August 8, 2022

John “Jack Lorri” Pingalore, age 86, of Elkhart passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, August 8, 2022. Jack was born on August 30, 1935 in Norwich, Connecticut to Louis and Helen Pingalore. He married the love of his life Anita Corwin on June 28, 1963 in Nappanee, IN.

Jack graduated from Norwich...

July 31, 2022

Debbie L. Jones, age 67, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Raclin House, Center for Hospice in Mishawaka, IN. Debbie was born on August 6, 1954 in Springfield, TN to Julian Poole and Velma Jean Adkins. Debbie married the love of her life Fern Jones on December 23, 1988 in Mishawaka.

Debbie...

July 27, 2022

Gene A. Coney, 89, of Dunlap, died after an extended illness on July 27, 2022 at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, IN. Gene was born in LaGrange, Indiana on April 26, 1933 to the late Harry and Myrtle Coney. They raised Gene and his sisters in Elkhart where he graduated from Elkhart High School.

July 22, 2022

Jim Ean, 32, of Elkhart, passed away Friday July 22, 2022 in Mishawaka after a traffic accident. He was born Feb. 25, 1990 in Elkhart to Yom and Hong Ean. He graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School in 2009. He was a Service Technician for Jordan Toyota in Mishawaka.

Jim selflessly, altruistically and unconditionally loved his family...

July 22, 2022

Kevin Flynn, 71, passed into the hands of his Heavenly Father on July 22, 2022 in the comfort of his home with his wife, Lois, at his side.

He was born in Bloomington, Indiana on March 19, 1951 to Robert and Mary (Hettle) Flynn. Kevin was the beloved younger brother to three siblings, Tony (Janet) Flynn, and...

July 20, 2022

Donald Lee Smith, Sr. age 79, of Elkhart, IN passed away at Elkhart General Hospital. Don was born on May 29, 1943 in Elkhart to Henry and Fleety Golden Smith. He married the love of his life, Carol I. Garn, on December 28, 1961.

Don honorably served his county in the United States Army.  worked at NIBCO...

July 18, 2022

Rosamond “Joan” Mapes, age 90, of Bristol passed away on July 18, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by her family. Joan was born on December 16, 1931 in Walkerton, IN to James R. and Nellie M. Stickley. She married the love of her life Norman G. Mapes, he preceded her in death on September 7, 1980.

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July 16, 2022

Marjorie Finney, age 87, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. She was born on October 22, 1934 in Lebanon, IN to Everett Arthur and Garnet Bernice Fonner. She married the love of her life Dale Joseph Finney in Green Castle, Indiana on April 21, 1953.

Marjorie was...

July 15, 2022

Wanda Rose Hess, age 81, of Elkhart passed away on July 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Wanda was born on August 8, 1940 in New Haven, CT to Francis William and Marion Kane. She married Richard H. Hess in 1956 in Elkhart, he preceded her in death on February 20, 2007.

Wanda went...

July 14, 2022

Michael Ray Ivy Jr., age 47, passed away on Thursday, July 14th 2022 in Cassopolis, MI. Michael was born on January 4th 1975 in Modesto, California to Michael Ray Ivy Sr.  and Judy Cheney.

Michael worked in the auto mechanic industry. He enjoyed fishing and family gatherings, where he was affectionally known as the grill...

July 7, 2022

Rhoda Gutschow, age 88, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday July 7, 2022 at Riverside Village, Elkhart. She was born November 17, 1933 in Cissna Park, Illinois to Earl and Kathryn Roberts. On November 4, 1961 in Chicago, she married Warren W. Gutschow who preceded her in death on February 13, 2017

Rhoda graduated from Carlton College, Minnesota...

July 4, 2022

Tracy Ann Mitchell, age 61, of Goshen passed away on July 4, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on April 3,1961 to Robert and JoAnn Neff. Tracy married the love of her life, Alan Mitchell on September 5, 1979 in Elkhart.

Tracy enjoyed doing crafts and shopping on QVC. She was a loving wife, sister...

July 4, 2022

Janice Faye (King) Corson, 86, of Granger, passed away at 11:42am, Monday July 4, 2022 at Majestic Care of Goshen following an illness.

She was born Aug. 24, 1935 in Elkhart to Claude and Mary Dorothy (McClure) King. She married Keith D. Corson on July 14, 1957 in Bristol. He preceded her in death, along with their...

June 29, 2022

David V. Edwards, age 67, of Elkhart passed away at home surrounded by his family. David was born on March 24, 1955 in Paducah, KY to Calvin and Mary Edwards. He married Sally J. Edwards she preceded him in death on February 2, 2001, he married Gloria J. Maurer-Edwards on November 3, 2001 and she preceded him in death...

June 21, 2022

Larry Ray Barton, 64, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 25, 1957 in Peace Valley, MO to Harold and Willodean Barton.  He married the love of his life Bonnie Burda on February 4, 1978 at the log cabin at Heaton Lake, Indiana.

Larry worked...

June 19, 2022

Marilyn L. Bates, 84, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Marilyn was born on January 22, 1938 to Jack and Geraldine “Jerry” Heist in Elkhart, IN. She married the love of her life, Keith E. Bates, on July 17, 1964 in Elkhart. Marilyn enjoyed helping to host the...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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....

June 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...