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...
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...
