All Obituaries

  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...

OSCEOLA-Jeffrey A. Williams, 69, passed away April 3, 2024, at his home in Elkhart.  He was born February 15, 1955, in South Bend to Benjamin & Ruby (Cole) Williams.   Surviving is his wife of almost 40 years, Barbara Williams, 2 children, Shaun Mutchler, Ashley (Derrick Riffel) Williams, 2 grandchildren, Hailey Mutchler, and Alyvia Riffle.  Also surviving are 2 siblings, Ray Williams and Karon Krueger.   He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Tina,...

RICHARD DAVID HACKEL July 24, 1956 – April 3, 2024 GOSHEN- Richard David Hackel, 67, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024, at his residence in Goshen.  He was born July 24, 1956, in Harvey, IL to Richard & Doris (Hansen) Hackel.       On July 19, 2016, he married Karen L. (Noffsinger) McKenna.  She survives along with 2 sons, Ryan (Evelyn) Hackel of Falls Church, VA, Neil (Lindsay) Hackel of Hutto, TX; 2 stepdaughters,...

WAKARUSA-Carolyn “Carol” E. Dalpe, 76, passed away March 30, 2024, at The Waters of Wakarusa.  She was born November 21, 1947, in Washington, DC to Rene “Ray” & Stella (Kuusisto) Dalpe.   On August 13, 1978, she married Dwayne Melvin; he preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her parents.   Surviving is a sister, Cynthia (Nelson) Coble, an uncle, Gerald (Linda) Dalpe of South Windsor, CT, 2 nephews, Andrew Coble, Brandon...

George M. “Mike” O’Neal May 29, 1943-March 29, 2024 ELKHART-George M. “Mike” O’Neal, 80, passed away March 29, 2024, at his home in Elkhart.  He was born May 29, 1943, in Goshen to the late James Russell & Melba (Campbell) O’Neal.   Surviving is his wife, Judy Rossi-O’Neal, 2 daughters, Dee (Tony) Szymanski, Michele (Steve) Marjason, a stepson, Michael Rossi, 7 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 step...

Dick Myatt January 25, 1941-March 28, 2024 ELKHART-Dick Myatt, 83, passed away March 28, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born January 25, 1941, in Bald Knob, AR, to Fred & Grace (Shank) Myatt.   He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 siblings, Fred Myatt and Edith Engleman. Surviving are 2 sons, Richard Keith Myatt, Jon “Steve” Myatt, and a brother, John Myatt. Dick received his Master’s Degree in Phycology from Harding College...

Latricia Juliet Stackhouse March 27, 1975 – March 24, 2024 SOUTH BEND- Latricia Juliet Stackhouse, 48, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital.    She was born March 27, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois to Eddie and Anita (Sandridge) Williams.    She is survived by her 3 daughters, Lamonica Stackhouse of South Bend, Deranesha Woods of South Bend, Janiyla Holloway of Elkhart and 1 son, William (Kami  Anderson) Woods.  Also surviving...

Willastyne Shelton Carter April 2, 1938 – March 20, 2024 Willastyne Shelton Carter, 85, of Elkhart, Indiana, peacefully transitioned on March 20, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital with her daughter by her side. Born on April 2, 1938, in Plantersville, Alabama, she was the fifth child of ten born to Thomas Andrew Shelton and Christiana (Harville) Shelton. Her family moved to Three Rivers, Michigan, during her early elementary years. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1958...