Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Devin Carl  "Bud" Mcdaniel

Devin Carl "Bud" Mcdaniel

Nov 6, 2018

Devin Carl "Bud" McDaniel, 55, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly, at Select Specialty Hospital, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, following a sudden illness.

He was born Dec. 16, 1962, in South Bend, to the late Carl McDaniel and RoseMary (Sherwin) McDaniel who survives him in Bristol.

Bud was a purchasing agent for...

Roy C. Mcclure

Roy C. Mcclure

Nov 5, 2018

ELKHART: Roy C. McClure, 69, passed away early Monday morning, November 5, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital, after an extended illness. Roy was born in Pulaski, Tennessee to the late Marvin and Virginia (Chapman) McClure. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Buster, Billy, Jimmy, Alfred, Riley and his sister Betty Pressler.

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Shirley L. Sutton

Shirley L. Sutton

Nov 4, 2018

LEBANON, Ohio — Shirley L. Sutton, 83, of Lebanon, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born Sept. 20, 1935, in Elkhart, to the late Harvey Isaac and Etta (Henderschott) Carr.

She married Elmer B. Sutton on Sept. 24, 1955 and he died in...

Joanne Sharp

Joanne Sharp

Nov 4, 2018

Mrs. Joanne Sharp, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 at 6:20 am.

She was born in Lake Co., TN on Apr. 17, 1945 to the late Grant and Frances (Cartwright) Russell and married Henry L. Sharp in Trenton, TN on Nov. 20, 1961. He survives...

Melissia J. Ball

Melissia J. Ball

Nov 4, 2018

ELKHART — Melissia J. "Jawain" Ball, 55, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a brief illness, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, at 12:03 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.

She was born, Dec. 18, 1962, in West Hamlin, West Virginia, to the late James L. McCoy and Brookie (Harbor) Wilmore.

On July 26, 1992, she married...

Charles "Chuck" Straub, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Straub, Jr.

Nov 3, 2018

Beckley, West Virginia - Charles (Chuck) Stephen Straub, Jr, 57, formerly of Elkhart, was born on December 2nd, 1960, in Elkhart, IN. He passed on November 3rd, 2018.

He is survived by his loving daughter Crystal (Christopher) Hines, of Summersville, WV and their sweet daughters Tessa and Hannah. He is also survived by his father Charles Stephen...

Kiwhonei Tanisha Nichols

Kiwhonei Tanisha Nichols

Nov 1, 2018

Kiwhonei Tanisha Nichols, 35, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, November 1, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on September 16, 1983 to Thomas R. and Roxann (Cantrell) Nichols. Surviving are 2 sons, Tievon Nichols, Barrion Rodgers; her mother Roxann Nichols; grandmother Jeanette Cantrell; 2 sisters, Latabia (Ron) Williams, Marilyn (Renard) Nichols-Corley; aunts, Rose (Elton) Cantrell, Bernita...

Sally Jo Ellsworth

Sally Jo Ellsworth

Nov 1, 2018

ELKHART — Sally Jo Ellsworth, 76, passed away of natural causes Thursday morning, Nov, 1, 2018, at Riverside Village.

She was born Feb. 1, 1942, in Elkhart County, to Lorraine Reigel and Betty Jane (Fulton) Bower.

She married Robert E. "Bob" Ellsworth on June 13, 1969, in Peru. Bob passed away Dec. 31, 2014.

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Glenn Lynell Wallace

Glenn Lynell Wallace

Oct 31, 2018

Glenn Lynell Wallace, 71, moved on to a much-deserved higher ground on October 31, 2018 in Union, Michigan surrounded by his loving family and true love, Vickie Young. He was born November 7, 2018 to Glenn T. and Ruth J. (Sells) Wallace in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Glenn proudly served his country in the United States army. He worked...

James E. Rowe

James E. Rowe

Oct 30, 2018

ELKHART — James E. "Jim" Rowe, 91, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at Golden Living Center, after a battle with cancer.

Jim was born Feb. 16, 1927, in Elkhart.

He married Wanda M. Strukel on March 5, 1966. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Wanda; daughter Beth Ann (Michael) Neff of Rapid City,...

Marcus D. Thomas

Marcus D. Thomas

Oct 28, 2018

ELKHART — Marcus Dewayne Thomas, 43, of Elkhart, passed away at his home Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, July 2, 1975, to the late Herbert McKinney and Brenda Thomas McKinney, who survives.

He later married Jammie Allen in 2015. She survives as well at home.

Also surviving are...

Robert E. Eillott

Robert E. Eillott

Oct 28, 2018

ELKHART — Robert E. Elliott, 69, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

Greg W. Roberts

Greg W. Roberts

Oct 28, 2018

LAKEVILLE — Gregg Wayne "Budman" Roberts, 57, of Lakeville, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, with his brother, niece and nephew at his side.

He was born Dec. 17, 1960, to the late Gary Roberts and Rita Hostetler, who survives him in Bismark, Illinois.

Also...

James A.  "Jimbo" Meehan

James A. "Jimbo" Meehan

Oct 28, 2018

ELKHART — James A. "Jimbo" Meehan Jr., 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, at his home following a brief illness.

He was born Sept. 19, 1952, in Mishawaka, to the late James A. and Ruth (McGowan) Meehan.

He married Terri J. Bess Lamie on Oct. 18, 2002. She survives.

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Virginia Nelson

Virginia Nelson

Oct 26, 2018

GOSHEN — Virginia Nelson, 77, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen on Friday, October 26, 2018.

She was born in Hollandale, Michigan, June 27, 1941, to the late Emmit and Edna (Wilson) Nelson.

Surviving are her children, Orlando (Lisa) Nelson and Arshea Branch; brothers Maurice and Murray Nelson; sisters Bessie...

Carole Ann Chmiel

Carole Ann Chmiel

Oct 25, 2018

Carole Ann (Rembold) Chmiel, 68, born January 16, 1950, in New Albany to Richard M. and Marcheta J. (Hemenway) Rembold, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Hospice in Roseland at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 25, 2018.

She graduated from LaSalle High School in South Bend. Starting as a cadet teacher, she used her passion for...

Diana L (Davis)  Yeager

Diana L (Davis) Yeager

Oct 24, 2018

SOUTH BEND — Diana L. Yeager, 72, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018.

She was born Aug. 16, 1946, to the late Lee and Constance (Lewis) Davis.

She was preceded in death by a stepson, Larry Saunders.

Surviving are a brother, Denny Davis; niece and nephew, Sonia (Steve) Teske and...

Bessie M. (Readout)  Clay

Bessie M. (Readout) Clay

Oct 23, 2018

ELKHART — Bessie M. Clay, 94, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 23, 2018, at her home.

She was born Bessie Margaret Readout, to Benjamin Harrison and Trena (Koch) Readout, in Buchanan County, Iowa, on July 14, 1924.

Bessie married Ora L. Clay on Aug. 23, 1956, in Eldora, Iowa. They shared 48 wedded...

James D. Frye

James D. Frye

Oct 21, 2018

Mr. James D. "Jim" Frye, 67, of South Bend, passed away following an extended illness at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Sunday evening, Oct. 21, 2018.

Further arrangements for Jim are pending at Billings Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN 46514.

Lisa Y. Bush

Lisa Y. Bush

Oct 20, 2018

Lisa Y. Bush, 46, of Elkhart passed away while visiting a friend on Saturday, October 20, 2018. She was born on March 11, 1972 in Chicago, IL to the late Jesse Winters and Claudia Bush.

She was a fun, outgoing, and kind lady with a love for her family and enjoyed spending time with her children and...

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