All Obituaries

MARTIN AREVALO MELENDEZ November 15, 1971 – November 24, 2023 ELKHART- Martin Arevalo Melendez, 52, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Friday November 24, 2023, at his residence in Elkhart.  He was born November 15, 1971, in San Vicente, El Salvador to Alfredo Melendez and Bertila Arevalo.      Surviving is his wife of Elkhart; 8 children, Maritza Arevalo, Jenifer Arevalo, Claudia Morales, Michael (Daeleanna) Arevalo, Martin Arevalo, Jr., Jonny Arevalo, Jason...

LINDA K. JORDAN August 6, 1955 – November 11, 2023 ELKHART- Linda Kay Jordan, 68, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday November 11, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. She was born August 6, 1955, in Elkhart, IN to Matthew & Lorraine (Smith) Jordan. She leaves to cherish her memories, her son, Kendrick D. (Kristen) Jordan, Sr. of Elkhart, IN; her daughter, LaTasha L. Jordan of Davenport, FL and her honorary daughter, Annette L. James of Elkhart, IN; three grandsons, Ashton...

VIRGINIA (MIKEL) SMITH November 19, 1935 – November 11, 2023 ELKHART- Virginia (Mikel) Smith, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday November 11, 2023, at her residence in Elkhart.  She was born November 19, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana to Virgil R. & Florence E. (Hawkins) Mikel.      On August 8, 1975, she married Arthur L. Smith.  He preceded her in death on August 11, 2020, in Elkhart.   Surviving are her children, Terry (Lorie) New of...

Patricia A. Clem March 19, 1935 – November 4, 2023 Elkhart- Patricia A. Clem, 88, of Elkhart passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Greenleaf Health Campus.  She was born March 19, 1935, to the late Virgil and Elma (Corn) Fritz.  On September 30, 1956, she married the love of her life, Larry D. Clem who preceded her in death.  Survivors include 2 sons Randy (Kim) Clem of Elkhart, Gregory (Elaine) Clem of Port St. Lucie, FL, 1 sister Eva...

Phyllis Irene Kern November 22, 1922 – October 26, 2023   West Palm Beach- Phyllis Irene Kern, 100, passed away at the paradise Home Assisted Living facility in West palm Beach, Fl on Thursday October 26, 2023.  She was born November 22, 1922, in Elkhart, IN to Henry and Sarah (Brooks) Kern.    She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, Helen Weaver, Catherine Kern, and Frances Checkley and 2 brothers Clarence and Thomas Kern.  She is survived by...

RICHARD L. KIDDER February 20, 1939 – October 7, 2023 ELKHART- Richard L. Kidder, 84, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday October 7, 2023, at The Center for Hospice, Esther’s House in Elkhart.  He was born February 20, 1939, in Elkhart, Indiana to Lee & Helen (Dodge) Kidder.      On June 11, 1966, in Waco, Texas he married Marilyn Ann Hassler.  She preceded him in death on July 26, 2007, in Elkhart, Indiana.  Surviving is his son, Andrew...

SALLY ANN WEIRICH August 10, 1929 – September 23, 2023  ELKHART- Sally Ann Weirich, 94, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Elkhart Place.  She was born August 10, 1929, in Elkhart, Indiana to Charles Pierre & Levada Eileen (Cochran) Lemon.      On December 21, 1946, she married David Weirich.  He preceded her in death in 2000.  Surviving are two daughters, Jennifer Dunfee of Edwardsburg, MI, Loanne...

LUCILLE JOYCE KIDDER November 23, 1942 – September 19, 2023   GOSHEN, IN- Lucille Joyce Kidder, 80, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday September 19, 2023, at Majestic Care of Goshen.  She was born November 23, 1942, in Elkhart, Indiana to Lloyd E. & Laura M. (Roth) Kidder.      Surviving are 2 sisters, Arlene Brandau of Goshen, IN, and Linda Kidder of South Bend, IN and 1 brother, Larry (Janice) Kidder of Osceola, IN.  She was preceded in death by...

LARRY D. CLEM September 29, 1931 – September 6, 2023 ELKHART- Larry D. Clem, 91, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday September 6, 2023, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart.  He was born September 29, 1931, in Elkhart, Indiana to John & Lucile (Becker) Clem.      On September 30, 1956, in Elkhart, Indiana he married Patricia Fritz.  She survives along with 2 sons, Randy (Kim) Clem of Elkhart, IN, Gregory (Elaine) Clem of Port St. Lucy, FL; 3...

Carolyn Lorene “Neece” Bender November 24, 1940 - August 18, 2023 Carolyn Lorene “Neece” Bender, born on November 24, 1940, peacefully passed away on August 18, 2023, at the age of 82.  She had been a resident at the Laurels of Goshen for the past 4 years.  Carolyn was the beloved daughter of Edgar and Lorene Neece of Elkhart, IN. After graduating from Elkhart High School in 1959, Carolyn embraced a life filled with love and dedication to her...