning, August 16, 2021, at home, with his loving family at his side. Devon was born on August 12, 1956, in Topeka, Indiana the son of the late Catherine Helmuth. On August 29, 1987, he married Deborah "Deb" Went. Surviving is his wife of 33 years Deb Helmuth, two sons,...

Ralph ""The Lawnmower Man"" White

Ralph ""The Lawnmower Man"" White

Aug 13, 2021

Mr. Ralph "Lawnmower Man" White, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his northside home on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 3:43 am. He was born on August 9, 1943 in Nicholas County, Kentucky to the late Clarence and Ruth (Manley) White. On September 3, 1964, he married Judy Ann Hawkins in Elkhart. She passed away in 2015.

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Julia L. Galbreth

Julia L. Galbreth

Aug 13, 2021

Julia "Julie" L. (Bonfiglio) Galbreth, 71, of Elkhart, passed away with her loving husband in arms on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Julie was born on February 13, 1950 in Elkhart to the late, Frank Bonfiglio and Jean (Andre') Andrews. She married the love of her life, Thomas "Bert" Galbreth on May 23, 1981 in Elkhart.

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Charles "Charlie" Andrew Graves

Charles "Charlie" Andrew Graves

Aug 12, 2021

Charles Andrew Graves, 79, residing in Elkhart, passed away August 12, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital after being hospitalized for two weeks.  Charles was born July 03, 1942 to the late Adrian E. and Goldie M. (Wakeman) Graves in Logansport, Indiana and was the youngest of five children.  His sisters were Betty Graham, Barbra Benn, Carol Hipskind and Mary...

Andrew L. Sickels

Andrew L. Sickels

Aug 11, 2021

Andrew Lee Sickels, 34, of Elkhart, tragically passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born in Elkhart, on March 22, 1987, to Dawn (Sickels) Yoder and George Holland, who survive him.

"Drew" also is survived by his sister, Nicole Sickels, and brothers, Tyris Green and Jakari Welch; girlfriend, Mandy Hall, and their boys, Xadyn and...

Robert W. Ates

Robert W. Ates

Aug 10, 2021

Robert W. "Bob" Ates, 73 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room. Robert was born on July 5, 1948, in Elkhart to the late

He is survived by his loving son Joseph C "Joey" (Atitaya) Ates; brother Bill Ates and sisters Dixie (Tom) Russell and Nancy Borkholder; as...

Virginia L. Wyrick

Virginia L. Wyrick

Aug 9, 2021

Virginia L. Wyrick, 70, of Elkhart, departed this life on Monday, August 9, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. She was born in Union City, Tennessee on September 11, 1950, to the late Billy Anderson and Hallie Mae Massey.

Virginia's memory will be cherished by her loved ones; children, Jerry Massey, Jeffrey (Jonelle) Massey,...

Kenneth Jay Hardesty

Kenneth Jay Hardesty

Aug 9, 2021

Kenneth J. Hardesty, 65, of Middlebury, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at his home from injuries from a house fire.

Kenneth was born on August 22, 1955, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Walter "Bud" Hardesty and Betty (Syndrom) Hardesty. In addition to his parents, two brothers, Gil and Tim Hardesty and his sisters Tina...

Darrell W. Baer

Darrell W. Baer

Aug 8, 2021

Darrell Wayne Baer, 72, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home.

Darrell was born on October 30, 1948 in Mishawaka, IN to Vernon B. Baer, Jr., and Alice Marie (Rich) Baer. He was married to Maryann Baer and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2021. Darrell also is preceded...

Kenneth Joseph  "Ken" Rozycki

Kenneth Joseph "Ken" Rozycki

Aug 8, 2021

Kenneth (Ken) Joseph Rozycki, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 10:20 am following a brief illness. He was born on October 20, 1947 in South Bend to John C. and Clementine (Nowicki) Rozycki.

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sister Rita (Rozycki)...

Cynthia Ann Barnes

Cynthia Ann Barnes

Aug 8, 2021

Cynthia Ann Barnes went home to be with her LORD JESUS CHRIST, on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Cynthia was born on November 16, 1957 to parents Sylvester Barnes, Jr., and Dorothy (Goins) Barnes.

Cynthia attended Lincoln Elementary, Pierre Moran Middle School and Elkhart Memorial High School,

graduating in 1976. Cynthia also received a...

David "Big Mac" G. Mccarty

David "Big Mac" G. Mccarty

Aug 8, 2021

David "Big Mac" McCarty Sr., 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home.

David was born on April 10, 1938 to James O. McCarty and Fern (Hartman) McCarty in Elkhart. He married the love of his life, Mary E. (Stouder) McCarty on March 21, 1959 in Elkhart. David is preceded in death...

Thomas R. Reynolds

Thomas R. Reynolds

Aug 8, 2021

Thomas R. "Tom Cat" Reynolds, 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on October 31, 1952, to the late Thomas Richard Reynolds and Rebecca Faith (Gillette) Reynolds, who survives him in Tennessee.

Tom is also survived by his loving wife, Mary Herr; daughter, Holly Smith; son,...

Kenneth "Ken" J. Ward, Sr.

Kenneth "Ken" J. Ward, Sr.

Aug 7, 2021

Kenneth J. "Ken" Ward Sr., 77, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 7, 2021, in his home with his family by his side. Ken was born on October 25, 1943, in Chicago, the son of the late Joseph C. and Lillian (Regh) Ward.

On February 4, 1983, he married Sue C. Sobucki in Hazelcrest, Illinois. Surviving...

Raymond E. Brown

Raymond E. Brown

Aug 7, 2021

Raymond E. Brown, 75, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home.

Raymond was born on June 9, 2021 to Raymond Brown Sr., and Ruby "Christine" (Franks) Brown in Manila, Arkansas.

Raymond is survived by his children, Marie Taylor, Crystal (Dustin) Keller, Nichole Brown, Michelle Brown and Devin (Lika) Brown; sisters,...

Thomas F.  "Tommy" Lamb, Jr.

Thomas F. "Tommy" Lamb, Jr.

Aug 5, 2021

AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas has lowered its flags to half-mast today in response to the sad passing of yet another member of their sacred "Dallas Cowboys Number One Fan Club" and gilded member of the "Sons of Landry" society, Thomas F. "Tommy" Lamb, Jr., of Elkhart.

Thomas F. "Tommy" Lamb, Jr., 77, passed away Thursday, August...

William "Bill" Sherman Richey

William "Bill" Sherman Richey

Aug 5, 2021

William Sherman Richey, 50, passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his home.

William was born on November 13, 1970 to William Roger Richey and Phyllis (Bayliff) Ford in Beech Grove, IN. Bill is preceded in death by his father.

Bill is survived by his son, William Richey and daughter,...

Hildegard "Hilda" Juhas

Hildegard "Hilda" Juhas

Aug 4, 2021

Hildegard "Hilda" Juhas, 57, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on June 3, 1964, in Dortmond, Germany to the late Andrew and Anna (Dobo) Juhas.

Hilda is survived by her boyfriend, Kirk Miller; daughters, Ashley King and Amanda Allison; grandchildren, Jamie and Mikayla Meador; brothers, Rob (Jill)...

Rebecca Faye (Gandee)  Drake

Rebecca Faye (Gandee) Drake

Aug 3, 2021

Rebecca Faye Drake, 77, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 3, 2021, at her home in the love and comfort of her husband and family.

Rebecca was born on April 14, 1944, in Clendenin, West Virginia to the late Virgil and Annie (Roton) Gandee.

Charles was driving by a restaurant in his...

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