Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Pastor Jack C. Mcglasson

Pastor Jack C. Mcglasson

Jun 15, 2018

Pastor Jack Clayton McGlasson, 89, residing in Millersburg, passed to his rest from natural causes and into the arms of his savior on Friday, June 15, 2018 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing, Goshen, surrounded by his family.

Jack was born on January 24, 1929 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska to the late Luther and Katherine (Gibson) McGlasson....

John R. Humes

John R. Humes

Jun 14, 2018

ELKHART —

John R. Humes, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday afternoon from injuries he received after a two vehicle accident on the John Weaver Parkway and Aeroplex Dr. John was born on July 9, 1955 in Plymouth to Delbert R. Humes and Marjorie (Snyder) Ermis. He is survived by his son, Ben R. Humes of Edwardsburg;...

Allen Brownlee

Allen Brownlee

Jun 14, 2018

MISHAWAKA —  Allen Brownlee, 61, of Mishawaka, passed away June 14, 2018.

Allen was born to Theodora and Geneva (Meeks) Flowers on Sept. 30, 1956, in Elkhart.

He loved baseball, fishing, flying kites, painting and fixing model cars.

He is survived by his mother, Geneva Flowers; siblings Sammy Brownlee, Angel Gates, Laura (Bobby)...

Jamie Kay Hapner

Jamie Kay Hapner

Jun 8, 2018

LAKEVILLE — Jamie K. Hapner, 49, of Lakeville, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Friday, June 8, 2018, following an extended illness.

She was born in Seminole, Oklahoma, Oct. 11, 1968, to the late James and Sharon (Jackson) Birks.

Surviving is her loving husband of 21 years, Dean Hapner; her...

Samuel W. Hill

Samuel W. Hill

Jun 7, 2018

ELKHART — Samuel W. Hill, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

Sam was born Oct. 2, 1931, and married the late Virginia Norment in 1954. She passed in Elkhart in 2010.

Surviving are his daughter, Vicki (William) Ayers; 11 grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren;...

David J Elliott

David J Elliott

Jun 7, 2018

GOSHEN — David J. "Dave" Elliott, 63, of Goshen, passed away in Lima, Ohio, Thursday, June 7, 2018.

He was born Aug. 26, 1954, in Elkhart, to the late John and Marilyn (Johansen) Elliott and later married Patti L. Booz on Dec. 15, 2001, in Elkhart. She survives him at home.

Also surviving are children...

Delilah Flaherty

Delilah Flaherty

Jun 7, 2018

Delilah F. Flaherty, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, 06/07/2018 at 12:05 pm

She was born in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Richard and Stella (Zilkowski) Keller. She later married William R. Flaherty, who also precedes  her in death.

Survivors include her sons, Tim and Kevin Flaherty.

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Constance E.  "Connie" Dalton

Constance E. "Connie" Dalton

Jun 4, 2018

ELKHART — Constance E. "Connie" Dalton, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at her home at 7:47 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2018.

She was born, in Elkhart, Sept. 14, 1951, to her late father Cecil Comadoll Sr. and late mother and stepfather Barbara (Glen) Wogoman Bowen.

Surviving are her daughters, Melissa...

Victor D. Gran

Victor D. Gran

Jun 4, 2018

ELKHART — Victor Don "Duke" Gran Jr., 87, of Elkhart, passed away June 4, 2018.

He was born May 30, 1931, in Elkhart, to Victor Sr. and Carrie (Dawson) Gran.

He married Laura Barlow on Feb. 29, 1952.

He was an assembler at Wheelabrator for 38 years and was the very last employee...

Grace A. Goorhouse

Grace A. Goorhouse

Jun 1, 2018

ELKHART — Grace A. Goorhouse, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Friday morning, June 1, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Grace was born Dec. 21, 1937, in South Bend, to the late Herbert and Vera (Toth) Edmonds.

She married Ronald J. Goorhouse on Oct. 15, 1991, in Elkhart.

Ron survives,...

Joyce May  "Joy" Dralle

Joyce May "Joy" Dralle

May 30, 2018

GRANGER — Joyce May "Joy" Dralle, 87, of Granger, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

She was born March 8, 1931, in London, England, to the late Albert and Rosina (Wilson) Cowdrey.

She married Robert "Bob" Dralle in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Dec. 26, 1957.

She was a great, wonderful, loving person.

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Wanda Browning

Wanda Browning

May 27, 2018

ELKHART — Wanda Faye Browning, 77, of Elkhart, was found at her home Sunday, May 27, 2018.

She was born May 27, 1941, in Cedar Grove, West Virginia, to the late Dewey and Ada (Whitting) Craigo.

Wanda loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived her husband, Harry Browning Sr.;...

Sharon L. Chaney

Sharon L. Chaney

May 26, 2018

GRANGER — Sharon Lee Chaney, 83, of Granger, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart following an extended illness at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, May, 26, 2018.

She was born May 10, 1935, in Elkhart, to the late Robert and Juanita (Dodge) Sixbey, and leaves behind her husband...

Betty J. Bower

Betty J. Bower

May 26, 2018

ELKHART — Betty J. Bower, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018.

She was born in Dowagiac, Michigan, June 4, 1926, to the late Edward and Essie Draper and was preceded in death by spouses Doyle P. Pethick and Theodore A. Bower,...

George N. Balhan

George N. Balhan

May 25, 2018

ELKHART — George N. Balhan, 74, of Elkhart, passed away at his home at 6:28 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2018.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.

Peggy L. Mellish

Peggy L. Mellish

May 24, 2018

ELKHART — Peggy L. Mellish, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart.

Peggy was born May 6, 1930, to Robert Bruce and Lessie (Jones) Mollenkopf in Fort Wayne.

She married William Mellish on Dec. 20, 1952; he survives along with a son, Tom (Cynda) Mellish...

Darlene K. Riggs

Darlene K. Riggs

May 21, 2018

BRISTOL — Darlene K. Riggs, 76, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly following a sudden illness at Goshen Health Hospital at 12:43 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2018.

She was born, in Elkhart, May 20, 1942, to the late Fred and Betty (Lockard) Plass Babcock, and was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. "Joe" Riggs, who passed...

Thomas L. Mclaughlin

Thomas L. Mclaughlin

May 20, 2018

ELKHART — Thomas L. (Hillbilly Tom) McLaughlin, 71, of Elkhart, passed away at Memorial Hospital of South Bend Sunday, May 20, 2018.

Tom was born, June 6, 1946, to the late Grover and Thelma (Roberts) Mclaughlin.

He owned and operated Tom's Tree Service, worked for LaBour Pumps for 23 years, and retired from working for...

Ruth Ann Estes

Ruth Ann Estes

May 19, 2018

ELKHART — Ruth Ann Estes, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital.

Ruth was born April 12, 1941, in Menominee, Wisconsin, to the late Harvey and Iva (Perry) Kent.

She married Charles Edward Estes on Nov. 22, 1975, in Elkhart.

Surviving are her husband of 42 years,...

James G. Bricker

James G. Bricker

May 19, 2018

MISHAWAKA — James G. Bricker, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away at Memorial Hospital of South Bend on Saturday, May 19, 2018.

James was born Oct. 21, 1929, in Osceola, to the late Alva and Gladys (Walters) Bricker.

He married Mary Alice Young on March 4, 1950.

He worked production at Brunswick Corp. for...

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