All Obituaries

Earl William Talen, 92, of Elkhart, quietly passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Hubbard Hill Estates. Earl was born on March 30, 1927 in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Cornelia (Kooiman) Talen.  He grew up in Roseland with his sister, Leanne Vander Wall who preceded him in death and his brother, Ed. He attended the Chicago Vocational School until he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944.  He served on the U.S.S. Currituck until the end of World War II. In 1951,...

Michael J. Iavagnilio, 90, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Elkhart Hospice House surrounded by family.   Mike was born in Elkhart, IN on December 7, 1928 to John and Genevieve (Swartz) Iavagnilio.  He married Janet Bleiler on August 21, 1954. He is survived by Janet, his wife of 64 years, his 8 children; Deb (Jim) Bowers, Cindy Iavagnilio, Michele Iavagnilio, Pam (Glen) Lambright, Michael (Sandy) Iavagnilio, Nancy Iavagnilio, John (Lisa)...

Richard D. “Rich” Neice, 57, of Elkhart, IN passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at home after extended illness in Elkhart. Rich was born October 29, 1961 in Elkhart, IN to Judith A. (Spangler) Neice. He is survived by his mother, Judy Neice; brother, Robert (Ann) Neice; aunt Rita Bishop; cousins George (Jamie) Lillard, Margaret (Fred) McComas, Faith Ann (Tom) Baughman, Michelle Lillard, Sue (John) Ickes, Cindi Packer (Rick Clayes) and Tracy (Trent) Bontrager.   Also...

Friends and family of Dorothy A. Beacham may call from 6 to 8 PM Thursday (April 11) and from 10 to 11 AM Friday (April 12) at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, where the service will follow at 11 AM.  The Rev. Dr. Daniel Gelatt will officiate, followed by burial at Carleton Cemetery. Mrs. Beacham, 93, died at 7:55 PM Sunday (March 24, 2019) at Waterford Crossing Healthcare Center, Goshen, IN On June 30, 1925, she was born in Elkhart, IN to the late Ralph Grames and Florence...

Joseph L. Manfredi, 60, of Elkhart, IN passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Chicago. Joe was born June 14, 1958 in Elkhart, IN to the late Joseph and Penny (Parks) Manfredi.  He is survived by his wife Julie Manfredi of 30 years, sister in law Amy Unger, mother in law Lynda Unger, and his beloved dog JJ.  He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Robert Unger. Joe had been employed by Holland Motor Freight for 25 years, and most recently by Rose Cartage in Lansing...

Dwayne Redmond was born on August 30, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. His identical twin brother, Dwight, preceded him in death May of 2001. Sadly, his sister Pauletta Redmond Reid passed in May of 2018. His mother Josephine Redmond died when they were only one. His grandmother Letha Lee Withers raised all three of her grandchildren. She also preceded him in death in 2000. Dwayne married the former Cecile Bell on August 29, 1987 in Chicago. Dwayne was affectionately known to family and friends...

Janice (Goshorn) Salmander, 88, of Elkhart, died at home Wednesday, March 13, 2019.   She was born to the late Donald and Hazel (Thomas) Goshorn on September 15, 1930 in Elkhart.  She married Weldon R. Salmander on October 31, 1953.  He preceded her in death on October 3, 2015.  She was also preceded by her brothers Warren Goshorn, Wayne Goshorn and sister Phyllis Follins. Janice was a member of Jamestown United Methodist Church for over 60 years, O.E.S. for over 50...

Phyllis E. Lightfoot, 76, Elkhart, died March 12, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born Phyllis E. Mandel to Samuel and Sarah (Finegold) Mandel on November 13, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA.  She graduated from high school in 1960 and then entered the United States Marine Corps.   She was stationed in San Diego, CA and from there moved to Elkhart, IN. She was married to Orbie (Bud) Lightfoot in March of 1970.  She was preceded in death by her husband and her son...

Hildegard C. Antonelli, 98, of Elkhart, died on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen.  She was born October 8, 1920 in Berlin, Germany.  She was preceded in death by her son Jimmy Peeples. Hilde attended St. Thomas the Apostle Church.  She enjoyed sewing, woodworking and playing cards.  She was a Cub Scout Den Leader and was great at that since she also loved crafts and tools.  She had been employed by Miles/Bayer Laboratories. Her...

Helen L. Alwine, 83, of Elkhart, died on Friday, March 8, 2019 at North Woods Village in Mishawaka. She was born July 13, 1935 in Montreal, Canada to the late Sydney D. and Lillian M. (Seymour) Perez.  As Helen Perez, she married Raymond L. Alwine on March 18, 1961 in Montreal.  Raymond died on April 4, 2014.  Surviving her are two sons, Randall M. (Lisa) Alwine of Edwardsburg, MI, Michael V. (Sherry) Alwine of Mishawaka and two grandsons, Michael D. and Alexander N....