All Obituaries

Sharon K. Gonsoroski, 60, of Elkhart, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born September 23, 1959 in Phoenix, AZ to the late Willard L. and Virginia C. (Biggs) Comer. Sharon is survived by one sister, Nancy Miller of Elkhart; three brothers: William (Jody) Comer and Eric (Marietta) Comer, both of Elkhart and Steve (Darlene) Comer of North Port, FL.  She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Bradley (Tammy) Comer, Jason Schuelke,...

MISHAWAKA- Joan Lillian (Stader) (Thompson) Magner, 86, passed away on Oct. 4, 2019, at Golden Living Center, Fountainview Place. She was born Jan. 1, 1933, in Indianapolis to Charles Wesley Stader Sr. and Martha Belle Stader. On July 2, 1949, she married Chester A. Thompson of Elkhart. Surviving are a son, Kenneth Lester (Jane) Thompson of Elkhart; and a daughter, Rita Kay (Mark) Wegner of Baldwin, Mich. Grandchildren are David (Tonya) Thompson, Erica (Eddie) Vilkins, Christa (Steve)...

Jonathan W. “Jon” Housand Jr., 80, of Granger, formerly of Elkhart, died on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Wellbrooke of South Bend. Jon was born in Mishawaka on August 31, 1939 to the late Jonathan W. and Marie J. (Doll) Housand Sr.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth “Betsy” Housand on January 1, 2014. On October 6, 1962, he married the former Sharon L. “Sherry” Haiduc in Mansfield, OH.  She survives along with two sons;...

Elizabeth J Earp, 88, of Elkhart, died October 3, 2019, at her home.  Elizabeth was born January 19, 1931 to Ralph and Joyce (Shoff) McBride at Saint Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. Growing up, Elizabeth was never late or missed a day of school.  She was an advocate of blood donations. On March 1, 1949 she married Dean L. Earp at Saint Marks Church in Peoria. He preceded her in death. Surviving Elizabeth are her children Ralph (Suzanne) Earp, Dean (Ann) Earp, Brian (Jo)...

Muriel Lorraine Fales, 92, of Elkhart, died on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital Lorraine was born July 25, 1927 in Toledo, OH to the late Floyd and Mable (Van Pelt) Bienz.  On July 3, 1948, she married Robert E. Fales.  Robert died April 12, 2018.  Also preceding her in death are a granddaughter, Cammy Fales, a grandson, Ricky Fales, five sisters and three brothers. Surviving are a daughter; Robin (Chester) Tyler of Fishers, two sons; Kenneth...

Nelson Leroy Miller, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Nelson was born on December 11, 1939 in Middlebury to Jonas E. and Fannie E. (Bontrager) Miller. He married Karen Jean Clicquennoi on August 18, 1969 in Almond, New York.  Karen died on December 3, 2007.  Surviving are two sons; Erik (Natalia) Miller of Berkley, CA; Jason (Bekah) Miller of Kingman, AZ; five grandchildren: Sofia, Yago, Sedona,...

Allan “Al” J. Ludwig, 80, of  Bristol, Indiana, died Friday, August 30, 2019, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart after a lengthy battle with cancer. Al was the oldest of 12 children born to Wilbur and Marie (Sanders) Ludwig in Carroll, Iowa.   He graduated from Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa in 1960.  He married Karon Noethe on June 11, 1960; they had four children.   He is survived by his wife Karon, his children:  Ann Ludwig (Peter Lester)...

Tahaira J. Sanders, 37, of Indianapolis, formerly Elkhart, passed Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at her home in Indianapolis surrounded by her Family, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme.  She was born June 30, 1982 in Elkhart to Terry L. Sanders and Otis D. Gary. She graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 2000, and then studied at Ball State University, earning her degree in 2006.  She worked for Regal Beloit as a logistics specialist until her illness forced...

Leonard J. Lucchese, 83, of Elkhart died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital due to complications from COPD. Leonard was born on May 28, 1936 in Elkhart to the late Frank and Marie Grace (Turzo) Lucchese. On November 26, 1960, Leonard married his high school sweetheart, Arlene G. Potter at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church.  Arlene survives along with their children; Robert A. “Robbie” Lucchese and Leonard J. “Lennie” Lucchese II, both of...

Newell D. Shaver, 86, of Elkhart died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born December 7, 1932 in Elkhart to the late Lewis and Letha (McCullough) Shaver.  Also preceding him in death are a sister, Norma Kiser and a brother, Larry Shaver. On May 25, 1956, Newell married the former Julia M. Thompson in Angola, IN.  Julia died on September 12, 1994.  Surviving are four children: Diana (Mill) Floyd and Karen (Steve) Chamness, both of Elkhart;...