Betty Elkins
2021
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...
Mary Louise (Rickord) Kelly
December 29, 2020
Mary Louise Kelly, 83, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at East Lake
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a brief illness. She was born to John and
Marguerite Rickord, in Pittsburgh, PA., on January 22, 1937.
She married James George Kelly, June 21, 1958, in Chicago, IL. He survives along with...
Homer Allen Schenk
December 29, 2020
HOMER ALLEN SCHENK, AGE 83, OF ELKHART PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2020 AT HIS HOME SURROUNDED BY FAMILY. HOMER WAS BORN ON MAY 14, 1937 IN ELKHART TO CLARENCE HENRY AND LEONOA MAE SCHENK. HOMER MARRIED MARGARET “PEGGY’ JOAN LILLY ON JUNE 7, 1958
HOMER IS SURVIVED BY HIS CHILDREN; HEIDI EASH, TIM (LESLIE) SCHENK,...
Jon Lloyd McCullough
December 27, 2020
Jon Lloyd McCullough, age 79, of Bristol passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Eastlake Nursing Home & Rehabilitation in Elkhart. Jon was born on September 23, 1941 in LaPorte, IN to John and Pansy McCullough. John Married the love of his life, Margie on June 28, 1961.
John was an Evangelist, sharing his love for...
Leona M. Riegsecker
December 25, 2020
Leona M. Riegsecker, age 85, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Leona was born on January 20, 1935 to Edward C. and Zora M. Becker in Basset, Arkansas.
Leona enjoyed shopping and traveling, especially to Florida. She loved spending time with her family.
Leona is survived by her...
Patricia Mae Miller
December 23, 2020
Patricia Mae Miller, age 79, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Patricia was born May 8, 1941 in South Bend to Randall Edward and Velma Abshire.
Patricia retired from Selmer as an instrument cleaner. She enjoyed watching basketball, Hallmark Movie Channel and doing crossword puzzles. She loved...
Linda L. Clark
December 23, 2020
Linda L. Clark, age 75, of Bristol passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Linda was born on August 29,1945 in Kendallville, IN to Benjamin and Marvelene Ruff. She married Jack Clark on October 19, 1963 in Elkhart.
Linda loved to go camping, hiking, fishing, gardening and spending time with her dog, “Snookum”....
Kyle J.R. Newell
December 21, 2020
Kyle J.R. Newell, age 25, of Bristol passed away on December 21, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Kyle was born on August 25, 1995 to William and Christine.
Kyle is survived by his parents; William D. (Jennifer) Newell and Christine (Walter) Bohlmann; his siblings, A.J. Newell, Shane Newell, Jordan Bohlmann, Jessica Newell, Evan Bohlmann, John Bohlmann, and Elijah...
Annette Thomas
December 21, 2020
“Serve Jehovah”. These two words exemplify the meaning of life for Annette Thomas. Those that knew her as a friend, teacher, helper, sister, wife, mother, or advisor know that her constant request, spoken through the many Bible verses that she shared was to “Serve Jehovah”. Annette had a way of listening intently and offering comforting advice that was given...
Marvin Jay Dolph
December 21, 2020
Marvin Jay Dolph, age 82, of Union, MI. Marvin went to be with Jesus on December 21, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Marvin was born on New Year’s Day in 1938 to Robert and Retha Dolph. He married Valerie Hawkins on October 7, 1961 at Northside Baptist Church in Elkhart.
Marvin graduated from Elkhart High School class...
Diana Teal
December 20, 2020
Diana “Kay” Teal, age 81, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Kay was born on September 27, 1939 in Goshen, IN to Maxwell and Pauline Rink. She married Stan Teal on July 30, 1988 at St. Paul’s Church in Elkhart.
Kay is survived by her husband, Stan Teal; their children,...
Bonnie Dee Becker
December 18, 2020
Bonnie Dee Becker, age 76, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Greenleaf Health Campus. Bonnie was born on October 24, 1944 in Marquette, Michigan to Harold Wilbur and Florence Mary Berquist.
Bonnie working in the banking industry as a bank teller and a bank supervisor. She was the owner and operator of Sparkle...
JoAnne Theresa Longacre
December 17, 2020
JoAnne Theresa Longacre (Moderau), born February 16, 1932, passed into eternity on December 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvia (Hartman) Moderau and Herman Moderau; her brother, Herman Moderau; her niece, Michelle (Clark) Moderau; her former daughter-in-law, Barb (Roxy) Uthe; and grandson Jonas Longacre. She has gone to join them.
JoAnne is survived...
Denis L. Stemm
December 16, 2020
Denis L. Stemm, age 80, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen. Denis was born September 21, 1940 in Elkhart to Richard and Gladys Stemm.
Denis retired from the US Postal Service after 32 years of service as a claims clerk. He was formerly a member of First Brethren Church of...
Jason Paul Andresen
December 11, 2020
Jason Andresen, age 45 of Goshen passed away on December 11, 2020. Jason was born to Dave and Betty Andresen on April 18, 1975 in Elkhart. Jason married his wife Kathy on July 30, 2005 Faith Christian Center. She survives with their daughter Taylor.
Jason graduated from Jimtown High School class of 1995. He was loved by...
Heidi Ann Kovacs
December 10, 2020
Heidi Ann Kovacs, age 43, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Heidi was born on September 13, 1977 in South Bend to Lazlo and Jamie Kovacs.
Heidi’s larger than life personality impacted a copious amount of people. She was a word connoisseur with a passion for reading and writing literature. Aside from being...
Dawn Renee (Brundage) Harris
December 9, 2020
Dawn Renee Harris, age 67, of Elkhart passed away at her home surrounded by her family. Dawn was born on Friday, February 13, 1953 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana to William and Mary Brundage. She married Jimmie Harris, he preceded her in death, she married Larry Schall whom also preceded her in death.
Dawn worked for several years...
James M. Troup
December 6, 2020
James “Jim” M. Troup, age 88, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Elkhart Hospice House. Jim was born on April 20, 1932 to Virgil and Helen Troup in Elkhart, IN. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Rowena A. Pletcher, on February 1, 1953 at the First United Methodist Church in Elkhart.
Jim was...
Valerie L. Blair
December 5, 2020
Valerie Louise Blair, age 64, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Memorial Hospital. Valerie was born in Hollywood, California to William Blair and Gloria McKenzie.
Val graduated from catholic high school in Hollywood, California. Val worked for Martin’s Super Market in the meat department on Nappanee Street. She enjoyed singing karaoke, line dancing,...
Kathy Sue Robison
December 5, 2020
Kathy Sue Robison, age 70, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on November 12, 1950 in Powellton, West Virginia to Karl and Maryann Kinder. She married Ronnie Robison on June 19, 1971 in Osceola, IN.
Kathy worked as a clerk at Shelton’s Market in...
