Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
James Phillips
Nov 8, 2019
Mr. James R. (Jim) Phillips, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Woodland Manor Nursing Facility in Elkhart on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at 6:25 am. He was born Oct. 17, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late James R. and Madeline (Balmert) Phillips, and later married Joanne Vyverman on Jan 24, 1981 in Park Ridge, IL. She survives...
Clyde "Lloyd" L. Fischer, Jr.
Nov 8, 2019
Clyde "Lloyd" Fischer Jr., 76, of South Bend, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Holy Cross Nursing Home in South Bend. He was born on February 18, 1943 in Gary, IN to the late Lloyd C. and Mabel (Shrader) Fischer Sr.
Lloyd served proudly in the United States Navy for three years. He was preceded...
Sara Eash
Nov 7, 2019
Sara Eash, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Center For Hospice Care in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514. Anyone with family information about Sara are requested to contact the funeral home staff.
Richard "Dick" R. Delp
Nov 6, 2019
Richard R. "Dick" Delp, 83, of Union, MI, passed into his eternal rest at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on November 6, 2019. He was born on March 16, 1936 in Elkhart to Charles and Madeline Delp. He lived in Union, Michigan for most of his lifetime.
On October 21, 1961, he married his loving...
Franklin M. Hill
Nov 6, 2019
ELKHART: Franklin M. Hill, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, November 6, 2019 at his home. Franklin was born in Sharon County, West Virginia on August 20, 1940.
Surviving is his wife of 53 years Dorothy L. (Mann) Hill; four sons, Frank (Kristen) Hill Jr., Keith L. Hill, Gerald (Dawn) Hill and Steve (Amber Dawson) Hill;...
Jeffrey Clair Hostetler
Nov 5, 2019
Jeffrey Clair Hostetler, 61, wore many hats during his too-short life – star athlete, devoted son, antagonistic older brother and loyal friend – but probably none of them as often as his Green Bay Packers beanie. Jeff's life changed dramatically when he became a father. It was his finest role and his daughter, Jordan, was his greatest pride.
...Penny I. Young
Nov 4, 2019
Mrs. Penny I. Young, 62, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at 8:12 pm. She was born Feb. 11, 1957 in Charleston, WV to the late Carl Edward and Janice Lee (McNeely) Craigo, and later married James Steven "Steve" Young on Sept. 23, 2000 in Elkhart....
Mary E. Brandenburg
Nov 2, 2019
Mary E. Brandenburg, 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 22, 1951 in Elwood, IN to the late Shirley and Hellen (Benedict) Hiatt.
She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Chester L. Brandenburg; daughter, Shirley (Joshua) Buelna; sons,...
Robert "Bob" E. Craig
Nov 2, 2019
Mr. Robert E. "Bob" Craig, Sr., 79, of Granger, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka following a sudden illness on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at 6:23 am. He was born June 18, 1940 in Elwood, IN to the late John "Bus" Craig and Ilah (Hobbs) Troup, and later married Linda M. Lovell in 1973 in...
Marjorie P. Loney
Nov 2, 2019
Marjorie P. Loney, 101, of Elkhart, went home to her heavenly father on Saturday morning, November 2, 2019 at Greenleaf Health Campus, surrounded by her family and Pastor Dave Lade. She was born on her grandparent's farm in Foraker, in Elkhart County on September 11, 1918 to the late Roscoe Calvin and Oma Floy (Domer) Schalliol.
She...
Shirley Ann Hall
Nov 2, 2019
Shirley Ann Hall, 87, of Goshen, Indiana passed away early Saturday morning, November 2, 2019 at Goshen General Hospital. Shirley was born in Goshen on June 8, 1932, the daughter of the late Harry Alvin and LeAnna Jane (Bates) Blough. In addition to her parents, her brother Duane Blough and her sister Marian Krebs preceded her in death.
...Jennifer "Jenny" Sue Moosekian
Nov 1, 2019
Mrs. Jennifer S. "Jenny" Moosekian, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital following a sudden illness on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at 3:09 am. She was born December 26, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Jerome "Jerry" Johnson and Mary J. (Mayo) Johnson Carpenter. She is also preceded in death by her daughter Kelley Blakemore...
Leonard L. Peach
Nov 1, 2019
Leonard L. Peach, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Woodland Manor. Leonard was born on April 15, 1947 in Pittsburg, California to the late James and Evelyn (Miley) Rutledge.
Surviving are his children, April (David) Calloway, Karen (Nathan) King and Heather (Dave Evans) Peach; also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 6...
David L. Quiggle
Oct 31, 2019
David L. Quiggle, 56, of Osceola, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home on October 31, 2019 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. David was born on October 27, 1963 to Dick and Ila (Eckert) Quiggle in Valparaiso, Indiana. He is a 1982 graduate of Valparaiso High School. He attended Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri where he met...
Shirley A. Baughman
Oct 29, 2019
Shirley A. Baughman, 84, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Elkhart Meadows to be reunited with her loving husband, Donald L. Baughman, Sr. who preceded her. She was born September 1, 1935 to the late Clem and Margorie A. (Sumpter) McGary.
She is survived by her children, Paula Taylor, Amanda (Rich) Rose, Donna...
Sharon Kay Campbell
Oct 29, 2019
Sharon Kay Campbell, 84, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes, Tuesday morning, October 29, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Sharon was born October 15, 1935, in Bourbon, Indiana to the late Harry and Francis (Kester) Ganger. Survivors include her loving children, Charles Stout and wife Carol, Steve Stout and wife Kathleen, Mike...
William J. Avery
Oct 26, 2019
William J. Avery, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 29, 1949 to the late Wilfred J. and Lois Mae (Sones) Avery.
William graduated from Penn in 1968 where he excelled in football and wrestling. He won a full scholarship in...
Sandra L. (Stokley) Ellsworth
Oct 26, 2019
Mrs. Sandra L. Ellsworth, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at 10:36 pm. She was born May 16, 1949 in Ames, WV to the late Joe and Betty (Gilkerson) Stokley; but she was raised by the late Clyde Bowe whom she always...
Donald "Don" E. Kidder
Oct 25, 2019
Donald E. "Don" Kidder, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side to be reunited with his loving wife, Sharon K. Kidder, who preceded him on August 31, 2010. He was born on March 21, 1943 to the late Lee E. and Helen F. (Dodge) Kidder.
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Donald Lee Clark
Oct 23, 2019
Mr. Donald Lee Clark, 65, of Lagrange, passed away peacefully at his home following a sudden illness on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. He was born Nov. 20, 1953 in Constantine, MI, to the late Robert and Lou (Young) Clark.
Survivors include his beloved spouse of 20 years Pamela Bowens; children Robert Clark, Daniel Evink and Stacy Clark;...
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