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,...
Ralph Dale Johns
Jan 31, 2021
Mr. Ralph Dale Johns, 78, of rural White Pigeon, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 2:25 pm. He was born in Monon, IN on May 18, 1943 to the late Ralph and Eva Grace (Wilson) Johns. He is also preceded in death by spouses Sharon and Linda Johns, who were the mothers...
Antoinette "Buffy" T. Cook
Jan 29, 2021
Antoinette "Buffy" T. Cook, 33, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 29, 2021 at her home.
Antoinette was born on February 21, 1987 to Anthony Childress, Sr. and Tonya (McQueen) Cook in Flint, MI. She was married to David Cook Jr. whom survives.
Antoinette is survived by her children, Jazzchristine Cook, Aliyah McQueen,...
Ruth Ann (Cline) Fry
Jan 28, 2021
Ruth Ann Fry, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.
Ruth was born on June 5, 1946 to the late, Theodore and Retha (Miller) Cline in Elkhart, IN. She married the love of her life, Walter Fry on February 19, 1971 in Elkhart. He passed away on...
Preston L. Templeton, Jr.
Jan 28, 2021
Preston Leroy Templeton, Jr., 74, of Mishawaka, passed away on January 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Easton, PA on April 15, 1946 to the late Preston and Madeline (McElroy) Templeton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 20 wonderful years, Donna Templeton; son, Preston (Heather) Templeton III; daughter, Jennifer Templeton; stepson, Brian...
Asaiah B. Molik
Jan 27, 2021
Asaiah B. Molik, 6-month-old infant son of Aisha Edwards and Averius Molik of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
He is survived by his parents; brother, Alijah Molik; uncles, Cory Edwards, Ty Edwards, Torreon Edwards, Nikolas Edwards, Amarion Coleman, and Avant Coleman; and aunt, Taylianna Edwards.
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Leonard Leland "Len" Larson
Jan 27, 2021
OBITUARY UPDATE: Burial at Edwardsburg Cemetery on Saturday, 03/29/2021 at 11:00 am with Military Honors!!
Mr. Leonard L. "Len" Larson, 68, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 10:20 am. He was born in Detroit, MI on September 30, 1952 to the late Charles and Dorothy G. (Counter) Larson. He...
James "Jim" A. Gouker
Jan 26, 2021
James A. "Jim" Gouker, residing in Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 61. Jim was born on May 10, 1959 in Elkhart to the late Paul and Dorothy (Gadson) Gouker. He attended Elkhart Community Schools, and graduated in 1977 from Elkhart Central High School and attended...
Connie Lea (Tompkins) Schneider
Jan 26, 2021
Mrs. Connie Lea Schneider, 69, of Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 12:30 pm at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Canton, IL on June 26, 1951 to the late Everett and Charlotte (Martin) Tompkins. On Christmas Eve 1977 she became the beautiful bride of David...
Lauraine R. Holycross
Jan 26, 2021
Lauraine Ruth Kendall Holycross, 94, of Osceola, passed away peacefully of natural causes Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at The Caring Cottage, South Bend, IN.
She was born September 6, 1926 in Howell, Michigan, to Opces V. Kendall and Ruby Elizabeth (Yarnell) Kendall. On August 24, 1947, she married Merlin R. Holycross in Osceola, IN. He preceded her...
Kevin M. O'Connor
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...
Ruth Elaine "Peggy" (Tompkins) Schott
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...
Deborah "Deb" K. Roberts
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...
Thomas "Tom" H. Stevens
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,...
Gloria J. (Shinn) Van Diepenbos
Jan 22, 2021
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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,...
Carolyn Dolores (Howser) Bowers
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,...
Julie A. Jackson-Knoblock
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...
