Ld L. Palmer
Jun 5, 2020
L.D. Lamar Palmer, 94, of Elkhart, passed away at Greenleaf Health Campus at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020. He was born on June 1, 1926 in Elkhart to the late Irvin E. and Byrdena M. (Culver) Palmer.
L.D. is survived by his half-brother, Harry Palmer; half-sister, JoAnn Vandine; many nieces and nephews; and leaves behind...
Mary A. Companion
Jun 4, 2020
Mrs. Mary Ann Companion, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home amongst those who loved her the most on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 5:29 am following a brief illness. She was born in Elkhart on July 22, 1933 and was the daughter of the late John and Pauline (McLaughlin) Ellsworth. She married Antony "Tony" Companion in...
Ivis Yadira Soto
Jun 2, 2020
Ms. Ivis Yadira Soto, 49, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly at her home following an apparent illness on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 8:34 am. She was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on June 21, 1970 and was the daughter of the late Tomas and Alicia (Garmendia) Soto.
Surviving are her loving daughters Ivis Andrea and Ireska Valaria...
Steven F. Brewer
Jun 2, 2020
Steven F. Brewer, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Steven was born on January 10, 1958 to the late Fredrick "Fred" A. and Marjorie (Fielder) Brewer.
He is survived by his daughter, Natasha (Ryan) Gawthrop; brother, Gary (Susie) Brewer; three grandchildren Liliyana Colón, Ryder Gawthrop, and Rolan Gawthrop; and...
Michael E. Elliott
Jun 2, 2020
Michael E. Elliott, 65, passed away, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on May 26, 1955 in Elkhart to the late Rual and Dorothy (Charlton) Elliott. He married his true love Martha Wolf on May 20, 2006 in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Martha survives, as well his sister Marilyn (Edward) Bellows of Elkhart, a half-sister, Anna...
Mary L. Rivera
May 28, 2020
Mary Lelia Rivera, 74, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home.
Mary was born on April 29, 1946 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Mary Magdalene (Esser) Bauer. Mary is survived by her two loving daughters, Rose Marie Rivera; Francisca Magdalena Rivera; and will be missed by her two grandchildren...
Roeberta Lee (Barnes) Shingledecker
May 27, 2020
Roeberta Lee (Barnes) Shingledecker, age 90, of Three Rivers, died on May 27, 2020.
She was born on April 20, 1930 in Three Rivers, Michigan, to George Lee and Mattie Mae (McCreary) Barnes. Roeberta graduated from Three Rivers High School and married Robert Edward Shingledecker on October 15, 1949.
She was preceded in death by...
Gerald "Jerry" R. Eagon
May 27, 2020
ELKHART: Gerald "Jerry" Ross Eagon, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by love and his family. Jerry, a lifetime Elkhart resident, was born November 11, 1942 to the late Ross B. Eagon and Lois B. (Bryant) Eagon. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Milliman and...
Deborah A. Davies
May 22, 2020
Ms. Deborah Ann Davies, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart surrounded by her family on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 12 noon following a brief but courageous battle with an extended illness. She was born in Elkhart on May 12, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Dean and Colleen...
Francis "Frank" E. Jendrzejewski
May 21, 2020
Mr. Francis "Frank" E. Jendrzejewski, 71, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, May 21, 2020.
Further arrangements for Frank are pending at Billings Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN 46514, where service information will appear soon on the funeral home's website.
Douglas J. Bender
May 18, 2020
Douglas J. "Doug" Bender, 57, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, May 18, 2020. Doug was born on September 5, 1962 in Elkhart to Jim K. Bender and the late Jeanette E. Bender, who preceded him in 2008.
He is survived by his father, Jim K. (Ellenor) Bender; brothers, Brian K. and Eric...
Jesse Patino
May 17, 2020
Jesse Patiño, 20, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home amongst those who loved him the most on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 9:59 am following a brief but courageous battle with an extended illness. He was born in Elkhart on May 27, 1999 and was the son of Juan Trinidad and Graciela Patiño, who survive him at...
Catherine H. Ocskasy
May 17, 2020
Catherine H. Ocskasy, 96 of South Bend, went home to heaven on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Sanctuary at St. Paul's. She was born July 10, 1923 in Delphos, Ohio but grew up in Dayton, Ohio with her parents Otto J. and Mary (Metzger) Hemme and her sister Mary. She graduated from Corpus Christi grade school and Julienne High...
Wellington "Bruce" B. White
May 15, 2020
Pastor Wellington B. "Bruce" White, 84, of Edwardsburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2020 in the comfort of his home and family.
Bruce was born on November 29, 1935 in Flint, MI to the late Warren and Madelyn (Enyart) White. He married the love of his life, Janet Ann Harris,
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Phyllis J. Sanders
May 13, 2020
Mrs. Phyllis Jean Sanders, 81, of Elkhart, transitioned into Glory following an extended illness on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 4:10 am at the Golden Living Center in Elkhart. Â She was born 82 years ago this Sunday in 1938 in Elkhart to the late Frank E. and Daisy May (Comer) Whitmyer, Sr., and is preceded in death by her...
Judy J. Bartley
May 11, 2020
Judy J. Bartley, 68, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle on Monday, May 11, 2020.
Judy was born on October 9, 1951 in Elkhart Indiana to Carl and Isabelle "Joan" Â Dishong Messimore. She is preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Barbara Ruth Messimore; and sisters, Carla Messimore and Linda Penney.
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Juanita Tripp
May 9, 2020
Juanita (Colwell) Tripp, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her residence with her loving family by her side on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Juanita was born on September 22, 1946 in Manchester, TN to the late Gussie and Delma Nadine (Rackley) Colwell.
She is survived by her children, Elzy (Christie) Sweeten and Telenna (Bill) Cofield; sisters,...
Dorothy Gouker
May 9, 2020
Dorothy M. Gouker, 96, residing in Elkhart, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, May 9, 2020 at Greenleaf Health Campus. A native of White Pigeon, Michigan, Dorothy was born on February 8, 1924, one of six children born to the late Charles M. and Hattie I. (Schmidt) Gadson. Â Dorothy was a graduate of White Pigeon High School and started...
Bonnie S. Wogoman
May 8, 2020
Mrs. Bonnie Sue Wogoman, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 7:30 pm at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. Â She was born on January 13, 1954 in Bluefield, WV to the late Paul Lorenzo and Ailene Louise (Nunn) Woolwine.
Surviving is her son Kevin (Angie) Wogoman of Elkhart;...
Kathleen "Kitty" C. Rowe
May 7, 2020
Kathleen C. "Kitty" (Kimes) Rowe, 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Elkhart Hospice House on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Kitty was born on November 2, 1935 in Elkhart to the late A.F. and Beatrice Versa (Fishley) Kimes.
She married the love of her life, Lee Rowe, on November 7, 1959 and they spent 32 wonderful...
