Violet Roseanna (Frederick) Bailey
January 26, 2021
Violet Rosanna Bailey, age 80, of South Bend passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at West Bend Nursing Home in South Bend. Violet was born on March 8, 1940 in Mishawaka, Indiana to John and Claudia Sally Frederick.
Violet was a loving mother, grandmother and a room mother for her sons, she loved her family. She...
Marilyn Jane (Kime) Loucks
January 26, 2021
Marilyn Jane Loucks, age 88, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday January 26, 2021 at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart. She was born December 20, 1932 in Elkhart to Dwight D. and Grace Kime.
On October 5, 1952 at Dunlap Methodist Church, she married Virgil L. Loucks who preceded her in death on July 8, 2008
Marilyn...
Donald F. LaPorte
January 19, 2021
Donald F. LaPorte, 65, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Don was born March 22, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Donald R. and Albina C. (Karkula) LaPorte.
On October 30, 1976 in Chicago he married Stella Jean Loaiza, who survives along with their children: Lisa N. LaPorte, Shelly L. LaPorte...
Samuel Jerome Whitener
January 17, 2021
Samuel Jerome Whitener, age 61, of Elkhart he went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Sam was born on January 7, 1960 in Elkhart to Howard and Veretta.
Sam worked in production for several years until his healthy started to fail him. He loved spending time with his family...
Carol K. Gregg
January 15, 2021
Carol K. Gregg, age 81, of South Bend formerly of Middlebury, passed away on January 15, 2021 at Briarcliff health and Rehabilitation in South Bend, IN. Carol was born on December 6, 1939 in Wakarusa, Indiana to Wilbur and Choice Pippenger. She married Don Gregg on August 6, 1955 in LaGrange, IN and he preceded her in death on...
Robin Lynn (Crase) Jolgren
January 14, 2021
Robin Lynn Jolgren, age 68, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Robin was born on February 18, 1952 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Gordon and Joan Crase. She married her high school sweetheart, Vern Jolgren, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart on August 18, 1972.
Robin worked...
Wayne E. Newton
January 13, 2021
Wayne E. Newton, age 89, of Elkhart passed away on January 13, 2021. Wayne was born on October 22, 1931 in Elkhart to William And Margaret Newton. He married Nola Smith in Hinckley, Ohio.
Wayne was one of the founders of Citizens Northern Bank in Elkhart. He was a Corporate Pilot of CP (Coleman Pickrell) Products, the...
Betty Kissinger Engle Johnson
January 12, 2021
Betty Jane Kissinger Engle Johnson, age 93, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born on November 4, 1927 in Culver, IN to Charles Fleet and Carrie Kissinger. She married Gerald L. Engle, he preceded her in death on April 24, 1990, she later married Gerald A. Johnson,...
William D. Marohn
January 11, 2021
William Marohn, age 84, of Elkhart was born on March 25, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to William and Elizabeth (Dall) Marohn. Bill graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1954.He then pursued his education at Ball State University where he graduated with honors from Ball State University’s Teacher College in 1958 with a B.S degree in history...
Leora M. (Rowe) Martin
January 11, 2021
Leora M. Martin, age 100, made her Heavenly journey on Monday, January 11, 2021. Leora was born on June 13,1920 in Elkhart, with her twin sister, Delora, to Carlton E. and Ruth N. Rowe. She married George D. Bowers on May 18,1941, the father of her children. She later married Bruce L. Martin on August 12, 1989.
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Jacqueline Lou (Riley) Jobe
January 5, 2021
Jacqueline Lou Jobe, 93, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday January 5, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Jackie was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on November 23, 1927 to Bert and Charlotte (Hagerman) Riley.
Surviving are her daughters, Cindy Armstrong, Susanne (Mike) Byrne and Sally (Phil) Shupe, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Due...
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...
