Mar 23, 2023

JorgeAnn Tooker of Elkhart passed away on Thursday March 23, 2023 at the Ernestine M. Raclin House, at The Center for Hospice Care, in Mishawaka, Indiana. JorgeAnn was born February 24, 1943 in Braddock, Pennsylvania to John George and Virginia Marie (Tischler) Macko. She married the love of her life Robert Willis Tooker, on October 26, 1963 in Las...

Mar 23, 2023

Brenda J. Miller, of Bristol, IN passed away on Thursday March 23, 2023 at home, surrounded by family. Brenda was born on December 24, 1959 in Lansing, MI. to Robert G. and Ruthie Bates. Brenda married the love of her life Charles N. “Chuck” Miller, III on March 9, 1996 at Augustana Lutheran Church in Elkhart, IN.

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Mar 22, 2023

James Foster, 80, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday March 22, 2023 at his home. He was born November 27, 1942 in Hugheston, WV to James M. and Dolly (Ransom) Foster.

On June 30, 1965 in Elkhart, he married Patty Sue McGraw.

After graduating high school, James served his country in the US Army Airborne Paratroopers...

Mar 15, 2023

Janet Mae Merrick, 89, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, IN. Janet was born on June 15, 1933 in South Bend, IN and raised by Grant and Essie Lewis. She married Gale D. Merrick on December 29, 1989.

Janet graduated from Riley High School, class of 1951. For...

Mar 12, 2023

Charles “Charley” Anthony Nye, 87, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Majestic Healthcare in Goshen, IN. Charley was born on July 1, 1935 in Elkhart, IN to Carlos and Lulu Nye.

Charley graduated from Elkhart High School and went on to honorably serve his county in the United States Army, during 1953- 1957...

Mar 9, 2023

Carol Ann Clark, 88, of Elkhart transitioned into Heaven on March 9, 2023 with her family by her side. Carol was born on December 1, 1934 to Fred W. and Anna I. Erb in Elkhart. She married the love of her life William “Bill” Clark on April 7, 1956 at the Nazarene Church in Elkhart.

Carol graduated...

Mar 6, 2023

Adam Addonte Jenkins, 41, of South Bend, IN passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Goshen Hospital surrounded by his family. Adam was born on December 21, 1981 in Chicago, IL to Johnny and Juanita Jenkins. He married his best-friend and the love of his life Ana Barrios on February 28, 2015 in Elkhart, IN.

Adam...

Mar 3, 2023

Tracy Lynne Burlage, 53, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday March 3, 2023 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born June 19, 1969 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Richard and Mary Freiburger. Tracy married Todd Burlage on July 1, 2000 at Lakeside Park in Ft. Wayne.

Tracy graduated from Northrop High School in Ft. Wayne. She worked...

Mar 3, 2023

Karen Sue Long, 72, of Goshen, passed away Friday March 3, 2023 at Goshen Hospital. She was born October 4, 1950 in South Bend, IN  to Richard E. and Shirley Jackson. She married the love of her life, Larry Eugene Long who preceded her in death on May 23, 2018.

Karen graduated from LaVille High School in...

Mar 1, 2023

Robert J. “Bob” Beers, 94, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023 at home. He was born on May 30, 1928 in Hillsdale, MI to Robert H. and Celia R. Beers. He married Joan C. Freed on November 27, 1952 in Elkhart and she preceded him in death on November 22, 2010.

Bob honorably served his...

Feb 24, 2023

Daniel “Danny” Glenn Bodlovich, 70, of Hobart, IN, passed away Friday February 24, 2023 at Saint Mary Medical Center, Hobart. Danny was born June 15, 1952 in Gary, IN to Dan and Vallie Bodlovich. On November 9, 1978 he married Linda Sue Singleton at Dunlap United Methodist Church.

Danny retired from the US Army after 24 years...

Feb 19, 2023

Jody Lynn Williams, 52, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Jody was born to Steven and Karen Proctor on September 27, 1970 in Three Rivers, MI.

Jody graduated from Memorial High School, class of 1989. She attended Southwestern Michigan College and had completed higher education including certifications in Software Administration. She was...

Feb 15, 2023

Judith Ann Miller, 77, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Judy was born on August 24, 1945 to Robert J. and Anna R. Walters in Elkhart, IN. Judy married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, John L. Miller, II on May 21, 1966 at Simpson Church in...

Feb 12, 2023

Abigail Gonzalez Valverde, 77, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Abigail was born on December 18, 1945 in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Cristobal Gonzalez Campos and Mercedes Valverde Perez. She married Oscar Achi Chia.Abigail was a wonderful mom to her children.  Her great joy was spending time with her...

Feb 10, 2023

Ramona Kelly, 87, of Tucson, AZ formerly of Elkhart, West Lafayette, and Cutler IN passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home with her daughter Kathy at her side. Ramona was born on August 16, 1935, in Cincinnati, OH to Carl and Rose (Evans) Clem. She married the love of her life, Dale Edward Kelly, on September...

Feb 10, 2023

Charles Tyrone Daub, age 80, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by family. He was born on October 4,1942 in Elkhart, IN to Charles M.  and Kathlyn Daub. He married Patricia E. McClane on October 12, 1963 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Elkhart.

Charles was a...

Jan 31, 2023

Stephen J. Papandrea, aka “Happy Pappy”, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home. Steve was born August 24, 1945, in Elkhart to Joseph and Josephine (Pugliese) Papandrea. He married his high school sweetheart Martha Croxall on November 30th, 1963, and were blessed with two sons Rocco and Stephen Jr.

Steve graduated from...

Jan 26, 2023

Russell Whisler, Jr of Elkhart, IN finished his life’s journey on January 26, 2023, when the Lord called him to his heavenly home.Russell was born in Elkhart, IN on June 9, 1928 to Russell and Dora (Smith) Whisler. He married Marilyn Surls in Elkhart, IN on January 29, 1949 at Castle United Brethren Church. They were married for almost...

Jan 22, 2023

Faye Vallery Weiss, 95, of Elkhart, formerly of San Diego, California,  passed away Sunday January 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 11, 1928 in New Orleans, LA., to Austin and Edna Spahr. She married Ray A. Weiss in 1952 in Yuma, AZ he preceded her in death in 2009.

Faye...

Jan 20, 2023

Yom Smith Ean, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Friday January 20, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born January 2, 1946 in Thma Puok, Cambodia to Smith Ean and Ye Sok. He married Hong Sok.

Yom worked at Godfrey Marine, CMI and NIBCO. He enjoyed working in the yard, home repair/remodeling, gardening and talking on the...