All Obituaries

Terrence L. Bratcher, 64, of Elkhart, died on, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1959, in Elkhart to the late J.C. Newsome and Willie Mae Smith. Terry is survived by his son, Terrance Rose, grandchildren, Alexus Rose, Terrance Rose, Jr. and Alexander Rose. Terry is also survived by his siblings, Phillip L. Bratcher, Wanda F. Woods and Patricia A. Evans. A visitation for Terry will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 11 AM to 12 PM at the...

Virginia L. Paulson, 92, of Niles, formerly of Elkhart, died at the Ernestine Raclin House at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on Monday, November 27, 2023. Virginia was born in Middlebury on July 16, 1931, to the late Olin and Esther (Elder) Schrock.  Also preceding her in death are a son, Timothy Paulson, a grandson, Luke Paulson and a sister, Margaret Shoup. As Virginia Schrock, she married Albert “Bert” Paulson on March 14, 1951.  Bert died on September...

Garry D. “Wayne” Howell, 50, of Elkhart, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023, at his residence. Wayne was born on September 13, 1973, in Elkhart, to Garry D. and Elizabeth (Niemeyer) Howell Sr. Wayne is survived by his daughter, Finnian Howell of Elkhart, his mother, Elizabeth Howell of Elkhart and two brothers: Ryan Hills of Milford, IN and Joe Hills of MI.  He was preceded in death by his father, Garry. Wayne was employed for many years by American Technology...

O. Delores Conley, 94, of Elkhart, died on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. Delores was born in Elkhart, IN on March 7, 1929, to the late Louis M. and Vanessie Ann (Vaughn) Schmuhl.  Also preceding her in death are four sisters: Sarah Jane Becker, Doris Ann Hostetler, Regina Jones and Mildred Springston, three brothers: Louis, Warren and Burdette Schmuhl. On October 28, 1950, in Elkhart, Delores married Jack T. Conley.  Jack died on February 2,...

Betty Lou Nusbaum, 82, of Elkhart, died on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. Betty Lou was born on January 31, 1941, in Washington, IN to the late Clement A. and Daisy M. (Wratten) Wininger.  She was also preceded in death by two sons, Craig Kilmer and Shawn Kilmer, a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Dave Melvin and a husband, Fredrick Nusbaum. She is survived by four grandchildren; Anastasia (Bert Walker) Kilmer, Catherine (Michael) Brohman, Kelsey Kilmer and...

Donna Ann Flora, 98, of Elkhart, died on, Friday, November 3, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 23, 1924, in South Bend, Indiana to David Peterson and Fannie Steketee. Donna is preceded in by her father, David Peterson, her mom and dad Fannie and Leo T. Adams, her to late husbands, Darvin Robinson and Charles Flora. Donna is also preceded by her children, Dennis Robinson, Diane Holdread, Doris Jean Robinson and a stepdaughter Margaret Torok. As well as a granddaughter, Beverly...

Vernice Moore Gore, 85, died, unexpectantly, on November 2, 2023, at home. She was born August 8, 1938, in Charleston, Mississippi. She’s the daughter of Esley Eugene Shepherd and Cebella Willis, who preceded her in death. She was baptized at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Elkhart. Vernice graduated from Elkhart High School in 1957. She attended Ball State University. Vernice moved to Chicago Ill in Feb of 1961, where she met and married George Moore in Nov of 1964. In July of...

Norman R. Carlson, 90, of Elkhart, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. Norman was born in Elkhart on January 3, 1933, to the late Ivan and Lillian (Brumbaugh) Carlson.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kent Carlson and two sisters, Donna Johnson and Janis Torres. He is survived by two daughters: Laura Horning of Ada, OK and Jennifer (Gene) Kindle of Elkhart; two sons: Mark (Sandra) Carlson and David Carlson, both of Elkhart; six grandchildren:...

Amarion Eugine Kirk, 20, of Elkhart, died on, Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was born March 11, 2003, in Elkhart, Indiana to Ankoma Kirk and Fredreca Washington. Amarion attended Clay High School in South Bend and Clay Elementary School. He is known for playing basketball, his artistic crafts and making music. At the time of his departure, he was working at the Amazon Warehouse. Marion loved to spend time with his family, making music, eating home cooked meals, being with all of his...

Margaret B. Owens passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, Indiana at the age of 92. Her friends and family affectionately called her Peg.  She was born in Elkhart on June 28, 1931. Peg was preceded in death by her mother Gertrude Hoffman and father Julius Hoffman, her husband Gordon (Gordy), sister Marilyn Young, and her eldest son, Michael Owens. Friends and family of Peg may call from 10 AM to 12 noon Saturday October 28,...