Robin J. "Rob" Schwartz
Jan 20, 2018
: Robin J. "Rob" Schwartz, 59, passed away Jan. 21, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital. Rob was born on April 29, 1958 in Menominee, WI to Donald and LaVonne (Crandall) Schwartz. Surviving are 2 brothers, Ben (Sue) Schwartz, Jeff (Karla) Schwartz; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, brothers, Dan and Rick Schwartz and sister...
Martha Swathwood
Jan 20, 2018
Martha P. Swathwood, 99, of Elkhart, passed away at her home on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at 9:00 am.
She was born Jan. 17, 1919 in Elkhart to the late Raymond E. and Daisy V. (Waldrof) Saunders. In December of 1938 she married Ellsworth J. Swathwood, who passed away in 1972.
Surviving is her son...
Randall K. Oakes
Jan 19, 2018
ELKHART — Randall Kent Oakes, 71, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 19, 2018, at his home, following a battle with cancer.
He was born Dec. 28, 1946, in Elkhart, to the late Albert E. and Lois Mae (Kluth) Oakes.
He married Lillian F. Miller on June 25, 1977, in Elkhart.
Surviving are his...
Sue C. Bishop
Jan 18, 2018
ELKHART — Sue C. Bishop, 68, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at Elkhart General Hospital at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.
She was born May 8, 1949, in Logansport, to the late Ralph and Ruth (Rasp) Bargerhuff.
She married Patrick C. Bishop in 1972; he passed away in Elkhart in...
John H. Brouwer
Jan 18, 2018
ELKHART – John H. Brouwer Jr., 74, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 18, 2018 at his home.
John was born Feb. 9, 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to John H. and Maxine (Smith) Brouwer Sr.
He married Judith A. Smith on April 17, 1965 in Kalamazoo.
Judy survives, as well as a son, William...
Marilyn Marie Sanders
Jan 16, 2018
ELKHART – Marilyn Marie Sanders, 77, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital, after complications from a lifelong struggle with diabetes.
Marilyn was born on July 25, 1940 in Goshen to Mark B. and Pearl (Evans) Schrock.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, James F. Sanders; son Eric...
Richard O. Miller
Jan 16, 2018
ELKHART — Mr. Richard O. "Rich" Miller, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with his family at his side following an extended illness at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at 10:35 p.m.
He was born April 21, 1944 in Mishawaka to the late Robert and Gertrude "Trudy" (Thornton) Miller.
On July 25, 1986,...
Jerry E. Robison
Jan 15, 2018
ELKHART — Jerry E. Robison, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at his home following an extended illness.
He was born Aug. 3, 1934, in Goshen, to the late Forrest and Wilma (Williamson) Robison and later married Marla J. Atkinson on Nov. 21, 1953 in Elkhart. She survives at home after 64 wonderful...
Kathryn J. Ferguson
Jan 15, 2018
GOSHEN — Kathryn Joyce Ferguson, 74, of Goshen, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in the presence of her family.
She was born Oct. 19, 1943, and married Jimmie L. Ferguson on April 2, 1961; he died Dec. 4, 2014.
Surviving are her children, Debra Welles, Donald (Sheila) Ferguson and David (Susan) Ferguson Sr.; many...
Kenneth R. Fink
Jan 14, 2018
Kenneth R. Fink, 63, passed away, Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his residence. Ken was born on August 19, 1954 in South Bend to Charles and Barbara (Troyer) Fink. Surviving is his wife Cecilia Landy, daughter, Kristen (Dru) Sweinhart; sister, Karen Hay; niece Jami (Craig) Redman, nephew Justin Hay and 4 step-children. He was preceded in death by his...
Kathryn M. Steckly
Jan 14, 2018
GOSHEN — Kathryn M. Steckly, 93, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen.
Kathryn was born on Jan. 28, 1924 in Kalona, Iowa to Enos J. and Amy L. (Hershberger) Steckly.
She is preceded in death by her sister Lois (Steckly ) Miller; a nephew Warren Miller; and two brother-in-laws...
Tyler R. Smith
Jan 14, 2018
GOSHEN — Tyler R. Smith, 28, of Goshen, passed away at his home following a sudden illness at 4 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018.
He was born July 12, 1989, in Elkhart, to Dennis J. "Denny" and Cynthia D. "Cindi" (Stoner) Smith, who survive him in Goshen.
Also surviving are his brother, Adam J. Smith...
William B. "Willie", "Bill" Curry
Jan 14, 2018
ELKHART — William B. Curry, 71, passed away Sunday January 14, 2018 at Riverside Village after a brief illness. Bill was born on September 1, 1946 in Milan, Tennessee to the late Hullert and Louise (Warlick) Curry. He is survived by his former wife and best friend Sara Curry, 4 children, Marlon Curry, Jessica Curry, Brian Merritt, Dr. Scott...
Eleanor J. Sanderson
Jan 11, 2018
ELKHART — Mrs. Eleanor J. "Ellie" Sanderson, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2017 at 9 a.m.
She was born in Elkhart on Dec. 27, 1927 to the late Clayton J. and Esther M. (Ferm) Pletcher, and later married Carroll E. Sanderson on Nov. 24,...
Sheryl D. Black
Jan 6, 2018
ELKHART — Sheryl D. Black, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018.
She was born July 8, 1951, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Lurline (Frommel) Mohr.
On Aug. 17, 1968, she married Clarence J. Black in...
Lucy J. Young
Jan 5, 2018
BRISTOL — Lucy J. (Bobik) Young, 67, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Goshen General Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. She was born September 15, 1950 in South Bend to the late Joseph and Teresa (Bianco) Bobik. She has lived in this area her entire life. Surviving are her siblings, Joseph and Thomas (Cristina) Bobik, Teresa...
Scott H. Clevenger
Jan 1, 2018
ELKHART — Scott H. Clevenger, 53, of Elkhart, passed away following an apparent heart attack Monday, Jan. 1, 2018.
He was born Dec. 27, 1964, to Gary M. (Patricia) Clevenger and the late Catherine L. (Lau) Clevenger, and is survived by his significant other, Deanne L. Corrighan.
Also surviving are stepchildren Kristy (Laramy) Jacobs, Kary...
Tony J. Holley
Dec 31, 2017
ELKHART — Tony J. Holley, 61, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.
He was born Oct. 5, 1956, in Humbolt, Tennessee, to Lesley Holley of Elkhart and Margaret (Williamson) Holley Guerrero.
On April 12, 1975, he married...
Myron E. Walker
Dec 30, 2017
Myron E. Walker, 93, of Elkhart, Indiana and formerly of Watsontown, PA, passed to his rest Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1924 in Watsontown the tenth child of Martin L. and Bessie M. (Springer) Walker. Myron graduated from the Watsontown High School class of 1942. He married the former Dorothy Ann...
Karen K. Phillips
Dec 30, 2017
ELKHART —  Karen Kay Phillips, 62, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her home. Karen was born on July 21, 1955 in Jackson, Michigan to Wilbur and Lottie (Balawender) Ellis. She married Franklin Dee "Frankie" Phillips on October 21, 1972. He died August 7, 2015 after 42 years of marriage. Surviving are her children; Dreama (Mark Wortinger) Phillips,...
