Harold "Dick" Crabtree
Jan 24, 2019
ELKHART: Harold "Dick" Crabtree, 91, residing in Elkhart, passed away Thursday morning, January 24, 2019 at the home of his daughter, where he lived. Harold was born on March 28, 1927 in Chattaroy, West Virginia to the late James and Eliza (Blankenship) Crabtree. He married the former Phyllis James on September 2, 1947 in Maysville, Kentucky. Phyllis passed away...
Virginia Jean Snodgrass
Jan 23, 2019
ELKHART - Virginia Jean Snodgrass 65, of Elkhart went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 23, 2019. Virginia was born on March 5, 1953 to Arthur and Lillian Rasmussen. Virginia was a loving mother, wife, and Nana.
She is survived by her children Janell Lunsford (Patrick), Jeremy Snodgrass, and Joy Robinson...
Jodeena E. Thomas
Jan 23, 2019
ELKHART -Â Jodeena "Jodee" E. Thomas, 45, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She was born on December 19, 1973 in Grinnel, Iowa to the late Patrick A. Thomas and Janet Bartley, who survives at home.
Jodee is survived by her mother, step father, Gerald Bartley, brother, Charles (Connie) Thomas,...
John V Freimund
Jan 22, 2019
Mr. John V. Freimund, 97, of Parrish, FL and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Tidewell Ellenton Hospice House in Palmetto, FL on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
He was born in Elkhart on Aug. 6, 1921 to the late Julius and Maud (Boyer) Freimund. He later married Cora Hamlet in Elkhart in 1941....
Thomas M. "Tom" Fodrocy, Jr.
Jan 21, 2019
ELKHART -Â Thomas M. "Tom"Â Fodrocy, Jr., 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital of natural causes on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 at 3:23 pm.
He was born in South Bend on March 7, 1945 to the late Thomas and Ethel (Karacson) Fodrocy, Sr. and is survived by his significant other, Linda Francesconi.
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Reginald Culbertson
Jan 21, 2019
ELKHART — Reginald Rene Culbertson, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 1, 1955 to the late Charlie and Bessie R. (Lee) Culbertson in Clintwood, VA.
Rene is survived by his sisters: Janice Rakes, Charlene Tucker, Peggy Whitt, Carrie Rein, and Brenda Worley and his brothers: Tom...
Jonathan T. "Tim" Cox
Jan 19, 2019
Jonathan T. "Tim" Cox, 67, of Elkhart, was found passed away at his home following an illness on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 at 11:48 pm.
He was born in Fort Wayne on July 18, 1951 to the late Clarence Cox and Bertha (Ellert) Cox, who survives him. He later married Mary E. (DeMoss) Pelmonter on July 11,...
James "Jim" M. Rinaldi
Jan 18, 2019
ELKHART — James "Jim" M. Rinaldi, 61, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, January 18, 2019. He was born in Elkhart on January 14, 1958 to the late Angelo Rinaldi and Joanne (Aller) Hurley.
He is survived by his daughter, Burgandy (Preston Coburn) Rinaldi; step sons, Derek Shagena and Dakota Dodd; brother, Gilbert...
Rosalee R. Kolher
Jan 18, 2019
Rosalee Rehsif Kolher, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at 9:51 am.
She was born in Edgerton, OH on Jan. 4, 1925 to the late I. Loyal and Chloa (Fisher) Newcomer. Rosalee took much delight in telling others that her middle name was her mother's maiden...
Barbara J Cassity
Jan 16, 2019
Barbara J. Cassity, 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart following an extended illness on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 at 6:00 pm.
She was born in Elkhart on May 7, 1959 to the late William and Helen (Smith) Faught, and is also preceded in death by siblings Mark and Rex...
Breckan G Van Zyl
Jan 13, 2019
Breckan G. Van Zyl, 4-week-old son of Amber and Chris Van Zyl of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Riley's Children Hospital in Indianapolis. Breckan was born on December 18, 2018 in Indianapolis.
He is survived by his parents and his brother Keagan Van Zyl. Also surviving are his grandparents; Bob & Patty Butler,...
Alfred L Lee
Jan 11, 2019
Alfred Louis Lee, 78, residing in Elkhart, passed away Friday morning, January 11, 2019 at his home, after an extended illness, surrounded by his family. Alfred was born on June 13, 1940 in Cairo, Illinois to the late Alfred and Idella (Ham) Lee. He married Deloris Jean Peoples on February 15, 2014, She survives, as well as 3 daughters,...
Tina Marie Poe
Jan 9, 2019
Tina Marie Poe, R.N., 53, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly at home following an illness on Wednesday, Jan. 09, 2019 at 7:37 am.
She was born in Marion, IN on Sept. 2, 1965 to the late Vernon and Ruby (Hamilton) Heil, and is also preceded in death by siblings Patty Hall, Cindy Manning and Victor Heil. Her...
Wilma Jean Gill
Jan 3, 2019
Wilma Jean Gill, 91, of Elkhart, passed away early Thursday morning, January 3, 2019 at Riverside Village. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
Peggy A. Smith
Jan 2, 2019
Peggy Ann Smith, 82, of Goshen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Wednesday, Jan. 02, 2019 following an extended illness.
She was born Aug. 1, 1936 to the late Harold and Mildred (Denny) Grant and later married Henry L. Smith on July 30, 1960. He passed Sept. 22, 2005 in Elkhart.
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Cora Colleen Roberts
Dec 31, 2018
Cora Colleen Roberts, 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan and formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. Colleen, as she was known to friends and family was born in
Bridgeton, Indiana on December 27, 1932, to Marjorie Jessup Case and Max Case. She was the youngest of three children. Older brother, Seba Higley Case, survives...
Samuel A. "Sam" Owens
Dec 31, 2018
Samuel A. "Sam" Owens, 81, of Niles, MI and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 following an extended illness.
He was born Dec. 11, 1937 to the late Marvin and Deola (Walker) Owens.
Surviving are children Madrina (Joseph) Barnes, Crystal, David, Darrian and Duane Owens and...
Dawn R Geier
Dec 29, 2018
ELKHART - Dawn Ressie Geier, 57, passed away at her home on the morning of December 29, 2018. Dawn was born in Elkhart on March 19, 1961. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Tom) Moo; mother Doris Jean Tidwell; 3 grandchildren, Nicholas Hammon, Kaylee (Tony) Hershberger, Breanna Crawford and 2 great grandchildren Lucas and Lexie; also surviving is...
Norma Brown
Dec 28, 2018
ELKHART: Norma Jean Brown, 82, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a 7 year battle with dementia. She was born on Oct. 25, 1936 in Cleveland. Surviving are her children; Michael (Leenetric) Brown, Hubert (Cheryle) Brown, Glenn Mason, Marshall Harper, Aaron Harper, Angela (Ben) Roby, Shela (Willie B.) Jackson, Keith Harper, Linda...
Cruz Celia Islas Acosta
Dec 28, 2018
ELKHART: Cruz Celia Islas Acosta, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, morning December 28, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 2, 1942 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico to Ramon Acosta and Juana Jimenez. She married Bernardino Islas, he survives as well as their 11 children, Miguel Islas, Patricia Islas, Leticia Islas, Bernardino...
