Life Stories

ELKHART - Henry M. Castro, 82, of Elkhart, passed away the evening of of Saturday, June 16, 2018. Arrangements for Henry are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN 46514.  

Pastor Jack Clayton McGlasson, 89, residing in Millersburg, passed to his rest from natural causes and into the arms of his savior on Friday, June 15, 2018 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing, Goshen, surrounded by his family. Jack was born on January 24, 1929 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska to the late Luther and Katherine (Gibson) McGlasson. After graduating high school, Jack heard the call of duty and enlisted in the U.S. Army in August of 1946 and served as a radio operator and also with...

ELKHART —  John R. Humes, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday afternoon from injuries he received after a two vehicle accident on the John Weaver Parkway and Aeroplex Dr. John was born on July 9, 1955 in Plymouth to Delbert R. Humes and Marjorie (Snyder) Ermis. He is survived by his son, Ben R. Humes of Edwardsburg; mother Marjorie Ermis of Elkhart; four siblings, David (Filestea) Humes of Minn., Debbie (Leapon) Lyon of Colo., Eva Mancewicz of Elkhart and Peggy Culligan of...

MISHAWAKA — Allen Brownlee, 61, of Mishawaka, passed away early on the afternoon of Thursday, June 14, 2018. Arrangements for Allen are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

LAKEVILLE — Jamie K. Hapner, 49, of Lakeville, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Friday, June 8, 2018, following an extended illness. She was born in Seminole, Oklahoma, Oct. 11, 1968, to the late James and Sharon (Jackson) Birks. Surviving is her loving husband of 21 years, Dean Hapner; her daughter Edith K. Hapner; grandson Wyatt Hapner and aunts and uncles Thomas (Glenna), Tony, Dick (Mona) and Keith (Doris) Jackson. In accordance with Jamie’s wishes,...

GOSHEN — David J. “Dave” Elliott, 63, of Goshen, passed away in Lima, Ohio, Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was born Aug. 26, 1954, in Elkhart, to the late John and Marilyn (Johansen) Elliott and later married Patti L. Booz on Dec. 15, 2001, in Elkhart. She survives him at home. Also surviving are children Amy (Juan) Guevara, Elizabeth (Rob) Senders, Kari Elliott, Brian Elliott and Jay Senders; grandchildren Taesha, Aizlynn and Jaxson Senders, Madison, Kaine and Isabella...

Delilah F. Flaherty, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, 06/07/2018 at 12:05 pm She was born in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Richard and Stella (Zilkowski) Keller. She later married William R. Flaherty, who also precedes  her in death. Survivors include her sons, Tim and Kevin Flaherty. In accordance with the family’s wishes, no immediate services have been planned and cremation is scheduled to take place. Burial will follow at Lincoln Center...

ELKHART — Samuel W. Hill, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  Sam was born Oct. 2, 1931, and married the late Virginia Norment in 1954. She passed in Elkhart in 2010. Surviving are his daughter, Vicki (William) Ayers; 11 grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters, and daughters Judy Hill and Marla Ishmael, and...

ELKHART — Victor Don “Duke” Gran Jr., 87, of Elkhart, passed away June 4, 2018.  He was born May 30, 1931, in Elkhart, to Victor Sr. and Carrie (Dawson) Gran.  He married Laura Barlow on Feb. 29, 1952. He was an assembler at Wheelabrator for 38 years and was the very last employee in the area when the factory moved south.  He liked to spend time feeding the birds at his home in Elkhart.  He loved to spend time in his shop, either fixing or parting...

ELKHART — Constance E. “Connie” Dalton, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at her home at 7:47 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2018. She was born, in Elkhart, Sept. 14, 1951, to her late father Cecil Comadoll Sr. and late mother and stepfather Barbara (Glen) Wogoman Bowen. Surviving are her daughters, Melissa (Wilbur) Sloop, Brandi (Jason) Newman and Mindy (Tim) Kirts; brothers Daniel and James (Eva) Comadoll; 14 grandchildren; and three...