All Obituaries

Dorothy J. McFarren October 29, 1927 – May 18, 2022     ELKHART- Dorothy J. McFarren, 94, of Elkhart, died Wednesday May 18, 2022, at Greenleaf Health Campus.  She was born October 29, 1927, in Elkhart, Indiana to Mearl D. & Dorothy V. (Bowers) Maxson.      On January 17, 1947, she married Manning E. McFarren.  He preceded her in death on March 29, 2009.  Surviving are 3 children, Keith (Karen) McFarren of Elkhart, IN, Kevin...

LILLIAN F. SELICK February 16, 1925 – May 16, 2022     ELKHART- Lillian F. Selick, 97, of Elkhart, died Monday May 16, 2022, at her residence in Elkhart.  She was born February 16, 1925, in Elkhart, Indiana to Ralph & Loreen Pontious.      On January 11, 1946, in Elkhart she married William Selick.  He preceded her in death on November 16, 2006, in Elkhart.  Lillian is survived by her daughter, Christine A. Eaglesfield of Elkhart; a...

ELKHART-Ryder Lee Stuart Wise, 11, passed away peacefully May 13, 2022, at his home in Elkhart.  He was born May 28, 2010, in South Bend.   Surviving is his father, Adam (Samantha) Wise, mother, Rachel Wise, 4 siblings, Autumn Wise, Lucy Wise, Taylor Wollen, and David Wollen.  Also surviving are his maternal grandparents, Angela Hunt, Stuart Swink, and a great-aunt, Lisa Puterbaugh.   He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Terry & Gail Wise.  ...

Mrs. Vanilla Love, 80, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on the morning of May 13, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Vanilla was born on January 7, 1942 in Crenshaw Mississippi. She was the fourth of eleven children born to Laura Bell and Dannie Armstrong Sr. Vanilla united in marriage to Irvin Judge Love Jr. on October 18, 1960.  In the year of 1967 Vanilla moved to Elkhart, IN where she established a life for her and her family.  Vanilla confessed a hope in Christ at an early...

Jerry Lee Healey, Sr. October 9, 1941-May 10, 2022   ELKHART-Jerry Lee Healey, Sr., 80, passed away May 10, 2022, at Waterford Crossing in Goshen.  He was born October 9, 1941, in Osceola to Warby & Dina (Kidd) Healey.   On February 11, 1961, he married the love of his life Ruby “Ann” Taber; she preceded him in death on August 16, 2013.  He was also preceded by his parents, and 2 brothers, Jack Healey and John Healey.   Surviving are 2 sons,...

Irene Robbins January 22, 1946-May 8, 2022   ELKHART-Irene Robbins, 76 passed away May 8, 2022, at her home in Elkhart.  She was born January 22, 1946, in Pocatello, Idaho to Earl & Ellen (Owens) Hamilton.     In 1972 she married LaVern “Joe” Burkett; he preceded her in death.  On August 26, 2000, she married Rodney W. Robbins; he preceded her in death on July 20, 2019.  She was also preceded by her parents, a daughter, Anna...

Michelle M. Harris February 22, 1974-May 8, 2022   ELKHART-Michelle M. Harris, 48, passed away May 8, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born February 22, 1974, in Elkhart to the late Allan & Sally (Shellenberger) Griffin.    Surviving are 3 siblings, Pam Cudney, Pat Taylor, Michael (Diann) Bailey and numerous other family members.   Michelle was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osceola and the Jeep Club...

Martha Ellen Nickell   This world lost an amazing woman on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022.  Martha Ellen Nickell (Dukes) passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 94.  Visitation will be at Walley Mills Zimmerman Funeral Home, on May 24, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. with a private memorial service held at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be private at Prairie Street Cemetery.   Martha was born in Elkhart on June 28, 1927, daughter of...

GERALD LEONARD YACKS May 31, 1936 – May 4, 2022     EDWARDSBURG, MICHIGAN- Gerald Leonard Yacks, 85, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, died Wednesday May 4, 2022, at his residence.  He was born May 31, 1936, in Bay City, Michigan to Gerald Wallace and Sadie Rose (Cunningham) Yacks.      On October 12, 1957, in Bay City, Michigan he married Shirley Ann Sutter. She survives along with 1 son, Gary Yacks of Elkhart, IN; 3 grandchildren, Lynsee Yacks, Krys...

Anne Marie “Penny” Hasty June 5, 1940 – May 3, 2022     ELKHART- Anne Marie “Penny” Hasty, 81, of Elkhart, died Tuesday May 3, 2022, at Woodland Manor in Elkhart.  She was born June 5, 1940, in Elkhart, Indiana to Kenneth Otto and Virginia Loretta (Davis) Robbins.      Surviving are 3 children, Kristin L. (Eugene) Brown of Union, MI, Jeri L. (Chris) Eby of Bristol, IN, Jack T. (Monica A.) Hasty of Monroe, NC; 10...