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Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Scott "Biff" Mann

Scott "Biff" Mann

Dec 25, 2020

Scott "Biff" Mann, 48, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home.

Biff was born on June 16, 1972 to Paula Mann-Bryant and raised by the late, Honey Lou (Ganger) Mann. Honey Lou Mann passed away on May 28, 2012.

Biff is survived by his birth mother, Paula Mann-Bryant of Ohio;...

Jeff Lane Haynes

Jeff Lane Haynes

Dec 24, 2020

Jeffrey Lane Haynes, 51, of Elkhart, passed away, suddenly on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home.

Jeff was born on November 1, 1969 to Willie Joseph Haynes and Helen (Dunn) Eastman. He is married to Lura (Ingle) Haynes on May 25, 2019 in Elkhart. He is preceded in death by his father, Willie and granddaughter, Emily....

Etherial Syrvinia "Buzz" (Foster)  Phillips

Etherial Syrvinia "Buzz" (Foster) Phillips

Dec 24, 2020

Mrs. Etherial Syrvinia "Buzz" Phillips, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 7:25 pm. Her family found her passing quite remarkable as Buzz had been praying and reciting bible passages most of that afternoon and early evening and was in mid-prayer when her Lord came...

Neil D. Herman

Neil D. Herman

Dec 24, 2020

Neil D. Herman, 76, residing in Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, December 24, 2020 at his home. Known as "Mr. Wonderful" to his family and friends, Neil was born on November 13, 1944 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Edith (Ammerman) Herman. In addition to his parents, a son Neil Kyle, three brothers, Roger,...

Craig M. Gonsoski

Craig M. Gonsoski

Dec 23, 2020

Craig Matthew Gonsoski, 48, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in the comfort of his family, after a hard fought battle against Covid-19 at I U Health Methodist, Indianapolis. Craig was born on July 26, 1972 in Elkhart to Donald Thomas and L. Kay (Funk) Gonsoski. His father Donald passed away October 5, 2000. He married his...

Louis G. Coulter

Louis G. Coulter

Dec 21, 2020

Louis G. Coulter, 62, of Elkhart, passed away December 21, 2020. Louis was born on October 2, 1958 in Hartford City, Indiana to the late Louis G. and Roberta (Miller) Coulter Sr. In addition to his parents; a daughter Julia M. Coulter preceded him in death.

On August 9, 2002 Louis married his true love and best...

May Elizabeth (Muntz)  Jones

May Elizabeth (Muntz) Jones

Dec 21, 2020

May Elizabeth Jones, 96, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Life Care Center of LaGrange.

May was born on September 19, 1924 in Wyatt, IN to the late, Eugene H.L. Muntz and Lillie B. (Strahley) Muntz. She married the love of her life, Robert H.L. Jones, on July 1, 1946 in Millersburg,...

Carolyn S. Kauble

Carolyn S. Kauble

Dec 20, 2020

Carolyn S. Kauble, 76, of Elkhart, formerly of Kokomo, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 1, 1944 in Kokomo to the late Ilderem "Abe" Lindley and Onda (Hite) Lindley.

Carolyn is survived by her children, Thomas (Lisa) Kauble and Laura (Al) Cauthen; grandchildren, Ashley (Jeremy Bontrager) Kauble, Kristin (Justin)...

Vicky Denise Young

Vicky Denise Young

Dec 19, 2020

Vicky D. Young, 61, of Elkhart, passed away at Valley View Healthcare Center on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.

There will be no visitation or services. Cremation was chosen.

Bruce A. Helbling

Bruce A. Helbling

Dec 18, 2020

Bruce A. Helbling, 69, of South Bend, passed away under the care of hospice on Friday, December 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 30, 1951 to the late Kenneth Helbling and Gloria May (Myers) Helbling, who survives him.

Bruce is also survived by his close cousin, Deborah Decker of Mishawaka; children, Carrie Ann...

Shirley Ann (Bails)  Tulley

Shirley Ann (Bails) Tulley

Dec 18, 2020

Union - The world lost a beloved mother, Shirley A. Tulley, 83, on Friday, December 18th.  She passed away in her home surrounded by her children after a brief battle with cancer. Her illness never stopped her from spending time with her loved ones.

She is survived by Cindy (Paul Jacobus)Young, Kathy (Rick Schultz)Tulley, Mike Tulley (Niki),...

Debra Lynn (Bomer)  White

Debra Lynn (Bomer) White

Dec 18, 2020

Debra L. (Bomer) White, 62, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away at home on Friday morning, December 18, 2020.  She was born September 19, 1958 in Paw Paw, Michigan to J.D. and Shirley Bomer.

Debra was a 1976 graduate of Dowagiac Union High School where she participated in the girls choir.  She went on to earn certification in...

Thurman Dale Pressler

Thurman Dale Pressler

Dec 17, 2020

Mr. Thurman Dale "Thurm" Pressler, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital following a brief bout with Covid on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 12:53 am. He was born in Elkhart on the 4th of July in 1925 and was the son of the late Charles A. and Cleo D. (Schick) Pressler. On October 1, 1949,...

Phyllis J. Schweinzger

Phyllis J. Schweinzger

Dec 16, 2020

Phyllis JoAnn Schweinzger, 84, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 3, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late Hugo and Myrtle (Engh) Petersen.

Phyllis is survived by her children, William and Kelley Schweinzger; grandchildren, Austin (Amanda) Rubino, Alexis Schweinzger, and Sam Schweinzger; great grandchild, Hudson Rubino;...

Almarie "Marie" (Houston)  White

Almarie "Marie" (Houston) White

Dec 16, 2020

Ms. Almarie "Marie" White, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart following an extended illness on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 7:00 am. She was born on September 6, 1939 in Cairo, IL and was the daughter of the late Albert and Bertha C. (Sanders) Houston.

Surviving are her...

Michael D. Hall

Michael D. Hall

Dec 16, 2020

Michael D. Hall, 59, of Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care of Mishawaka. He was born on June 24, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Sandra (Copp) McClurg.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Amanda Hall; sons, Eric J. Hall, Michael Andrew Hall, and Jeremy Hall; brother, John...

Estanislada E. Trevino

Estanislada E. Trevino

Dec 14, 2020

Estanislada E. Trevino, 82, of Elkhart passed way on Monday, December 14, 2020 at her home.

Estanislada was born on May 5, 1938 to the late, Albino and Josephine (Esquiel) Ramirez in San Antonio, TX. She is preceded in death by her son, Manuel Trevino and many siblings.

Estanislada is survived by her children, Johnny...

Sandra "Sandy" L. Sanders

Sandra "Sandy" L. Sanders

Dec 14, 2020

Sandra "Sandy" L. Sanders (Newcomer), 74, of Elkhart, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on November 22, 1946 to Harold and Pearl Newcomer in Rochester, IN.

Sandra was a graduate of Rochester Community High School and North Manchester University.  Sandra had previously worked for Karlis Brothers...

Charles Wesley "Charlie" Taylor

Charles Wesley "Charlie" Taylor

Dec 12, 2020

Mr. Charles Wesley "Charlie" Taylor, 64, of Elkhart, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his residence He had been in ill health. He was born on July 31, 1956 in Sikeston, Missouri and was the son of the late Cephas William "Goodness" Clark and Ollie Bell (Causey) Taylor.

Among those...

Marie Diana (Fuller)  Lawson

Marie Diana (Fuller) Lawson

Dec 11, 2020

Marie Diana Lawson, 79, of Elkhart, passed away after a long illness on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Marie was born on November 1, 1941 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Harold and Josephine (Juday) Fuller. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Diana Marie Lawson.

Marie is survived by her...

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