Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Teresa L. (Hartman)  Poth

Teresa L. (Hartman) Poth

Dec 11, 2020

Teresa L. Poth, 56, of Mishawaka, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born in Elkhart on November 30, 1964 to the late Robert Hartman and Scydell (Hess) Hartman, who survives at home.

Teresa is survived by her loving husband, Charles "Chuck" Poth Sr.; daughter, Megan (Chris) Henderson, their children,...

Leonard L. Paff

Leonard L. Paff

Dec 11, 2020

Leonard "Len" L. Paff, 87, of Elkhart, was called to be with the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Wellesley (Gadshill Station), Ontario Canada on June 19, 1933 to the late George Orton and Mable Irene (Haas) Paff.

Len is survived by his daughters, Tina Louise (James) Williams and Tara...

Stella H. Klosinski

Stella H. Klosinski

Dec 11, 2020

Stella H. Klosinski, 97, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at East Lake Terrace Assisted Living in Elkhart.

Stella was born on April 19, 1923, in Hamtramck, MI. and married the love of her life, Edwin Klosinski, on April 27, 1946 . Together, they celebrated 54 years of marriage. He preceded her in death...

Ginger K. Phillips

Ginger K. Phillips

Dec 9, 2020

Ms. Ginger Kay Phillips, 42, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the home of a friend following a sudden illness on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 8:25 pm. She was born on November 1, 1978 in Elkhart and was the daughter of the late Franklin D. and Karen Kay (Ellis) Phillips.

Surviving are her siblings Frankie Phillips,...

Geraldine H.  "Geri" (Krigelski)  Tierney

Geraldine H. "Geri" (Krigelski) Tierney

Dec 8, 2020

Ms. Geraldine Helen "Geri" Tierney, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 5:52 pm. She was born on November 26, 1937 in South Bend and was the daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Klockowski) Krigelski. She is also preceded in death by her former husband John...

James C. Woodard

James C. Woodard

Dec 8, 2020

James C. Woodard, 80, of Elkhart, passed away at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.

Tina I. Kauffman

Tina I. Kauffman

Dec 7, 2020

White Pigeon: -- Tina Irene Kauffman, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 after a fight with COVID-19.

Tina was born on December 26, 1956 in LaGrange Hospital to Eldon (Eldy) and Christine Miller and spent her childhood in Topeka. She was a 1975 graduate of Westview High School, a...

Rosemary N. (Noffsinger)  Powers

Rosemary N. (Noffsinger) Powers

Dec 6, 2020

Rosemary Noffsinger Powers, 94, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Rosemary was born on April 19, 1926 in Laporte, IN to James W. and Lottie Noffsinger. She married the late, Raymond A. Powers on April 20, 1946 in Elkhart, IN.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond...

Donald Frank Blazek

Donald Frank Blazek

Dec 6, 2020

Mr. Donald Frank "Don" Blazek, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home following an extended battle with cancer on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 4:40 pm. He was born on July 5, 1937 in Chicago and was the son of the late Frank and Millie (Brcka) Blazek. Surviving are his sons Curtis Blazek and Nicholas (Sanekia) Blazek,...

Alvaro Martin Marquez

Alvaro Martin Marquez

Dec 5, 2020

Alvaro Martin Marquez, 54, of Elkhart, went to be with His Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Alvaro was born on February 10, 1966 in Apan, Hidalgo, Mexico to Alvaro Marquez and Esther Dominguez. They both survive.

Alvaro is survived by his wife of 29 years, Catalina Venegas; daughters,...

Harold E. Rose

Harold E. Rose

Dec 5, 2020

Harold E. Rose, 85, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart. He was born on July 21, 1935 in Elkhart to the late Peter and Pearl (Frick) Ross.

Harold is survived by his loving wife, Flora E. Rose; son, Timothy Allen (Kelly) Rose; daughter, Judith A. (Duane) McCloughan;...

Phyllis Jean (Hettmansperger)  Pickrell

Phyllis Jean (Hettmansperger) Pickrell

Dec 4, 2020

Ms. Phyllis Jean Pickrell, 91, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at Heritage Point Assisted Living Center in Mishawaka on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 8:15 pm. She was born on June 28, 1929 in Elkhart and was the daughter of the late Leslie and Martha (Rockenbaugh) Hettmansperger. She is also preceded in death by her late husbands Charles A....

Dorothy Berdine (Bohs)  Arko

Dorothy Berdine (Bohs) Arko

Dec 4, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Berdine Arko, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Heritage Point Assisted Living Center in Mishawaka on Friday, December 4, 2020, at 11:30 am. She was born on July 5, 1931, in Elkhart and was the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Rohrer) Bohs. On February 7, 1953, she married William R. "Bill" Arko, who served...

Allice J Boomershine

Allice J Boomershine

Dec 3, 2020

Allice J. Boomershine, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Greenhouse Village of Goshen, to be reunited with her loving husband, Burton "Burt" G. Boomershine, who preceded her on February 3, 2014. She was born in Elkhart on February 1, 1928 to the late Orlin and Charlotte (Cleveland) Grove.

Allice is survived by...

Richard C. Benedict

Richard C. Benedict

Dec 2, 2020

Richard Clifton Benedict, 81, of Elkhart, passed away, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Richard was born on May 13, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late, Earl and Esther (Carlson) Benedict. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Anita Reed.

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Billy James "Bill" Moore

Billy James "Bill" Moore

Dec 1, 2020

Mr. Billy James "Bill" Moore, 89, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 2:03 am. He was born on February 1, 1931 in Elkhart County, Indiana, and was the son of the late Milton and Cecilia "Betty" (Murphy) Moore. He is survived by his former spouse, Margaret (Mutzl) Moore of Elkhart, with...

Jack Donald Smith

Jack Donald Smith

Nov 30, 2020

Jack D. Smith, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Jack Donald Smith, age 88, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2021. One of four children, Jack was born on October 22, 1933 to John Henry Smith and Uva Hazel (Simms) Smith in Frankton, Indiana. He...

Betty Reed

Betty Reed

Nov 30, 2020

Betty Jean Reed, age 77, formerly of Elkhart, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Ohio Health Hospital in Mansfield .

Born March 27, 1943 in Shelby to Everett and Cora (Hicks) Stidam, she was a Shelby resident for many years, most recently residing in Ashland. She obtained her CNA in 1994 and was employed as a home...

Floyd E. Morrison, Jr.

Floyd E. Morrison, Jr.

Nov 30, 2020

Floyd E. Morrison, Jr., 84, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his home.

Floyd was born on September 13, 1936 in Elkhart to Floyd E. Morrison, Sr. and Rosetta (Mabie) Morrison. He was married to the late, Sally Jo (Hardy) Morrison on July 7, 1959.

He is preceded in death by...

David C. Wilmore

David C. Wilmore

Nov 30, 2020

David C. Wilmore, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on September 10, 1944 to the late Robert H. and Helen P. (Cripe) Wilmore Sr.

David is survived by his wife, Sandy Kreider; children, Ted (Tina) Wilmore and Tina (Steve) Musselman (Wilmore); grandchildren, Danielle Musselman,...

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