All Obituaries

Luis M. Contreras, 74, passed away June 11, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born June 10, 1946 in Estado, Mexico to the late Geronimo Contreras and Maximina (Mejia) Contreras.   Surviving is his wife, Bonifacia Ocampo Francisco, 8 children, Pedro Contreras Ocampo, Juan Contreras Ocampo, Leonrdes Contreras Ocampo, Aureliano Contreras Ocampo, Maria Luisa Contreras Ocampo, Jose Luis Contreras Ocampo, Emma Contreras Ocampo and Raul Contreras Ocampo.   Luis retired from...

CHARLES R. KRING   ELKHART- Charles R. Kring, 78, of Elkhart, In passed Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Hospice House in Elkhart, after an illness.   Cremation was chosen with no service. Waterman-Westbrook-Clouse Funeral Homes has been entrusted with his arrangements

FRANCES E. CHECKLEY July 17, 1918 – May 1, 2020   SEBRING, FLORIDA- Frances E. Checkley, 101, of Sebring, FL formerly of Elkhart, IN, passed away Friday May 1, 2020 at Crystal Health & Rehabilitation Center in Tavernier, Fl.  She was born July 7, 1918 in Elkhart to Henry C. & Louise (Brooks) Kern.     She married Glen Checkley on June 28, 1941 and he preceded her in death on January 15, 1996.  Surviving are 2 children, Michael (Sandy)...

ELKHART – William Thomas “Bill” Overhulser, 93, of Edwardsburg, Mich., died peacefully in the early morning hours of April 22, 2020, at Greenleaf Health Campus. His wife of 42 years, Phyllis (Hapner) Overhulser, was able to sit with him before his death, and his friends and family prayed from many locations. Waterman-Westbrook & Clouse Funeral Home of Elkhart is handling arrangements. Mr. Overhulser’s remains will be cremated. Mr. Overhulser was born March 9,...

JANE MYERSOctober 1, 1924 – April 10, 2020 ELKHART- Jane Myers, 95, of Elkhart, passed away Friday April 10, 2020 at Eastlake Terrace in Elkhart. She was born October 1, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana to Francis & LaVerne (Kepler) Beeson and was later raised at the age of 6 by her mother and stepfather Ralph Baske. She married Leonald Lowell Myers of Wakarusa, Indiana on August 3, 1946. He died May 16, 1988. After 8 years Joseph Koscielny became her special friend for 17 years along with his...

Asilia (Acey) M. HoaglandFebruary 7, 1925 – April 1, 2020 ELKHART- Asilia “Acey” M. Hoagland, 95, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday April 1, 2020 at Eastlake Terrace. She was born February 7, 1925 in Elkhart to Dominic A. & Mary (Fratia) Cataldo. She married James E. Hoagland and he preceded her in death in 2000. Also preceding in death were her parents and 3 sisters. Surviving are 2 sons, Edward (Marsha) Mahoney, Jr., of Elkhart and William R. (Donna) Mahoney of White Pigeon, MI; 2...

MICAELA DALARY SANCHEZ OCAMPO August 6, 2019 – March 23, 2020ELKHART- Micaela Dalary Sanchez Ocampo, passed away Monday March 23, 2020 at her home. She was born August 6, 2019 in Mishawaka. She is survived by her mother, Susana Ocampo of Elkhart and her 2 grandparents, David Abarca and Griselda Ocampo both of Elkhart. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Friday in the Vincent Hall at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday at...

Esther R. Carris, 95, of Elkhart, passed away Monday March 16, 2020 at Courtyard Health Care in Goshen. She was born October 7, 1924 in Argos, Indiana to Alba & Martha (Jones) Robinson. On August 22, 1947 she married Richard E. Carris. He preceded her in death on October 31, 2004. Surviving is a daughter, Sandra (Dave) Willis, a son, Ray E. (Linda K.) Carris and a stepson, Richard D. (Jane) Carris all of Elkhart; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. She was...

JACK LYAL YOUNGBLOODMay 5, 1930 – January 26, 2020 LEESBURG, INDIANA- Jack Lyal Youngblood, 89, of Leesburg, Indiana, passed away Sunday January 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 5, 1930 in Elkhart, Indiana to Lyal & Ruth Anna (Earnhart) Youngblood. On May 12, 1950 in Elkhart he married Jean Doering. She preceded him in death on October 23, 2015. Surviving are 3 children ,Karen McCall of Goldsboro, NC, Steven (Susanne) Youngblood of Elkhart and David (Kim) Youngblood of...

Gabriel RodriguezJune 10, 2008 – January 15, 2020GOSHEN-Gabriel Rodriguez, 11, passed away January 15, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born June 10, 2008 in Indianapolis, IN.Surviving are his parents, Jose & Maria Rodriguez, 2 sisters; Stephanie and Guadalupe Rodriguez, and brother Miguel Rodriguez all at home.Gabriel was a 5th grade student at Concord Intermediate School.Visitation will be held 3 hours prior to the 7:00 p.m. service Monday, January 20, 2020 at Waterman...