Obituaries

Sep 19, 2017

ELKHART — James A. Hamilton, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Sept. 21, 2017 at his home.

He was born on Dec. 12, 1934 in Walker County, Alabama to the late John H. and Gertrude (Swafford) Hamilton. He married Rose Marie Long on Aug. 16, 1958; Rose died Oct. 17, 1995. He married Joan C....

Sep 17, 2017

ELKHART — Berton Paul "Bert" Lovely, 83, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Bert was born July 9, 1934, in Belfast, Maine, to the late Glen and Lula (Randall) Lovely.

He married Martha A. Rodgers on March 14, 1981. They have been together 43 years...

Sep 16, 2017

JONES, Mich. — Infant Angelo Joseph Arechiga passed away before his birth Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital. He is the son of Uriel and Tara (Borsa) Arechiga of Jones, MI and brother to Giovanni C. Arechiga. Also surviving are his grandparents, Robin (Dennis) Borsa, Maria D. Lopez & Sigfredo Calderon; great grandparents Carmen & Laura Borsa...

Sep 14, 2017

ELKHART — Paul Daniel Pletcher, 90, of Elkhart, passed away Sept. 14, 2017 at Greenleaf Assisted Living in Elkhart.

He was born on Nov. 12, 1926 in Harrison Township, Elkhart County, to Samuel and Ida (Stahly) Pletcher.

Shortly after graduating from Wakarusa High School, Paul enlisted in the Navy during WWII, where he served on...

Sep 14, 2017

ELKHART — Todd B. Swinehart, 42, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly while visiting the Goshen home of his sister at 9:32 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

He was born May 6, 1975, in Elkhart, to Bruce A. Swinehart and Debra J. (Pete) Carpenter Russell, all of Elkhart.

Surviving are his son, Brant Todd Swinehart of Elkhart;...

Sep 14, 2017

ELKHART — Maria Watterson, 92, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 14, 2017 at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of natural causes.

She was born on Oct. 19, 1924 in Elkhart to the late James and Daphne (Karakatsane) Anthros.

She married Major "Mike" Watterson on June 2, 1951 in Waterloo, Indiana. Mike passed on...

Sep 13, 2017

SOUTH BEND — Charles Mason "Chaz" Miller, 22, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at his home.

He was born Dec. 1, 1994, in Elkhart, to Charles M. (Debra) Miller of South Bend and Stephanie Miller of Elkhart and is survived by his fiancée, Kayla Seal.

Also surviving are his sister, Paige...

Sep 13, 2017

ELKHART — Charles Sherman "Pat" Allison, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at his home.

He was born Dec. 11, 1921, in Meeker, Oklahoma, to the late James A. and Dolly (Van Lieu) Allison.

He married the former Roberta J. "June" Campbell on Dec. 29, 1948; she passed in 2015.

Sep 13, 2017

ELKHART — Beverly A. Tengelitsch, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017.

Beverly was born Aug. 25, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late John and Alma (Markham) Williams, and was preceded by former spouse Robert Tengelitsch.

Surviving are children Vicky, Larry and...

Sep 12, 2017

ELKHART — Delores May Brown, 85, residing in Elkhart, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 12, 2017, at Valley View Health Care Center.

A native of South Bend, she was born July 13, 1932, to the late Jeremiah and Goldie May Willard.

She married Francis L. Brown; he died Jan. 7, 2001, in Florida.

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Sep 11, 2017

ELKHART — James S. Mast, 47, Elkhart, was found passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at his home.

James was born June 5, 1970 in Elkhart.

He had his own business, Jim's Nursery; was employed at Lochmandy Motors and most recently did U-Haul Rental Service.

He enjoyed volunteering at Shepherds Cove Food Panty....

Sep 7, 2017

ELKHART — Joshua Swoverland, 29, of  Elkhart passed away at his home Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, after a long battle with diabetes.

Joshua was born Dec. 20, 1987, in South Bend.

Joshua enjoyed hunting, fishing, cars and trucks.

Joshua is survived by his father and stepmother John (Mary) Swoverland; mother and stepfather Debbie...

Sep 3, 2017

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —  Mr. James Allen "Jim" Messner, 68, devout and righteous aficionado of the athletic prowess of our Holy Mother of Notre Dame and resident of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away peacefully at his home following a brief illness on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017.

He was born Apr. 8, 1949 in Elkhart to...

Sep 3, 2017

ELKHART — Barbara Fischler, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at her home.

She was born May 24, 1930, in Beaver, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her son.

Per her wishes, cremation will take place.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart.

Sep 2, 2017

ELKHART — Shirley M. Marshall, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Sept. 2, 2017, at her home.

Shirley was born May 25, 1931, in Milton, Ontario, Canada, to the late Kenneth M. and Mary (Wales) Coxe.

She married R. Bruce Marshall on May 6, 1950. He died May 20, 2000.

Surviving...

Sep 1, 2017

ELKHART — Maren L. Plummer, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness at 11:33 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.

Maren was born July 26, 1944, in Mishawaka, to the late Marvin and Grace (Haug) Reinholtz.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary (Tom) Conway of Elkhart; sisters Marsha (Jim) Caldwell and...

Aug 27, 2017

ELKHART — Dolly Elaine Smith, 8 month old infant daughter of Marquis "Markie" Thomas-Burke and Bradley Smith, both of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at 2:23 pm at the University of Chicago/Comer Children's Hospital in Chicago from injuries sustained after being struck by an automobile on Friday. Her aunt Courtney J. Smith and uncle Shawn M. Wolcott...

Aug 27, 2017

ELKHART - A truly precious and beautiful spirit joined her husband, Richard, and the rest of Heaven's unspeakable joy on August 27, 2017.

Joanne "Jo" Elizabeth Bullock Boling was known for her infectious laugh and welcoming ways. She was born in Bedford, Indiana on December 22, 1929 to Ivan and Cletis (Lewis) Bullock. She quickly became a...

Aug 26, 2017

ELKHART — Courtney Jo Smith, 11, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2017 at 9:19 pm at the corner of Beardsley and Cassopolis Streets in Elkhart from injuries sustained after being struck by an automobile . Her niece Dolly J. Smith and half-brother Shawn M. Wolcott also perished in the same incident.

She was born in...

Aug 26, 2017

ELKHART -

Vickie R. (Pendleton)Webster, 53 Elkhart passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Center for Hospice-Elkhart after a hard fight against cancer. Vickie was born April 29, 1964 to Jerry and the late Ann (Fletcher) Pendleton. Vickie was married to Thorton Lewis "JR" Webster Jr. who passed away in 2013. Vickie had worked for McDonald's...