Bryan E. Heath
September 6, 2024
Bryan Heath, 60 of Elkhart, IN, passed away at Valley View Healthcare Center on Friday, September 6, 2024. Bryan was born on September 9, 2024, to the late Carl Heath and Sandra K. Palmer, in Elkhart, IN.
Bryan spent time as a laborer in the RV industry and found a great sense of joy in the hobbies that he loved. Bryan...
Reginald "Bud" Richmond
September 2, 2024
Reginald “Bud” Richmond, 92 of Elkhart, IN passed away at his son, Bill’s home with family by his side on Monday, September 2, 2024. Bud was born on March 1, 1932 to Fred and Vera Richmond in Elkhart, IN.
Bud graduated from Elkhart High School, class of 1950. In 1951 at age 19, he honorably served his country in the United...
Chester Balcom
August 29, 2024
Chester Arthur Balcom, 81 of White Pigeon, MI passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Chester was born on August 11, 1943 to William and Ruth (Selig) Balcom in Muskegon, MI.Chester graduated from Berrien Springs High School and began his career as a purchasing agent for the RV industry in Elkhart, Indiana. He met the love of his life, Vickie...
Michael Jay Dayton
August 26, 2024
Michael Jay Dayton, 32, of Sturgis, MI passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. Michael was born on March 15, 1992 to Jason Levesque and Michelle Dayton in Niles, MI. Michael married Alexandria Snyder on August 27, 2016 in Howe, IN.
Michael is survived by his wife Alexandria; their children Kaiden, Leo and Lillyah; mother Michelle Dayton of Rushville, IN., father...
Carol Jean Smith
August 20, 2024
Carol Jean Smith, 94, of Wakarusa, IN., passed away on August 20, 2024 at The Waters of Wakarusa. Carol was born on September 12, 1929 to Fred and Maude Headley in Elkhart, IN. Carol married Max E. Smith on October 10, 1948 in Elkhart, IN., he preceded her in death on November 11, 1999.
Carol worked for CTS in Elkhart for...
Patricia "Pattie" Atkins
August 16, 2024
Patricia “Pattie” Atkins was born on June 26, 1944 and passed to eternal glory August 16, 2024 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. She was born to Wayne and Dorothy Chamberlain in Ionia, Michigan.
Pattie graduated from Jackson High School in Jackson, MI. She worked at CVS as a forklift driver in the distribution center. She enjoyed spending time with family...
Erin Elizabeth Murray Saunders
August 15, 2024
Erin Elizabeth Murray Saunders, 44, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Thursday August 15, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. Erin was born on March 29,1980 to Wildan Murray and Alice Louise Saunders in Elkhart, IN. She married Jamie Wolfe on June 20, 2014 in Goshen, IN.
Erin graduated from Concord High School, class of 1999. She earned her...
Lawrence "Bill" Kilbane
August 14, 2024
Lawrence ‘Bill” William Kilbane, 79, of Elkhart, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday August 14, 2024 at his home. He was born November 22, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Victor R. and Margaret Dete. He married Linda K. Hull on Valentines Day.
After graduating high school, he worked at LTV Steel Corporation for 32 years. He...
Roger "Bruce" Vanhorn
August 13, 2024
Roger “Bruce” Vanhorn, 78, of Goshen, IN passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2024 at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther’s House, in Elkhart, IN., with his family by his side. Bruce was born on May 8, 1946 to Delmer and Lovina Vanhorn in Decatur, IN. He married Karen Godwin Tevis on November 22, 1986 in Goshen, IN.
Bruce is survived...
Viola Fern Bloomingdale
August 11, 2024
Viola Fern Bloomingdale, 95, of Elkhart passed away on August 11, 2024 at Greenleaf Health Campus, surrounded by her family. Viola was born on August 22, 1928 to Charles and Eva Berkey in Vistula, IN. She married Earl W. Bloomingdale on June 26, 1949 at St. John’s United Church in Elkhart, IN.
Viola graduated from Elkhart Central High School. She worked...
Pamela Kay Bowman
August 11, 2024
Pamela Kay Bowman, 64, of Elkhart went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She passed away at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice Care with her family by her side. Pam was born on August 17, 1959 to Thomas and Doris Funkhouser.
Pam graduated from cosmetology school and began her career as a hairdresser. She...
Ronald "Ron" Steele
August 9, 2024
Ronald Lee Steele, 85, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday August 9,2024 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by his family. Ron was born on November 28, 1938 to Raymond and Evelyn Steele in Elkhart, IN. Ron married Patricia A. Cook on August 20, 1961 at Zion Missionary Church in Elkhart, IN.
Ron is survived by his wife of over 63...
Pete Q. Negrete
August 7, 2024
Pete Q. Negrete, 67, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Wednesday august 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Pete was born on March 5, 1957 to Juan and Inez Negrete in Sturgis, MI. He married Carolyn on January 28, 1977 in Elkhart, IN.
Pete worked at Heartland RV. He enjoyed being outdoors riding his motorcycle and hunting. He...
Jerald "Jerry" Douglas Hoyt
August 6, 2024
Jerald “Jerry” Douglas Hoyt, 88, of Jones, MI. passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2024 at Three Rivers Hospital in Three Rivers Michigan. Jerry was born on May 11, 1936 to Leon and Clara Hoyt in Cheshire, MI. Jerry married Diann Krallman on December 31, 1988.
Jerry graduated from Vicksburg High School in Vicksburg, MI., class of 1954. He honorably served...
Robert "Bob" Maloney
August 6, 2024
Robert “Bob” Maloney, 90 of White Pigeon, MI passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2024 at Greenleaf health Campus in Elkhart, IN. Bob was born on July 26, 1934 to Robert and Thelma Maloney in Goshen, IN. Bob married Janet Leonard on June 11, 1976 at the Ambassadors for Christ Church in Elkhart, IN.
Bob honorably served his country in the...
Bruce E. Poarch
July 31, 2024
Bruce Poarch, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 31, 2024, at his home in Elkhart, Indiana. Born in Elkhart on August 16, 1956 to Etta and Authur Poarch. Bruce lived a life characterized by selflessness, dedication, and unwavering love for his family, community, and his amazing car collection and of...
Sharon Proctor
July 28, 2024
Sharon Proctor, 89, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away Sunday July 28,2024. Sharon was born on March 23, 1935 to Albert and Evelyn McKenzie in Chicago, IL. She married Harry Proctor on July 1, 1972 in Elkhart, IN., he preceded her in death on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Sharon worked at Miles Laboratory starting on the Alka seltzer line and in the...
Harry L. Proctor
July 24, 2024
Harry L. Proctor, 87, of Edwardsburg, Ml passed away Wednesday July 24,2024. Harry was born on January 8, 1937 to Harry Otis and Opal Proctor in Lincoln, Nebraska. Harry married Sharon Bouterse on July 1, 1972 in Elkhart, IN.
Harry had a long career at Miles Laboratory where he was a supervisor for many years. He also grew up on the...
Michael Brooks
July 16, 2024
Michael Brooks, 70, of Elkhart, IN formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family, with his dog by his side. Michael was born on December 28, 1953 to Robert Lee and Bernice Brooks in Chicago, IL. He married Miriam Rivera, and she preceded him in death in 2015.
Michael is survived...
Ruth Marie Kilmer
July 15, 2024
Ruth Marie Kilmer, 71, of Elkhart, passed away Monday July 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 31, 1953 in Elkhart to Donald and Vera Singleton. On October 24, 1970 she married Stephen B. Kilmer at Dunlap United Methodist Church in Elkhart, IN
Ruth graduated from Concord High School, Class of 1971 and worked for...
