December 17, 2023

Donna L. Borror, 94 of Clemson, South Carolina passed away on Sunday December 19, 2023. Donna was born on November 20, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN to William and Velma Borror.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents William and Velma Borror; her siblings William M. Borror, Jr., Pearl Wujcikowski and Garnet J. Borror.

December 14, 2023

Patricia J. Mann, 85, of New Palestine, IN formerly of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, IN. She was born March 13, 1938 to Loren and Louzenia Hodgen. Patricia married Bruce Mann on June 29, 1957 in Elkhart, he preceded her in death on October 13, 2017.

Patricia...

December 11, 2023

Mary M. Lowther, 88 of Osceola, IN formerly of Elkhart, IN passed away at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born on January 22, 1935 in Lamar County, AL., to Travis and Lona Flynn. She married Gene R. Lowther on March 27, 1970 in Elkhart, IN he preceded her in death on July 29, 2014.

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December 11, 2023

Richard L. Briseno, of Elkhart, IN formerly of Indio, CA. passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday December 11, 2023. Richard was born on May 17, 1956 in Indio, CA to Felipe Briseno and Carmen Quevedo. He married the love of his life Laura Alicia Lerma on August 28, 1982 at their home...

December 10, 2023

William Allen Books. 74 of Elkhart, IN passed away on December 10, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Bill was born on April 23, 1949 in Goshen, IN to William and LaBrilla Books.

Bill survived by his brothers Kieth Null and Michael Books.

Bill honorably served his country in the United States Army. He worked as...

December 8, 2023

Eva Justine Brewer, 80 of Union, Michigan passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Eva was born July 11, 1943 in South Bend, IN  to Walter and Dorothy Dobrodt. She married Wayne Brewer on June 7, 2000 at Grace Lutheran Church.

Eva is survived by her husband of 23 years, Wayne Brewer, her children...

December 7, 2023

Harry K. Bailiff, 81 of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. He was born on April 9, 1942 in Standish, MI to Harry R. and Kathryn Bailiff.  He married Barbara Ann George on June 16, 1984 in Elkhart, she preceded him in death on November 10, 2018.

December 7, 2023

Bruce B. Neely, 94 of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2023 at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL. where he was wintering. He was born on July 13, 1929 in Osceola, IN to James Wells and Bertha E. Neely. He married Connie Sue Porzelius on October 21, 1977 in Elkhart, IN. She preceded him in death April 21,...

December 7, 2023

Tommy Ray Richmond, 84, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at his home. He was born October 8, 1939  in Elkhart to Carlyle and Mary Richmond. He married Judith “Judy” Gordon on September 3, 1977 at First United Methodist Church in Elkhart, she preceded him in death on October 6, 2023.

Tom graduated from Elkhart...

December 6, 2023

Jeffery L. Shupert, age 70, of Elkhart, IN  passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his home. Jeff was born on January 13, 1953  in Elkhart to Dale and Ethel Shupert. On March 16, 1985 he married Eleanor Bruner, she preceded him in death on May 9, 2022.

Jeff graduated from Concord High School class of...

December 5, 2023

Carol S. Tice, 84 of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus. Carol was born on December 14, 1938 in Middlebury, IN  to Vernon and Rosa A. Miller. She married Kenneth Tice on October 7, 1962 in Elkhart, he preceded her in death on July 20, 2019.

Carol is survived...

December 5, 2023

James E. Grove, 85 of Elkhart passed away on December 5, 2023 at Riverside Village in Elkhart, IN. Jim was born on January 31, 1938 in Wakarusa, IN to James R. and Wilma Grove. He married Winifred Ward on May 15,1982 in Middlebury, she preceded him in death on February 22, 2010.

Jim honorably served his country...

November 30, 2023

Germaine Rita Gaugler, 85 of Elkhart passed away at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 30,2023.  Germaine was born on June 12, 1938 in Elkhart, IN  to Gerard R. and Kathryne DeMeyer. She married Robert R. Gaulger on May 13, 1956 in Osceola, IN., he preceded her in death on March 20, 2010....

November 28, 2023

William “Bill” Sawyer, 72 of Elkhart went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Bill was born on August 25,1951 in Elkhart to Maurice and Laurance Maude Sawyer.  He married Shirley Smith on September 2, 1972 at Wyndgate Baptist Church in Elkhart.

Bill worked for over 43 years at Elkhart Water Works and...

November 26, 2023

Peggy L. Presser, 72, of Bristol, passed away Sunday November 26, 2023 at home surrounded by her family, after a heroic 10 year battle with cancer.  She was born January 20, 1951 in Elkhart, IN to Charles W. and Doris (Kiefer) Forrest.  She married Donald C. Presser on November 24, 1979 at Simpson United Methodist Church in Elkhart, IN....

November 24, 2023

Friends of Alice Irene Vescelus  will be received at Grace Lutheran Church on December 7 from 9-12 with the Celebration of Life Service at 1pm.  Burial will follow at Rice Cemetery.  She passed away Saturday, November 24, 2023, at Hubbard Hill Healthcare surrounded by love from family and caring staff.

Irene, as she was known to many,...

November 21, 2023

Deborah J. Arthurhultz, 74 of South Bend, IN passed away on November 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Deb was born on August 2, 1949 in South Bend, IN to Robert “Jack “and Viola Zmich.

Deb worked for several years at the Ceramic Shoppe in Mishawaka. She worked in the maintenance department at Park...

November 20, 2023

Garry Dewayne Howell, Sr., 76 of Elkhart passed away at his home in Elkhart, IN. Garry was born on October 26,1947 in Grand Rapids, MI to Horace and Evelyn Howell. He married Elizabeth Nymeyer in Elkhart, IN.

Garry honorably served his county in the United States Army. He served three tours in Vietnam. He received the National...

November 15, 2023

Ronald H. Cooper 96, of Bristol passed away on November 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Ron was born on March 23, 1927 in Logansport, IN to Russell Benjamin and Verna Francis (DePay) Cooper. He married Patricia Sue on December 30, 1977.

Ron and his father owned and operated The Cooper Mower Service in...

November 14, 2023

Ryan Patrick Phillips, 44, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023. He was born February 25, 1979 in Niles, MI to Patrick and Christine Phillips. On August 23, 2008 he married Karen Andersen. Ryan was employed by Colorimetric Division for the past 12 years. He was a fabulous cook and enjoyed making wonderful meals for his family. He...