Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gerald B. Benham
Oct 20, 2018
Gerald B. Benham, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
James M. Laughman
Oct 20, 2018
ELKHART: James M. "Jim" Laughman, 92, passed away early Saturday morning, October 20, 2018 at Valley View Healthcare. James was born in Elkhart on January 28, 1926 to the late Olen and Bertha M. (Pynaert) Laughman.
He married the former F. Virginia Wolf on January 21, 1949 in Elkhart
He is survived by his two...
Frances W. "Fran" Trout
Oct 17, 2018
ELKHART – Frances W. "Fran" Trout, 90, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Center for Hospice, Elkhart Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 30, 1927 in Raymond, South Dakota to the late Walter and Catherine (Meier) Willie. On September 25, 1948, in Fort Dodge, IA, she married Col. Richard G. Trout. He...
Mary E. Enfield
Oct 15, 2018
Mrs. Mary E. "Mary Ellen" Enfield, 80, of White Pigeon, MI, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 1:32 am following a sudden illness at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born in Winchester, KY on Oct. 21, 1937 to the late Arnold and Ethel (Puckett) Smyth and later married Richard L....
Michael A. Sunday
Oct 14, 2018
BRISTOL — Michael A. Sunday, 71, of Bristol, died peacefully at his home of natural causes on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018.
He was born, in Elkhart, Dec. 2, 1946, to the late Arthur and Marie (Boyer) Sunday.
He married Edith Tallent in 1971, and she preceded him in death in 2011.He married Cyd Baumgardner in...
Alice M. Demorest
Oct 14, 2018
ELKHART — Alice M. Demorest, 93, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018.
She was born, in Mishawaka, Sept. 7, 1925, to the late Dean and Bonnie (Gunder) Sheline, and married Carl Demorest Jr., who preceded her in 2003.
Surviving are her sister, Nancy (David) Nesbitt, nieces and nephews Tim (Caroline) and Todd (Suzanne)...
Harold L. "Big H" Palmer
Oct 10, 2018
Harold L. (Big H) Palmer, 69, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, October 10, at Elkhart Hospice House. A native of South Bend and graduate of North Liberty High School, Harold was born on February 24, 1949 to the late Howard and Ruth (Barbknecht) Palmer. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Edward and Jack Palmer.
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Devon H. Lundberg, Jr.
Oct 9, 2018
MISHAWAKA — Devon H. Lundberg Jr., 73, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, following an extended illness.
Devon was born March 24, 1945, to the late Devon H. and Stella (Kravcheno) Lundberg, in South Bend.
Devon served in the U. S. Army Reserves and worked...
Timothy Craig Lemna
Oct 9, 2018
INDIANAPOLIS — Timothy Craig Lemna, 57, of Indianapolis, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Oct. 9, 2018.
"Tim" was born, in Elkhart, Feb. 27, 1961, to the late Willis and Virginia Kathleen (Marshall) Lemna.
He is survived by a son, Anthony "Tony" Lemna; three brothers, Michael Lemna, Kevin (Debra) Lemna , and Kent (Yolanda) Lemna; a...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Arceo
Oct 6, 2018
Rodolfo "Rudy" Arceo, 60, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Aug. 21, 1958, in El Refugio, Jalisco, Mexico, to Juan and Teresa (Alvarez) Arceo.
He married Maria Arceo on Dec. 16, 1978, in Chicago.
Maria survives, along with four children, Hector (Amber) Arceo, Rudy...
Jackie L. Mccoy
Oct 5, 2018
ELKHART —  Jackie Lee Frazier McCoy, age 74, died at her home in Elkhart, Indiana on October 5, 2018. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Elkhart. A graveside service will take place Sunday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Mill Creek Cemetery near Danville, Indiana....
Betty M. Watson
Oct 3, 2018
ELKHART — Betty Mae Watson, 95, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.
She was born May 26, 1923, to the late Charles and Mildred (Butler) Vasbinder.
She married Woodrow Watson, who preceded her, as well as a stepson, David Koger, and several brothers and sisters.
Betty worked in housekeeping in several...
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