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Barry Elkins Obituary

Barry P. Elkins, 73, of Chino Valley, Arizona, formerly of Elkhart, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Phoenix. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home.

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Published by The Elkhart Truth on Jul. 10, 2025.

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Normajyn Elkins wife

July 18, 2025

My Dearest Barry,love friendfriendi still can't believe your gone thank you for the beautiful memories you gave me you will forever be missed R.I.P my Dear I love you eternally
Love Always Normajyn

Isabel Tellez

July 17, 2025

"RIP" BARRY NO MORE SUFFERING, YOUR BEST FUR BUDDY KARA, IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN GOOD HANDS WITH YOUR WIFE " NORMA " MY SISTER. CONDOLENCES TO YOUR SON.
GOD BLESS YOU
IZZY

linda Rothrock jurus

July 16, 2025

My sympathy to Paula and Brett and their families. I met Barry and his family thru my friendship with Greg in Jr HS at Nothside in Elkhart. I had several nice family dinners at their house and a tasty delicious meals prepared by Josephine.

PATRICK CURTIN

July 12, 2025

RIH ME FRIEND ALUMNI BROTHER BARRY...MANY YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP...LUV U MAN...PC

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Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, Inc.

403 W. Franklin Street, Elkhart, IN 46516

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Funeral service

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Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, Inc.

403 W. Franklin Street, Elkhart, IN 46516

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Rice Cemetery, Elkhart

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403 W. Franklin Street, Elkhart, IN 46516

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