Russell E. Gard
Dec 19, 2017
ELKHART — Russell E. "Earl" Gard, 98, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at East Lake Terrace in Elkhart on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017.
He was born in Elkhart on March 19, 1919 to the late Orson F. and Beulah B. (Roach) Gard, and he is preceded in death by spouses Norma P. (Zane) Gard...
Daniel Gene "Danny" Staley
Dec 19, 2017
ELKHART — Daniel Gene "Danny" Staley, 47, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, following a tragic car accident.
Danny was born, in Elkhart, Oct. 5, 1970, to Lucinda Staley.
Surviving are his parents, Lucinda and Steven "Hank" Mamoran; two daughters, Brittaney (Matt) Quesinberry and Bridgette (Jake) Chambers, all of Elkhart; and five grandchildren, Ayla, Urijah,...
Thomas Sipress
Dec 19, 2017
JONES, Mich. — Mr. Thomas E. "Tom" Sipress, 79, of Jones, Michigan, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at 9:43 a.m.
He was born in South Bend on Aug. 21, 1938 to the late Russell and Selena (Bordoff) Sipress and later married Shirley Ann Tobler on Jan. 21, 1959...
Kevin Clark
Dec 18, 2017
ELKHART — Kevin L. Clark, 49, of Elkhart, passed away following a probable heart attack at 8:56 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2017.
Kevin was born June 30, 1968, in Elkhart, to Otis Clark and Nancy (Ellis) Clark and later married Leslie A. Cook on May 25, 2013. She survives at home.
Also surviving are children...
Clifford Robert Williams
Dec 16, 2017
MISHAWAKA: Clifford Robert Williams, 72, longtime attorney,  Elkhart County Public Defender, and friend to many,  passed away early Saturday morning, December 16, 2017 at the Center for Hospice Care Elkhart, after a courageous  battle with cancer. Clifford was born on September 12, 1945 in South Bend to the late Robert Scott and Sarah Maxine (Addleman) Williams. He married Rebecca...
Shirley May Leslie
Dec 15, 2017
ELKHART — Shirley May Leslie, 79, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 at her home, surrounded with love and family.
She was born on Oct. 31, 1938 in Topeka, Indiana, to the late Amzie and Ethel (Cox) Dunithan. She married Patrick M. Leslie on June 12, 1987.
Patrick survives, as well as children, Jim Chaffee,...
Lloyd J Smith, Sr.
Dec 15, 2017
SOUTH BEND -Â Lloyd James Smith, Sr., 92, of South Bend, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at The Sanctuary of Holy Cross in South Bend, IN. Lloyd was born on June 1, 1925 in Bunceton, Mo. to Edgar Elmer and Mary Leota Catherine (Gray) Smith. He married Julia Ann Matthews in Chicago on October 10, 1945. She passed...
Daryl Uselman
Dec 15, 2017
ELKHART — Daryl Uselman, 90, passed away early Friday morning, Dec. 15, 2017 at the Center for Hospice Care Elkhart, after a brief illness.
Daryl was born on Aug. 22, 1927 in Ironwood, Michigan to Ovid S. and Clara Luke (James) Uselman. He married the former Irene M Tetzlaff, the day before his 21 birthday, on Aug....
James R. "Jim" Victor
Dec 14, 2017
ELKHART — James R. "Jim" Victor, 88, passed away Dec. 14, 2017 at Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, Florida, following a battle with Mesothelioma.
James was born on March 25, 1929 in Tuscola, Illinois, the son of Sturges L. and Esther (Weir) Victor.
He is survived by his older brother, William, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Dorothy Ellen Bailey
Dec 12, 2017
ELKHART — Dorothy Ellen (Alwine) Bailey, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a battle with Alzheimer's.
Dorothy was born Oct. 29, 1929, in Elkhart, to Clarence and Lucile (Johnson) Alwine.
She married Robert E. Bailey on June 10, 1956. Bob died March 26, 1996....
Elizabeth E. Connard
Dec 12, 2017
ELKHART — Elizabeth E. "Liz" Connard, 79, residing in Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at her home of natural causes.
She was born Jan. 19, 1938, in Goshen, to the late Arnold and Pearl (Myers) Rookstool.
In addition to her parents, a daughter, Linda Grove, husbands Bud Christner and Whitey Connard and a...
Robert E. Pickrell
Dec 12, 2017
ELKHART — Robert E. "Bob" Pickrell, longtime Elkhart and Naples, Florida, resident, passed away at his home Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, after an extended illness, at the age of 80.
Bob was born July 14, 1937, in Elkhart, to the late Alvin and Pauline (Kime) Pickrell.
He left shortly after graduating with the class of...
Jon Patrick Klopfenstein
Dec 11, 2017
ELKHART — Jon Patrick Klopfenstein, 57, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 9:06 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.
He was born March 16, 1960, in Elkhart, to Mr. and Mrs. Keith E. and M. Joanne (Williams) Klopfenstein, who survive him in Elkhart.
Also surviving...
Sandra Sue Atkinson
Dec 9, 2017
GOSHEN — Sandra Sue Atkinson, 68, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born July 16, 1949 in Bourbon Co., Kentucky to J. L. and Gladys (Harper) Barbee. Surviving is a son, Michael (Carrie) Atkinson, granddaughter, Chloe Atkinson; mother, Gladys Barbee; siblings, Donnie (Shirley) Barbee, Judy Tidwell, Penny...
Mary Lou Walker
Dec 9, 2017
ELKHART — Mary L. Walker, 77, of Elkhart, passed away at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. following an extended illness.
She was born, in Elkhart, Feb. 14, 1940, to the late Paul and Betty (Vredingburgh) Stewart.
Surviving is a son, Paul Walker; stepdaughters Sandra Walker and Debbi (Stephen) Smith; granddaughters Elizabeth...
Terry L. Horein
Dec 9, 2017
ELKHART — Terry L. Horein, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017.
He was born Feb. 14, 1938, in Mishawaka, to the late John M. and Harriett "Louise" (Crofoot) Horein.
On Aug. 25, 1957, he married Kathryn...
Thomas J. "Tom" Jernstrom
Dec 6, 2017
ELKHART — Thomas J. "Tom" Jernstrom, 84, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at Greenleaf Living Center in Elkhart.
He was born Oct. 7, 1933 in Elkhart to the late Sven J. and Margaret (Myers) Jernstrom, and later married Jane L. Williams on May 16, 1954 in South...
Sandra Joan Shupert
Nov 30, 2017
GOSHEN — Sandra Joan Shupert, 68, of Goshen, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at Courtyard Healthcare, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandra was born, in Elkhart, May 10, 1949, to Jerry and Cleo (Mann) Hayes.
She married Randall Shupert on April 3, 1977, in Elkhart. Randy died Nov. 14, 2006.
In addition to...
Elaine Marie Baldwin
Nov 29, 2017
Elaine Marie (Hendriksen) Baldwin, 95, passed away peacefully, at Greenleaf Health Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017.
Elaine was born June 13, 1922, in Fremont, Nebraska to the late Henry and Jensine (Jensen) Hendriksen.
She was preceded in death by her only sibling, H.W. "Bud" Hendriksen.
Elaine married William "Bill" Baldwin on January...
Jeffrey A. "Jeff"" Malcom
Nov 29, 2017
ELKHART —Jeffrey Allen "Jeff" Malcom, 52, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born on June 6, 1965 in Elkhart to Roger D. Malcom and Susan L. (Lavrich) Schlabach.
Surviving are his children, daughter, MacKenzie P. McKibbin, son, Nolan J. Malcom; two grandchildren Aila Rose and Aiden Valentino...
