Amanda N. "Redd" Vandiepenbos
Aug 7, 2017
ELKHART -Â Amanda N. (Redd) VanDiepenbos, 16, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017. She was born on Aug. 9, 2000 in Elkhart to George VanDiepenbos and Dawn Miller. Surviving are her mother Dawn Miller; father George VanDiepenbos and step-father Michael "Mick" Love; 3 loving brothers, John VanDiepenbos, Buddy Connett-Miller and Tyler Connett; grandparents, Sheila and William Miller;...
Terry Hart
Aug 7, 2017
LEESBURG, Fla. — Mr. Terry Lee Hart, 70, of Leesburg, FL and formerly of Elkhart, passed away suddenly in Alabama on his way home from a visit to Elkhart on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.
He was born in Elkhart on Jan. 10, 1947 to the late Donald C. and Maxine E. (Rowe).
Surviving are his...
Bonnie J. Hill
Aug 7, 2017
BRISTOL -Â Bonnie Jean Hill, 64, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away Monday evening August 7, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne. Bonnie was born on September 23, 1952 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Charles D. and Colleen V. (Fuller) Benedict. She married Stacy Hill on September 4, 1992. Surviving are her siblings, Dian (Rod) Hite of...
Elaine R. Gallagher
Aug 5, 2017
ELKHART — Elaine R. Gallagher, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at her home.
A native of Detroit, she was born on March 6, 1939 to the late Alfred H. and Sophie T. (Diez) Sorensen.
She graduated from Michigan State University, where she met and later married James H. Gallagher Jr. on...
Beverly S. Peoples
Aug 3, 2017
STURGIS, Mich., — Mrs. Beverly S. (Sweat) Peoples, 64, of Sturgis, formerly of Bristol, passed away peacefully following an extended battle with liver disease at Heartland Health Center in Three Rivers, Michigan on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at 7:15 a.m.
Beverly was born Oct. 11, 1952 in Elkhart to the late James and Lilly (Detwiler) Sweat, and...
Harold S. Grieb
Aug 2, 2017
ELKHART — Harold S. Grieb, 92, of Elkhart, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart.
A lifelong Elkhart resident, he was born Jan. 8, 1925, to Laura Ellen (Welscott) and Henry Grieb, who both preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann (Myers), whom he married on Nov....
Duane Labostrie
Aug 1, 2017
SOUTH BEND — Duane Labostrie, 64, of South Bend, passed away following an extended illness at Trailpoint Village in South Bend on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
Paul A. Roell
Jul 31, 2017
ELKHART — Paul A. Roell, 81, of Elkhart, passed away Monday evening, July 31, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born on March 21, 1936 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late Robert H. and Leona (Stegman) Roell.
He married Patty Martin on Nov. 27, 1992, Patty survives, as well...
Elwynn E. "Al" Nelson
Jul 31, 2017
BRISTOL — Elwynn E. "Al" Nelson, 87, of Bristol, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home at 9:18 p.m.Monday, July 31, 2017.
He was born Oct. 18, 1929, in Arpin, Wisconsin, to the late Walter and Mabel (Sorenson) Nelson.
Surviving are his children Cynthia (Sam Ludwig) Nelson of Bristol, Mark (Chris) Nelson of...
David D. Rambadt
Jul 31, 2017
ELKHART — David Dean Rambadt, 65, of Elkhart, died Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home. He had been in failing health. David was born on April 15, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Mich. to the late Robert and Junette (Bailey) Rambadt. In addition to his parents, a son David and brother Robert Rambadt preceded him in death. Surviving are daughters,...
Sharon K. Jennings
Jul 30, 2017
ELKHART — Sharon Kay Jennings, 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017.
She was born, in Elkhart, July 3, 1942, to the late Howard and Esther (Moser) Holderman and later married Robert L. Kistler in Elkhart on Jan. 30, 1960. He preceded her in...
Peter S. Rohrer
Jul 27, 2017
ELKHART — Peter S. Rohrer, 67, Elkhart, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Golden Living Center, Elkhart.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Leon A. Stankovich
Jul 27, 2017
ELKHART - Leon Stankovich 75, Elkhart, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital. Leon was born September 3, 1941 in Manistique, Michigan to the late Stanley and Addie Stankovich. Leon was a business owner of many manufacturing companies; after retiring he occupied his time with playing golf, Texas-Hold'em poker, fishing and watching Michigan Football and Chicago...
Doris M. Sheets
Jul 27, 2017
MIDDLEBURY —
Mrs. Doris M. Sheets, 85, of Middlebury, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 10:40 am at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart with her family at her side following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born Apr. 2, 1932 in Mecca, IN to...
Edward J. "Ed" Chomer, Jr.
Jul 25, 2017
GOSHEN —
Mr. Edward J. "Ed" Chomer, Jr., 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 8:20 pm.
He was born in Chicago, IL on Dec. 7, 1924 to the late Edward J. and Marie (Zahringer) Chomer, Sr....
Rocco Balzano
Jul 25, 2017
ELKHART -
Rocco Balzano, 59, passed away at his home from complications due to MSA on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Rocco was born in Elkhart on July 21, 1958 to Giuseppe and Palma (Iemma) Balzano. Rocco loved visiting Jamaica and enjoyed Reggae music, all types of sports (but favored the Chicago sports teams), and was very proud...
Robert L. "Larry" Pratt
Jul 23, 2017
ELKHART —
Robert L. "Larry" Pratt, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home following an extended illness on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 12:343 pm.
Larry was born Mar. 21, 1948 in San Diego, CA to the late William and Helen (Dobson) Pratt, and is survived at home by his wife Rheta S....
Janet K. Lovisa
Jul 19, 2017
ELKHART — Janet Kay (Carter) Lovisa, 69 of Elkhart and longtime resident of Michiana passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Center for Hospice, Elkhart. Janet was born November 19, 1947, Quincy, KY, to the late Earl and Jean Carter. Janet was a wonderful cook, enjoyed traveling, loved big family gatherings and most of all love her family...
Robert E. "Bob" Richardson
Jul 17, 2017
ELKHART — Robert E. Richardson, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes Monday, July 17, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Sept. 14, 1926, in Elkhart, to the late Clifford and Florence (Congdon) Richardson and married Patricia McDonald of Bronson, Michigan, in 1948. She passed away in 1973. In 1974,...
John H. Townsend
Jul 16, 2017
BRISTOL — John H. Townsend, 53, of Bristol, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital following an apparent heart attack at 9:56 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017.
He was born in Cassopolis, Michigan, July 10, 1964, to the late Gerald and Rosaline (Whitmyer) Townsend and later married Donna M. (Soderbloom) Hurd in Iron River, Michigan, on July 1,...
