Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Sally Jo Ellsworth

Sally Jo Ellsworth

Nov 1, 2018

ELKHART — Sally Jo Ellsworth, 76, passed away of natural causes Thursday morning, Nov, 1, 2018, at Riverside Village.

She was born Feb. 1, 1942, in Elkhart County, to Lorraine Reigel and Betty Jane (Fulton) Bower.

She married Robert E. "Bob" Ellsworth on June 13, 1969, in Peru. Bob passed away Dec. 31, 2014.

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Glenn Lynell Wallace

Glenn Lynell Wallace

Oct 31, 2018

Glenn Lynell Wallace, 71, moved on to a much-deserved higher ground on October 31, 2018 in Union, Michigan surrounded by his loving family and true love, Vickie Young. He was born November 7, 2018 to Glenn T. and Ruth J. (Sells) Wallace in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Glenn proudly served his country in the United States army. He worked...

James E. Rowe

James E. Rowe

Oct 30, 2018

ELKHART — James E. "Jim" Rowe, 91, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at Golden Living Center, after a battle with cancer.

Jim was born Feb. 16, 1927, in Elkhart.

He married Wanda M. Strukel on March 5, 1966. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Wanda; daughter Beth Ann (Michael) Neff of Rapid City,...

Marcus D. Thomas

Marcus D. Thomas

Oct 28, 2018

ELKHART — Marcus Dewayne Thomas, 43, of Elkhart, passed away at his home Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, July 2, 1975, to the late Herbert McKinney and Brenda Thomas McKinney, who survives.

He later married Jammie Allen in 2015. She survives as well at home.

Also surviving are...

Robert E. Eillott

Robert E. Eillott

Oct 28, 2018

ELKHART — Robert E. Elliott, 69, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

Greg W. Roberts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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