Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Paul E. Fuller

Paul E. Fuller

Sep 29, 2019

ELKHART: Paul E. Fuller, 85 passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his home. Paul was born on February 21, 1934 in St. Joseph County to the late Paul and Lola Irene (Barr) Fuller. In addition to his parents, three brothers, Jim, Don and Herb Fuller and a grandson Shane Ream preceded him in death.

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Lora "Jean" J. Miller

Lora "Jean" J. Miller

Sep 29, 2019

Lora J. "Jean" Miller, 95, of Elkhart, passed away at her residence on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was born on May 15, 1924 in Ligonier, IN and was later brought into the lives of the late Carl and Phyllis (Schock) Baer.

She married Gerald L. Miller on October 16, 1942 in Elkhart, who passed away on...

James "Jim" P. Wiskotoni

James "Jim" P. Wiskotoni

Sep 26, 2019

James P. Wiskotoni, 62 passed away peacefully at his home in Elkhart following an extended illness on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. He was born Nov. 26, 1956 in South Bend, IN.

Survivors include his mother Evelyn M. (Latowski) Wiskotoni-Kibler (John) and brothers Phil, Ric and sister Becky. Jim is preceded in death by his father Joseph I....

Linda L. Jones

Linda L. Jones

Sep 25, 2019

Mrs. Linda L. Jones, 70, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital following a sudden illness on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at 8:25 am.

She was born July 15, 1949 in Homer City, PA to the late Frank and Margaret (Pagliaro) Alloy and later married Michael L. Jones in 1980. He preceded her in death in...

Barbara "Barb" Ann (Murray)  Turney

Barbara "Barb" Ann (Murray) Turney

Sep 25, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Ann "Barb" Turney, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at 4:30 a.m.

She was born Dec. 8, 1951 in Whittier, CA to the late Eldon and Petranella H. "Nell" (Bouma) Murray, and later married Ronald L. Turney, Sr. in March, 2001. He survives...

Richard L. Zinsmeister

Richard L. Zinsmeister

Sep 23, 2019

Richard L. Zinsmeister, 85, of Elkhart, passed away at his residence on Monday, September 23, 2019. He was born in Bloomington, IL to the late Lyndll and Marion F. (Schumate) Zinsmeister.

He married Pamela S. (Muir) Zinsmeister on September 22, 1956, who passed away on December 5, 2018. Pamela and Richard spent 62 wonderful years together, including...

George E. Cartwright

George E. Cartwright

Sep 21, 2019

George Eugene Cartwright, 77, of Bristol, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, with his family and friends by his side at Elkhart General Hospital.

George was a lifelong resident of Elkhart, born on September 8, 1942, he was the son of Dolores and Howard Cartwright, and was married to Lin (Drudge) Cartwright for nearly 25 years. He...

Arthur S. Keyes

Arthur S. Keyes

Sep 19, 2019

Arthur S. Keyes, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 1, 1947 in Nashua, New Hampshire to the late Raymond and Viola (Kerlick) Keyes.

He is survived by his sister, Jeanette Castellano, first cousin, Malcolm (Roberta) Putnam, and his neighbor and friend, PJ Buss.

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Heidi "Boo" Joy Rogers

Heidi "Boo" Joy Rogers

Sep 19, 2019

Ms. Heidi Joy "Boo" Rogers, 44, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart following a courageous four year battle with cancer on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at 10:25 am.

She was born Dec. 23, 1974 in Goshen to John E. Rogers and Peggy (Terry) Spearow Dibble, who survive her.

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Issabell "Elaine" Reed

Issabell "Elaine" Reed

Sep 16, 2019

ELKHART: Issabell Elaine Reed, 67, gently departed this life Monday, September 16, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 4, 1952 in Goshen to the late Mose Edward and Cathryn Blanche (McDonald) Miller. In addition to her parents, four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.

Surviving are her ...

Phillip E. Schlabach, Jr.

Phillip E. Schlabach, Jr.

