Marjorie Finney

Marjorie Finney

July 16, 2022

Marjorie Finney, age 87, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. She was born on October 22, 1934 in Lebanon, IN to Everett Arthur and Garnet Bernice Fonner. She married the love of her life Dale Joseph Finney in Green Castle, Indiana on April 21, 1953.

Marjorie was...

Wanda Rose (Kane)  Hess

Wanda Rose (Kane) Hess

July 15, 2022

Wanda Rose Hess, age 81, of Elkhart passed away on July 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Wanda was born on August 8, 1940 in New Haven, CT to Francis William and Marion Kane. She married Richard H. Hess in 1956 in Elkhart, he preceded her in death on February 20, 2007.

Wanda went...

Michael Ray Ivy, Jr.

Michael Ray Ivy, Jr.

July 14, 2022

Michael Ray Ivy Jr., age 47, passed away on Thursday, July 14th 2022 in Cassopolis, MI. Michael was born on January 4th 1975 in Modesto, California to Michael Ray Ivy Sr.  and Judy Cheney.

Michael worked in the auto mechanic industry. He enjoyed fishing and family gatherings, where he was affectionally known as the grill...

Rhoda M. Gutschow

Rhoda M. Gutschow

July 7, 2022

Rhoda Gutschow, age 88, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday July 7, 2022 at Riverside Village, Elkhart. She was born November 17, 1933 in Cissna Park, Illinois to Earl and Kathryn Roberts. On November 4, 1961 in Chicago, she married Warren W. Gutschow who preceded her in death on February 13, 2017

Rhoda graduated from Carlton College, Minnesota...

Tracy Ann (Neff)  Mitchell

Tracy Ann (Neff) Mitchell

July 4, 2022

Tracy Ann Mitchell, age 61, of Goshen passed away on July 4, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on April 3,1961 to Robert and JoAnn Neff. Tracy married the love of her life, Alan Mitchell on September 5, 1979 in Elkhart.

Tracy enjoyed doing crafts and shopping on QVC. She was a loving wife, sister...

Janice Faye Corson

Janice Faye Corson

July 4, 2022

Janice Faye (King) Corson, 86, of Granger, passed away at 11:42am, Monday July 4, 2022 at Majestic Care of Goshen following an illness.

She was born Aug. 24, 1935 in Elkhart to Claude and Mary Dorothy (McClure) King. She married Keith D. Corson on July 14, 1957 in Bristol. He preceded her in death, along with their...

David V. Edwards

David V. Edwards

June 29, 2022

David V. Edwards, age 67, of Elkhart passed away at home surrounded by his family. David was born on March 24, 1955 in Paducah, KY to Calvin and Mary Edwards. He married Sally J. Edwards she preceded him in death on February 2, 2001, he married Gloria J. Maurer-Edwards on November 3, 2001 and she preceded him in death...

Larry Ray Barton

Larry Ray Barton

June 21, 2022

Larry Ray Barton, 64, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 25, 1957 in Peace Valley, MO to Harold and Willodean Barton.  He married the love of his life Bonnie Burda on February 4, 1978 at the log cabin at Heaton Lake, Indiana.

Larry worked...

Marilyn L. Bates

Marilyn L. Bates

June 19, 2022

Marilyn L. Bates, 84, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Marilyn was born on January 22, 1938 to Jack and Geraldine “Jerry” Heist in Elkhart, IN. She married the love of her life, Keith E. Bates, on July 17, 1964 in Elkhart. Marilyn enjoyed helping to host the...

Robert Jeffrey Walker

Robert Jeffrey Walker

June 16, 2022

Robert Jeffrey Walker, age 54, of Syracuse, IN received his angel’s wings on June 16, 2022. He passed at Angela Hospice House in Livonia, MI. Robert was born on February 1, 1968 to Bruce Adams and Sandra Walker in Elkhart.

