Christian Michael Hiar
Dec 15, 2018
ELKHART: Christian Michael Hiar, 15, loving son of Edward C. Hiar and Erna E. Naert, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home. Christian was born on December 24, 2002 in Sumner, Washington. He was a sophomore student at Concord High School, where he was training for the track team. Christian won an academic letter for his grades,...
Michael Joseph Schmatz
Dec 15, 2018
ELKHART - Michael Joseph Schmatz, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Center for Hospice, Elkhart. He was born December 20, 1930 to Elsie Katherine Burns and Ferdinand Henry Schmatz in Dunkirk, New York. Michael married Chrystal Snow on June 23, 2001. She survives as well as four children, Deborah (Dick) Zaverl, Linda (Albert) Keppel,...
Doris L Cox
Dec 14, 2018
ELKHART: Doris L. Cox, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the home of her daughter. Doris was born on January 20, 1927 in Elkhart, to the late John A. and Vinnia (Goldy) Mapes. Doris was preceded in death by her two husbands, Donald Ellis and Truman Cox Sr., as well as 5 brothers...
Kathleen M Albrecht
Dec 14, 2018
ELKHART: Kathleen M. Albrecht, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Friday evening, December 14, at her residence after a brief illness. Kathleen was born on April 15, 1941 in Ashland, Pennsylvania to the late John and Catherine (Lally) Roland. Surviving are her children John P. (Dianna) Albrecht Jr. and Bridget Faus; three grandsons, Tanner Faus, Christopher and Casey Albrecht; a...
John James Arvoy
Dec 10, 2018
John James Arvoy Jr., 81, of Goshen, passed away early Monday morning, December 10, 2018 at the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. John was born on January 26, 1937 in Milwaukee to the Late John J. and Anna (Pagac) Arvoy Sr. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother Joe Arvoy and an infant...
Mary F Harris
Dec 10, 2018
ELKHART: Mary F. Harris, passed away Monday morning, December 10, 2018 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center from natural causes. She was 87 years of age. A native of Elkhart, Mary was born on September 6, 1931 to the late Eugene T. and Catherine C. (Cavallo) Kretschmer. She married Richard E. Harris on February 7, 1953 at St. Vincent...
Paul Kenneth Deshone
Dec 9, 2018
MIDDLEBURY — Paul Kenneth DeShone, 29, died from natural causes on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at his Middlebury home with caregiving staff at his side.
He was born July 9, 1989.
He is survived by his mother, Jeane (Randy) Metcalfe of Osceola; father Terrence DeShone of Elkhart; and his twin sister, Eleanor DeShone of Pittsburgh....
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.
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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.
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