Obituaries

Jan 2, 2020

Betty Joyce Unverrich, 98, of Elkhart, passed to her rest on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Greenleaf Health Campus after a brief illness. Betty was born on November 6, 1921 in Elkhart to the late Ralph and Doris T. (Schultz) Rohleder. She married Ward L. Unverrich, on June 7, 1946 in Milwaukee; he died July 7, 2001.

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Jan 2, 2020

Janet Elizabeth Weaver Yoder, 93, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, passed away January 2, 2020 in Goshen, Indiana. She lived at Greencroft communities in Goshen, Indiana for the last 6 months.

Janet was born in Parkview, Virginia, on January 19,1926 to Henry (H.D.) Weaver and Sallie Wenger Weaver. Janet was the 4th out of 5 children.

She...

Jan 1, 2020

James N. "Jim" Shank, 86, of Elkhart, passed away to be with his Lord on New Year's Day, January 1, 2020 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born on February 26, 1933 to the late Don and Fern (Bartmess) Shank.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Regenia (Rowe) Shank; sons, Jim...

Jan 1, 2020

Ms. Dianne M. (Bare) Hampshire, 70, of Goshen, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Wednesday, Jan. 01, 2020 at 4:00 am.  She was born May 26, 1949 in Mishawaka to the late Joseph Buell and Norma Jean (Bare) Gadd.

Survivors include her son Richard J. (Samantha) Hampshire...

Dec 28, 2019

Noel Everett "Big Dog" Hunt

December 13, 1944—December 28, 2019

Noel Everett "Big Dog" Hunt, 75, of Union, Michigan, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2019 at the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart.

Noel will be greatly missed by his wife Peggy "Little Dog" Hunt, their two...

Dec 27, 2019

Mrs. Teena Romaine McGuire, 63, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a sudden illness at her home on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at 7:20 am.  She was born Oct. 14, 1956 in Bristol to the late Robert U. and Betty (Royce) Campbell and later married Michael A. "Mike" McGuire in Apache Junction, AZ in 1990. He survives at home...

Dec 25, 2019

Mary L. "Mae Mae" Gould, 60, of Elkhart, passed away to be with the Lord on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 5, 1959 to the late Willie Gould and Alice (Fry) Gould, who survives at home.

She is also survived by her daughter, Erica...

Dec 25, 2019

LaVerne F. "Chris" Hamman, of Elkhart, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 25, 2019 at 89 years old. She was born on December 19, 1930 in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Henry and Josephine (Mihic) Christenson.

She married Charles J. Humpley on February 21, 1948, who is deceased.

She is...

Dec 22, 2019

Mrs. Gail Ann Bentley, 73, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at 8:06 am.  She was born July 29, 1946 in Teaneck, NJ to the late William "Bill" and Mary Jane (Williams) Constant and later married A. "Mitch" Bentley in August of 1962...

Dec 20, 2019

Ralph Edward Cortas, 87, residing in Elkhart, gently departed this life on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Hubbard Hill Estates. A native of Chicago, he was born on April 23, 1932 to the late Edward C. and Cecelia (Stoltman) Cortas. He married his one and only love Patricia Joan Konecny on August 10, 1963 in Elkhart. Pat died October...

Dec 20, 2019

Mr. David Lee Westlake, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness in the comfort of his own home on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at 8:45 pm.  He was born Feb. 8, 1946 in Elkhart to the late Howard and Clara (Ritchie) Westlake, and later married Sharon Boomershine in Middlebury on Nov. 2, 1968. She survives at...

Dec 17, 2019

Karen Martin, 60, of Osceola, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home and Altera Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.

Dec 16, 2019

ROSCOE, Ill. — Shirley M. Niles, 89, of Roscoe, died on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Elkhart.

She was born Nov. 14, 1930, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edwin and Edna (Huebner) Barrett.

Shirley was a graduate of South Beloit High School.

She married Arthur J. Niles on Jan. 2, 1951, in...

Dec 16, 2019

Heaven has gained another angel, Olivia Monet Lint, 14, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was born on November 1, 2005 in Mishawaka. Surviving are her loving parents, Erica L. Lint and Adam G. Coppens; three siblings, Hayden, Abel and Quinn; she will be greatly missed by her grandparents, Steven R. and...

Dec 13, 2019

Roland E. Guffey, 65, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home, after an extended illness. He was born on September 24, 1954 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Robert Eugene and LaVonne (Nash) Guffey.

He is survived by a son, Robert Froelich, two brothers, Rick (Karlena) Guffey , Duane Guffey , sister...

Dec 13, 2019

Joanne Margaret Blosser, 84, of Elkhart, gently departed this life on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Hubbard Hill Estates. A native of Elkhart, Joanne was born on October 16, 1935 to the late John B. and Catherine Bueter. Joanne married her sweetheart Dale E. Blosser on June 22, 1957 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. Dale passed away August...

Dec 12, 2019

Mr. Delno D. "Del" Johnson, 71, of Cassopolis, MI, was found passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at 6:50 pm.  He was born Apr. 10, 1948 in Melvin, KY to the late Greenberry and Alice (Thornsberry) Johnson and later married Rose Ann Berry on June 21, 1969. She survives at home after 50 wonderful...

Dec 11, 2019

Evelyn Marie (Speicher) McGlasson, 89, of Goshen, passed away peacefully into the arms of her savior on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Evelyn was born on January 15, 1930 in Noble Co, Indiana to William L. and Mable (Walton) Speicher. Evelyn married her true love Pastor Jack C. McGlasson on August 26, 1951 at Zion Missionary Church in Elkhart.  He...

Dec 9, 2019

Deborah K. Izak, 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on January 25, 1951 to the late Katherine (Murray) and Herbert Pietzko.

She is survived by her sons, Steven (Lola) Izak and Phil (Amanda) Izak; grandchildren, Addison Nichole Chesney, Jaime Izak, Alexander Izak, and Natalia Drysdale Izak;...

Dec 9, 2019

Patricia M. Alwine, 83, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at home. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home and Altera Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.