Lillian F. Oakes
Mar 6, 2018
ELKHART —
Lillian F. Oakes, 73, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Goshen General Hospital from heart failure. Â She was born on February 23, 1945 in Millersburg to Moses E. and Goldie Fern (Miller) Mast. She married Randall Kent Oakes on June 25, 1977 in Elkhart. Randall just passed on January 19, 2018. Surviving are three...
Michael L. Goble
Mar 6, 2018
ELKHART — Michael Lee Goble, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, March 6, 2018 at his residence. Mike was born in Elkhart on April 17, 1959 to the late Max L. and Ruth (Main) Goble. In addition to his parents, an infant sister Dianna Goble preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Michael Goble; two...
Mary A. Achberger
Mar 2, 2018
ELKHART — Mary A. Achberger, 96, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018.
She was born March 14, 1921, to the late Bruce and Fern (Masteller) Sherbondy and married the late Harold Achberger on May 30, 1941. He passed in 1997.
Surviving are her children Karen (Ron) Becker and David and Jerome Achberger, six...
Nora M. Allen
Mar 2, 2018
ELKHART — Nora Mae Allen, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home at 7:35 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018.
She was born in Branch County, Michigan, June 28, 1926, to the late Alva and Ollie Grace (Elliott) Allen.
She was preceded in death by her companion, Barbara Harding, who passed...
Easter R. Monroe
Feb 28, 2018
ELKHART — Easter Ruth Monroe, 68, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at her home in Woodland Manor Nursing Home.
Easter was born Sept. 1, 1949.
While at Woodland Manor, Easter made dear friends with anyone she walked by.
Her smile and personality got her the position to run her own Bunco nights...
Betty L. Hanson
Feb 28, 2018
SHIPSHEWANA — Mrs. Betty L. Hanson, 86, of Shipshewana, passed away following a sudden illness at IU Health Goshen General Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 at 12:36 am.
She was born in Kendallville on Feb. 12, 1932 to the late Clarence and Kathryn (Marshall) Albaugh. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Dean, infant...
Deborah D. Dunker
Feb 25, 2018
ELKHART -- Deborah Diane Dunker, 62, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Deborah was born March 5, 1955, in Fort Wayne, to the late Marvin and Lucille (Gag) Manderfeld.
She married Henry "Hank" Dunker February 4, 1983.
She retired from Sharpline Converting, Inc. in Elkhart.
Deborah had...
Ralph E. Walters
Feb 25, 2018
ELKHART — Ralph E. Walters, 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at his home at 3 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018.
He was born Nov. 17, 1933, in Elkhart, to the late La Moer and Hazel (Books) Walters.
On May 12, 1962, he married Lois, who survives at home.
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Charleen K. Dixon
Feb 24, 2018
ELKHART — Charleen K. Dixon, 78, passed away Saturday, February 24, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1939 in Wheeler, Indiana. She married Claude A. Dixon on February 18, 1956 in Valparaiso; He died after 43 years of marriage in May of 2000. Charleen is survived by 3 sons, Richard, Brian and Dennis Dixon, two...
Nathaniel "Grey" Gilbert
Feb 23, 2018
ELKHART — Nathaniel Gilbert, of Elkhart, passed away at the Golden Living and Rehab Facility in Elkhart on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at the age of 73.
Nathaniel was commonly referred to as "Gray" by his siblings, friends and family and "Uncle Gray" by his nieces and nephews.
Nathaniel confessed hope in Christ at an...
Nancy J. Miller
Feb 22, 2018
ELKHART — Nancy J. Miller, 76, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 22, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital. Nancy was born on January 31, 1942 in Millersburg, Ohio to Weldon and Martha (Shaffer) Hostetler. She married Harry A. Miller on June 7, 2000 in Elkhart, He survives as well as two daughters, Sonja (Jon) Beck, Cindy Mann; 4 loving grandchildren,...
Lorna "Dee" Knowles
Feb 20, 2018
ELKHART — Lorna "Dee" Knowles, 85, of Elkhart, passed away at the Riverside Village Nursing Home, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018.
Lorna Dee was born in Scottville, Michigan, July 6, 1932, to Larry and Myrtle (Sterley) Brown.
Lorna Dee married Tellies Knowles of Scottville and made their home near Columbus, Ohio, eventually settling in Elkhart, in...
Bruce R. Wilson
Feb 19, 2018
ELKHART — Bruce R. Wilson, 78, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018.
He was born Jan. 30, 1940, to the late Bruce and Pearl (Alexander) Wilson and married Theresa D. (Eternicka) Loka on Sept. 5, 1969.
Surviving are his spouse, Theresa, four children,...
Addisynn M. Lemna
Feb 19, 2018
ELKHART — Addisynn M. Lemna, beautiful infant daughter of Kyle and Andi Lemna of Elkhart, was born and then passed away at 12:57 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2018.
Arrangements for Addie are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Luvelle "Sissy" Greer
Feb 14, 2018
EDWARDSBURG, Mich. — LuVelle "Sissy" Greer, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, at The Timbers of Cass Co., surrounded by her loving family. Sissy as she was known to her family and friends was born on March 3, 1934 in Piqua, Ohio to Ralph J. and Esther (Hoewischer) Monroe. On February 20, 1954, she married Walter W....
David G. Philbrook
Feb 14, 2018
In loving memory of David George Philbrook, 46, of Elkhart, who passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, unexpectedly.
David is survived by his four children, Jessica Philbrook, Lisa Philbrook, Cody Philbrook, and Samantha Philbrook; as well as his mother, Ann Strycker; sister Jennifer Zeitler; and brother William Philbrook.
Also surviving are five grandchildren.
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Donna R. Fisher
Feb 14, 2018
ELKHART - Donna R. Fisher, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully after an extended illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. She was born in Elkhart to the late Wayne and Ruth (Burk) Stutsman. She married James E. "Jim" Fisher in Elkhart on Sept. 22, 1962. He survives at home after 55 wonderful years together. Also...
Pamela Price
Feb 12, 2018
ELKHART — Pamela M. "Pam" Price, 51 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side following an extended illness at 9:31 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.
She was born Feb. 22, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Pearlie Mae (Jackson) Price and Woody J. Price, now known as Iman Muttie...
Jacqueline E. "Jackie" Lamb
Feb 12, 2018
Jacqueline E. "Jackie" Lamb, 84, lost her battle with Alzheimer's and passed away Monday evening, Feb. 12, 2018, at Greenleaf Health Campus.
A native of Elkhart and graduate from Elkhart High School, she was born Nov. 19, 1933, to the late William H. and Catherine (Lenzo) Lamb.
Surviving are her brothers, Bill (Sue) Lamb, Chuck...
Jacqueline H. "Jackie" Douwsma
Feb 10, 2018
Jacqueline H. Douwsma (Peters), 82, of Elkhart, passed away at Hubbard Hill Retirement Community on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
Jacqueline was born in, Spartan, Michigan, Aug. 4, 1935, to the late Christopher and Evelyn (Dockeray) Peters.
Celebrating 60 years together, Jackie married William Douwsma on July 11, 1957.
She is survived by her...
