Obituaries

Oct 12, 2019

Patricia A. Richards, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Elkhart Hospice House. She was born on March 23, 1947 to the late August and Anna (Doncilovic) Vlaeminck.

Patricia is survived by her son, David (Deanna) Richards; daughter, Nancy Misener and Jim Prentkowski; grandchildren, Patrick "Clay" Misener, Cody Alan Franks, Drew Ann...

Oct 12, 2019

James E. "Jim" Swathwood, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Osceola following a long battle with cancer on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. He was born Aug. 8, 1939 in Elkhart to the late Ellsworth J. "Bus" and Martha P. (Saunders) Swathwood.

Surviving is his beloved Susie (Sue Swathwood); children Alysa (Andy) Snell, Adam Riddle, Leslie...

Oct 10, 2019

Sharon Kay Rice, 80, of Valparaiso, formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side to be reunited in heaven with her loving husband, Marvin "Eddie" Rice, who preceded her on January 20, 2003. She was born on March 13, 1939 to the late Pierre "Pete" and Eileen (Moore) Lemon.

She...

Oct 9, 2019

James Ignatius Pirrie of Elkhart, IN died on Wednesday, October 9 at the age of 92. Jim was born on October 4, 1927 in Melbourne, Australia to his parents, Richard and Isabel (Maguire) Pirrie, who preceded him in death. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Cooney), loving father of Elizabeth (Martin) Hoffmann and Helen (Joe) Roy, and cherished...

Oct 7, 2019

Mr. Stephen E. "Steve" Drudge, 67, passed away at his home in Elkhart of natural causes on Monday morning, Oct. 7, 2019.

He was born May 19, 1952 in Elkhart to the late John W. and Ruth (O'Connor) Drudge. Survivors include a son, Craig Drudge of South Bend and a sister, Denise K. (Danny) Hosler of Elkhart....

Oct 6, 2019

Brian S. Davis, 50, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.

Oct 3, 2019

Olden "Fuzzy" Couch, 80, of Elkhart, passed to his rest on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Greenleaf Health Campus, surrounded by his loving family. Fuzzy was born on April 19, 1939 in Barboursville, Kentucky to the late Woodson and Stella (Smallwood) Couch. He married Wilma, his wife of 27 years, on April 11, 1990. She survives, as well as...

Oct 3, 2019

Justin Lee Holaway, 34, of Goshen, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was born on September 7, 1985 in Goshen, Indiana to Ronda (Holaway) Harrison.

Justin loved being with his sons, Harrison and Hank. He enjoyed spending time with them, especially when he could teach them how to play ball, ride a...

Oct 2, 2019

Douglas D. "Doug" Lewandowski, 67, of Elkhart passed away at his residence on October 2, 2019. He was born on July 31, 1952 in South Bend, IN to the late Clem M. and Pauline M. (Pierport) Lewandowski Sr.

He is survived by his brother, Clem Lewandowski Jr.; Patricia Kron and Rita Lolmaugh; stepbrothers, Craig A. and Kristopher...

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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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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

No...

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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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 ...

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;...