Francis C. "Frank" Alvey
Feb 9, 2018
ELKHART — Francis C. "Frank" Alvey, 86, of Elkhart went to be with the Lord following a sudden cardiac arrest on Friday, February 9, at home. His childhood and early adulthood years were spent in Detroit, Michigan where he married Barbara J. Bramble – the love of his life – on August 14, 1953.
Frank was a...
Jay M. Rosenberger
Feb 9, 2018
Jay M. Rosenberger, 77, passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart, with his family at his side.
He was born on April 27, 1940 in Connersville, Indiana to the late Sylvester and Leona (Alley) Rosenberger. On June 19, 1977, he married Victoria Ann (Samela) Brown in Brookville, Indiana.
Jay...
Richard P. "Ricky" Rider
Feb 7, 2018
ELKHART — Richard Paul "Ricky" Rider, 42, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from injuries he received after a motor vehicle accident on I-94 near Ann Arbor, MI. Ricky was born on January 26, 1976 in Goshen to Richard W. Rider and Katrina L. (Thacker) Torres. Surviving is his father, Richard W. (Jeri) Rider; mother, Katrina (Victor) Torres; three...
Charles E. "John" Fields
Feb 5, 2018
ELKHART: Charles E. "John" Fields, 88, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. John was born on April 18, 1929 in Goshen to the late Merrill and Crystal (Myers) Fields. He married Dora Nell Wardwell on April 7, 1950 in Marion. She passed away after 61 years of marriage on October 23, 2011....
Sherri L. (Brewers) Miller
Feb 4, 2018
ELKHART - Mrs. Sherri L. Miller, 53, of Elkhart, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 at 6:10 am.
She was born June 26, 1964 in Blaine, MN to the late Ben Brewers and Laurie M. (Jurek) Brewers, who survives in Elkhart. She later married Jack L. Miller on Oct. 1, 1983 in...
Margaret R. "Maggie" (Hutkins) Rose
Feb 4, 2018
ELKHART: Margaret R. "Maggie" Rose, 67, passed away at her home, just 12 hours after her brother Bill on Sunday, February 4, 2018. "Maggie" as she was known was born May 7, 1950 in Elkhart to the late Bertram and Mary Rose (Collins) Hutkins. She was married to Walter Rose, they divorced. Margaret is survived by her long-time companion...
Michael D. Demetz
Feb 4, 2018
ELKHART — Michael D. "Mike" DeMetz, 61, of Elkhart, passed away following a sudden illness at 7:52 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born, in Elkhart, Nov. 21, 1956, to Mr. and Mrs. John L. and Betty M. (Wade) DeMetz of Elkhart.
Also surviving are sisters Kelly S. King and...
William C. "Bill" Hutkins
Feb 4, 2018
ELKHART — William C. "Bill" Hutkins, 58, passed away early Sunday, February 4, 2018 at his home, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born on June 10, 1959 in Elkhart, a son of Bertram and Mary Rose (Collins) Hutkins. He married the love of his life Cora L. Hahn on June 3, 2006. Cora survives, as...
Barbara M. Carr
Feb 4, 2018
ELKHART — Barbara M. "Barb" Carr, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of an extended illness while visiting family in Kentucky on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.
She was born in Tamaroa, Illinois, Feb. 2, 1937, to the late Cullen and Madge (Donoho) Presswood and later married Merle Carr, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include...
Donald W. Minegar
Feb 1, 2018
ELKHART — Donald W. Mineager, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Feb. 1, 2018.
He was born in Syracuse on July 1, 1928 to the late William and Mable (Fish) Minegar.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary J. Minegar and...
Marjorie E. "Marge" Kirkdorffer
Jan 31, 2018
Marjorie E. "Marge" Kirkdorffer, 93, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of an extended illness into the arms of her Lord while surrounded by her family at Elkhart General Hospital at 4:07 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018.
She was born March 8, 1924, in Nappanee, to the late Bruce and Mary (Fox) Rogers and went on to marry...
Betty J. Jones
Jan 30, 2018
UNION, Mich. — Betty J. Jones, 73, of Union, passed away following a courageous battle with an extended illness on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born July 26, 1944, in Elkhart, to the late William and Margaret (Connelly) Funderburk and leaves behind her loving husband of 55 years, Casey L. Jones, whom...
Keith E. Ott
Jan 30, 2018
ELKHART — Keith E. Ott, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Keith was born on April 3, 1940 in Millersburg to Orion Ott and Inez (Simmons) Pepper.
He married Monica P. Stevens on May 24, 1965 in Elkhart.
Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Monica;...
Helen Ferro
Jan 30, 2018
ELKHART — Helen B. Ferro, 92, of Elkhart, passed away from natural causes at her home Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
She was born, in Elkhart, July 1, 1925, to the late Anthony and Lenora (Ronzone) Patanelli, and later married Joseph A. Ferro in Elkhart in 1949. He passed away in 2013.
Surviving are her daughters,...
John S. Fitch, Sr.
Jan 30, 2018
ELKHART — John S. Fitch Sr., 62, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at his home at 4:35 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
He was born, in Goshen, Jan. 15, 1956, to the late George A. and Marjorie J. (Miller) Fitch, and later married Nola J. "Jeanne" Sharp in Elkhart in 1988, where she...
Ronald R. "Ron" Alexander
Jan 27, 2018
Ronald R. "Ron" Alexander, 79, of Bristol, passed away peacefully following an illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, January 27.
Ron and his twin brother, Don, were born in Elkhart IN on November 26, 1938, to Richard R Alexander and Bette J (Eisenbeiss) (Alexander) Thompson, who preceded him in death. Ron's grandparents, Sam and Gladys Mast,...
William F. "Bill" Fletcher
Jan 26, 2018
William F. "Bill" Fletcher, 91, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital. Bill was born on December 19, 1926 in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. to Henry and Nellie (Stafford) Fletcher. Surviving is a son Michael Fletcher, daughter Cheryl L. (Jody) Weiler; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; step-son, Jim Stump, step-daughter, Patty (R.D.) Miller and several step-grandchildren and step-great...
Lester L. Mahar
Jan 23, 2018
ELKHART — Lester L. Mahar, 75, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, of natural causes, at the Center for Hospice Care Elkhart.
Lester was born June 2, 1942, in South Bend, to Robert Lewis and Joyce Marie (Larson) Mahar.
He is survived by his three sons, Robert Mahar, John (Heather Robinson) Mahar and...
Jay L. Kauffman
Jan 21, 2018
ARCADIA, Fla. — Jay L. Kauffman, 96, of Arcadia, went home to be with his Lord, Jan. 21, 2018.
Born Feb. 27, 1921, in Elkhart, to Ray D. and Margaret (Roderick) Kauffman.
Jay was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Ray D. and Margaret...
Evertt M. "Mike" Marion
Jan 21, 2018
ELKHART — Everett M. "Mike" Marion, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home.
