All Obituaries

Bonnie (Edwards) Bolitho, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 surrounded by her family at Elkhart General Hospital. Bonnie was born June 16, 1927, in Ypsilanti, MI to the late Calita and Marian (Biddle) Edwards.  She grew up in Detroit and graduated from Mackenzie High School in 1945.  After High School Bonnie worked for a couple of years as a clerk at Sears, Hudsons and Cunningham Drug store.  She then enrolled at Wayne State University working summers...

David L. Lyon, 51, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born June 3, 1970 in Elkhart to the late Larry and Patricia (Doepker) Lyon. David married his love Michelle M. Smolinski on November 5, 2005 in Elkhart.  She survives along with three sons; Matthew, Joshua and Andrew Lyon, all of Elkhart: two daughters; Hannah Lyon of Elkhart and Lauren Carruthers of South Bend; one brother, Michael (Christina) Lyon of...

Gladys M. McKenzie, 100, peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born March 4, 1921 in New Columbia, IL to the late Fred and Mattie (McCarver) Rose.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers, John and Kenneth Rose and five sisters: Ethel Myrick, Edith Hart, Marguerite Kistler and Geneva and Alberta Bost. In December of 1937, Gladys married Marvin Wood in Illinois.  Marvin...

Alma H. Sigler, 84, of Elkhart died at home on Saturday, January 15, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Alma was born May 16, 1937 in Morganfield, KY to the late Clarence and Opal (Redd) Hopson.  She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. On December 20, 1959 in Morganfield, KY, she married Paul R. Sigler.  Paul died October 8, 2007.  Surviving is three daughters: Jean (Mark) Mellinger of Osceola, IN; Patricia Phillips and Linda (Daniel) Fine, both...

Norma J. Green, 84, of Goshen, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at The Laurels of Goshen. Norma was born April 11, 1937 in Nappanee, IN to the late Menno and Nora (Weldy) Richer. She married Richard Green on September 28, 1958. Norma is preceded in death by her husband Richard and seven siblings: Virgil Richer, Silas Richer, Joseph Richer, Charles Richer, Mable (Richer) Sheteron, Catherine (Richer) Whitmyer and Evelyn (Richer) Blucker. She is survived by a daughter: Deb (Troy) Hall of...

Gilford R. Cook, 89, of Elkhart died on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gilford was born on October 16, 1932 in Warsaw, Indiana to the late Albert and Mary (Yarman) Cook.  He married Judith Pfister on July 12, 1958. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2021. Gilford is also preceded in death by his son, Douglas Cook who died on January 5, 2022. As well as siblings: Albert Cook Jr, Paul Cook, Sheldon Cook, Gerald Cook, Juanita Mae Cook and...

Kathryn “Kay” Carol Stettler, 85, of Elkhart died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her home. Kay was born November 1, 1936 in Elkhart to the late William and Nettie (Renaldi) Tappero. She married Jack Fredrick Stettler on May 30, 1959 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Elkhart. She is survived by her husband Jack Stettler, children: Mark (Shelia Cornish) Stettler, Brent Stettler and Claudia (Mike) Watkins. Grandchildren: Jeremy Watkins, Brice Stettler, Abigail (Andrew)...

Joanne L. Franklin, 86, of Elkhart died at home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Joanne was born on July 7, 1935 in Chicago to the late Frank E. and Esther E. (Yoder) Lamberson. On June 18, 1960 Joanne married Robert B. Franklin in Elkhart.  Bob died November 24, 2019.  Surviving is a daughter, Elizabeth (Mark) Bontrager, son James Franklin and his fiancé, Jodi and her daughter Mary Kinzel; grandchildren Abigail, Perry and Macy Franklin, Eric Gordon and Jessica (Steven)...

Richard D. Hackman, 73, of Elkhart died Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home. Richard was born May 14, 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Alfred and Dorothy (Edgerton) Hackman. He is survived by his two daughters: Laura (Brian) Chambers of Granger and Carrie (Keith) Burch of Greensboro, North Carolina. Richard is also survived by his two brothers: Bill (Cindy) Hackman of Elkhart and Al (Janice) Hackman of Portland, Michigan as well as two grandchildren: Allison and Tyler. Richard...

James C. Hatcher, 92, of Elkhart died Sunday, January 9, 2022. James was born April 21, 1929 in Bainbridge, Georgia to the late James and Emma (Denard) Hatcher. He is survived by his wife, Mirna, three daughters: Ramona (Ed) Cornett of Michigan, Jean (Lance) Thompson of Ohio and Beth (Dean) Hainey of Bristol. James is also survived by five grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. James is preceded in death by his parents and four siblings. James hobbies were fishing, bird watching and...