Tammie Yoder
October 13, 2024
Tammie D. Yoder, 66 of Elkhart, IN formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her home, with her husband by her side. Tammie was born to Arlen and Betty Jean Vaughn on November 6,1957 in Manchester, Tennessee. Tammie married the love of her life William “Bill” Yoder on August 6, 1976, in Orange, TX.
Tammie loved...
John M. Pohl
October 12, 2024
John Pohl died peacefully on Saturday, October 12th at Esther’s House, Elkhart, IN. He was 82.
John spent his high school years in Park Forest, IL, graduating from Rich Township High School, where he was an accomplished athlete and participated on the track, and diving and swim teams.
John served as a medic during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1966.
John was...
George Pietrzak
October 12, 2024
George Pietrzak, a resident of Middlebury, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 12, 2024. He was born September 2, 1944 in South Bend, Indiana.
George was raised by loving parents in South Bend as an only child. The lack of siblings was filled by his many cousins that he remained close to throughout his life....
Geneva Rogers
October 8, 2024
Geneva Rogers, 96, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana passed peacefully in North Carolina where she resided for the past seventeen years. She was born March 23, 1928, in Mishawaka, Indiana to Merrill Whitfield and Dorothy (Stutzman) Whitfield. She is survived by daughters, Judy Cooke (Mark) of Elkhart and Stephanie Rogers (Jeremy) of North Carolina; stepson Gene Rogers (Deb) of Elkhart; grandchildren...
Anna Mae Harness
October 7, 2024
Ann Harness, 94 of Cassopolis, Michigan passed peacefully in the presence of family after a brief illness. She was born November 17, 1929 at home in Cassopolis, Michigan to Benjamin and Ruba (Bement) Williamson. She is survived by sons, Tim (Cindy) of Cassopolis, Brian (Virginia) of Cassopolis, and Kevin (Kim) of Allegan; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and...
Gerald "Jerry" Formsma
October 6, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Russel Formsma, loving father, grandfather and husband left this world on October 6, 2024 in Wyoming, MI after 96 full years.
Gerald was born to Melvin and Charlotte Formsma in Grand Rapids, MI. After graduating from Wyoming Park High School in 1946 Jerry studied chemistry and physics at Hope College and Western Michigan University, graduating from WMU with a...
Mary Margaret Davis
October 2, 2024
Mary Margaret Davis (nee Nye) died October 2, 2024. She was 86 years old.
Mary was born in Elkhart, IN on December 14, 1937 to Carlos and Lulu May (nee DeMoss) Nye.
She was an exceptional student. She graduated from Elkhart Central High School and went on to study at St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Mishawaka, IN. She spent over 10...
Peyton Storm
September 29, 2024
Peyton Matthew Storm, 23, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. Peyton was born on June 22, 2001, in Elkhart, IN to his father Virgil Storm, and mother Donna Storm.
Peyton graduated from Goshen High School and worked as a Supervisor for Mobil Foam INC. Peyton also loved to ride his motorcycle; enjoyed playing...
Sharon K. Burch-Smorin
September 28, 2024
Sharon K. Smorin, 72 of Granger, IN passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She fought long and hard with her battle against ovarian cancer.
In her younger years Sharon cleaned houses for clients she maintained for many years, becoming like family to her she cherished those relationships. Sharon is the heart of her...
Winston A. Cole
September 21, 2024
Winston A. Cole, 78, of Goshen, IN, passed away on September 21, 2024. Winston was born on April 17, 1946, in St. Andrew, Jamaica, West Indies to Humbert and Dorcas Robinson-Cole.
After losing his father in his pre-teens, he left Jamaica for the United States, where he continued his education at Wingate High School and Fordham University in New York City....
Sandra Kay Briggs
September 21, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that after a hard fought 4 year battle with breast cancer, we announce the passing of Sandra “Sandy” Briggs Dexter on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the age of 73. Sandy passed away surrounded by the love of her family and loved ones. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives...
Alice Ann Martin
September 20, 2024
Alice Ann Martin, 86 of Bristol, passed away on September 20, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart, IN. She was born May 18, 1938, in Elkhart to George K. and Margaret A. (Williams) Schuler. She married her High School sweetheart, William F. Martin on June 8, 1957, in Elkhart.
Alice is survived by her children, daughters, Marianne (Mike) Johnson of Bristol,...
Stephen S. Shoemaker
September 18, 2024
Stephen S. Shoemaker, 75, passed away on September 18, 2024. Steve was born in Anderson, IN, to Robert and Catharine Shoemaker on January 8, 1949. Steve married Vicki (Perkins) Shoemaker on August 28, 1971, at the Church of the Brethren, in Anderson IN.
Steve attended Indiana University, Kelly School of Business, in Bloomington IN and was a member of an honorary...
Tracy Lee Miller
September 18, 2024
Tracy Lee Miller, 60, passed away on September 18, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Tracy was born on July 28, 1964, in LaGrange, IN to Lloyd and Judy Miller. Tracy attended Elkhart Central High School and worked as a “Bush Puppy” for several tree service companies throughout the years.
Tracy is survived by her sister Kelly (Larry) Gates...
Trisha Marie Barnard
September 16, 2024
Trisha Marie Barnard, 41, of Elkhart, IN passed away surrounded by the love of her family at Esther Hospice House, on Monday, September 16, 2024. Trisha was preceded in death by her grandpa, Jack Reed and grandparents Doris and Clarence Barnard.
Trisha was born on November 20, 1982, to Kevin and Cindy Lou Barnard. Trisha spent her childhood with her parents...
Johnny Depriest Parker
September 15, 2024
Johnny Depriest Parker, 40, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. Johnny was born to Dennis Burkes and Patricia Parker on December 1, 1983 in Elkhart, IN. Johnny married Jessica Smith on February 23, 2008 at Greater Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Elkhart, IN.
Johnny worked at Thor Industries in Elkhart in the cabinet...
Marilyn Kay Bunn
September 15, 2024
Marilyn K. Bunn of Elkhart, IN, known to her friends and family as Kay, was born July 13,1936 in Britton, SD to John and Mabel Frey.
She graduated from Amherst High School in SD, and then from Northern State teacher’s college in 1959. She married Rollie Bunn that same summer and went on to have two children, Terry and Tracey. Kay...
Jason Michael Obendorf
September 13, 2024
Jason Michael Obendorf, 42 of Bristol, IN passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness. Jason was born on April 29, 1982 to David and Melinda Obendorf in Elkhart, IN.
Jason graduated from Memorial High School in Elkhart, IN and with honors from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Florida. He was the...
Donna Jean Hopkins
September 10, 2024
Donna Jean Hopkins, 72 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Donna was born on September 15, 1951, to Ivan and Delores Armstrong in St. Louis, MO.
Donna enjoyed being a lifelong daycare provider, watching old movies, dancing and listening to music. Most importantly she loved to spend time with her...
Douglas W. Lucius
September 9, 2024
Douglas W. Lucius, 52, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Monday September 9, 2024, at home. Doug was born on August 21, 1972, in Willard, OH to the late Joseph Lucius and Connie Garcia. Douglas graduated Class of 1990 from Buckeye Central High School, in New Washington, OH.
In his free time Doug loved going to car shows and taking care...
