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...
Carol Whitman
September 7, 2024
Carol L. (Roberts) Whitman, 79 of Elkhart, IN peacefully went to Heaven on September 7, 2024.
She was born in Bradshaw, West Virginia on September 9,1944 to Charles & Pearl Roberts. She married Grady "Kenneth" Whitman (deceased September 13, 2016) on October 31,1963 in Elkhart. Kenny & Carol Whitman have 4 children, 2 daughters, Tonya (Kevin) Stout of Franklin, TN, Wanda...
Bryan E. Heath
September 6, 2024
Bryan Heath, 60 of Elkhart, IN, passed away at Valley View Healthcare Center on Friday, September 6, 2024. Bryan was born on September 9, 2024, to the late Carl Heath and Sandra K. Palmer, in Elkhart, IN.
Bryan spent time as a laborer in the RV industry and found a great sense of joy in the hobbies that he loved. Bryan...
Reginald "Bud" Richmond
September 2, 2024
Reginald “Bud” Richmond, 92 of Elkhart, IN passed away at his son, Bill’s home with family by his side on Monday, September 2, 2024. Bud was born on March 1, 1932 to Fred and Vera Richmond in Elkhart, IN.
Bud graduated from Elkhart High School, class of 1950. In 1951 at age 19, he honorably served his country in the United...
Chester Balcom
August 29, 2024
Chester Arthur Balcom, 81 of White Pigeon, MI passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Chester was born on August 11, 1943 to William and Ruth (Selig) Balcom in Muskegon, MI.Chester graduated from Berrien Springs High School and began his career as a purchasing agent for the RV industry in Elkhart, Indiana. He met the love of his life, Vickie...
Michael Jay Dayton
August 26, 2024
Michael Jay Dayton, 32, of Sturgis, MI passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. Michael was born on March 15, 1992 to Jason Levesque and Michelle Dayton in Niles, MI. Michael married Alexandria Snyder on August 27, 2016 in Howe, IN.
Michael is survived by his wife Alexandria; their children Kaiden, Leo and Lillyah; mother Michelle Dayton of Rushville, IN., father...
Carol Jean Smith
August 20, 2024
Carol Jean Smith, 94, of Wakarusa, IN., passed away on August 20, 2024 at The Waters of Wakarusa. Carol was born on September 12, 1929 to Fred and Maude Headley in Elkhart, IN. Carol married Max E. Smith on October 10, 1948 in Elkhart, IN., he preceded her in death on November 11, 1999.
Carol worked for CTS in Elkhart for...
Patricia "Pattie" Atkins
August 16, 2024
Patricia “Pattie” Atkins was born on June 26, 1944 and passed to eternal glory August 16, 2024 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. She was born to Wayne and Dorothy Chamberlain in Ionia, Michigan.
Pattie graduated from Jackson High School in Jackson, MI. She worked at CVS as a forklift driver in the distribution center. She enjoyed spending time with family...
Erin Elizabeth Murray Saunders
August 15, 2024
Erin Elizabeth Murray Saunders, 44, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Thursday August 15, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. Erin was born on March 29,1980 to Wildan Murray and Alice Louise Saunders in Elkhart, IN. She married Jamie Wolfe on June 20, 2014 in Goshen, IN.
Erin graduated from Concord High School, class of 1999. She earned her...
Lawrence "Bill" Kilbane
August 14, 2024
Lawrence ‘Bill” William Kilbane, 79, of Elkhart, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday August 14, 2024 at his home. He was born November 22, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Victor R. and Margaret Dete. He married Linda K. Hull on Valentines Day.
After graduating high school, he worked at LTV Steel Corporation for 32 years. He...
Roger "Bruce" Vanhorn
August 13, 2024
Roger “Bruce” Vanhorn, 78, of Goshen, IN passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2024 at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther’s House, in Elkhart, IN., with his family by his side. Bruce was born on May 8, 1946 to Delmer and Lovina Vanhorn in Decatur, IN. He married Karen Godwin Tevis on November 22, 1986 in Goshen, IN.
Bruce is survived...
Viola Fern Bloomingdale
August 11, 2024
Viola Fern Bloomingdale, 95, of Elkhart passed away on August 11, 2024 at Greenleaf Health Campus, surrounded by her family. Viola was born on August 22, 1928 to Charles and Eva Berkey in Vistula, IN. She married Earl W. Bloomingdale on June 26, 1949 at St. John’s United Church in Elkhart, IN.
Viola graduated from Elkhart Central High School. She worked...
Pamela Kay Bowman
August 11, 2024
Pamela Kay Bowman, 64, of Elkhart went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She passed away at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice Care with her family by her side. Pam was born on August 17, 1959 to Thomas and Doris Funkhouser.
Pam graduated from cosmetology school and began her career as a hairdresser. She...
Ronald "Ron" Steele
August 9, 2024
Ronald Lee Steele, 85, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday August 9,2024 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by his family. Ron was born on November 28, 1938 to Raymond and Evelyn Steele in Elkhart, IN. Ron married Patricia A. Cook on August 20, 1961 at Zion Missionary Church in Elkhart, IN.
Ron is survived by his wife of over 63...
Pete Q. Negrete
August 7, 2024
Pete Q. Negrete, 67, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday august 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Pete was born on March 5, 1957 to Juan and Inez Negrete in Sturgis, MI. He married Carolyn on January 28, 1977 in Elkhart, IN.
Pete worked at Heartland RV. He enjoyed being outdoors riding his motorcycle and hunting. He...
Jerald "Jerry" Douglas Hoyt
August 6, 2024
Jerald “Jerry” Douglas Hoyt, 88, of Jones, MI. passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2024 at Three Rivers Hospital in Three Rivers Michigan. Jerry was born on May 11, 1936 to Leon and Clara Hoyt in Cheshire, MI. Jerry married Diann Krallman on December 31, 1988.
Jerry graduated from Vicksburg High School in Vicksburg, MI., class of 1954. He honorably served...
