Thomas "Larry" L. Mitchell
Jul 18, 2019
Mr. Thomas L. "Larry" Mitchell, 72, of Elkhart, passed away at Methodist Southlake Hospital in Merrillville on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 11:30 am (local) following an extended illness.
He was born in Sikeston, MO on June 7, 1947 to the late Thomas and Frances (Evans) Mitchell, and then married Rosemary L. Barbaro on Nov. 24, 1974...
Cheryl Lynn (Watson) Archer
Jul 18, 2019
Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Archer, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 1:30 am at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in San Antonio, TX on Dec. 13, 1951 to the late Woodrow C. and Betty Mae (Vasbinder) Watson, and...
Leslie B. Wall
Jul 12, 2019
Leslie B. Wall, 68, of Elkhart, passed away Friday evening, July 12, after an extended illness, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Leslie was born on October 8, 1950 in Keiser, Arkansas to Leslie and Cleola (Brown) Neely who both preceded her in death along with her siblings, Ella Peoples, Sadie Pegues, Theodore Robinson and Leroy Robinson.
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Tom L. Sigsbee
Jul 10, 2019
Tom L. Sigsbee, 80, of Elkhart, passed away, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Elkhart Hospice House. Tom was born in Elkhart on August 3, 1938 to the late James W. and Marie (Anderson) Sigsbee. He graduated from Elkhart High School. He worked for a time at Elkhart Brass before enlisting...
Bonita (Went) Bickerton
Jul 10, 2019
Ms. Bonita M. Bickerton-Harris, 47, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 4:37 am at her home.
She was born in Elkhart on Dec. 17, 1971 to the late Delmar D. and Kandis (Fletcher) Went and is survived by her sons Michael and Daniel Bickerton; former spouse John (Denise) Bickerton...
Viktoriya And Elias G. Derosa
Jul 8, 2019
Viktoriya DeRosa, 19, of Edwardsburg, MI, departed this world to be in the presence of her Maker on Monday, July 08, 2019 at the University of Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Elias Grey DeRosa, on June 28, 2019, who only stayed for a moment but left an indelible imprint...
Howard J. Herrick
Jul 8, 2019
Howard Jay Herrick, 68, of Goshen, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 10, 1950 in Zeeland, Michigan to the late Howard J. and Johanna (Dahm) Herrick. He married the former Suzan M. Osborne on March 2, 1975 in Edmore, Mich. Surviving is his wife of...
Donnita "Doni" M. Soos
Jul 8, 2019
Donnita M. "Doni" Soos, 82, of Elkhart, passed away early Monday morning, July 8, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by love and her family. Â Doni was born on July 8, 1937 in Tipton, Indiana to the late Donald and Bernita (Foreman) Wolff. Surviving are her daughters, Rose (Neil) Darrah, Kathy Cooke; son Jim (Kathy) Cavinder; 7 loving grandchildren,...
James "Jim" M. Combs
Jul 7, 2019
Mr. James M. "Jim" Combs, 72, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 8:10 am at Goshen Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born in Sturgis, MI on Dec. 27, 1946 to the late Bernard and Laverne (Hiatt) Combs and is survived by his step-mother Luanne Combs and his loving spouse of...
Marsha A. Cramer
Jul 4, 2019
Marsha A. Cramer, 70, of Goshen, IN passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on November 19, 1948 in Elkhart to the late Raymond and Mary (Pletcher) Haut.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 48 years, Mike Cramer, whom she married on October 10, 1970. Marsha is...
William "Bill" M. Whalen
Jul 4, 2019
William M. "Bill" Whalen, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 2:18 pm at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on Oct. 12, 1935 to the late Roy and Florence (Taber) Whalen and later married J. Jeannine Defreese on May 8, 1986 in Elkhart;...
Richard Glen Martin
Jun 30, 2019
UPDATE - A celebration of life for Richard G. Martin will be held Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 from 1-5 pm, with a short service at 1:30 pm. at the Simonton Lake Sportsman Club, 51036 CR 11, Elkhart. Richard, 74,  died June 30, in Elkhart, Billings Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Richard Glenn Martin, 74, of Elkhart, passed...
Florence E. Riggs
Jun 29, 2019
Florence E. Riggs, 93., of Bristol ,passed away peacefully of natural causes early Saturday morning June 29, 2019 at the home of her son. She was born October 6, 1925 in Lafe, Arkansas to Thomas E. and Adar Dee (Patton) Meredith. She married Raymond M. Riggs on April 12, 1943 in Kennett, Mo. Ray died Aug. 16, 1997.
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Gregory E. Brock
Jun 26, 2019
Gregory E. Brock, 67, of Syracuse, IN (formerly of Elkhart, IN) passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in Goshen. He was born on May 29, 1952 in Mishawaka to the late John William and Joan Elizabeth (Coppes) Brock.
He is survived by his loving wife, Darla Brock; son, Todd (Nancy) Kujawa; daughters, Corrina (Douglas) Ross and...
Thomas W. Cripe
Jun 26, 2019
Mr. Thomas Walter "Tom" Cripe, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 11:00 pm at the Woodland Manor Nursing Facility in Elkhart following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.
He was born in South Bend on Nov. 28, 1935 to the late Clifton and Dorothy (Smith) Cripe and later married Stephanie L. Truex...
Frank H. Ellison
Jun 24, 2019
Frank H. "Butch" Ellison, 75, of Michigan, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 9, 1943 in Hammond, IN to the late Melvin and Alpha Ellen (Mallott) Ellison.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Roberta...
Elsie L. Butler
Jun 24, 2019
Mrs. Elsie Louise Butler, age 87, of Elkhart passed away Monday, June 24 at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart.
She was born April 18, 1932 in Steuben, Maine; daughter of the late Addella and Frank Robinson.
Elsie is survived by her husband of 69 years, Reggie Butler of Elkhart. Their two daughters are...
Melba Jean Benedict
Jun 20, 2019
Melba Jean Benedict, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 12:33 pm at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born in Goshen on Feb. 28, 1930 to the late Geroge and Nellie (Weldy) Loucks and is also preceded in death by her former spouses Paul Bechtel and Leon "Barney" Benedict; son Ronnie Lee...
Charles "Chuck" Ray Holdeman
Jun 19, 2019
Charles Ray "Chuck" Holdeman, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 2:55 am following a brief illness.
He was born in Elkhart on May 19, 1950 to the late Merle and Marilou (Wolf) Holdeman, and later married Mejen Pak at the US Embassy in Seoul, South Korea on May...
Orville D. Newell
Jun 18, 2019
Orville D. Newell, 91, of Wakarusa, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born on June 29, 1927 in Fort Scott, KS to the late Orville D. and Florence (Large) Newell Sr.
He is survived by his daughter, Paula (Tom) O' Brien of Elkhart; granddaughter, Christina (Darrell) Tonsing of...
