Georgia Salee
October 31, 2024
Georgia O. Salee of Goshen, formerly Elkhart, IN. Baldwin Lake, Michigan passed away on October 31, 2024, with her family by her side. She was 97. She was welcomed in Heaven by her savior, Jesus. Mrs. Salee was born in White Pigeon, Michigan to Amos J. and O. Irene (Hathaway) Dunker, on February 22, 1927.
The family moved to Elkhart when...
Verba J. Prough
October 30, 2024
Verba J. Prough, 95, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday October 30, 2024 at Goshen Hospital with her family by her side. She was born September 10, 1929 in Milford, IN to John S. and Ada J. Yoder. On April 23, 1954 in Goshen she married Russel “Lee” Prough who preceded her in death on October 30, 2016.
Verba worked in the...
Ruth Ann Crafton
October 29, 2024
Ruth A. Crafton, 78, of Elkhart passed away Tuesday October 29, 2024 at Hellenic Senior Living of Elkhart, IN. She was born may 6, 1946 in Goshen to Melvin and Elizabeth Crafton.
After graduating high school she attended Lake Michigan College. She was a purchasing manager in the RV Industry. She was a member of Bristol United Methodist Church (Bristol Community...
Opal Marie Keys
October 27, 2024
Opal Marie Keys, 82 of Niles, MI formerly of Elkhart, IN., passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Westwood of Niles. Opal was born on July 21, 1942 to William K. and Cassie Mae (Wheeler) Williams, in Waverly, Ohio.
Opal was a long-time resident of Elkhart, IN., Opal was employed at Bayer Corporation for over 25 years. She enjoyed playing...
Charles Roger Smith
October 26, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Roger Smith, 78 of Bristol, IN formerly of Sarasota, FL passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Esther’s House Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN, with his family by his side. Chuck was born on February 10, 1946 to Roscoe R. and Geraldine (Hoover) Smith. He married Kimberly Nafrady in December of 1990.
Chuck graduated from Central...
Juana Botello Fernandez
October 22, 2024
Juana Botello Fernandez, 74 of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 22,2024 at Goshen Hospital. Juana was born on November 12, 1949 to Jose Matilde Fernandez and Maria DeJesus Miranda Fernandez in El Puerto de la Cruz, Guanajuanto Mexico. She married Rosalio Botello.
Juana is survived by her loving husband Rosalio; their 5 children, 17 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and her...
Donnie "Don" Dickey
October 17, 2024
Donnie “Don” Dickey, 83 of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Don was born on September 12, 1941 to Lester “Dwight” and Ardith Dickey in Muncie, IN. Don married the love of his life Verna M. Segraves on November 23, 1962 in Winchester, IN.
Don graduated from Union City High School in Union City, IN., where he earned 12...
Karen G. Perkins
October 15, 2024
Karen G. Perkins, 57,of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Esther’s House Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN. Karen was born on March 27, 1967 to Paul and Wyona Proffitt in Elkhart, IN. Karen married Benjamin Perkins in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Karen was a fighter; she was a two-time cancer survivor. She worked at Con-Selmer for...
Craig K. Johnson
October 13, 2024
Craig K Johnson, Sr., 75, of Bristol, IN passed away on October 13, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. Craig was born on October 24, 1948 to Floyd and Elizabeth Johnson in Elkhart, IN. Craig married Barbara Anderson on May 25, 2001 in Elkhart, IN, they have been together for over 45 years.
Craig worked for Atlantic Plastic and BD Custom, where...
Tammie Yoder
October 13, 2024
Tammie D. Yoder, 66 of Elkhart, IN formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her home, with her husband by her side. Tammie was born to Arlen and Betty Jean Vaughn on November 6,1957 in Manchester, Tennessee. Tammie married the love of her life William “Bill” Yoder on August 6, 1976, in Orange, TX.
Tammie loved...
John M. Pohl
October 12, 2024
John Pohl died peacefully on Saturday, October 12th at Esther’s House, Elkhart, IN. He was 82.
John spent his high school years in Park Forest, IL, graduating from Rich Township High School, where he was an accomplished athlete and participated on the track, and diving and swim teams.
John served as a medic during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1966.
John was...
George Pietrzak
October 12, 2024
George Pietrzak, a resident of Middlebury, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 12, 2024. He was born September 2, 1944 in South Bend, Indiana.
George was raised by loving parents in South Bend as an only child. The lack of siblings was filled by his many cousins that he remained close to throughout his life....
Geneva Rogers
October 8, 2024
Geneva Rogers, 96, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana passed peacefully in North Carolina where she resided for the past seventeen years. She was born March 23, 1928, in Mishawaka, Indiana to Merrill Whitfield and Dorothy (Stutzman) Whitfield. She is survived by daughters, Judy Cooke (Mark) of Elkhart and Stephanie Rogers (Jeremy) of North Carolina; stepson Gene Rogers (Deb) of Elkhart; grandchildren...
Anna Mae Harness
October 7, 2024
Ann Harness, 94 of Cassopolis, Michigan passed peacefully in the presence of family after a brief illness. She was born November 17, 1929 at home in Cassopolis, Michigan to Benjamin and Ruba (Bement) Williamson. She is survived by sons, Tim (Cindy) of Cassopolis, Brian (Virginia) of Cassopolis, and Kevin (Kim) of Allegan; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and...
Gerald "Jerry" Formsma
October 6, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Russel Formsma, loving father, grandfather and husband left this world on October 6, 2024 in Wyoming, MI after 96 full years.
Gerald was born to Melvin and Charlotte Formsma in Grand Rapids, MI. After graduating from Wyoming Park High School in 1946 Jerry studied chemistry and physics at Hope College and Western Michigan University, graduating from WMU with a...
Mary Margaret Davis
October 2, 2024
Mary Margaret Davis (nee Nye) died October 2, 2024. She was 86 years old.
Mary was born in Elkhart, IN on December 14, 1937 to Carlos and Lulu May (nee DeMoss) Nye.
She was an exceptional student. She graduated from Elkhart Central High School and went on to study at St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Mishawaka, IN. She spent over 10...
Peyton Storm
September 29, 2024
Peyton Matthew Storm, 23, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. Peyton was born on June 22, 2001, in Elkhart, IN to his father Virgil Storm, and mother Donna Storm.
Peyton graduated from Goshen High School and worked as a Supervisor for Mobil Foam INC. Peyton also loved to ride his motorcycle; enjoyed playing...
Sharon K. Burch-Smorin
September 28, 2024
Sharon K. Smorin, 72 of Granger, IN passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She fought long and hard with her battle against ovarian cancer.
In her younger years Sharon cleaned houses for clients she maintained for many years, becoming like family to her she cherished those relationships. Sharon is the heart of her...
Winston A. Cole
September 21, 2024
Winston A. Cole, 78, of Goshen, IN, passed away on September 21, 2024. Winston was born on April 17, 1946, in St. Andrew, Jamaica, West Indies to Humbert and Dorcas Robinson-Cole.
After losing his father in his pre-teens, he left Jamaica for the United States, where he continued his education at Wingate High School and Fordham University in New York City....
Sandra Kay Briggs
September 21, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that after a hard fought 4 year battle with breast cancer, we announce the passing of Sandra “Sandy” Briggs Dexter on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the age of 73. Sandy passed away surrounded by the love of her family and loved ones. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives...
