Robin Dale Van Tilburg
Feb 14, 2021
Mr. Robin D. VanTilburg, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Woodland Manor Nursing Facility in Elkhart following an extended illness on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 9:45 am. He was born in Elkhart County on December 10, 1948 to the late Richard and Nancy (Swartz) VanTilburg and married Beverly M. Cook in 1986. She survives at home.
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James H. Fike
Feb 14, 2021
James H. Fike, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
James was born on December 19, 1946 to the late Ralph and Evelyn (Madison) Fike in Three Rivers, MI. He was married to Sandra Fike in 1965. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law, Evelyn Fike and sister,...
James "Tim" Timothy Bryant
Feb 14, 2021
James Timothy ("Tim") Bryant—husband, father, musician, engineer, lifelong learner, and giver of good gifts—died peacefully at his residence in Middlebury, Ind., on Sunday, February 14, 2021, surrounded by his six children and wife Ginger.
He was born on Wednesday, February 17, 1937 in South Bend, Indiana, to James Houston and Jeanice Violet (Goebelt) Bryant.
At...
Lisa Ann Crain
Feb 11, 2021
Lisa A. Crain, 59, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Lisa was born on July 10, 1961 to the late William Chris and Gloria (Edsall) Marra in Elkhart. She was married to Paul Crain in Syracuse, IN on December 31, 2016.
Lisa is survived by her husband,...
Veronica Sheree Gary
Feb 11, 2021
Ms. Veronica Sheree "Ronni" Gary, 56, of Dowagiac, MI and formerly of Elkhart, passed away at Lakeland Medical Center in Niles from injuries sustained following being struck by a hit-and-run driver. She was born in Elkhart on February 24, 1964 and was the daughter of Ms. Creola Gary of Elkhart, Indiana.
Ronni is survived by her son,...
Dawn Michelle (Westlake) Hostetler
Feb 10, 2021
Dawn Michelle (Westlake) Hostetler, 62, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 10, 2021 surrounded by loved ones in her home in Bristol, IN.
Dawn was born on May 19, 1958 to the late, Ronald and Mildred (Ballowe) Westlake in Elkhart, IN. She married the love of her life, Martin Hostetler on July 30, 1977 in...
Dennis A. Shemberger
Feb 7, 2021
Dennis Alan Shemberger, 70, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence. Dennis was born on September 17, 1950, the son of the late Robert G. Shemberger and Helen Mary (Hostetler) Freed.
He married F. Carol (Mitchell) Bennett, she survives, as well as his children, Russell "Rusty" (Meloney) Shemberger, Danny Joe Shemberger, and a...
Thomas Stewart "Tom" Hill
Feb 7, 2021
Thomas "Tom" Stewart Hill, 85, residing in Elkhart, peacefully passed away at home Sunday morning, February 7, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.
Tom married the one and only love of his life, Elizabeth A. "Liz" Sitterson, on July 8, 1961, in Aiken, SC. Liz preceded Tom in death on September 24, 2018, after 57 years of...
Kim Kurtis Kushto
Feb 6, 2021
Mr. Kim Kurtis Kushto, 66, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born on March 5, 1954, and was the significant other of Ms. Johnnie Davidson of Elkhart. Other than that, we don't know very much about Mr. Kushto. As was his apparent wish, Mr. Kushto...
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,...
