All Obituaries

Nancy Kay Thomas, 87, was called home to Heaven on June 1, 2023. She was born Nancy Kay Luebke in Black Wolf, Wisconsin on November 8th, 1935, where she spent her early childhood on the Luebke family Farm between Oshkosh and Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. After moving to Elkhart with her family in 1939 she attended grade and high school in Elkhart. She lived the majority of her life in Elkhart County, worked as a personal assistant to a local physician for most of her working life. She retired to...

John Richard Fisher, 90, of Elkhart, died Monday, May 29, 2023, at Elkhart Meadows. He was born on January 8, 1933, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late James A. and Alice Rose (Volstedt) Fisher. John was married to Phyllis Marie Smith on January 16, 1953 she preceded him in death on March 2, 2006. John was preceded in death by his parents, three sons, Randy Jay Fisher, John Richard Fisher and Anthony Fisher. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, James A. Fisher and Robert Fisher. As...

Vincent DeVito, 97, of South Bend, died at home on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Vince was born on May 13, 1926, in Elkhart to the late Michael and Sanita (Lembo) DeVito.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Anthony DeVito and a sister, Josephine Douthitt. Vince worked for 27 years with financial services supplier, Associates Corporation, once based in South Bend.  He began his career with them as a combination service manager/purchasing agent.  In 1976, he moved into a...

Dorothy “Dottie” P. Smart, 88, of Elkhart, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on March 4, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late James and Emily C. (Morris) Gilmore. She married Lewis Smart Jr. on June 16, 1955. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2003. Dottie is preceded in death by her parents, husband and seven siblings: Stella L. Gilmore, Earline J. Honorable, Ethel M. Abernathy, Rosie L. Gilmore, Robert J. Gilmore, Willie Ray Gilmore and...

Jacqueline Lymas, 68, of South Bend, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. Jacqueline was born on February 10, 1955, in Chicago to the late Fred and Nonnie B. (Gamble) Lymas.  She was also preceded in death by her youngest daughter, Aaliyah Humphrey and two brothers, Charles Lymas and Billy Lymas Jackie was a homemaker, enjoying every minute she was able to spend with her children.  She enjoyed cooking and enjoyed feeding anyone that showed up to her...

Charles Allen Warren, 80, of Elkhart, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on October 12, 1942 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Charles A. and Ruth M. (Wagner) Warren. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sheila Ghee. He is survived by his wife, Debara (Dolan) Warren and two children: Rhonda McMillen of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Kristin (Rod) Elkins of Edwardsburg, Michigan. Also surviving are five grandchildren: David Peterson, Travis Peterson,...

Callie Sue Robinson, 55, of Elkhart, died Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home. She was born on November 29, 1967, in Dearborn, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tolbert and Polly Moore. Three children: Michael Robinson, Martin Robinson and Monica Robinson. Callie is survived by her husband, Mitchell Robinson and two children, Mitchell Robinson and Melissa Robinson.

Patricia (Pat) Ann Turner Smith, 90, of Elkhart, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 2:30 p.m. at the Center for Hospice Care, Ernestine Raclin House in Mishawaka surrounded by her family. Pat was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1932, to Charles and Myra Turner. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Marjorie Eloise Turner. She met Harold (Smitty) Smith at Illinois Institute of Technology (I.I.T). and they were married on September 21, 1957, in Chicago. He preceded her in...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Mount on April 20, 2023 at the age 80 while at his home in Marco Island, FL. He and his wife, Mary Ellen, wintered in the 4000 Riviera building, in Hideaway, Marco Island, Florida since 1997 and summered on Diamond Lake in Cassopolis, MI. Dave was a beloved family member who touched the lives of many with his uncanny business acumen, leadership, humor, and intellect.   Born in South Bend, March 2nd, 1943, he spent his...

Henry Griffin Jr., 72, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, April 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born on October 30, 1950, in Memphis, TN to the late Henry and Earline (Williams) Griffin, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Griffin. On December 10, 1969, Henry married Louise Jackson in Elkhart.  Louise passed away on November 16, 2008.  Surviving is a son, Schuyler J. Griffin of Indiana; two...