Gilbert R. "Gib" Mckenzie
Sep 13, 2018
ELKHART — Gilbert R. "Gib" McKenzie, 64, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018.
He was born in Indianapolis on June 3, 1954, to the late Glenn McKenzie Jr. and Marguerite (Randell) McKenzie, who survives.
Surviving are a daughter, Shannon McKenzie; stepchildren Margie Bowling, Tess Camacho and Chris Moseman; siblings Carol (Robert)...
Elaine F. Garner
Sep 13, 2018
OSECOLA — Elaine Fay (Hayes) Garner, 69, of Osceola, found her wings and flew home to her heavenly family Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Feb. 15, 1949, in Elkhart, to William and Mary (Huff) Hayes.
Elaine graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1972 and worked at Elkhart General...
Nancy Doncilovic
Sep 13, 2018
Nancy Ann Doncilovic, 62 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 at her ranch home following a courageous battle with cancer. She left this world leaving behind her spirit of loving, caring and sharing commitment to all who knew her, and that spirit remains alive within her beloved family.
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Jaren A. Minies
Sep 12, 2018
ELKHART — Jaren "J" Anthony Minies, 18, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital following injuries sustained on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.
He was born Dec. 1, 1999, in Elkhart, to April S. Canady and Dana L. Minies Sr., who both survive him.
Also surviving are brothers Isaiah Hill and Dana Minies Jr.; sisters...
Jodi L. (Davis) Griffith
Sep 12, 2018
BRISTOL — Jodi L. Griffith, 62, of Bristol, passed away peacefully from this world Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at her home.
She was born Nov. 10, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late William Davis and Normagene (Vander Zyl) Davis Smith, and married Michael D. Griffith in 1986 in Grand Rapids. He survives at home after...
Antoinette M. "Toni" Minichillo
Sep 6, 2018
ELKHART: Antoinette M. "Toni" Minichillo, 84, passed away Thursday morning, September 6, at Hubbard Hill Estates, surrounded by love and family. A native of Elkhart, she was born on November 7, 1933 to the late Leonard and Gelsomina (Iarrapino) Minichillo. In addition to her parents, brothers, Louis A. and Pat Minichillo and sisters Marie Corpe and Susan Sailor as...
Peter Garcia
Sep 5, 2018
ELKHART — Peter Garcia, 65, of Goshen, passed Sept. 5, 2018.
Arrangements for Peter are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Bonnie J. Geerts
Aug 31, 2018
Bonnie J. Geerts, 74, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.
She was born in Sturgis, MI on Apr. 4, 1944 to the late Delmar Went. Sr. and Bonnie (Gerring) Zook.
Surviving is husband Larry; sons Robert (Sheri) and Scott Dorrier; step-son Robert (Debbie) Geerts, step-daughter Anne (Larry) Skinner;...
John F. Ingle
Aug 31, 2018
ELKHART — John F. Ingle, 59, of Elkhart, passed away at 3:32 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, at his home following a sudden illness.
He was born on July 7, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late John and Virginia (Tittle) Ingle.
Surviving are a son, Jarod (Vanessa) Ingle; grandchildren Jadon and Aria Ingle;...
William C. Morrison
Aug 29, 2018
ELKHART — William C. "Bill" Morrison, 83, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis following an extended illness.
He was born Dec. 30, 1934, in Elkhart, to the late Floyd and Rosetta (Mabie) Morrison Sr., and later married Geraldine "Clara" Olinger on April 23, 1966. She survives at home after...
Coreen White
Aug 29, 2018
ELKHART — Coreen White, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 29, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Waterloo, Alabama, July 22, 1928, to the late James and Ester (White) Austin.
On Dec. 25, 1943, she married Turner C. White in Waterloo. Turner died May 2, 2016, after 72...
Larry Dale Wood
Aug 28, 2018
ELKHART — Larry D. Wood, 63, of Elkhart, passed away following an illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018.
He was born Nov. 27, 1954, in Elkhart, to the late Richard and Alice (Elton) Wood, and is survived by a sister, Debra Giltner;Â a brother, Tim (Jennifer) Wood; several nieces and nephews; and a...
Jerome Y. Dooley
Aug 28, 2018
ELKHART — Jerome Y. Dooley, 75, of Elkhart, passed away following a cardiac event at Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018.
He was born in Fairfield, Alabama, March 26, 1943, to the late Joseph and Virgie (Kitchens) Dooley, and is survived by his first spouse, Linda (Holsomback) Frey, with whom he reconnected in later years....
Marilyn June Tweedy
Aug 28, 2018
ELKHART — Marilyn June Tweedy, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at her home.
She was born June 3, 1926, in Elkhart, to the late Carl and Sylvia (Stiver) Knisely.
Marilyn was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elkhart and was a...
Maxine M. Personnett
Aug 27, 2018
ELKHART — Maxine M. Personett, 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Hubbard Hill Estates on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018.
She was born, in Elkhart, July 21, 1934, to the late Arthur and Dorothy (Beasley) Hoadley.
Surviving are daughters Marianne (Pat) Stemm and Marcy (John) Harrison; stepchildren Mike (Beth) Personett and Kelly...
Thomas L "Tom" Reed
Aug 27, 2018
Thomas L Reed, 75, a lifelong resident of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 27, 2018.
Tom was born to the late Donald and Alyce Reed, and married Linda Stuckman on March 14, 1964 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart.
Along with his wife, Linda, survivors include his daughter...
James S. Simmons
Aug 25, 2018
ELKHART — James Stewart "Jim" Simmons, 79, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at 10:50 a.m. at Elkhart General Hospital after a battle with lung cancer.
He was born April 26, 1939, in Virginia.
He married Christine Ann Orell on Nov. 3, 2003. She passed away Oct. 19, 2014.
Jim is...
Ronald L. Paulus
Aug 24, 2018
ELKHART – Ronald Lowell "Ron" Paulus, 70, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.
He was born Nov. 22, 1947, in Cheboygan, Michigan, to the late Lowell and Helen (Ruple) Paulus. He married Christina Bosse on June 21, 1969, in Elkhart.
Ron worked for Coachmen RV...
Betty L. Lantz
Aug 22, 2018
ELKHART — Betty L. Lantz, 84, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.
She was born in Elkhart on March 24, 1934, to the late Wilbur and Margaret (Anderson) Ruffner, and later married Donald "Bob" Lantz, who passed in 1990.
Surviving are her...
Gaynell M. Roose
Aug 22, 2018
Gaynell M. Roose, 85, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, August 22, at Elkhart General Hospital from complication from surgery. Gaynell was born on January 19, 1933 in Minnesota to the late Loyd and Helen Eby. In addition to her parents, her husband Franklin Delano Roose Sr.in 2000 and daughter Marie A. Roose in 2016 preceded her in death. She...
