Donna Marie Evans

Nov 24, 2020

Donna was born on May 5th, 1936, in Indianapolis, IN to Leland and Florence Fink.

The family moved to Elkhart, IN where she grew up and graduated from Elkhart High School Class of '54. With a little encouragement from matchmaking mothers, Donna went on a date with a handsome sailor when he was home on leave. They fell...

Karen A. Dermody

Nov 24, 2020

Karen A. Dermody, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away on November  24, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center.  She was born on March 2, 1935 in Goshen, IN to Ralph and Louise (Martin) Yoder.  She married William Dermody on December 2, 1953.  He preceded her in death in 2008.

She is survived by her son, Steve (Brenda) Dermody,...

Esther G. Mravec

Nov 22, 2020

Esther G. Mravec, 87, of Elkhart, passed away on November 22, 2020 at Elkhart Meadows.  She was born on September 9, 1933 in Karn City, PA to Burton W. and Grace L. (Miller) Kelly.  She married George Mravec, Jr. on March 18, 1957 in Daytona Beach, FL.  He preceded her in death on September 9, 2020.

Esther...

Jean Gastel

Nov 17, 2020

Jean (Kollat) Gastel, age 97 passed away November 17,2020 at her Hubbard Hill residence, in Elkhart, Indiana. Jean was born, October 22, 1923 in East Chicago, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph and Julia Michna who preceded her in death. Jean's older sister, Helen Sonnier of Houston Texas, also preceded her in death at the age of 95. Her brother...

James E. Kemnitz

Nov 16, 2020

James E. Kemnitz, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on November 16, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born on Sept. 10, 1934 in Elkhart to Gustave W. and Emma V. (Kime) Kemnitz, Sr.

He is survived by 2 sons, Gary M. "Mitch" Kemnitz, John Kemnitz, John's wife Sonya, and 3 grandchildren, James,...

Charles "Mickey" Keesler

Nov 15, 2020

Charles M. "Mickey" Keesler, 62, of Elkhart, passed away no November15, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart.  He was born on December 8, 1957 in Cassopolis, MI to Olive Doris (Walker) Keesler.

He is survived by his significant other, Robin McFall; a son, Matt Keesler; and a granddaughter, McKinnon Keesler.

He was...

Sun-Cha Antio

Nov 14, 2020

Sun-Cha Antio, 65, of Osceol, Indiana passed away on November 14, 2020 at the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Elkhart.  She was born on November23, 1954 in Inchon, South Korea.

She is survived by her sons, Scott and Gary Antio, a daughter, Joann Spychaski and 4 grandchildren.  She is also survived by several siblings in...

Luann Winkelmann

Nov 13, 2020

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of LuAnn Winkelmann at the age of 87. She passed away at 5:40 a.m. Nov 13, 2020 peacefully at home with family by her side. LuAnn was born June 26, 1933 in Bristol, Indiana to Irvin and Gertrude Niece. She has lived in Bristol, IN.; White Pigeon, MI.; Oceanside, CA....

Maudie Ellen Sheneman

Nov 12, 2020

Maudie Ellen Sheneman, 90, of South Bend, passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2020.  She was born on January 20, 1930 in Shaunee, OK to Albert and Savannah (Ratliff) Scott.  She married Charles Fredrick Sheneman on January 20, 1962 in Dowagiac, MI.  He preceded her in death in 2006.

Maudie is survived by her sons: Randy (Debbie)...

Geraldine "Gerry" B. Heyse

Nov 10, 2020

Geraldine B. "Gerry" Heyse, 95, of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday November 10, 2020 in Elkhart.  She was born on July 19, 1925 in Streator, IL to William and Martha (Beecher) Thompson.  She married Ernest W. Heyse on August 30, 1946 in South Bend. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2003.

Gerry is survived...