Kevin S. Flynn
July 22, 2022
Kevin Flynn, 71, passed into the hands of his Heavenly Father on July 22, 2022 in the comfort of his home with his wife, Lois, at his side.
He was born in Bloomington, Indiana on March 19, 1951 to Robert and Mary (Hettle) Flynn. Kevin was the beloved younger brother to three siblings, Tony (Janet) Flynn, and...
Donald Lee Smith, Sr.
July 20, 2022
Donald Lee Smith, Sr. age 79, of Elkhart, IN passed away at Elkhart General Hospital. Don was born on May 29, 1943 in Elkhart to Henry and Fleety Golden Smith. He married the love of his life, Carol I. Garn, on December 28, 1961.
Don honorably served his county in the United States Army. worked at NIBCO...
Rosamond "Joan" (Stickley) Mapes
July 18, 2022
Rosamond “Joan” Mapes, age 90, of Bristol passed away on July 18, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by her family. Joan was born on December 16, 1931 in Walkerton, IN to James R. and Nellie M. Stickley. She married the love of her life Norman G. Mapes, he preceded her in death on September 7, 1980.
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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
