All Obituaries

DAVID C VAUGHN                 Elkhart – David C. Vaughn 73, went to be with our Lord on May 1, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on February 2, 1951, at Sturgis Hospital in Michigan to Charles E. (Pat) Vaughn and Vivian (Mead) Cannons. Both proceeded him in death. Surviving is his wife of 36 years Pamela (Kleer) Vaughn, two daughters Candy (Craig) Cary, Howe IN, Heather Vaughn, Colon MI, and...

NILES, MI-Frank D. Kuehn, 43, passed away April 29, 2024.  He was born October 8, 1980, in South Bend.    Surviving are 2 children, Haley (Brandon) Pierson, Daniel Kuehn, his parents, Daniel & Teresa Kuehn, a grandson, Leo, 2 brothers, August (Cindy) Kuehn, Peter (Sarah) Kuehn, his best friend, Meredith Kuehn, and numerous other family members.      Frank was a true food enthusiast that enjoyed cooking and grilling many unique foods and had a real knack...

Jean Smith November 20, 1940-April 27, 2024 ELKHART-Jean Smith, 83, passed away April 27, 2024, at Riverside Village in Elkhart.  She was born November 20, 1940, in Mishawaka.    She was preceded in death by her parents, William Bradford Smith and Lois Maxine (Plank) Smith.   Surviving are 4 siblings, Edwin (Nancy), Sandra (Stanley), Danny, Jennifer (Dale), and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.   Jean worked at Metropolitan Life for over 45 years. ...

REBECCA ANN ELIAS May 7, 1945 – April 23, 2024 GOSHEN- Rebecca Ann Elias, 78, of Goshen and formerly of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024, at Greencroft Healthcare surrounded by her loving daughters.  Rebecca was born May 7, 1945, in Elkhart, Indiana to Russel & Mildred (Cowgill) Rinker.      Surviving are her 3 daughters, Mercy M. Elias, Jenna R. (Michael) Handow, Mildred J. Gowdy all of Elkhart; her granddaughter, Em Claire Gowdy of Elkhart;...

DOUGLAS HAROLD HELBLING December 12, 1964 -April 19, 2024 ELKHART- Douglas H. Helbling, 59, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born December 12, 1964, in Elkhart to the late Emil and Norma (Stickel) Helbling. Survivors include 2 sons, Joshua (Jill) Larson of Elkhart and Jeremy (Mandy) Larson of Georgia; 1 sister, Linda (Gary) Ganger of Union Town, OH; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson and his loving dog Daisy.   In addition to his parents,...

VIJA S. SWARTZELL August 25, 1943 – April 19, 2024 ELKHART- Vija S. Swartzell, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Friday April 19, 2024, at Esther’s House Center for Hospice in Elkhart.  She was born August 25, 1943, in Riga, Latvia to Karlis & Zenta (Eglite) Kampars.      On September 24, 2016, she married her partner of 25 years Steven K. Swartzell in Wisconsin.   He survives along with her daughter, Danielle (Jeffrey) Oswald of Battle Creek,...

  ELKHART-Deanna S. Quirk, 82, passed away April 13, 2024, at Woodland Manor in Elkhart.  She was born May 17, 1941, in Massac County, IL.   On March 17, 1990 she married Larry Quirk; he preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her father, Landis Rose, mother, Pauline Beere, and a brother, Jerry Rose.   Surviving are 4 children, Jim Watts, Randy (Theresa) Watts, JoAnne (Ulan) Thacker, Rick (Tammy) Watts, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren,...

Olivia Jo Lambright December 5, 1946 – April 9, 2024 Olivia Jo Lambright, 77, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away at 6:43 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at home under Hospice care. She was born December 5, 1946 in Elkhart, Indiana to Perry and Deloris (Hosler) Keyser. She married Jim Lambright in January of 1979. They had a daughter in December of 1979. Surviving are: Husband, Jim L. Lambright, and a daughter, Kristi L. Lambright of Arizona, and a sister Peggy Dunmire of Elkhart,...

Larry Ervin Hayes March 2, 1948 - April 9, 2024 Larry was born in Elkhart, IN to Shirley and Ervin Hayes (Deceased) Larry graduated from Elkhart High School in 1966. Larry attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he served as a member of the Priesthood and other roles within the Church.  Larry was always a promoter of his faith and was very proud of how the Church affected his life and the lives of his family. Larry leaves us with the reputation for being one...

Mary Phyllis Fintak Murphy Mary Phyllis Fintak Murphy passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Harmony Independent Living in Elkhart, Indiana. Mary was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on January 13, 1927 to parents Felix Frank Fintak and Mary Agness Marshak Fintak. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Murphy, daughter Megan, and brothers Edmond and Gerald.  She is survived by sons Michael (Nancy) of Prescott Valley, AZ, Kevin ( Martha) of Waynesville, NC, and daughter...