Obituaries

Jan 25, 2021

Kevin Matthew O'Connor, 80, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away on January 25, 2021 in his dream home after a period of declining health.

Kevin was born on December 13, 1940 to James and Sarah (Houser) O'Connor in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Vincennes, IN, graduated from Central Catholic in 1958, served in in the US Navy...

Jan 24, 2021

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Ms. Ruth Elaine "Peggy" Schott, 88, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 5:50 am following an extended illness. She was born in Lansing, MI on July 12, 1932 to the late W.T. and Sadie Belle (Best) Moon and married Stanley L. "Luke" Schott...

Jan 23, 2021

Deborah "Deb" K. Roberts, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home.

Deb was born on May 17, 1953 to the late Walter and Donna (Martin) Borders. She married the love of her life, Willie "Bill" R. Roberts on April 18, 1970. He passed away on January 1, 2013. She is preceded...

Jan 23, 2021

Thomas H. "Tom" Stevens, 64, residing in Middlebury, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday evening, January 23. He was born on September 17, 1956 in Elkhart, Indiana, the only son of the late Howard Thomas and Paula (Marchesseau) Stevens. Tom graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1975. He married his best friend and true love,...

Jan 22, 2021

Gloria Van Diepenbos  Wakarusa

Gloria J. Van Diepenbos, 90, of Wakarusa, formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa.

Gloria was born August 7, 1930 to the late Mr. Lee and Esther (Warner) Shinn in Elkhart, Indiana.   In addition to her parents, four brothers, John, Robert,...

Jan 21, 2021

Carolyn D. Bowers, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2021. She was born on December 14, 1934 in Elizabethton, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Roy and Ruth (Jones) Howser. Carolyn enjoyed reading and studying various subjects. She retired from Voyager and loved going to garage sales. She will be remembered for her southern accent,...

Jan 20, 2021

Julie Ann Jackson-Knoblock, 57, residing in Elkhart, passed away after a brief illness, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Julie was born on Halloween in 1963 in Elkhart, a daughter of the late Verne A. and Gladys (Mitchell) Jackson Jr, in addition to her parents, a half-sister Nancy Capen preceded her in death.

Julie is survived by...

Jan 20, 2021

Anna Marie Torres, 58, of Elkhart, passed away with her husband by her side on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Anna was born on January 15, 1963 in Chicago, IL to James and Geneva (Miracle) Johnson. She married the love of her life, Jorge in 2005. Anna is preceded in death by her father, James in 2013; brother,...

Jan 19, 2021

Denail Allen Warren, 30, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Flint, MI on November 29, 1990 to Allen Denail Warren and Angela "Angie" White.

Denail is survived by his loving wife, Samantha Warren; daughters, Dye'zirana and Dye'lousia Warren; stepdaughters, Lonna and Cali Bechlem; son, DaRion Allen...

Jan 19, 2021

Ms. Yvonne Kay "Von" Bogart, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart general Hospital on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 3:55 pm following an illness. She was born in South Bend on August 24, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Robert D. and Jeanette E. (Fenner) Bogart, Sr.

Among those surviving are her brothers...

Jan 19, 2021

Waynalene "Sue" Newell, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Riverside Village.

Sue was born on October 7, 1932 in Elkhart, IN to Wayne Leroy Etchey and Goldie Marie (Brantley) Etchey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Forest Nusbaum; her husband, Rollin L. Newell; son, Warren A. Newell...

Jan 17, 2021

UPDATE:  A mass of Christian Burial for Donald E. Stack will begin at 11:00 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior on Friday, May 7, 2021 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1405 N. Main St. Elkhart. Father Jason Freiburger will celebrate, Graveside services and burial with military honors by the U.S. Army Funeral Honor Guard will follow at...

Jan 16, 2021

Ms. Sherri K. Westlake, 57, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 1:28 pm after lifelong health issues. She was born in Elkhart on September 20, 1963 and was the daughter of the late George Sheffield and Janis (Weimer) Sheffield Westlake. She married Thomas R. Westlake in Elkhart on June 7, 1985...

Jan 14, 2021

Roger W. Neely, 81, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on February 26, 1939 to the late Donald and June (Ray) Neely.

Roger was a kind man who always wore a smile on his face and had a warm personality with a good sense...

Jan 14, 2021

Kenny Butts, 63, of Elkhart, IN was called home from labor to his reward on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on August 4, 1957 in South Bend to the late Evelyn (Anderson) Butts and Erskine Jenkins.

Kenny is also preceded in death by his loving girlfriend, Lynette Gadson, who passed away...

Jan 14, 2021

Martha Marie Bunch, 92, of Union, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her son's home in Elkhart.

Martha was born on November 22, 1928 in Lakeville, IN to the late, Rolla R. and Elva N. (Summers) Clark. She was married to the late, James Richard Bunch on December 5, 1947 in North Liberty, IN....

Jan 14, 2021

Paul D. Hoshal, 77, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 17, 1943 to the late Douglas and Florence (Jeziering) Hoshal.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Darlene Hoshal; son, Chris (Chrissy) Hoshal; daughters, Trina (Rick) Medford and Jessica (Tim) Coburn; 16...

Jan 13, 2021

Mr. Blake Aaron Bechtel, 38, of Goshen, passed away at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne on Wednesday, January 13, 2020 at 10:38 am following an extended illness. He was born in Elkhart on June 21, 1982 and was the son of Mr. Ralph E. Bechtel, Jr. of Goshen and Marcia L. (Rosenogle) Bechtel of Elkhart.

Also surviving...

Jan 13, 2021

Mrs. Jami Lynn Baker, 62, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart amongst those who loved her on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 12:06 pm following an extended illness. To be honest, Jami had always expected to choke to death on gummi bears so the family could simply say she was killed by...

Jan 13, 2021

Allen L. Hatton, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart. He was born in South Bend, IN on April 26, 1951 to the late William Ray and Juanita (Stahly) Hatton.

Allen is survived by his loving wife, Debi Hatton; son, Allen (Amanda) Hatton; daughter, Barbara Hatton;...