Obituaries

William E. Goodsene, 91, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday Sep. 19, 2021 at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born Dec. 31, 1929 in Elkhart to Shirley “Bud” and Beulah (Mitchell) Goodsene. He married Elsie Kiefer on Oct. 1, 1971 in Elkhart. She preceded him in death in April 2000. He married Violet Sailor on Dec. 21, 2001. Surviving are: his wife Violet, 2 sons William Edward (Teresa) Goodsene of Knightstown and James Allen Goodsene of Goshen; a sister Kathryn Jane...

Michael Ray Schmidt, age 59, of Goshen passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home. Mike was born on May 29, 1962 to Harold and Mary Schmidt in Elkhart.   Mike graduated from Concord High School and worked at Meijer in the central kitchen. He enjoyed RC cars, drag racing and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends and will be sadly missed. Mike is survived by his mom Mary Lovely of Goshen; his brother Dennis Schmidt of Goshen; sister Kim (Charles)...

Garnet J. Borror, 87, of Liberty, SC, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday September 15, 2021 at Rainey Hospice Home in Anderson, SC A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 2pm Thursday September 23, 2021 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN. The US Navy and VFW Post 360 will conduct the honor service.

Joyce Marie Wilson, 81, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her sister’s home surrounded by family. She was born on October 12, 1939 to Clifford and Blanche Black. She married Clayton B. Wilson in January of 1977. In her youth Joyce worked in the RV industry and enjoyed babysitting. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Joyce is survived by her siblings, Clifford Black of Ossian, IN., Alice Pontius of Florida, Shirley Black of Bristol, IN., and...

Patricia Ann Livingston, age 84 of Elkhart passed away at her home surrounded by her family. Patricia was born on November 4, 1936 to Glenn and Lucille Flanders in Anderson, Indiana. She married Jack Livingston on December 24, 1994. In Patricia’s younger years she was one of the early parents of ADEC and she helped in its development and an administrative assistant at Oaklawn She was on the ADEC Board of Directors ultimately working at ADEC at the Community Relations and Development...

  Mary L. Black, 92, of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN. Mary was born on March 25, 1929 to Harry and Theda Blake in Fredonia, PA. She married Walter L. Black on October 16, 1949 in the Methodist Church of Fredonia, PA., he passed away on February 24, 2006. Mary was an active member of St. Joseph First United Methodist Church in St. Joseph Michigan. She enjoyed knitting and being helpful to her friends. She loved to play...

Stephen Louis Nagy, age 70, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Steve was born on October 13, 1950 in Elkhart to Louis and Virginia Nagy. Steve honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He was formerly a foreman at Coachmen RV. He enjoyed being outdoors from hunting and fishing to a simple bicycle ride. The greatest time was spent with his family and friends. Steve is survived by his daughter Lindsay Ann (Adam) Hobbs of Perry,...

Max Wayne Elliott, age 83, of Elkhart formerly of Union, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Laurels of Goshen surrounded by his family. Max was born on December 4, 1937 in Brocton, IL. to Roy and Naomi Elliott. He married Darlene Rose Herendeen on July 15, 1995 in Marshall, IL. Max honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired as a maintenance supervisor from Occidental Chemical in Burlington, NJ after 21 years of service. He enjoyed traveling...

Malik Ray Gill, age 15, of Bristol  passed on August 30, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Malik was born on January 20, 2006 in Kalamazoo, MI to Jeff and Krista Gill. Malik was sophomore at Memorial High School. He enjoyed watching movies, swimming, playing football, listening to music and hanging out with his brother. He was a member of Bristol United Methodist Church where he was very active in the youth group. He loved spending time with his family especially at large...

Betty Elkins, age 94, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday Aug. 29, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Mishawaka. Betty was born in 1927 in Elkhart to Edwin and Lola Myers. On Dec. 11, 1944 in Elkhart, she married Charles “Ray” Elkins who preceded her in death on November 3, 2005. Betty graduated from Elkhart High School, Class of 1944. She retired in 1986 as a press operator for Taylor Products after 20 years. She attended Granger Community Church. Surviving are her daughters:...