Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Tyler R. Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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