Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

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...

Kenneth Mcfarland

Kenneth Mcfarland

Aug 29, 2019

Kenneth J. McFarland, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on September 29, 1962 to Myrl and Sharon (Williams) McFarland who survive.

He is also survived by his brothers, Steven (Ruby) McFarland and Roger (Lilly Argualla) McFarland; nephews, Royal DelaCruz and Christopher McFarland; grandnieces, Gwynn and...

Charles Edward Thomas

Charles Edward Thomas

Aug 28, 2019

Charles Edward Thomas, 82, of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed to his rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home, surrounded by love and family. Charles was born on December 14, 1936 in Lockwood, West Virginia to the late Claudie Elmer and Bessie Belle (McClung) Thomas. In addition to his parents, five brothers and a sister preceded him in...

James V. Green

James V. Green

Aug 28, 2019

James V. Green (Bro), 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Brighton, TN on January 11, 1949 to the late Willy Mayes and Annie B. Green.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Rhonda Green; son, Keith (Jeanette) Green; granddaughter, Carmen Green; sister, Evelyn...

Karen Ann Testo

Karen Ann Testo

Aug 24, 2019

Karen Ann Testo, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer's, at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Karen was born October 1, 1952 in Elkhart; she was the daughter of Frank J. and Donna Ruth (Kamp) Testo, who have preceded her in death as well as a nephew Matthew Gus Fearnow....

David S. Peffley

David S. Peffley

Aug 22, 2019

David Scott Peffley, Sr, 51, of Elkhart passed away at home on Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was born to Kial and Marianne (Leffler) Peffley on March 29, 1968 in Elkhart. David married the former Amy Ritter on August 14, 1999.

David is survived by his loving wife, Amy; his children, David S. Peffley, Jr., Jamie Peffley,...

Donna M. Throesch

Donna M. Throesch

Aug 22, 2019

Donna M. Throesch, 63, of Bristol IN, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pontiac, MI on November 9, 1955 to the late James Bullen and Stelmo (Dalton) Branson, who survives.

She is also survived by her beloved husband Michael Throesch of 46...

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