Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
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,...
Blanca Weaver
Dec 27, 2017
WHITE PIGEON, Mich. — Blanca Weaver, 72, of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed away Wednesday Dec. 27, 2017 at her home.
Arrangements are pending for Blanca at Billings Funeral Home.
Dale E. Kiefer
Dec 27, 2017
ELKHART — ELKHART: Dale E. Kiefer, 76, passed away Wednesday evening, December 27, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital, and is now with his loving wife of 57 years, Stephanie, who just passed November 14, 2017. They were married September 3, 1960. Dale was born November 24, 1941 to the late Maynard D. and Wilma M. (Johnson) Kiefer. Surviving are...
Patricia A. Kauffman
Dec 27, 2017
ELKHART — Patricia Ann Kauffman, 82, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 23, 1935, in Elkhart to Lester E. and Mary Elizabeth (Goudy) Hosler.
She married Abraham H. Kauffman on Aug. 31, 1964 in North Carolina; He died on June 14, 1978.
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Aaliyah Michelle Newton
Dec 25, 2017
Aaliyah Michelle Newton, infant daughter of Emily Landers and Marcus Newton, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital. Surviving are her loving parents, mother, Emily Landers, father, Marcus Newton; her big sister Amiyah Newton; and grandparents, Michelle and Carlos Landers and Princilla Newton. Her family chose cremation; under the care of Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart....
Marian Sue (Allison) Barella
Dec 25, 2017
EDWARDSBURG: Marian Sue Barella, 84, laid to rest on Monday, December 25, 2017 at her home.
Sue was born in South Bend, Indiana, but resided in Edwardsburg, Michigan. Sue was born on June 7, 1933 to Harry and Hazel Allison.
Surviving are sons, Steve Barella, Joey Checkley and daughter, Lori "Ellen" Carson; 11 loving grandchildren,...
James C. Stout
Dec 25, 2017
GOSHEN – Heaven received a new Angel on Monday, December 25, 2017, with the passing of James C. "Jim" Stout, 81, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.
Jim was born July 3, 1936 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Katherine (Fisher) Stout. He had 3 siblings, Bob, Sharon and Judith, all are...
Gloria C. Horton
Dec 24, 2017
ELKHART — Mrs. Gloria J. Horton, 49, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home following an extended bout with cancer on Sunday evening, Dec. 24, 2017.
She was born Jan. 19, 1969 in Chicago, to Louis O'Neal of Elkhart and Gloria J. (Williams) O'Neal of Goshen.
On Aug. 31, 1992 she married Michael R. Horton...
Robert D. A. "Doug" Holland
Dec 22, 2017
BRISTOL — Robert D. A. "Doug" Holland, 46, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at Goshen Hospital Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, following an extended illness.
He was born April 25, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Mrs. Christine A. Rice, who survives in Bristol along with her husband, Frank.
Also surviving are siblings Jason (Amanda) Holland, Matthew...
David E. Humphrey
Dec 22, 2017
ELKHART — David E. "Dave" Humphrey, 58, of Elkhart, passed away in Middlebury, following an illness at 6:35 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2017.
He was born Feb. 13, 1959, in Chicago, to the late Conn L. and Betty (Dulin) Humphrey, and leaves behind his former spouse, Florence "Flo" (Rapin) Humphrey of Elkhart.
Also surviving are...
Jacob Lee Jones
Dec 20, 2017
ELKHART — Jacob Lee Jones, 54, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017.
Jacob was born on May 14, 2017, the youngest child of the late William L. and M. Emogene (Coffey) Jones.
Surviving are his siblings, Randy (Lois) Jones, David (MaryBeth) Jones, Mark Jones, John Jones, Amon (Connie) Jones, Martha (Willie) Shaw, Elizabeth Jones, Mary (Duane)...
Laura J. Stack
Dec 20, 2017
ELKHART — Laura J. Stack, 97, was surrounded by her children as she passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior and was reunited with her loving husband, Carl J. Stack on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017.
Carl and Laura were united in marriage April 28, 1946, in Wakarusa.
They were separated...
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