Jose Antonio Martinez
Feb 6, 2021
Jose Antonio Martinez, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 12, 1957 in Capilla De Guadalupe, Mexico to the late Magdaleno Martinez and Maria Delaluz-Alcala-Martinez.
Jose is survived by his loving wife, Ramona Martinez; sons, Antonio (Danielle) Martinez, Alejandro (Sydney) Martinez,...
Laverne "Vern" R. Ward
Feb 6, 2021
Laverne "Vern" R. Ward, 85, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home.
Vern was born on September 30, 1935 in Nappanee, IN to the late, Richard Ward and Carrie (Gearhart) Ward. He married the love of his life, Joyce A. (Schmidtendorff) Ward on November 23, 1957 in Granger, IN and she...
Deandrew Rakim Halliburton
Feb 5, 2021
DeAndrew R. Halliburton, 27, of South Bend, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 in South Bend.
DeAndrew was born on June 13, 1993 in South Bend Mother and Father, Jonathan (Janie) Halliburton. He is preceded in death by grandmother, Bessie Halliburton and Uncle Nate Halliburton.
DeAndrew is survived by his parents; wife, Jamie Halliburton;...
Thelma I. Barrett
Feb 5, 2021
Thelma Irene Barrett, 92, of Elkhart, passed away Friday morning, February 5, 2021, surrounded by love and family at The Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. "Irene" as she was fondly known to family and friends, was born on November 8, 1928 in Elkhart to the late Calvin John Ritchie and Lillian (Hollandsworth) Ritchie.
She met and fell...
Edna M. (Croxen) Reeves
Feb 3, 2021
Edna M. Reeves, residing in Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, she was 99 years old. Edna began life on March 22, 1921 in Manteno, Illinois, the daughter of the late LeRoy E. and Hazel W. (Waters) Croxen. Edna had two brothers, Vernon and Howard Croxen, son Herbert M. Reeves III, and a...
Freda Mae (Hensley) Hamilton
Feb 3, 2021
Freda Mae Hamilton, 92, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Elkhart Meadows.
Freda was born in Sylva, NC on November 29, 1928 to the late, Roy Hensley and Dellie R. (Redmon) Stines. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Heather and brothers, Robert E. Hensley and Wilburn Hensley.
Freda is...
Theresa Lynn "T.C." (Alberts) Parker
Feb 2, 2021
Mrs. Theresa Lynn "T.C." Parker, 59, of rural Jones, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 12:47 am. She was born in Elkhart on October 4, 1961 to the late Merle Stanley "Al" Alberts and Belva Lucille "Bev" Wagner Cloud, who survives in Elkhart. She married Jerry L. Parker in Bristol on July...
Susan C. Miller
Feb 2, 2021
Susan C. Miller, 69, of Bristol, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Trenton, MI on April 27, 1951 to the late Jacob and Zanta (McLeod) Gering.
Susan is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Phillip Hill) Moore; son,...
Jimmy Watson, Jr.
Feb 1, 2021
Jimmy Watson Jr., 69, residing in Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Golden Living Center, after an extended illness. Jimmy was born on February 9, 1951 in Caruthersville, Missouri to the late Jimmy T. and Fannie (Lee) Watson.
Jimmy graduated from Elkhart High School and worked as a mechanic for many years. Jimmy was...
Ladonne Hoelyfield
Feb 1, 2021
LaDonne Hoelyfield, 79, of Elkhart, was called home on Monday, February 1, 2021 at The Raclin House in Mishawaka. She was born in Freeport, IL on November 26, 1941 to the late Thaddeus and Margaret (Shivers) Taylor.
LaDonne is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Eddie J. Hoelyfield Sr.; son, Eddie J. (Heather) Hoelyfield Jr.;...
Brandyn J. Orich
Jan 31, 2021
Brandyn Jason Orich, 19, of Elkhart, passed away, suddenly on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home.
Brandyn was born on March 4, 2001 in Mishawaka, IN to Ronald Orich and Monzella Smith. He is preceded in death by his grandparents.
Brandyn is survived by his parents, Ron and Monzella; brothers and sisters, Brian Jackson,...
Ralph Dale Johns
Jan 31, 2021
Mr. Ralph Dale Johns, 78, of rural White Pigeon, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 2:25 pm. He was born in Monon, IN on May 18, 1943 to the late Ralph and Eva Grace (Wilson) Johns. He is also preceded in death by spouses Sharon and Linda Johns, who were the mothers...
Antoinette "Buffy" T. Cook
Jan 29, 2021
Antoinette "Buffy" T. Cook, 33, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 29, 2021 at her home.
Antoinette was born on February 21, 1987 to Anthony Childress, Sr. and Tonya (McQueen) Cook in Flint, MI. She was married to David Cook Jr. whom survives.
Antoinette is survived by her children, Jazzchristine Cook, Aliyah McQueen,...
Ruth Ann (Cline) Fry
Jan 28, 2021
Ruth Ann Fry, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.
Ruth was born on June 5, 1946 to the late, Theodore and Retha (Miller) Cline in Elkhart, IN. She married the love of her life, Walter Fry on February 19, 1971 in Elkhart. He passed away on...
Preston L. Templeton, Jr.
Jan 28, 2021
Preston Leroy Templeton, Jr., 74, of Mishawaka, passed away on January 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Easton, PA on April 15, 1946 to the late Preston and Madeline (McElroy) Templeton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 20 wonderful years, Donna Templeton; son, Preston (Heather) Templeton III; daughter, Jennifer Templeton; stepson, Brian...
Asaiah B. Molik
Jan 27, 2021
Asaiah B. Molik, 6-month-old infant son of Aisha Edwards and Averius Molik of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
He is survived by his parents; brother, Alijah Molik; uncles, Cory Edwards, Ty Edwards, Torreon Edwards, Nikolas Edwards, Amarion Coleman, and Avant Coleman; and aunt, Taylianna Edwards.
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Leonard Leland "Len" Larson
Jan 27, 2021
OBITUARY UPDATE: Burial at Edwardsburg Cemetery on Saturday, 03/29/2021 at 11:00 am with Military Honors!!
Mr. Leonard L. "Len" Larson, 68, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 10:20 am. He was born in Detroit, MI on September 30, 1952 to the late Charles and Dorothy G. (Counter) Larson. He...
James "Jim" A. Gouker
Jan 26, 2021
James A. "Jim" Gouker, residing in Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 61. Jim was born on May 10, 1959 in Elkhart to the late Paul and Dorothy (Gadson) Gouker. He attended Elkhart Community Schools, and graduated in 1977 from Elkhart Central High School and attended...
Connie Lea (Tompkins) Schneider
Jan 26, 2021
Mrs. Connie Lea Schneider, 69, of Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 12:30 pm at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Canton, IL on June 26, 1951 to the late Everett and Charlotte (Martin) Tompkins. On Christmas Eve 1977 she became the beautiful bride of David...
Lauraine R. Holycross
Jan 26, 2021
Lauraine Ruth Kendall Holycross, 94, of Osceola, passed away peacefully of natural causes Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at The Caring Cottage, South Bend, IN.
She was born September 6, 1926 in Howell, Michigan, to Opces V. Kendall and Ruby Elizabeth (Yarnell) Kendall. On August 24, 1947, she married Merlin R. Holycross in Osceola, IN. He preceded her...