Robert graduated from Vincennes University with a degree in broadcasting. He worked for Better Way Products in...

Aaron David Hilliker

Aaron David Hilliker

June 15, 2022

Aaron David Hilliker, age 28, of Elkhart passed away on June 15, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Aaron was born on October 23, 1993 in Warsaw, IN to David and Tammy Hilliker. He married Kelly Rink on November 18, 2017 in Nappanee, IN.

Aaron was known for how fiercely he...

Betty Lucille Collins

Betty Lucille Collins

June 13, 2022

Betty Lucille Collins, age 84, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family, under the loving care from the Center for Hospice Care. She was born on March 19, 1938 to Charles and Elizabeth Tapp on The Point Livermore, KY. Betty married the love of her life Joseph A....

Patricia A. (Gavit)  Creasbaum

Patricia A. (Gavit) Creasbaum

June 10, 2022

Patricia A. Creasbaum, age 94 of Elkhart passed away on June 10, 2022 at Greenleaf Health Campus. She was born on July 31, 1927 in Hammond, IN to Hubert and Grace Gavit. Patricia married Donald R. Creasbaum on July 9, 1949 in Hammond, IN.

Patricia worked in her youth as church secretary and most importantly as a...

Mary Louise Caldwell

Mary Louise Caldwell

June 9, 2022

Mary Louise Caldwell, 71, of Anniston, Alabama, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Thursday June 9, 2022 at Jacksonville Rehabilitation and Nursing in Jacksonville, Alabama. She was born September 21, 1950 in Boone County, WV to Leonard and Henrietta Martin. On December 9, 1967 in Elkhart, she married Roger Dale Caldwell who preceded her in death on August 19, 1998....

John Bradley Bennett

John Bradley Bennett

June 8, 2022

John Bradley Bennett, age 63, of Elkhart, IN passed away on June 8, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1958 in Elkhart to Jerry Mac and Leilani Sue Bennett.

John honorably served his country in the United States Army. He worked at Bayer formerly Miles Laboratory as a software engineer and most...

Donna Marie Poucher

Donna Marie Poucher

June 8, 2022

Donna Marie Poucher, age 60, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Ernestine M. Raclin House – Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, IN. Donna was born on September 24, 1961 to Jay Herbert Jr., and Corinne Evangeline Poucher in Harvey, IL.

Donna graduated from Thornton High School in Harvey, IL. She worked...

Jean N. Kidder

Jean N. Kidder

June 8, 2022

Jean N. Kidder, age 98, of Elkhart, passed away at her daughter’s home Tuesday, June 8, 2022.

She was born July 29, 1923 in Elkhart to Floyd and Gertrude Hammond.

Jean worked as an assembler for a musical instrument manufacturer, a welder at Dobbins Manufacturing, as a clerk at Montgomery Wards and a dietician at...

Karen Sue Weirich

Karen Sue Weirich

June 7, 2022

Karen Sue Weirich, age 65, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Eastlake Nursing Home. Karen was born on August 23, 1956 to Enos and Genevieve Weirich.

Karen enjoyed doing coloring, filling activities, doing arts and crafts. She was always reading her Bible. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

...

Jonathan Daniel Talley

Jonathan Daniel Talley

June 6, 2022

Jonathan Daniel Talley, age 45 of Middlebury, IN passed away on June 6, 2022. Jon was born on March 17, 1977 to Paul and Glenda Sue Talley in Peoria, IL. He married Keitha Talley on March 20, 2004 in Goshen, IN.

Jon graduated from Pekin Community High School in Pekin, IL. He was a production supervisor for...

Robert "Rob" LaRocca

Robert "Rob" LaRocca

June 1, 2022

Robert “Rob” P. LaRocca, age 55, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday June 1, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Rob was born to Robert P. and Sally LaRocca on December 12, 1966 in Livonia, MI. Rob married his wife, Cheryl on January 28, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Rob graduated from Elkhart Central High School, where he...

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