Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Brandon L. Weaver

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Robert Mclain, Sr

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

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

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

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

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, 2003 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

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

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

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

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

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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