Edward Eugene Poarch
Jun 25, 2018
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Edward E. Poarch
Jun 25, 2018
ELKHART – Edward Eugene "Gene" Poarch, 49, of Elkhart, passed away June 25, 2018.
Gene was born July 1, 1968, to Alan Poarch and Diane (Hayden) Knight in Elkhart.
He worked at Heartland RV in Elkhart for eight years.
He loved Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, watching NASCAR and Football (especially the Steelers), playing pool and...
Wilma Jean Bell
Jun 25, 2018
ELKHART — Wilma J. Bell, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side following an extended illness at 8:45 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2018.
She was born Oct. 4, 1945, in Moorland Township, Michigan, to the late Chester W. and Helen M. (Hosmer) Downs.
On July 31, 1981,...
Mary Jane Bowman
Jun 23, 2018
GOSHEN — Mary Jane Bowman, 84, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at her home following a brief illness at 9:47 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018.
She was born March 13, 1934, in Detroit, to the late Harry L. and Gertrude (Manning) Bowman, and leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Pastor Ronald P. "Ron" Bowman, whom she...
Marcine Todd
Jun 20, 2018
ELKHART — Marcine Todd, 81, of Elkhart, passed away June 20, 2018.
Marcine was born August 23, 1936 to the late Henry and Helena (Einemann) Kahrs in Chappell, NE.
She was an avid Notre Dame fan – football, basketball, hockey & baseball. She loved to travel, having visited all 50 of the United States and...
April L. Colley
Jun 20, 2018
ELKHART — April L. Colley, 45, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
April was born to Genoris Crawford Sr. and Ruthie M. Wesley (Colley) on Aug. 2, 1972, in Chicago.
She had many hobbies, including dance and cosmetology.
She was a jokester who loved to listen to music and spend time...
John Henry Slayter
Jun 19, 2018
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — John Henry Slayter, age 84, went to his home star peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was married to the love of his life, Beverly Billings Slayter, for 48 years, and they journeyed together through a beautiful life that took them around the world and into the hearts of family, friends, and the many communities...
Yvonne J. Chapman
Jun 17, 2018
ELKHART — Yvonne J. Chapman, 87, residing in Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on October 10, 1930 in Detroit to the late Charles and Ozelma (Carl) Joseph. She was united in marriage to Daniel E. Chapman on April 8, 1951 in Potterville, Mich. Daniel passed away on May...
Henry M Castro
Jun 16, 2018
ELKHART — Henry M. Castro, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Greenleaf Health Campus.
Henry was born to Manual Castro and Angelica (Martinez) Castro Gonzales on March 4, 1936, in Orange, California.
He married Jeanette Evon Wolfer on Dec. 31, 1974, in Elkhart.
He enjoyed working outside, gardening and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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