Obituaries

Angela Marie Albright, age 39, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, August 9,2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Angela was born on March 17, 1981 to Geary and Phyllis Albright in Elkhart. Angela loved her family and she will be sadly missed. Angela is survived by her children, Breiona Albright, Joseph Albright, Justin Albright and Cadin Albright; her parents, Geary Albright and Phyllis Albright; her sisters, Brandy Albright and Ashley Deweese and her granddaughter A’miya Eurby. In...

Thomas J. Heerschop, age 75, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was born on January 16, 1945 in Niles, MI to John L. and Stella Heerschop. He married Connie Morehouse on February 13, 1964 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Elkhart. Tom graduated from Concord High School class of 1963. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. After over 40 years of service, as an engineer and tool & die maker, he retired...

 John Phillip Wirt, age 77, of Bristol passed away on August 7, 2020 surrounded by his family. John was born on March 3, 1943 in Indianapolis to Forrest and Frieda Wirt. He married Rebecca Swartzell on February 19, 1966, she preceded him in death on May 18, 1996. He married Sharon Huff on September 19, 2009 at Middlebury Methodist Church. John graduated from Bristol High School class of 1961 and honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He served on the USS Bon Homme...

Michael Paul Molebash, age 45 of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Michael was born on February 19, 1975 in Berrien Springs, MI. Michael was a mechanic at Tom’s Auto Salvage in Elkhart. He loved his family. He loved working on cars. He enjoyed softball, football and golf. Michael is survived by his companion, Jennifer Denise Yaddow; his children, Allie (Zach) Prenkert of Appleton, WI, Tommy (Joi) Smith of New Haven, MI, Lizzy Jenkins of Granger, IN and Micah...

Tomasa Hernandez, age 57, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. Tomasa was born on September 22, 1962 in Mexico City, Mexico to Donaciano Hernandez Torres and Celia Tafoya Barron. On September 12, 1981 in Mexico she married Roberto Corona. Tomasa was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was employed at KIK in Elkhart. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Tomasa is survived by her husband, Roberto; her children, Cesar (Elizabeth)...

Billie L. Coffin, age 89, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Elkhart County Hospice House. Billie was born on May 24, 1931 in Arnolds Park, Iowa to Milo and Doris Waimer. Billie grew up on a lake, she loved light houses and the water. She had a love for life, she loved listening to Frank Sinatra, making ceramics, knitting hats for the homeless and her dogs.  She worked for Miles Laboratory for over 21 years as a consumer health care clerk. Billie leaves to cherish...

Cattleya Marie Newgent, born sleeping on July 14, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Cattleya was born on July 14, 2020 to Dawon “Mello” Smith and Rachelle Newgent in Mishawaka. Cattleya leaves to cherish her memories her parents, Mello and Rachelle; her siblings Isabella Newgent, Gabriella Newgent and Jaymen Singleton; her grandparents, Michael and Toni Newgent of South Bend; her great grandparents, Michael and Sharol Newgent of South Bend, Gregory and...

Lucas Lane, of South Bend was born sleeping on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend to his parents Neil and Kathryn (Byrns) Lane. Lucas is survived by his parents, Neil and Kathryn Lane of South Bend, his sister Raelynn Lane, Grandparents, Mark and Raeanna Lane of Elkhart, Laura Byrns of Elkhart; great-grandma Rhoda Gutschow, and Great-grandpa Jerry Lane, aunts and uncles, Brendan Lane, Kyle Lane, Megan Lane and Daniel (Erica) Byrns and his cousins, Graham Byrns and...

Craig R. Zentz, 59, of Osceola, passed away Monday July 6, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born September 3, 1960 in Elkhart, IN to Philip and Kay Zentz. On June 29, 2013 he married Marcia Pierce at Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart.   Craig loved golf and muscle cars from the 1960’s, especially his Pontiac Firebird, but his real love was the love he had for his family. Craig was an LPN for Fresenius Care Nephrology Elkhart. Craig is survived by his mom, Kay (Homer...

Kenneth Leon Whitman, age 36, of Elkhart passed away on July 5, 2020. Kenny was born on July 5, 1984 to Harold and Wanda. On June 14, 2014 he married Stephanie Dixon in Mishawaka, IN. Kenny was known for his wonderful personality and never taking things too serious, goofing around with his kids, fixing things, motorcycles, but his true love was his family. He graduated from Jimtown High School. Kenny is survived by his wife Stephanie;  mother Wanda (Mike Jewel) Ball, father Harold...