Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Rosemary (Barbaro)  Mitchell

Rosemary (Barbaro) Mitchell

Sep 12, 2020

Rosemary L. Mitchell, 71, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Belltower Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Rosemary was born on May 9, 1949 in Elkhart to the late Frank and Mary (Cappelletti) Barbaro. She married Thomas "Larry" Mitchell on November 24, 1974 in Elkhart. He passed away on July 18, 2019. Rosemary is...

Fred C. Gardner

Fred C. Gardner

Sep 12, 2020

Frederick "Fred" C. Gardner, 91, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Fred was born on November 14, 1928 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Edward H. Gardner and Dorothy (Thomas) Gardner. Fred married the love of your life, Priscilla "Irene" Gardner on September 26, 1950 in...

Barbara M. Slabaugh

Barbara M. Slabaugh

Sep 12, 2020

Barbara M. "Barb" (Tidholm) Slabaugh, 73, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend following a lengthy illness. Barb was born on February 7, 1947 in Elkhart to Bertha DeHoff and Raymond Tidholm. Her parents preceded her in death.

On March 20, 1965, Barbara married Douglas R. Slabaugh at...

Jerry J. Campbell

Jerry J. Campbell

Sep 12, 2020

Mr. Jerry Joe Campbell, Jr., 57, of Goshen, passed away peacefully of natural causes  at his home on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 4:00 am. He was born in Elkhart on August 11, 1963 and was the son of Jerry Joe, Sr., who survives Jerry Jr. along with his wife Roberta, and his mother Ruth (Flowers) Campbell, who precedes...

Robert L. Rose

Robert L. Rose

Sep 12, 2020

Robert Leighton Rose, 61, formerly of Middlebury, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Trailpoint Village in South Bend. He was born on July 26, 1959 in Elkhart, IN to the late Wesley Duane Rose, who passed away on January 29, 2009, and Genean Kay (Rickey) Rose, who survives in Mission Hills, CA.

He...

Judith A. (Copenhaver)  Geary

Judith A. (Copenhaver) Geary

Sep 12, 2020

Mrs. Judith Ann "Judy" Geary, 71, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at Holy Cross Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in South Bend on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 7:45 am. She was born in South Bend on September 5, 1949 and was the daughter of the late James M. and Dora E. (Wise) Copenhaver Kershner. She...

Charles "Chuck" R. Pitts

Charles "Chuck" R. Pitts

Sep 11, 2020

Charles Ray "Chuck" Pitts, 84, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 22, 1936 in Nashville, TN to the late William F. and Zula R. (Hall) Pitts.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Pitts; sons, Tony (Melanie) Pitts and...

Deborah Ann (Doty)  White

Deborah Ann (Doty) White

Sep 10, 2020

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Ms. Deborah A. "Debbie" White, 67, of Granger, passed away unexpectedly at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 7:10 pm. She was born in Herkimer, NY on March 22, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Lawrence "Pete" Doty and Jo Ann (Shultz) Doty, who survives her in Ilion, NY.

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Barbara E. Tutorow

Barbara E. Tutorow

Sep 10, 2020

Barbara E. Tutorow, 85, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Elkhart Meadows.

Barbara was born on June 29, 1935 in Goshen, IN to the late Calvin and Carrie (Stork) Ganger. She was married to Larry Tutorow on July 16, 1955 in Goshen. He passed away on September 26, 2000.

She is...

Wallace L. "Wally" Ross

Wallace L. "Wally" Ross

Sep 9, 2020

Mr. Wallace L. "Wally" Ross, 73, of Bristol, was found to have passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 12:15 pm. He was born in Elkhart on September 24, 1946 and was the son of Wallace G. and Vernice W. (Rans) Ross.

Surviving Wally are his sisters Sue B....

Richard D. Mason

Richard D. Mason

Sep 8, 2020

Richard D. Mason, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 29, 1927 in Albion, MI to the late James E. and Fanny S. (Swartzendruber) Mason.

Richard is survived by his daughter, Michele (Rick) Frey of Elkhart; eight grandchildren; twelve great...

Virginia Gary

Virginia Gary

Sep 6, 2020

Virginia Gary, 71, of Goshen and lovingly known as Pie or Ginni - passed away peacefully on Sunday September 6, 2020, at her home surrounded by love and family. She was born on February 24, 1949 in Wardell, Missouri to Hurbert Gary and Wardine (Gary) Ware.  She is survived by her loving daughter, Hope (Ralph) Dowe, son Simeon Gary...

Walt D. Von Ehr

Walt D. Von Ehr

Sep 5, 2020

Walter "Walt" D. Von Ehr, 84, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his home.

Walt was born in Culver, IN on March 8, 1936 to Joseph Von Ehr and Louise (Krull) Von Ehr. He is married to the love of his life, Carmeleta (Seeger) Von Ehr. They were married on October 8, 1989...

Dan E. Spencer

Dan E. Spencer

Aug 29, 2020

Daniel E. Spencer, 56, of Bristol, passed away, unexpectedly on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Dan was born on January 8, 1964 in Elkhart to Earl and Jose Ann (Tressler) Spencer.

Dan met his loving wife, Stacey (Allen) Spencer in 1987 and married her on May 4, 2000 in Elkhart, IN.

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A. Tucker Morgan-Hardy

A. Tucker Morgan-Hardy

Aug 28, 2020

Mr. A. Tucker Morgan-Hardy, 22, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at the emergency department at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, August 28, 2020 at 1:43 am following a rather sudden medical condition. He was born in Lancaster, OH on February 4, 1998 to Thomas "Tom" Carpenter and Jill R. Hardy, both of Ohio, who survive him.

His...

Carol Ann (Leighton)  Uhlenberg-Williams

Carol Ann (Leighton) Uhlenberg-Williams

Aug 27, 2020

Mrs. Carol Ann Uhlenberg-Williams, 78, of Homosassa, FL and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, FL on Thursday, August 27, 2020. She was born in Worcester, MA on June 18, 1942 and was the daughter of Harold F. and Pearl G. (Lesperance) Leighton and is survived at home by her...

Barney E. Simon

Barney E. Simon

Aug 27, 2020

Barney Ernest Simon, 73, of Bristol, was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at his residence in Bristol, IN. He was born in Constantine, MI on March 21, 1947, to the late John Barney and Beth Ann (Stanard) Simon and was preceded in death by his brother, Larry.

Barney is survived by...

Janice "Grandma Subby" (Coovert)  Substanley

Janice "Grandma Subby" (Coovert) Substanley

Aug 26, 2020

Janice "Grandma Subby" Substanley, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her home.

Janice Mae Substanley was born on November 19, 1948 to Fred Coovert and Charlotte Randall in Muncie, IN. She married, the late, David Substanley on February 8, 1969. He passed away on December 12, 2000.

Janice is survived...

Michele Denise (Moton)  Barnes

Michele Denise (Moton) Barnes

Aug 26, 2020

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Ms. Michele Denise Barnes, 53, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at Trailpoint Village in South Bend on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 8:53 pm. She was born in Elkhart on December 23, 1966 and was the daughter of Percy (Dorothy) Moton and Doris F. Miles, both of Elkhart.

Also surviving...

James "Jim" A. Clark

James "Jim" A. Clark

Aug 26, 2020

James A. "Jim" Clark, 63, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born in Hammond, IN on October 6, 1956 to the late Shirley Scofield.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Vicki Clark; son, Jason A. (Christina) Clark; stepson, Bryan Sanders; granddaughter, Makiah Clark; and brothers, Ron Dudley and Terry. He...

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