Robert "Bob" Maloney
August 6, 2024
Robert “Bob” Maloney, 90 of White Pigeon, MI passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2024 at Greenleaf health Campus in Elkhart, IN. Bob was born on July 26, 1934 to Robert and Thelma Maloney in Goshen, IN. Bob married Janet Leonard on June 11, 1976 at the Ambassadors for Christ Church in Elkhart, IN.
Bob honorably served his country in the...
Bruce E. Poarch
July 31, 2024
Bruce Poarch, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 31, 2024, at his home in Elkhart, Indiana. Born in Elkhart on August 16, 1956 to Etta and Authur Poarch. Bruce lived a life characterized by selflessness, dedication, and unwavering love for his family, community, and his amazing car collection and of...
Sharon Proctor
July 28, 2024
Sharon Proctor, 89, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away Sunday July 28,2024. Sharon was born on March 23, 1935 to Albert and Evelyn McKenzie in Chicago, IL. She married Harry Proctor on July 1, 1972 in Elkhart, IN., he preceded her in death on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Sharon worked at Miles Laboratory starting on the Alka seltzer line and in the...
Harry L. Proctor
July 24, 2024
Harry L. Proctor, 87, of Edwardsburg, Ml passed away Wednesday July 24,2024. Harry was born on January 8, 1937 to Harry Otis and Opal Proctor in Lincoln, Nebraska. Harry married Sharon Bouterse on July 1, 1972 in Elkhart, IN.
Harry had a long career at Miles Laboratory where he was a supervisor for many years. He also grew up on the...
Michael Brooks
July 16, 2024
Michael Brooks, 70, of Elkhart, IN formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family, with his dog by his side. Michael was born on December 28, 1953 to Robert Lee and Bernice Brooks in Chicago, IL. He married Miriam Rivera, and she preceded him in death in 2015.
Michael is survived...
Ruth Marie Kilmer
July 15, 2024
Ruth Marie Kilmer, 71, of Elkhart, passed away Monday July 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 31, 1953 in Elkhart to Donald and Vera Singleton. On October 24, 1970 she married Stephen B. Kilmer at Dunlap United Methodist Church in Elkhart, IN
Ruth graduated from Concord High School, Class of 1971 and worked for...
Sheila Ellen Billis
July 14, 2024
Sheila Ellen Billis, 68, of Elkhart, IN formerly of New Jersey passed away at her home on Sunday July 14, 2024. Sheila was born on May 4,1956 to Williams Edward and Patricia Ann Victorin in Trenton, New Jersey. Sheila married Allen Billis in November of 1985 and preceded her in death on August 30, 2015.
Sheila and her late husband owned...
Billy Franklin Lemons, Sr.
July 12, 2024
Billy Franklin Lemons, Sr., 80, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday July 12, 2024 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Billy was born on March 11, 1944 to Dewey and Modean Lemons in Manchester, TN. In 1984 he married Doris Ann Griffin.
Billy is survived by his son Billy Lemons Jr. of Elkhart, IN., stepsons Shannon (Christina) Hicks of...
Phyllis Ann Amerman
July 10, 2024
Our beloved Mom Phyllis Ann Amerman 86 of Elkhart, IN she passed on July 10, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital with family by her side lifting her in prayer to meet her Dear Lord and family and friends that were waiting at Heaven’s Gate. She was born on January 4, 1938 in Alma Illinois. She was one of nine children...
John Arthur Faunce Sr.
July 10, 2024
John Arthur Faunce, Sr., 75, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday July 10, 2024 at Riverside Village in Elkhart, IN. John was born on July 29, 1948 to John F. and Marthetta Faunce in Mishawaka, IN. John married Patricia Morrow on October 25, 1974 in South Bend, IN.
John is survived by his wife, Patricia of over 51 years; their...
Connie Sue Otten
July 5, 2024
Connie Sue Otten, 72, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday July 5, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. Connie was born on July 7, 1951 to Dale and Elsie Field in Rockford, IL. Connie married Don Otten on June 28, 1995 at the Episcopal Church in Rochelle, IL.
Connie graduated from Harlem High School in Loves Park, IL, class of 1969....
Clyde "Ray" Minix
July 2, 2024
Clyde “Ray” Minix, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on July 2nd at Elkhart Place Assisted Living following an extended illness. Ray was born August 29,1934 in Belfry, Kentucky to the late James Clyde Minix and Myrtle (Stephens) Minix. He married his soul-mate and high school sweetheart, Mary (Bigelow) Minix on June 27, 1953. Surviving are his wife of 71 years,...
Thomas Allen Stevens
June 24, 2024
Thomas Allen Stevens, 61, of Elkhart, passed away Monday June 24, 2024 at his home. He was born September 24, 1962 in South Bend, IN to Donald and Joan Stevens.
Tom graduated from Lasalle High School and worked at various jobs before joining the US Postal Service working on computers. He enjoyed sports and playing games with his nieces and nephews.
Tom...
Dennis L. Crowel
June 20, 2024
Dennis L. Crowel, 68, of Elkhart, IN passed away on June 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday June 20, 2024. Dennis was born on March 27, 1956 to Wayne and Carol Crowel in South Bend, IN.
Dennis loved to collect antiques and dogs, especially cocker spaniels. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and...
Diana Lynn Perry
June 18, 2024
Diana Lynn Perry, 70, of Howe, IN passed away on Monday June 18, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home. Diana was born on September 5, 1953 to Robert Lee and Violet Jean Perry. She married Gina Fragomeni on November 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV.
Diana graduated from Concord High School, class of 1972 and Goshen College in 1976,...
Michael L. Gest
June 17, 2024
Michael L. Gest of Bristol, IN, passed away on Monday, June 17th, in Bristol, Indiana.
Mike was born on June 10, 1956, in Sturgis, Michigan. He graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1974. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Linda K. (Geyer) Gest. He is survived by his wife, Linda K. (Geyer) Gest of Bristol,...
Carol Marie Nordstrom
June 16, 2024
Carol Marie Nordstrom, 73, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday June 16, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Carol was born on January 17, 1951 to Floyd and Frances Nordstrom in Phelps, WI.
Carol retired from Carpenter Company after 40+ years of service as a machinist. She loved shoes and shopping. She never missed a bargain, from garage sales,...
Dwight David Frantz
June 13, 2024
Dwight David Frantz, 68, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Thursday June 13, 2024 at the Center for Hospice Care Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. Dwight was born on September 8,1955 to Clarance Robert and Mary Christana Frantz in Niles, MI.
Dwight honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Dwight worked as an electrician, and most recently in the...
Kevin Nelson Miller
June 12, 2024
Kevin Nelson Miller, 56, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Kevin was born on January 17, 1968 to Dale and Eileen Miller in Elkhart, IN. Kevin married Diana Hoover on August 5, 2014 in Goshen, IN.
Kevin was a tow truck and taxi driver; he enjoyed delivering chassis. He was...
Joshua J. Sizer
June 11, 2024
Joshua J. Sizer, 40, of Elkhart, IN formerly of Wellington, OH passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2024 with his family by his side at Center for Hospice, Esther’s Hospice House in Elkhart, IN. Josh was born on February 9, 1984 to Lisa and John J. Sizer, Jr., in Cleveland, OH.
Josh enjoyed helping others by doing odd jobs or simply...
