Obituaries

Oct 12, 2020

William E. "Bill" Mellish, 92, of Elkhart, passed away on October 12, 2020, at his daughter's home in South Bend.

Bill was born December 4, 1927, to Albert and Bertha (Christiansen) Mellish in Ferndale, MI. He married Peggy Mollenkopf on December 20, 1952; she died on May 26, 2018. Bill is survived by his son, Tom (Cynda)...

Oct 11, 2020

Stephen T. "Steve" Bauer, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Golden Living Center. He was born on May 23, 1956 in Logansport, IN to the late John W. "Bill" and Lois M. (Brooks) Bauer.

Steve is survived by his son, Jason Lymangrover and sister, Deborah "Debbie" Bauer. Steve was preceded in death...

Oct 11, 2020

Keiko Goto, aka Kay Gene Mortimer, was born on January 24, 1928 in Beppu, Japan to Shinkichi and Chiyoko (Kanzaki) Goto. She lost her mother at a young age, and this event shaped her into the strong woman her loved ones knew her as, and allowed her to face challenges in life with grace and determination.

She...

Oct 11, 2020

Bonieta Fern (Drake) Maxson passed away at 5:30 AM on Sunday October 11, 2020 at Golden Living Center following a 15 year battle with progressive dementia and recently succumbing to COVID19. She was 91 years 5 months and 6 days.

On April 15, 1929, she was born to the late Charles and Mabel (Cripe) Drake at the...

Oct 10, 2020

Mr. Cory A. Klett, 54, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 12:25 pm. He had been in ill health. He was born March 27, 1966 in Detroit, MI to Howard E. Klett, who survives him at home, and the late Patricia E. (Spencer) Klett, who precedes him in death.

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Oct 10, 2020

Sarah J. "Jane" Beatty, 93, formerly of Goshen, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was born on November 8, 1926 to the late Russell and Fannie (Stone) Hinderer.

Jane is survived by her daughters, Tracey (Fernando) Christner-Ochoa and Marla (Reginald) McCreery; stepdaughters, Penny (Larry) Avery and Christine (Charles)Rinehart; ten...

Oct 9, 2020

Wallace Antonies "Tony" Henderson, 53, of Elkhart, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 9, 2020.

He was born on August 8, 1967 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Clarence and Emma Henderson.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Ariel Henderson, and Tara Henderson both of Elkhart. Siblings, Peggy Henderson of Chester, VA., Willie Henderson...

Oct 8, 2020

Todd Alan Greiner, 53, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born in Elkhart on January 12, 1967 to Dennis Greiner and Jean (Frey) Field, who both survive him.

Todd is also survived by his daughters, Hanna and Haley Greiner; brothers, Troy (Sheila) Greiner, Keith Greiner, and Thad Greiner;...

Oct 8, 2020

Janice I. Luckenbill, 82, of Elkhart passed away at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at Hubbard Hill. She was born Nov. 30, 1937 in Elkhart to A. Rex and Gladys (Schenk) Luckenbill. and is survived by 2 nephews, Mike Luckenbill and Heath Luckenbill and 3 great nieces, Alexis Hughes, Victoria and Aubrie Luckenbill. She was precedent in death by...

Oct 7, 2020

Wanda L. Lochotzki, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on March 30, 1948 in Gilmer County, West Virginia to the late John Quincy and Virginia Ruth (Cain) Adams.

Wanda is survived by her loving husband, Michael; sons, John (Tammy) Browning, Marshall Browning, and Miles (Jennifer) Lochotzki; daughter,...

Oct 6, 2020

SARASOTA: Robert L. "Bob" Ball, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his home with his wife of 60 years at his side. Bob was born on May 27, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Leo A. and June E. (Gish) Ball. He married his true love and best friend Eunice Joy Wilson on...

Oct 6, 2020

Diane L. Detwiler, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on July 28, 1944 to the late Harold and Roberta (Ray) Hartman Sr.

Diane is survived by her loving husband, Edward L. Detwiler; sons, Roger G. (Gay) Eby and Darren L. (Christine) Eby; stepson, Eddie...

Oct 5, 2020

Willie Joe Graham Sr. of Elkhart, 72, of 903 W Lusher Ave., died at 7:45 a.m. Monday (October 5, 2020) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born March 11, 1948, Sikeston, Missouri to Woodrow and Thelma (Griffin) Graham.

He was united in holy matrimony to Dianna Stevens on Dec 21, 1968.

He is...

Oct 5, 2020

** PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!!!**

New service date: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020

6:00 – 10:00 pm

Elkhart VFW Post

Mr. Willis Fay "Shawn Walker" Landrum, 78, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at the home of his daughter in Mishawaka on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:30 am....

Oct 4, 2020

Mrs. Marsha A. Randall, 68, of Wakarusa, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 8:21 pm. She was born in Plymouth on November 19, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Virgil and Willodean (Bixel) Towne.

Surviving is her son, Danny "Spike" (Dawn) Randall of Edwardsburg,...

Oct 4, 2020

Danny "Daniel" E. Masuth, 58, of Goshen, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Daniel was born in Elkhart, IN on October 16, 1961 to Richard and Mary (Newcomer) Masuth.

Daniel is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Richard and Dean Masuth.

Daniel is survived by his...

Oct 4, 2020

Theodore R. "Ted" Lese, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his residence.

Ted was born on September 25, 1925 in Elkhart to the late Joseph and Concetta (Ianigro) Lisi.

Ted was a very hard worker his entire life, and starting in 1940 he went to work on the New...

Oct 3, 2020

Jack R. Doutlick, 88, residing in Elkhart, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, October 3, 2020 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. Jack was born on September 20, 1932 in Bristol, Indiana and graduated from Bristol High School. After graduation, Jack heard the call of duty and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served from 1951 until his...

Oct 2, 2020

ELKHART-Billy Byrl Coleman, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home.

Billy was born on September 5, 1942 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to Henry and Helen (Stivers) Coleman. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn; his parents, Henry and Helen; his son, Billy Joe; and sister Lynn Coleman.

Billy...

Oct 1, 2020

UPDATE: A celebration of life service for Dixie Colleen Yoder will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at St Paul's United Methodist Church, 405 W. Beardsley Ave. Pastor Tom DeFries will officiate. Private family burial will follow at Rice Cemetery.

Dixie Colleen Yoder, 88, formerly of Elkhart, died peacefully on Thursday, October...