Obituaries

Paul L. Wagner, age 86, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home. Paul was born to Orville Francis and Effie E. Hickman on November 4, 1935 in Elkhart. He married the love of his life Sally L. Luke on April 14, 1956 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Elkhart. Paul was a dedicated employed, he worked for Conn-Selmer for over 47 years, where he was a union representative and union vice-president.  Paul enjoyed bowling, playing soft ball in his youth. He was always...

Phillip Anthony Briseno, age 44, of Coachella, CA passed away on July 29, 2021 in Chicago, IL. He was born October 10, 1977 in Indio, California to Richard and Laura Briseno. Surviving are his parents Richard and Laura Briseno of California, his children, Mariah Briseno of California, Phillip Briseno of California, Ethen Briseno of California and Megan Rose Briseno of California, siblings, Richard Briseno, Jr. and Efren (Lydia) Briseno both of California and April Briseno of California, and...

Kirby Graham Elliott, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday May 18, 2022 at Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne, IN, after a long fight with Huntington’s disease. He was born May 21, 1958 in Elkhart to Warren “Bill” and Jan Elliott. Kirby graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1976 where he participated on the track team. He enjoyed all sports including fishing. He worked at White Hall Laboratories, Mito Corp. and Accra Pac. He retired early after suffering with...

June DeLaura Klinefelter, age 97 of Roseville, MI, formerly of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at her home with her son by her side. June was born to Maxime DuCharme and Martha Harrison on February 8, 1925.  On October 13, 1950 she married the love of her life, Charles J. Klinefelter. He preceded her in death on October 12, 1971.  In her younger years June worked as a dental assistant. She later managed several shoe stores for national companies including the...

Ronald L. Price, age 70 of Bristol passed away on May 9, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital after a long battle with lung cancer. Ron was born to Robert and Carroll Price in Elwood, IN on May 4, 1952. Ron married the love of his life Tonia Burton on August 5, 1989 at Trinity United Methodist Church on East Jackson in Elkhart, IN. Ron graduated from Elkhart Central High School. He began his career in the R.V. industry where he worked at Holiday Rambler to Recreation by design to...

Eleanor L. Shupert, age 66, of Elkhart, passed away Monday May 9, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born September 25, 1955 in Center Township, PA to Fred and Millicent Bruner. She married the love of her life Jeffery Shupert at McNaughton Park in Elkhart on March 16, 1985. Eleanor was a 1973 graduate of Elderton High School. She was a talented seamstress. She helped sew and design van upholstery for the RV industry. She enjoyed spending time with her family and spent numerous hours...

Sharon Ann Moore, age 77, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday May 8, 2022 surrounded by her family at Brickyard Healthcare Center in Elkhart, IN.  Sharon was born to Woodrow and Stella Morrison on October 13, 1944 in Batesville, IN. Sharon married the love of her life, Daniel B. Moore on October 9, 1965 in Brookville, IN. Sharon graduated from Brookville High School 1962; she received her bachelor and master’s degree from IUPUI. Sharon’s love for children led into a full-time...

Burton S. Westerhoff, Sr., age 30, of Silver Lake, IN passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 with his family by his side at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Burton was born to Ernest James Westerhoff and Christina Kilgore on August 15, 1991 in South Bend, IN. Burton is survived by his children Korvin Westerhoff, Kayne Westerhoff, Karter Westerhoff and Burton S. Westerhoff, Jr., all of Pennsylvania; his mother Christina Kilgore of Elkhart, IN; his father Ernest James (Dawn) Westerhoff...

Barbara Taylor Szabo, 71 years old passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in her home from natural causes. Barbara was born on August 27, 1950 in Mishawaka IN. She also grew up in Mishawaka, later making her home in Osceola.  Barbara was a John Adams graduate. She married John Szabo on May 5, 1979 in Osceola. Barbara is survived by her husband of 43 years, John Szabo; daughter Eleanora (Szabo) Strycker and her husband Michael Strycker of Ocala FL; 3 grandchildren, Clara, Lilly, Ivy of...

Robert Edwin Gaff, Jr.Born January 28, 1938, in Elkhart, Indiana to Robert E. Gaff, Sr. and Luella E. Wobler Gaff. Bob was surrounded by his loving and very devoted family when he passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning May 2, 2022.  He had spent seven weeks in the hospital due to complications from radiation and was home for twelve days before suddenly leaving this world to be with God. Bob loved sports. He was a left-handed pitcher and basketball player for Concord High School...