Constance E. "Connie" Dalton
Jun 4, 2018
ELKHART — Constance E. "Connie" Dalton, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at her home at 7:47 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2018.
She was born, in Elkhart, Sept. 14, 1951, to her late father Cecil Comadoll Sr. and late mother and stepfather Barbara (Glen) Wogoman Bowen.
Surviving are her daughters, Melissa...
Victor D. Gran
Jun 4, 2018
ELKHART — Victor Don "Duke" Gran Jr., 87, of Elkhart, passed away June 4, 2018.
He was born May 30, 1931, in Elkhart, to Victor Sr. and Carrie (Dawson) Gran.
He married Laura Barlow on Feb. 29, 1952.
He was an assembler at Wheelabrator for 38 years and was the very last employee...
Grace A. Goorhouse
Jun 1, 2018
ELKHART — Grace A. Goorhouse, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Friday morning, June 1, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Grace was born Dec. 21, 1937, in South Bend, to the late Herbert and Vera (Toth) Edmonds.
She married Ronald J. Goorhouse on Oct. 15, 1991, in Elkhart.
Ron survives,...
Joyce May "Joy" Dralle
May 30, 2018
GRANGER — Joyce May "Joy" Dralle, 87, of Granger, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
She was born March 8, 1931, in London, England, to the late Albert and Rosina (Wilson) Cowdrey.
She married Robert "Bob" Dralle in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Dec. 26, 1957.
She was a great, wonderful, loving person.
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Wanda Browning
May 27, 2018
ELKHART — Wanda Faye Browning, 77, of Elkhart, was found at her home Sunday, May 27, 2018.
She was born May 27, 1941, in Cedar Grove, West Virginia, to the late Dewey and Ada (Whitting) Craigo.
Wanda loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived her husband, Harry Browning Sr.;...
Sharon L. Chaney
May 26, 2018
GRANGER — Sharon Lee Chaney, 83, of Granger, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart following an extended illness at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, May, 26, 2018.
She was born May 10, 1935, in Elkhart, to the late Robert and Juanita (Dodge) Sixbey, and leaves behind her husband...
Betty J. Bower
May 26, 2018
ELKHART — Betty J. Bower, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018.
She was born in Dowagiac, Michigan, June 4, 1926, to the late Edward and Essie Draper and was preceded in death by spouses Doyle P. Pethick and Theodore A. Bower,...
George N. Balhan
May 25, 2018
ELKHART — George N. Balhan, 74, of Elkhart, passed away at his home at 6:28 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2018.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.
Peggy L. Mellish
May 24, 2018
ELKHART — Peggy L. Mellish, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart.
Peggy was born May 6, 1930, to Robert Bruce and Lessie (Jones) Mollenkopf in Fort Wayne.
She married William Mellish on Dec. 20, 1952; he survives along with a son, Tom (Cynda) Mellish...
Darlene K. Riggs
May 21, 2018
BRISTOL — Darlene K. Riggs, 76, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly following a sudden illness at Goshen Health Hospital at 12:43 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2018.
She was born, in Elkhart, May 20, 1942, to the late Fred and Betty (Lockard) Plass Babcock, and was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. "Joe" Riggs, who passed...
Thomas L. Mclaughlin
May 20, 2018
ELKHART — Thomas L. (Hillbilly Tom) McLaughlin, 71, of Elkhart, passed away at Memorial Hospital of South Bend Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Tom was born, June 6, 1946, to the late Grover and Thelma (Roberts) Mclaughlin.
He owned and operated Tom's Tree Service, worked for LaBour Pumps for 23 years, and retired from working for...
Ruth Ann Estes
May 19, 2018
ELKHART — Ruth Ann Estes, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital.
Ruth was born April 12, 1941, in Menominee, Wisconsin, to the late Harvey and Iva (Perry) Kent.
She married Charles Edward Estes on Nov. 22, 1975, in Elkhart.
Surviving are her husband of 42 years,...
James G. Bricker
May 19, 2018
MISHAWAKA — James G. Bricker, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away at Memorial Hospital of South Bend on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
James was born Oct. 21, 1929, in Osceola, to the late Alva and Gladys (Walters) Bricker.
He married Mary Alice Young on March 4, 1950.
He worked production at Brunswick Corp. for...
Marilyn Lee (Bernstein) Nagy
May 17, 2018
Marilyn Lee Nagy, 88, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of South Bend and Elkhart, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Gilpin Hall Healthcare Facility in Wilmington, DE. She was born July 25, 1929, in Chicago, IL, to David Herbert and Bernice (Moosnick) Bernstein. On August 25, 1951, Marilyn married the love of her life, Charles E. Nagy. He preceded...
Anne M. Richardson
May 17, 2018
BRISTOL — Anne M. Richardson, 88, of Bristol, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Greenleaf Health Campus, with her loving family at her side.
Anne was born in Elkhart on Oct. 8, 1929, to the late Joseph and Concetta (Ianigro) Lisi.
She married Robert K. "Bob" Richardson on Sept. 19, 1953, at St. Vincent's....
Hortensia Hernandez
May 17, 2018
ELKHART — Hortensia Hernandez, 60, of Elkhart, passed away at Belltower Health and Rehabilitation of Granger on the afternoon of Thursday, May 17, 2018.
Hortensia was born Nov. 15, 1957, in Michoacán, Mexico, to the late Froylan and Luisa (Ascencio) Hernandez.
Before moving to the United States in 1987, she worked for 11 years as...
James W. Stanford
May 17, 2018
ELKHART — James Wiley Stanford Sr., 79, of Elkhart, passed away at the Greenleaf Health Campus of Elkhart on the morning of Thursday, May 17, 2018.
James was born Nov. 16, 1938, in Marmaduke, Arkansas, to the late William and Verlie (Meridith) Stanford.
He married Rosealene Smith on Nov. 20, 1967, in Cassopolis, Michigan.
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Mary C. Pleasant
May 17, 2018
Mary Catherine Pleasant , residing in Goshen, passed away from injuries following a motor vehicle accident in Elkhart on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was 90 years young. Cathy was born on October 30, 1927 in White Plaines, Kentucky, a middle child of eleven born to Owen and Alma (Berry) Graddy. Cathy is...
Charles "Chuck" Tom
May 16, 2018
UNION, Mich. — Charles R. "Chuck" Tom, 66, of Union, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 16, 2018, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo.
Chuck was born Jan. 12, 1952, in Elkhart, to the late Irvin E. and Florrella (Parritt) Tom.
He married the love of his life, Debbie J. McDonald on Nov. 4, 1972, in Elkhart....
Kevan Eugene Rader
May 14, 2018
ELKHART — Kevan Eugene Rader, 67, of Elkhart, passed away May 14, 2018.
He was born June 1, 1950, in Elkhart, to the late Lorenzo Eugene and Vera (Myers) Rader.
Kevan owned Kevan Industries and an excavation company for many years.
He enjoyed karaoke and RC car racing.
He spent his...
