Jun 16, 2022

Robert Jeffrey Walker, age 54, of Syracuse, IN received his angel’s wings on June 16, 2022. He passed at Angela Hospice House in Livonia, MI. Robert was born on February 1, 1968 to Bruce Adams and Sandra Walker in Elkhart.

Robert graduated from Vincennes University with a degree in broadcasting. He worked for Better Way Products in...

Jun 15, 2022

Aaron David Hilliker, age 28, of Elkhart passed away on June 15, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Aaron was born on October 23, 1993 in Warsaw, IN to David and Tammy Hilliker. He married Kelly Rink on November 18, 2017 in Nappanee, IN.

Aaron was known for how fiercely he...

Jun 13, 2022

Betty Lucille Collins, age 84, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family, under the loving care from the Center for Hospice Care. She was born on March 19, 1938 to Charles and Elizabeth Tapp on The Point Livermore, KY. Betty married the love of her life Joseph A....

Jun 10, 2022

Patricia A. Creasbaum, age 94 of Elkhart passed away on June 10, 2022 at Greenleaf Health Campus. She was born on July 31, 1927 in Hammond, IN to Hubert and Grace Gavit. Patricia married Donald R. Creasbaum on July 9, 1949 in Hammond, IN.

Patricia worked in her youth as church secretary and most importantly as a...

Jun 9, 2022

Mary Louise Caldwell, 71, of Anniston, Alabama, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Thursday June 9, 2022 at Jacksonville Rehabilitation and Nursing in Jacksonville, Alabama. She was born September 21, 1950 in Boone County, WV to Leonard and Henrietta Martin. On December 9, 1967 in Elkhart, she married Roger Dale Caldwell who preceded her in death on August 19, 1998....

Jun 8, 2022

John Bradley Bennett, age 63, of Elkhart, IN passed away on June 8, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1958 in Elkhart to Jerry Mac and Leilani Sue Bennett.

John honorably served his country in the United States Army. He worked at Bayer formerly Miles Laboratory as a software engineer and most...

Jun 8, 2022

Donna Marie Poucher, age 60, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Ernestine M. Raclin House – Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, IN. Donna was born on September 24, 1961 to Jay Herbert Jr., and Corinne Evangeline Poucher in Harvey, IL.

Donna graduated from Thornton High School in Harvey, IL. She worked...

Jun 8, 2022

Jean N. Kidder, age 98, of Elkhart, passed away at her daughter’s home Tuesday, June 8, 2022.

She was born July 29, 1923 in Elkhart to Floyd and Gertrude Hammond.

Jean worked as an assembler for a musical instrument manufacturer, a welder at Dobbins Manufacturing, as a clerk at Montgomery Wards and a dietician at...

Jun 7, 2022

Karen Sue Weirich, age 65, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Eastlake Nursing Home. Karen was born on August 23, 1956 to Enos and Genevieve Weirich.

Karen enjoyed doing coloring, filling activities, doing arts and crafts. She was always reading her Bible. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

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Jun 6, 2022

Jonathan Daniel Talley, age 45 of Middlebury, IN passed away on June 6, 2022. Jon was born on March 17, 1977 to Paul and Glenda Sue Talley in Peoria, IL. He married Keitha Talley on March 20, 2004 in Goshen, IN.

Jon graduated from Pekin Community High School in Pekin, IL. He was a production supervisor for...

Jun 1, 2022

Robert “Rob” P. LaRocca, age 55, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday June 1, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Rob was born to Robert P. and Sally LaRocca on December 12, 1966 in Livonia, MI. Rob married his wife, Cheryl on January 28, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Rob graduated from Elkhart Central High School, where he...

May 30, 2022

Pamela A. Rice, age 73, of Shipshewana, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, In. She was born January 11, 1949 in Monroe, IN to George Louis and Juanita Kahn.

She married the love of her life, James Darel Rice on February 6, 1971 in Elwood, IN. He preceded her in death...

May 23, 2022

Aric Michael Chen, 21, who was loved by many, passed away far before his time, on Monday, May 23, 2022. Aric was born on February 3, 2001 in Chattanooga, TN to Kephanie and Michael Chen. Aric was a gentle, creative spirit, who was naturally gifted in piano, writing, and photography. He is survived by his father, Michael Chen; his...

May 23, 2022

John Ellis Dooley, age 64 of Goshen passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Goshen Hospital. John was born on October 19, 1957 in Elkhart to Harry Ellis and Norita Dooley. He married the love of his life Kimberly Harrell on June 26, 1982 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Elkhart.

John graduated from...

May 20, 2022

Paul L. Wagner, age 86, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home. Paul was born to Orville Francis and Effie E. Hickman on November 4, 1935 in Elkhart. He married the love of his life Sally L. Luke on April 14, 1956 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Elkhart.

Paul was a...

May 18, 2022

Kirby Graham Elliott, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday May 18, 2022 at Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne, IN, after a long fight with Huntington’s disease. He was born May 21, 1958 in Elkhart to Warren “Bill” and Jan Elliott.

Kirby graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1976 where he participated on the track team. He...

May 17, 2022

June DeLaura Klinefelter, age 97 of Roseville, MI, formerly of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at her home with her son by her side. June was born to Maxime DuCharme and Martha Harrison on February 8, 1925.  On October 13, 1950 she married the love of her life, Charles J. Klinefelter. He preceded her in...

May 9, 2022

Eleanor L. Shupert, age 66, of Elkhart, passed away Monday May 9, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born September 25, 1955 in Center Township, PA to Fred and Millicent Bruner. She married the love of her life Jeffery Shupert at McNaughton Park in Elkhart on March 16, 1985.

Eleanor was a 1973 graduate of Elderton...

May 9, 2022

Ronald L. Price, age 70 of Bristol passed away on May 9, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital after a long battle with lung cancer. Ron was born to Robert and Carroll Price in Elwood, IN on May 4, 1952. Ron married the love of his life Tonia Burton on August 5, 1989 at Trinity United Methodist Church on East...

May 8, 2022

Burton S. Westerhoff, Sr., age 30, of Silver Lake, IN passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 with his family by his side at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Burton was born to Ernest James Westerhoff and Christina Kilgore on August 15, 1991 in South Bend, IN.

Burton is survived by his children Korvin Westerhoff, Kayne...