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...
Sherry Snyder
Nov 2, 2017
Sherry D. Snyder, 70, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2017, at her home.
Sherry was born, in Elkhart, Dec. 11, 1946, the only daughter of Forrest C. and Francis Jane (Locke) Baker.
She married Harry A. Snyder on Jan. 30, 1980, in Elkhart; Harry survives, as well as three sons, Jeff (Danielle)...
Joshua E. Kilian
Nov 1, 2017
Joshua E. "Josh" Kilian, 27, of Elkhart, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. Close friend Nickole Nichols, 30, also perished in that crash.
Josh was born Jan. 15, 1990 in Elkhart to the late Kathy Kilian Hochstetler
Surviving are his brothers Ransleykyle "R.K." Barnes and Rozzie G....
Cecil W. "Bud" Konanz
Oct 31, 2017
ELKHART — Cecil W "Bud" Konanz Jr., 69, of Elkhart, peacefully passed into heaven at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a prolonged battle with ALS.
Bud was born Nov. 3, 1947, in Goshen, to Cecil and Lucille (Siebarth) Konanz Sr. and married Jeanene Satterfield in April 1978...
Ronald M. Linton
Oct 31, 2017
THREE RIVERS, Mich. — Ronald Max "Ron" Linton, 84, of Three Rivers, passed away early Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart.
A native of Elkhart, Ron was born Aug. 14, 1933, to the late Arshal J. and Margaret E. (Hardy) Linton.
Ron married Jean Vaughn on April 23, 1994, in...
Joseph Howard
Oct 31, 2017
ELKHART — Joseph E. Howard, 74, of Elkhart, passed away at home Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, from complications due to ALS.
He was born in Bell City, Missouri, Jan. 8, 1943, to Ernest and Ollie (Barrow) Howard.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris J. (Warren) Howard; one son, Joseph P. (Anne)...
Michael Wayne Kidder
Oct 30, 2017
BRISTOL — Michael Wayne Kidder, 67, of Bristol, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, after a sudden illness while on a delivery in Clebrune, Texas.
A native of Elkhart, he was born Nov. 28, 1949, to the late Edgar L. and Betty J. (Sommers) Kidder.
Surviving are two sisters, Dawn (Randy) Szali, of Edwardsburg, Michigan...
Fredella L. "Freddie" Horton
Oct 30, 2017
ELKHART — Fredella L. "Freddie" Horton, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at 5:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Feb. 20, 1948, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to the late James and Mary (Kendrick) Roberson.
She later married Leon Horton Sr. in 1965. He passed...
Eloise D. Morgan
Oct 29, 2017
BRISTOL — Eloise Morgan, 92, of Bristol, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, October 29, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Eloise was born Sept. 15, 1925 in Regina, Pike County, Ky. to William Landon and Louisa (Looney) Ramey. She married Henan Daniel Morgan on April 21, 1947 in Elkhorn City, Ky. He died July 10,...
Thomas D. Barber
Oct 29, 2017
ELKHART — Thomas D. "Tom" Barber Jr., 54, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side following an extended illness at 12:22 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017.
He was born, in Elkhart, April 2, 1963, to Thomas D. (Ann) Barber Sr. and Patricia (Zeigler) Barber, both of Elkhart.
He married...
Lawrence G. "Larry" Kruse
Oct 29, 2017
ELKHART — Lawrence G. "Larry" Kruse, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home following a brief illness Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017.
He was born Aug. 6, 1948, in South Bend, to the late Sylvester and Lillian (Langner) Kruszynski and later married Mary Ann V. Osuch on Nov. 11, 1978, in Elkhart. She survives at home....
Howard E. "Doody" Myrick
Oct 28, 2017
ELKHART — Howard E. "Doody" Myrick, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at his home at 12:53 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.
He was born, in Elkhart, Jan. 21, 1951, to the late Lindell O. Myrick and Joyce (Perry) Westlake Myrick Tubbs of Elkhart.
Also surviving are children Stacy (Craig "Dan")...
