Steven L. Whitaker

Steven L. Whitaker

August 31, 2022

Steven Lee Whitaker, 69, passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2022 at his home. Steven was born on January 19, 1953 in Mount Clemmons, Michigan near Detroit, to Robert and Rosemary Whitaker. He married the love of his life, Cynthia on April 13, 1985 in the lil’ log cabin at Heaton Cabin in Elkhart, IN.

Steve was...

Doris Pauline Wolfinger

Doris Pauline Wolfinger

August 29, 2022

Doris Pauline Wolfinger, age 84, of Union, MI passed away at her home on Monday, August 29, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on July 11, 1938 in Cassopolis, MI., to Samuel and Fern Mechling. She married the love of her life, Howard Edward Wolfinger on Sunday, August 1, 1971 at Kessington Community Church, he...

Orbra Walter Bliss

Orbra Walter Bliss

August 28, 2022

Orbra Walter Bliss was born July 11, 1934, in Syracuse, New York, to Kenneth Royal and Violet Fern (Tebo) Bliss.  He met Sarah (Sally) Ann Van Amber at Homer Bible Conference when she was 14, and he was 15 in 1949.  They both wanted to become missionaries and eventually married on June 6, 1953.  They attended John Brown University...

Donald Dean Carpenter

Donald Dean Carpenter

August 28, 2022

ELKHART - Rev. Donald D. Carpenter, 92, of Elkhart, died on August 28, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN.  He was born September 19, 1929 in South Bend, IN to Ivan Carpenter and Imogene Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane McLaughlin Carpenter; 2 daughters, Karen Harrison of Indianapolis...

Linda Joyce Woods

Linda Joyce Woods

August 28, 2022

Linda Joyce Woods, age 70, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Linda was born on June 24, 1952 in Tutwiler, Mississippi to Herman and Addie Woods.

Linda enjoyed thrift shopping and going to garage sales. Her favorite time was spent with her family and friends.

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Judy Lynn Herrold

Judy Lynn Herrold

August 27, 2022

On Saturday, August 27, 2022, Judy Lynn Herrold went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus.

Beloved wife, mom, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, Judy was born in Elkhart on December 29, 1939, to Carroll Elsworth and Mary Elizabeth (Francisco) Borger. She was the eldest of eight children and was very close to her siblings...

Viola J. Robison

Viola J. Robison

August 26, 2022

Viola J. Robison, age 87, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at the Ernestine M. Raclin House-Center for Hospice in Mishawaka. She was born on November 20, 1934, to David and Helen (Stokes) Shoemaker, in Toledo, OH. On May 30, 1963, in Toledo, OH, she married Roger S. Robison. They met while both were employed by...

Lynda M. Hammer

Lynda M. Hammer

August 25, 2022

Lynda M. Hammer, age 73, of Elkhart, IN passed away at her home on Thursday, August 25, 2022 with her family by her side. Lynda was born on February 14, 1949 in Galien, OH to Leslie and Hilda Stewart. She married the love of her life, Paul Hammer in August of 1989.

Lynda loved spending time with...

Nancy C. (Aldendorf)  Larsen

Nancy C. (Aldendorf) Larsen

August 24, 2022

Nancy C. Larsen, age 90, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Eastlake Nursing Home in Elkhart. Nancy was born on July 30, 1932 in Elkhart to Frank and Mabel Aldendorf. She married the love of her life, Robert W. Larsen on July 3, 1953 in Elkhart he preceded her in death on June 25, 1990....

Tim Sipress, Sr.

Tim Sipress, Sr.

August 24, 2022

Tim Sipress Sr. of Elkhart, Indiana, formerly of Los Angeles, California died at 80 years of age on  August 24, 2022 after a long illness. Tim is survived by his daughter Kristy Sipress of Elkhart, his son Tim Sipress Jr. of Elkhart, his siblings: Luanne Botimer of South Haven, Mi., Beth Ann Robinson and Holli Day Sipress of Elkhart,...

Jessica Mae (Michael)  Lowery

Jessica Mae (Michael) Lowery

August 20, 2022

Jessica Mae Lowery, 55, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday August 20, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born December 26, 1966 in Mishawaka, IN to Robert and Bobbie Michael.

Jessica worked for Head Start in the public school system. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving are her father Robert and Carol Michael...

Dalton Harley Jenkins

Dalton Harley Jenkins

August 19, 2022

Dalton Harley Jenkins, age 30, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1992 to Mark and Sueann Jenkins in Florida.

Dalton loved to play the drums, listen to good music and simply hanging out with his friends.

Dalton is survived by his mother Sueann Jenkins of Elkhart;...

Neal G. Kinder, Jr.

Neal G. Kinder, Jr.

August 19, 2022

Neal G. Kinder, Jr., age 63, of Elkhart, passed away Friday August 19, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born December 16, 1958 in South Bend, IN to Neal G. Sr., and H. Marie Kinder of Elkhart.

In his youth he played football for Mira Costa College. He was a retired National Sales Manager for American...

Virginia Rae (Flagg)  Vilmure

Virginia Rae (Flagg) Vilmure

August 13, 2022

Our Ginger has gone to be with her lord on Saturday August 13, 2022 after a long struggle as a result of a stroke 5 years ago. She is now at peace.

She was born April 14, 1943 in Houston, Texas, to Raymond S. and Ruth E. Flagg, both deceased. After several moves, the family settled in...

Edwin D. Grubb

Edwin D. Grubb

August 9, 2022

Edwin D. Grubb, age 75, of Elkhart passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022 at Goshen Hospital. He was born February 11, 1947 in Elkhart to Cora Belle and Edwin R. Grubb.

Edwin graduated from Elkhart High School Class of 1965 and attended Valparaiso Technical College. He was an electrical contractor and the owner/operator of Thompson Electric...

Jack Lee Edson

Jack Lee Edson

August 8, 2022

Jack Lee Edson, age 91, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home. He was born March 11, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, IL to George and Edna Edson. On June 11, 1954 in Mt. Vernon, IL he married Betty Marie Manley who preceded him in death on March 3, 2022.

Jack honorably served his...

John "Jack Lorri" Pingalore

John "Jack Lorri" Pingalore

August 8, 2022

John “Jack Lorri” Pingalore, age 86, of Elkhart passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, August 8, 2022. Jack was born on August 30, 1935 in Norwich, Connecticut to Louis and Helen Pingalore. He married the love of his life Anita Corwin on June 28, 1963 in Nappanee, IN.

Jack graduated from Norwich...

Debbie L. (Adkins)  Jones

Debbie L. (Adkins) Jones

July 31, 2022

Debbie L. Jones, age 67, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Raclin House, Center for Hospice in Mishawaka, IN. Debbie was born on August 6, 1954 in Springfield, TN to Julian Poole and Velma Jean Adkins. Debbie married the love of her life Fern Jones on December 23, 1988 in Mishawaka.

Debbie...

Gene A. Coney

Gene A. Coney

July 27, 2022

Gene A. Coney, 89, of Dunlap, died after an extended illness on July 27, 2022 at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, IN. Gene was born in LaGrange, Indiana on April 26, 1933 to the late Harry and Myrtle Coney. They raised Gene and his sisters in Elkhart where he graduated from Elkhart High School.

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Jim Ean

Jim Ean

July 22, 2022

Jim Ean, 32, of Elkhart, passed away Friday July 22, 2022 in Mishawaka after a traffic accident. He was born Feb. 25, 1990 in Elkhart to Yom and Hong Ean. He graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School in 2009. He was a Service Technician for Jordan Toyota in Mishawaka.

Jim selflessly, altruistically and unconditionally loved his family...

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