Obituaries

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...

Jan 20, 2021

Anna Marie Torres, 58, of Elkhart, passed away with her husband by her side on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Anna was born on January 15, 1963 in Chicago, IL to James and Geneva (Miracle) Johnson. She married the love of her life, Jorge in 2005. Anna is preceded in death by her father, James in 2013; brother,...

Jan 19, 2021

Denail Allen Warren, 30, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Flint, MI on November 29, 1990 to Allen Denail Warren and Angela "Angie" White.

Denail is survived by his loving wife, Samantha Warren; daughters, Dye'zirana and Dye'lousia Warren; stepdaughters, Lonna and Cali Bechlem; son, DaRion Allen...

Jan 19, 2021

Ms. Yvonne Kay "Von" Bogart, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart general Hospital on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 3:55 pm following an illness. She was born in South Bend on August 24, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Robert D. and Jeanette E. (Fenner) Bogart, Sr.

Among those surviving are her brothers...

Jan 19, 2021

Waynalene "Sue" Newell, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Riverside Village.

Sue was born on October 7, 1932 in Elkhart, IN to Wayne Leroy Etchey and Goldie Marie (Brantley) Etchey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Forest Nusbaum; her husband, Rollin L. Newell; son, Warren A. Newell...

Jan 17, 2021

UPDATE:  A mass of Christian Burial for Donald E. Stack will begin at 11:00 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior on Friday, May 7, 2021 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1405 N. Main St. Elkhart. Father Jason Freiburger will celebrate, Graveside services and burial with military honors by the U.S. Army Funeral Honor Guard will follow at...

Jan 16, 2021

Ms. Sherri K. Westlake, 57, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 1:28 pm after lifelong health issues. She was born in Elkhart on September 20, 1963 and was the daughter of the late George Sheffield and Janis (Weimer) Sheffield Westlake. She married Thomas R. Westlake in Elkhart on June 7, 1985...

Jan 14, 2021

Roger W. Neely, 81, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on February 26, 1939 to the late Donald and June (Ray) Neely.

Roger was a kind man who always wore a smile on his face and had a warm personality with a good sense...

Jan 14, 2021

Kenny Butts, 63, of Elkhart, IN was called home from labor to his reward on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on August 4, 1957 in South Bend to the late Evelyn (Anderson) Butts and Erskine Jenkins.

Kenny is also preceded in death by his loving girlfriend, Lynette Gadson, who passed away...

Jan 14, 2021

Martha Marie Bunch, 92, of Union, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her son's home in Elkhart.

Martha was born on November 22, 1928 in Lakeville, IN to the late, Rolla R. and Elva N. (Summers) Clark. She was married to the late, James Richard Bunch on December 5, 1947 in North Liberty, IN....

Jan 14, 2021

Paul D. Hoshal, 77, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 17, 1943 to the late Douglas and Florence (Jeziering) Hoshal.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Darlene Hoshal; son, Chris (Chrissy) Hoshal; daughters, Trina (Rick) Medford and Jessica (Tim) Coburn; 16...

Jan 13, 2021

Mr. Blake Aaron Bechtel, 38, of Goshen, passed away at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne on Wednesday, January 13, 2020 at 10:38 am following an extended illness. He was born in Elkhart on June 21, 1982 and was the son of Mr. Ralph E. Bechtel, Jr. of Goshen and Marcia L. (Rosenogle) Bechtel of Elkhart.

Also surviving...

Jan 13, 2021

Mrs. Jami Lynn Baker, 62, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart amongst those who loved her on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 12:06 pm following an extended illness. To be honest, Jami had always expected to choke to death on gummi bears so the family could simply say she was killed by...

Jan 13, 2021

Allen L. Hatton, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart. He was born in South Bend, IN on April 26, 1951 to the late William Ray and Juanita (Stahly) Hatton.

Allen is survived by his loving wife, Debi Hatton; son, Allen (Amanda) Hatton; daughter, Barbara Hatton;...

Jan 12, 2021

Steven S. Steve Smale, 71, of Warsaw, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 8, 1949 in Bremen, IN to the late Charles Leroy & Paula Elaine (Troutwine) Smale. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry South.

Steve was very active with ABATE Indiana, Inc. ...

Jan 12, 2021

Mrs. Helen I. Fillio, 88, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully into eternity at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart on Tuesday, January 12, 2020 at 8:20 pm following an extended illness. She was born in Elkhart on January 25, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Jean and Bessie (Fetters) Sutterby. She married Lloyd J. Fillio on January 28,...

Jan 6, 2021

Donald E. Funderburk, 72,  of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at home in the comfort of his family. He was born on August 23, 1948 in Elkhart to the late William and Margaret (Connelly) Funderburk. In addition to his parents, a sister Betty Jones preceded him in death.

On April 28, 1987, at the courthouse...

Jan 5, 2021

Mr. Richard O. Davidhizar, 85, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 1:58 am. He was born in Elkhart County on February 28, 1935 to the late Oscar W. and Hazel Belle (Wisler) Davidhizar.

Surviving are his daughters Cheryl L. (Todd) Knoblock of Elkhart and Laura D. Davidhizar of...

Jan 4, 2021

Mr. Santos "Tio" Manriquez Leon, 60, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Goshen General Hospital on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 7:58 am. He was born in Cueramaro, Guanajuato, Mexico on November 1, 1960 to the late Emetero Manriquez and Guadalupe Leon. He later married Teresa Solano, and she survives at home.

Also surviving are his sons...

Jan 3, 2021

Betty Newman-Lyon-Overton, 92, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at East Lake Terrace Assisted Living.

Betty was born on June 6, 1928 to the late Raymond and Myrtle (Mast) Newman in Nappanee, IN.

Betty is preceded in death by her son, Roger Lyon and sister, Shirley Troyer.

Betty is survived...