Norma L. Jerraid
Mar 22, 2018
ELKHART: Norma L. (Palmer) Jerraid, 81, died Thursday, March 22, at Elkhart General Hospital. Â She was born on January 27, 1937 in Pulaski, ILL, to Ernest "Bobcat" and Augustine (Daniels) Palmer Jr. She married Raymond M. Jerraid; he died Apr. 30, 2001. Surviving are 3 daughters, Deborah Kay Adams-Jerraid, Patricia Ann Buck and Diana Lynn Jerraid; 13 grandchildren, 12...
William J Frost
Mar 21, 2018
ELKHART -
William J. "Bill" Frost, 82, passed away Wednesday evening, March 21, 2018 at his home after an extended illness. Bill was born on December 3, 1935 in Bloomingdale, Indiana to Richard J. and Eleanor (Vance) Frost. He married Lee Ann Youngquist on January 20, of 1978 in Elkhart. Surviving is his wife Lee Ann Frost;...
Arthur "Art" Dawkins
Mar 21, 2018
ELKHART — Aurthur "Art" Dawkins, 55, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, March, 21, 2018.
He was born, in Chicago, May 15, 1962, to the late Fred and Maimie (Goshay) Dawkins, and is survived by former spouse and mother of the children, Chrissandra Moore.
Also surviving are children LaVar (Shanna Bratcher) and...
Jacquelynn A. Whited
Mar 21, 2018
ELKHART — Jacquelynn A. Whited, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
Jacquelynn was born April 19, 1938, to the late Joseph and Judy (Flanagan) Schmittauer.
She worked for 20 years for Bayer AG (formerly Miles Laboratories).
After retiring in May of 2001, she enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, and traveling to Florida.
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Gail M. Ross
Mar 21, 2018
DOWAGIAC, Mich. — Gail Mae Ross, 59, of Dowagiac, MI and formerly of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, March 21, at the Kairos Dwelling Hospice, in Kalamazoo, after a courageous battle with COPD and emphysema.  Gail was born on January 26, 1959 in Dowagiac to the late Jonathon and Ellen (Henigsmith) Personette. Surviving are her children, Jesse (Kierilee) James, Tonya...
Jeffrey Alan Mohr
Mar 19, 2018
Jeffrey Alan Mohr, 57, was found at his home on the evening of Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:45 PM.
Jeffrey was born July 3, 1960 in Elkhart, IN to Jack A. and Joan M. (Whitmer) Mohr.
He proudly served 9 years in the U. S Navy. He owned and operated Pioneer Homes and Mohr...
Lori L. Strang
Mar 13, 2018
ELKHART — Lori Li Ruppert Strang, 42, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital.
Lori was born Nov. 6, 1975, in Elkhart, to William and the late Randi (Ruppert) Schooley.
She graduated Elkhart Central High School in 1994 and from the nursing program at Ivy Tech in 2006.
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Jeffrey A. Laughman
Mar 11, 2018
ELKHART — Jeffrey Allen Laughman, 60, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 11, 2018, following a courageous battle with an extended illness at the Edwardsburg home of his fiancé, Rhonda Jo Linton.
Jeff was born, in Elkhart, Nov. 29, 1957, to James M. Laughman of Elkhart and the late F. Virginia (Wolf) Laughman.
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Richard A. Mccreary
Mar 8, 2018
Richard A. "Dick" McCreary , 96, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 4:31 pm.
He was born Aug. 29, 1921 in Thief River Falls, MN to the late John and Ida Belle (Clark) McCreary, and leaves behind his beloved wife Shirley R. (Neterer),...
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,...
