All Obituaries

Richard “Rich” J. Brewer February 11, 1945-August 8, 2020   ELKHART-Richard “Rich” J. Brewer, 75, passed away August 8, 2020 at the Elkhart Hospice House.  He was born February 11, 1945 in Elkhart to John & Pauline (Rutkoski) Brewer.   On September 3, 1986 in Las Vegas, Nevada he married Vicki S. Garrison; she preceded him in death on June 17, 2016.  He was also preceded in death by his parents.   On August 5, 2016  in Las Vegas,...

ELKHART- William H. Elliott, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday August 6, 2020 at Courtyard Health Care in Goshen.  He was born July 5, 1933 in Elkhart to Russell “Bud” & Dorothy (Colby) Elliott.      On June 28, 1974 in Elkhart he married Luella (Thornton) Demerly.  She survives along with 5 children, Tina (Lester) Hembree, Wanda (James) Scott both of Elkhart, Dawn (James) Gray of Hobart, IN, Jim L. Demerly of Elkhart, Steven Demerly of...

  ELKHART, IN - Blaine E. Kurtz, 61, passed away Sunday August 2, 2020 in Elkhart, IN.  He was born in May 29, 1959 in Elkhart to Edward and Darlene (Weimer) Kurtz.   Surviving is his mother Darlene Kurtz, his sisters Leslie Kurtz and Darcie Kurtz, his brother-in-law Mike Grib, his nephew Nathan Grib, and his cousins Kim Morgan, Stacia Baskerville, Kevin Bissenger, Sue Warner, and Sherri Westlake.      He was preceded by death by his father and sister Lindsay...

IONE A. BURKS October 21, 1926 – July 31, 2020     ELKHART- Ione A. Burks, 93, of Elkhart, passed away Friday July 31, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart.  She was born October 21, 1926 in Shady Grove, TN to Andrew & Bertha (Caldwell) Freeze.      She married Cecil Burks on April 24, 1946 in Rossville, GA.  He preceded her in death on February 8, 2009. Surviving is a grandson and his fiancé TJ Burks and Meredith...

      Jacquelin Kaye Little February 20, 1963-July 30, 2020   COLON, MI-Jacquelin Kaye Little, 57, passed away July 30, 2020 at her home in Colon, MI.  She was born February 20, 1963 in Paw Paw, MI to Warren Good & Iva “Jean” (Teague) Good.     Surviving is the love of her life and husband of 23 years Randy Little, her mother, Jean Good, 5 children, Brandi (Brian) Hollars, Mark Cooper, Tara (Bryan) Hatton, Thomas Hamet and Lauren...

REYNALDO M. SOTO, SR. August 26, 1957 – July 28, 2020     ELKHART- Reynaldo M. Soto Sr., 62, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday July 28, 2020 at his residence.  He was born August 26, 1957 in Mercedes, Texas to Rafael & Ursula M. (Munoz) Soto.      Surviving are 2 children, Jennifer (Joe) Richards, Reynaldo Soto, Jr., 2 grandchildren, Kaleb & Trevor Richards.  Also surviving are 8 brothers, Ralph (Rhonda) Soto, Raul Soto,...

Larry A. Chapman April 1, 1961-July 28, 2020   ELKHART-Larry A. Chapman, 59, passed away July 28, 2020 at Creekside Village in Mishawaka.  He was born April 1, 1961 in Cleveland, OH to Wilburn & Alma (Cook) Chapman.   On April 26, 1980 he married Vicki Middleton.   Surviving is his wife of 40 years,  Vicki Chapman, his father, Wilburn Chapman, 3 children, James Chapman, Ross Chapman, Brittany (Robert) Grey, 4 grandchildren, Aden, Robert III, Serina and...

  ELKHART-Joseph C. Huffman, 84, passed away July 26, 2020 at his home in Elkhart surrounded by family.  He was born September 7, 1935 in Gas City, IN to Rollie & Mary (Ray) Huffman, Sr.   On July 23, 1955 in Elkhart at the Osolo Missionary Church he married Verna Tavernier; she preceded him in death on April 8, 2012.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, 1 daughter, Judy Holaway, 5 siblings, Frank, Johnnie, James, and Freddie Huffman, and Eileen...

Randell (Randy) Scott Hershberger, a native of Elkhart and previous resident of Warsaw, passed away on July 26 at the age of 59 surrounded by his loving family. Randy is survived by his parents, his devoted wife; Lesa (Fritz) Hershberger, four children;  Scott (Emily) of Granger, IN, Adam (Hannah) of Bloomington, IN, Chelsy and Hilary, both of Chicago, IL, four grandchildren; Amelia, Eva, Aurora and Mila, and brother, Roger Hershberger of Elkhart.  Also surviving is step-mother,...

  ELKHART-Janet S. Mark, 78, passed away July 24, 2020 at her home in Elkhart.  She was born January 7, 1942 in Elkhart to George & Rose (Mapes) Gillingham.   On July 10, 1962 she married Charles Mark; he survives along with 2 children, Fred Mark and Stephanie “Dawn” Lerner.  Also surviving are 2 grandchildren, Jeff Lerner, Katie Lerner, 2 sisters-in-law, and several other family members.    She was preceded in death by her parents, 2...