All Obituaries

Though deeply sad, it was fitting that Phyllis Warrick, 96, should die on Thanksgiving Day.  She was a grateful woman.  Thankful for her little sailboat, her lilacs and lilies, her faith, her family and friends and for every lovely sunset on the lake.  Her death was a peaceful one at home with her children, surrounded by her art and her books. Phyllis was born June 6, 1923, in Elkhart to the late Irvin C. and Mabel E. (Sheetz) Peck. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela...

Thomas J. Foy, 71, of Goshen, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Hospice House in Elkhart. Tom was born May 27, 1948 in Elkhart to the late Robert J. and Vera M. (Deuel) Foy.  He was also preceded in death by two sons; Bobby Foy and Tony Groom; a brother -in-law, Ken Vechera and a nephew, Austin Deitch. He is survived by his wife, Candrice “Candi” Foy, sons; Jason Groom and Joseph (Jackie) Foy; two grandchildren: Andy and Katie Foy; sisters Dorothy (Pat) Shaffer,...

Elkhart – LaVerne Angeline Herzberg, 96, of Elkhart passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 6:35 p.m. at Greenleaf Health Campus.  She had been living at Eastlake Terrace Assisted Living for the past 14 months.    LaVerne was born to the late Bruno and Angeline (Doneski) Zimm in Chicago, Illinois on August 14, 1923.    LaVerne met “the love of her life”, J. Paul Herzberg, in 1944 at the Aragon Ballroom while...

Dr. Robert B. Franklin, 87, of Elkhart passed away peacefully Sunday morning, November 24, at the Green House Village, Green Gables, Goshen, Indiana. Bob had a distinguished career at the Elkhart Community Schools spending more than 30 years focusing on improving the lives of students and enhancing the community. He started as a Social Studies teacher at West Side Junior High School and the went on to have a distinguished career as an administrator within the district until he retired in...

Joyce A. Corbin, 81, of Elkhart, died November 22, 2019 at her home.  Joyce was born on September 9, 1938 in Muncie, IN to the late Carl Leo and Maxine (McCreary) Haney. She is survived by her son, Christopher Corbin of Goshen, IN; brother, Harry L.  Shrack and sister Pat Wedge. Two grandchildren Anthony and Karli and two great-grandchildren. Joyce is preceded in death by her brother Carl Haney. Joyce worked for Miles Laboratories, now Bayer, and retired after 27 years of service...

Norine Jean Francis, 92, a longtime resident of Elkhart, Indiana and Sebring, Florida departed this world on November 18, 2019.   Her optimism, generosity, and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  She was a lifelong lover of children and cats and many generations of both benefited from her affection and attention.  She was born Norine Hostetler to parents Dwight and Ruth Hostetler in LaGrange, Indiana on April 10, 1927.  Norine...

Harold L. Weaver, 94, of Elkhart, passed away at his home on November 15, 2019, from a recent illness.   He was born to Amzey and Bessie (Grosh) Weaver on March 21, 1925.  Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Mary (Herr); three children, Barry (Marjorie) Weaver of Bloomington, IL; Karen (Galen) Hershberger of Goshen, IN; and Kent (Jodi) Weaver of Pleasant Hill, OH; 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.  One brother, Richard (Highlands Ranch, CO), also survives.  He...

Phyllis J. Holdread, 88, of Elkhart died on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Brentwood of Niles in Niles, MI. Phyllis was born December 15, 1930 in Elkhart to the late Cluro and Bessie (Fike) Whitmyre.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Roberts. As Phyllis Whitmyre, she married Dale L. Holdread on October 28, 1950 in Goshen, IN.  Dale died on March 13, 1991. She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer (Scott) Ransburg of Middlebury and Jeffrey Holdread of Elkhart; ten...

Richard R. Evans, 93, of Goshen, died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Green House Village of Goshen. Richard was born December 10, 1925 in South Bend, IN to the late Russell and Lura (Schrock) Evans.  Also preceding him in death were a sister, Margaret Stoll, an infant brother, Robert Evans and a nephew, Gary Stoll. On June 8, 1958 he married Lucille Morehouse in Milford, IN.  They were married for more than 60 years. Surviving are their children, James (Linda) Evans and David...

Leona M. Miller, 82, of Elkhart went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Hospice House in Elkhart. She was born on May 1, 1937 in Uniontown, OH to the late Clarence T. and Elizabeth (Stutzman) Byler.  Also preceding her in death are two sisters and their spouses; Verbie and Lloyd Miller and Esther and Levi Hochstetler and a brother-in-law, Levi Miller Jr. Leona is survived by her three daughters, Wanda (Jim) Runyon of Granger; Marcia Hamood of Elkhart;...