Sep 15, 2019

Mr. Phillip E. "Phil" Schlabach, Jr., 62 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at 5:54 p.m.

He was born June 29, 1957 in Muncie to the late Phillip Schlabach, Sr. and Emma June (Richardson) Schlabach Biggs.

Surviving are his children Phillip E. Schlabach, III and Kristen (Timothy) Routson;...

David E. Newman

David E. Newman

Sep 10, 2019

Mr. David E. Newman, 67, of Elkhart, was found passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 at 7:18 p.m.

He was born Aug. 22, 1952 in Goshen to the late Clayton and Verna (Clipp) Newman

Surviving are his brothers Rick and Roger Newman; and he is preceded in death by his two beloved canine companions,...

Margaret A. Smith

Margaret A. Smith

Sep 9, 2019

Mrs. Margaret A. Smith, 84, of Goshen, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Greencroft Health Center on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at 12:25 p.m.

She was born Dec. 1, 1934 in Montgomery, WV. to the late Lonnie and Leona (Sattle) Reese. On June 1, 1953, she married Bobbie L. Smith. He passed on Aug. 8, 1994....

Irvin Nicholson, Sr.

Irvin Nicholson, Sr.

Sep 6, 2019

Mr. Irvin Nicholson, Sr., 85, of Goshen, was found passed away at his residence on Friday, September 06, 2019 at 11:48 am.

Further arrangements for Irvin are pending at Billings Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN 46514, where full service information will appear soon on the funeral home's website.

Mike Shrock

Mike Shrock

Sep 6, 2019

Mike Shrock, 73, of Goshen, Indiana passed to his rest Friday morning, September 6, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Mike was born in Goshen on October 20, 1945, the son of the late Wayne and Betty Jane (Butts) Shrock, and graduated from Goshen High School with the class of 1964. He worked as a...

John "Jack" C. Oosta

John "Jack" C. Oosta

Sep 5, 2019

ELKHART: John C. "Jack" Oosta, 52, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Jack as he was known to his family was born on December 5, 1966 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is survived by his daughter Tiffany L. Oosta; mother, Margaret Oosta; three sisters, Kathy (Mark) Childress, Carol (Garry) Walsh; Joanie...

Marvin A. Betancourth

Marvin A. Betancourth

Sep 1, 2019

Marvin A. Betancourth, 47, of Duluth, Georgie, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his sister's home. He was born on April 6, 1972 in Choluteca, Honduras to Lorenzo and Rubenia (Mondragon) Betancourt.

Surviving is his wife Mabel (Ochoa) Betancourth; son Marvin Lorenzo Betancourth; parents Lorenzo and Rubenia Betancourt; siblings, Iris (Saul) Estrada, Fabio (Claudia) Betancourth...

Trecia A. Howell-Tanner

Trecia A. Howell-Tanner

Aug 30, 2019

Trecia A. Howell-Tanner, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Blytheville, AR on January 20, 1963 to the late David Howell and Hellen (Smith) Jackson.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Tanner; daughter, Vontia (Tyrone) Crockett; brothers, Terry (Sandy) Jackson, Jerry (Bonita) Jackson, Willie Jackson,...

David G. Mccarty, Jr.

David G. Mccarty, Jr.

Aug 30, 2019

Mr. David G. McCarty, Jr., 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home following an extended illness on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 at 2:40 p.m.

He was born Apr. 13, 1960 in South Bend to David G. McCarty, Sr., who survives him, and Mary (Stouder) McCarty, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 22, 1999 he...

Randy R. Cameron

Randy R. Cameron

Aug 30, 2019

Mr. Randy R. Cameron, 51, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly following a probable heart attack while camping at Twin Mills Camping Resort in Howe, IN.

He was born Aug. 16, 1968 in Elkhart to the late Clemis O. and Carol A. (Hoover) Cameron. On July 13, 2002 He married Laura L. Nelson in Bristol, who survives him...

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