Deloris M. Bedel
Nov 16, 2017
ELKHART — Deloris M. Bedel, 69, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Riverside Village after an extended illness. She was born on Nov. 1, 1948 in Goshen to the late Raymond Evans and Vada P. Sharp, She married Francis Bedel Jr., on May 31, 1986 in Elkhart. Francis survives, as well as 5 step-children, Joyce...
Lewis W. Dipert
Nov 16, 2017
ELKHART — Lewis W. Dipert, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Goshen General Hospital. He was born February 4, 1945 at Ft. Monroe, Elizabeth City, Virginia to Floyd and Martha Louise (Heck) Dipert. He married Ressie C. Dressler on June 19, 2003, Ressie survives, as well as 3 step-children, David R. (Gaylin) Dressler, Larry R....
Viola M. Bills
Nov 16, 2017
SHIPSHEWANA — Viola M. (Slabaugh) Bills, 76, of Shipshewana, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.
She was born, in Kansas, Jan. 14, 1941, and married Ronald Bills in 1964.
Ron survives, also seven children - Ronald Ray (Kelly) Bills, Martin (Raelene) Bills, Donny (Penny) Bills, Jerry (Dixie) Bills, Ricky (Connie) Dills, Connie (Harold) Cummins and...
Stephanie J. Kiefer
Nov 14, 2017
ELKHART — Stephanie Jo Kiefer, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 25, 1941, in Elkhart, to the late John T. Kensill and Irma (Leatherman) Miller.
She married her high school sweetheart Dale E. Kiefer on Sept. 3, 1960.
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Carlos D. Bicknell
Nov 14, 2017
ELKHART — Carlos D. Bicknell, 20, of Elkhart, passed away in his home on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 8:02 am.
He was born March 26, 1997 in Elkhart to Francisco and Chanda (Young) Bicknell, who survive him in Elkhart.
Also surviving are his siblings Dillon and Olivia Bicknell of Elkhart; grandparents David & Maria...
Florence E. Eash
Nov 14, 2017
ELKHART — Florence E. Eash, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Valley View Kindred Healthcare System.
Born Oct. 22, 1926, in Edwardsburg, Michigan, to the late Charles and Lila (Covey) Bement, she later married Russell Eash on Nov. 11, 1950. He preceded her in death along with siblings George,...
Martin K. Butler
Nov 13, 2017
ELKHART — Martin K. "Marty" Butler, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home following a brief but courageous battle with cancer on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.
He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, Aug. 12, 1951, to the late Henry and Roxie (Martin) Butler.
On June 30, 1972, he married Betty Ann Maudlin. She survives...
Marian F. Waid
Nov 13, 2017
Marian Frances Waid, of Elkhart, passed away Monday afternoon, Nov. 13, 2017 at the Elkhart Hospice House, with her family at her side. She was 97 years of age.
She was born on Aug. 30, 1920 in Noblesville, to the late Ralph and Lucile (Jessup) Pritchard. She married Earl H. Waid on Sept. 11, 1948 in Hibbing,...
Keith E. Juday
Nov 13, 2017
ELKHART — Keith E. Juday, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Monday evening, Nov. 13, 2017, at Greenleaf Health Campus.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Evelyn M. Jacobs
Nov 13, 2017
MILFORD — Evelyn M. Jacobs, 91, of Milford, formerly of Bristol, passed away early Monday morning, Nov. 13, 2017, at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Milford.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Linda Gonzales
Nov 12, 2017
ELKHART — Linda A. Gonzales, 71, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend following a brief illness.
She was born Dec. 19, 1945, in Elkhart, to the late Arthur Froelich and Mrs. Janet (Warren) Froelich of Elkhart.
She later married Jose E. Gonzales on July 30, 2005,...
Denver C. Morrow
Nov 10, 2017
ELKHART — Denver C. Morrow, 86, of Elkhart and formerly of Ossian, Ind., passed away Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his family. He was born September 16, 1931 in Fraziers Bottom, W. Va. to the late Melvin and Edna (Smith) Morrow. He married Irma Noble on September 3, 1949 in Greenup, Kentucky,...
Frederick R. "Fred" Dils
Nov 8, 2017
ELKHART - Frederick R. "Fred" Dils, 57 of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his home. Fred was born on March 12, 1960 in Elkhart to the late Ray and Norma (Addington) Dils. He married Sally S. Dench on May 10, 1996 in Elkhart, she survives, as well as 4 children, Julie (Andrew) Cook, Joseph Dench,...
Sara R. Vanwormer
Nov 7, 2017
Sara R. VanWormer, 87, of Granger and formerly of Elkhart, passed to her rest Tuesday afternoon, November 7, 2017 at Heritage Point, Mishawaka. A native of Elkhart, she was born on July 20, 1930 to the late Elvon S. and Mary Ann (Frey) Kauffman. She met the love of her life Donald R. VanWormer at a DAV dance in...
Douglas A. Munson
Nov 6, 2017
Douglas A. Munson, 69, of Elkhart, formerly of Sturgis, Mich., passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 at Golden Living Center, Elkhart.
Doug was born on Nov. 15, 1947 in Sturgis, Mich. to the late Eugene D. and Kathryn A. (Vanzile) Munson.
He is survived by a sister Marsha (David) Comer, nephew, Michael (Lisa) Carper, niece...
Andrew Dickey
Nov 6, 2017
ELKHART — Andrew Dickey, 57, of Elkhart, passed away at home Monday, Nov. 6, 2017.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Rayburn L. "Ray" Poff
Nov 6, 2017
ELKHART — Rayburn L. "Ray" Poff, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 6, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness.
Ray was born April 25, 1941, in Manchester, Tennessee, to the late Raymond and Stella (Lowery) Poff.
The family moved to the Elkhart area when Ray was 12. He went on...
Timothy A. "Tim" Chew
Nov 4, 2017
BRISTOL — Timothy A. "Tim" Chew, 33, of Bristol, passed away suddenly Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital following an unexpected illness.
He was born Aug. 15, 1984, in Elkhart, to Angela (Tom Mosher) Akin of Bristol and Gary A. (Jennifer) Chew of Elkhart and was currently engaged to Angela F. Stone of Bristol.
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Brandon E. Gary
Nov 4, 2017
ELKHART — Brandon E. Gary, 34, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on Sept. 8, 1983 in Elkhart to the late L.C. Army and Diane Gary. Brandon is survived by his 5 children, Jamarion, Braylon, Makayla, Honya and Hayden Gary; 3 brothers, Jason (Angel) Gary, L.C. Gary and Max Gary;...
Bobby J. Wise
Nov 3, 2017
Bobby Jay Wise, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Friday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2017, at his home after an extended illness.
Bob was born May 25, 1954, in South Bend, and was raised by the late Eugene and Vida (Cummins) Spitzer.
His brother, Michael Boyd Wise, preceded him in death.
He is survived by...
