Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Brandon L. Weaver
Dec 6, 2018
GRANGER — Brandon Lee Weaver, 34, of Granger, passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Osceola, on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.
He was born in Elkhart on Nov. 14, 1984, to Danny E. Weaver and Kim S. Elswick. They all survive along with Kim's fiancé, Michael Vidulich, who served as Brandon's father figure....
Karen L. Delaney
Dec 6, 2018
Karen L. Delaney, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home Thursday, December 6, 2018. She was born on January 20, 1953, in Detroit, MI to the late Robert and Shirley (Reed) Humburg.
She married Gerald L. "Jerry" Delaney in Dowagiac, MI on December 4, 1994, who preceded her in death on November 6, 2011...
Pamela S. Zinsmeister
Dec 5, 2018
ELKHART — Pamela S. Zinsmeister, 83, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. She was born in Butler, PA on July 22, 1935 to the late John R. and Mabel (Hawk) Muir.
She married Richard Zinsmeister on September 22, 1956 and spent 62 wonderful years together, including five additional years while...
Howard R. Young, Sr.
Dec 5, 2018
ELKHART — Howard R. Young, Sr., 82, of Elkhart, passed away at home Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018.
He was born April 23, 1936, in Elkhart, to the late Melvin and Alethea (Snedaker) Young Haggerty.
He married Shirley Martin in 1966 in Elkhart. She survives at home.
Also surviving are children, Debra Manns, Theresa...
Terri A. Littlefield
Dec 4, 2018
ELKHART: Terri A. Littlefield, 59, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. Terri was born on July 30, 1959 in Elkhart to Louis Watts and Mary (Mabie) Clemens. She married the love of her life Joe D. Littlefield on August 9, 1980, Joe survives, as well as their children, Michael (Jennifer) Anglemyer, Jill A....
Doris J. Kehr
Dec 3, 2018
ELKHART — Doris June Kehr, age 82, passed away in her sleep when her earthly body, overwhelmed by a combination of cancer and Alzheimer's, succumbed on Dec. 3, 2018, in Elkhart, IN.
Doris was born in Wakarusa, IN, on April 25, 1936. She graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1954. Shortly thereafter, she married Curtis L. Kehr...
Tell P. Williams
Dec 2, 2018
ELKHART — Tell P. Williams Jr., 77, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart.
Arrangements for Tell are pending at Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Laura M. Barrett
Dec 2, 2018
GOSHEN — Laura M. Barrett, 94, residing at Greencroft Goshen, passed to her rest Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart, surrounded by love and family. Laura was born on the family farm in Sturgis, MI on April 27, 1927 to Ralph and Nona (Claypool) Flowers. She married Harold Marshall Barrett on September 4, 1942 in...
Nancee Beardall
Dec 1, 2018
ELKHART - Nancee Beardall, 61, residing in Elkhart, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Golden Living Center of complications from pneumonia. Nancee was born on May 13, 1957 in Provo, Utah to the late Willis Keith and Colleen (Jensen) Beardall. Surviving are her four brothers, Dennis K. (Willy) Beardall, Morgan J. (Theresa) Beardall, Russell H. (Jackie) Beardall and...
Robert Eppert
Nov 26, 2018
BRISTOL - Mr. Robert F. "Bobby" Eppert, Jr., 66, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 following an extended illness.
He was born in Elkhart on Oct. 22, 1952 to the late Robert "Bunk" and Norma (Bauman) Eppert, Sr. and leaves behind his former spouses and friends Wendy and Sandra Eppert.
...Robert Mclain, Sr
Nov 25, 2018
ELKHART — Robert Earl "Bob" McLain Sr., 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at Valley View Healthcare.
He was born Aug. 18, 1926, in Elkhart, to the late John J. and Beryl (Fuller) McLain.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Jimmy and Arthur McLain, and...
Brian V Ward
Nov 25, 2018
ELKHART — Brian V. "Bud" Ward, 51, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at his home after a sudden illness.
A native of Elkhart, Brian was born Jan. 10, 1967, to the late Harry L. and Donna (Cox) Ward.
He is survived by his five siblings, Susan Methany, Diane (Berla Bowlby) Ward, Karyn...
Brenda C Poff
Nov 24, 2018
ELKHART — Brenda C. Poff, 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Riverside Village, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
She was born in Goshen, March 11, 1942, to the late Everett Vance and Opal (Sark) Vance, who survives her.
She married Rayburn "Ray" Poff in Millersburg in 1962. He preceded her in 2017.
Surviving...
Irene Constance Mccartney
Nov 23, 2018
ELKHART — Irene Constance McCartney of Elkhart, 99, passed into the arms of her dear Lord at 10:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2018.
She was born, July 12, 1919, at 12 Duke St., in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England, to Franklin Herbert (1896-1964) and Mildred Alice (Rymill) (1895-1982) Whitlock.
In 1931, she began attendance at Haywood...
Destiny Inez Miller
Nov 22, 2018
ELKHART - Destiny Inez Miller, 15, of Granger, passed away of a sudden illness at the Memorial Hospital of South Bend on November 22, 2018. She was born on February 17, 2003Â in Elkhart to Mary (Harmon) Bair and Joda Miller Sr., who both survive her.
She is also survived by her sister, Siearra Harmon as well...
Rosene Lee Holliday
Nov 22, 2018
ELKHART — Rosene Lee Holliday, 80, of Elkhart, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
She was born in, Rosedale, Mississippi, Aug. 10, 1938, to the late Henry Lee and Marie (Hall) Lee Williams.
On Dec. 19, 1960, she married Arlandis Holliday in Elkhart. He preceded her in death along...
Mehlani Chrissettee Steele
Nov 22, 2018
ELKHART — Mehlani Chrissette Steele, 3-month-old infant daughter of Sophia Davis and Daryl Steele of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at her home following a sudden illness.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Elkhart.
Oveta L. Shipman
Nov 22, 2018
ELKHART - Oveta L. "Veda" Shipman, 81, of Elkhart, IN passed away peacefully at her home amongst family on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Mishawaka, IN on Jan. 19, 1937 to the late Marvin Z. and Rosa Louise (Ford) Hickman. Veda married Junior "Jack" Shipman on June 26,...
Robert A. "Bob" Stowe
Nov 22, 2018
Robert A. "Bob" Stowe, 74, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018, at The Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart after an extended illness. He was born June 24, 1944 to the late Robert B. and Marie (Goldie) Stowe in Elkhart. Robert later married his beloved, Kathleen M. (Flowers) Stowe, who survives at home after the many wonderful...
Earl T. Light
Nov 21, 2018
ELKHART — Earl Thomas Light, 88, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, following a brief illness.
He was born, in Elkhart, Aug. 31, 1930, to the late Gordon and Opal (Whybrew) Light.
He married Jeanette A. Hartsell on Sept. 22, 1957, in Elkhart.
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