William C. "Bill" Hutkins
Feb 4, 2018
ELKHART — William C. "Bill" Hutkins, 58, passed away early Sunday, February 4, 2018 at his home, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born on June 10, 1959 in Elkhart, a son of Bertram and Mary Rose (Collins) Hutkins. He married the love of his life Cora L. Hahn on June 3, 2006. Cora survives, as...
Barbara M. Carr
Feb 4, 2018
ELKHART — Barbara M. "Barb" Carr, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of an extended illness while visiting family in Kentucky on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.
She was born in Tamaroa, Illinois, Feb. 2, 1937, to the late Cullen and Madge (Donoho) Presswood and later married Merle Carr, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include...
Donald W. Minegar
Feb 1, 2018
ELKHART — Donald W. Mineager, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Feb. 1, 2018.
He was born in Syracuse on July 1, 1928 to the late William and Mable (Fish) Minegar.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary J. Minegar and...
Marjorie E. "Marge" Kirkdorffer
Jan 31, 2018
Marjorie E. "Marge" Kirkdorffer, 93, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of an extended illness into the arms of her Lord while surrounded by her family at Elkhart General Hospital at 4:07 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018.
She was born March 8, 1924, in Nappanee, to the late Bruce and Mary (Fox) Rogers and went on to marry...
Betty J. Jones
Jan 30, 2018
UNION, Mich. — Betty J. Jones, 73, of Union, passed away following a courageous battle with an extended illness on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born July 26, 1944, in Elkhart, to the late William and Margaret (Connelly) Funderburk and leaves behind her loving husband of 55 years, Casey L. Jones, whom...
Keith E. Ott
Jan 30, 2018
ELKHART — Keith E. Ott, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Keith was born on April 3, 1940 in Millersburg to Orion Ott and Inez (Simmons) Pepper.
He married Monica P. Stevens on May 24, 1965 in Elkhart.
Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Monica;...
Helen Ferro
Jan 30, 2018
ELKHART — Helen B. Ferro, 92, of Elkhart, passed away from natural causes at her home Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
She was born, in Elkhart, July 1, 1925, to the late Anthony and Lenora (Ronzone) Patanelli, and later married Joseph A. Ferro in Elkhart in 1949. He passed away in 2013.
Surviving are her daughters,...
John S. Fitch, Sr.
Jan 30, 2018
ELKHART — John S. Fitch Sr., 62, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at his home at 4:35 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
He was born, in Goshen, Jan. 15, 1956, to the late George A. and Marjorie J. (Miller) Fitch, and later married Nola J. "Jeanne" Sharp in Elkhart in 1988, where she...
Ronald R. "Ron" Alexander
Jan 27, 2018
Ronald R. "Ron" Alexander, 79, of Bristol, passed away peacefully following an illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, January 27.
Ron and his twin brother, Don, were born in Elkhart IN on November 26, 1938, to Richard R Alexander and Bette J (Eisenbeiss) (Alexander) Thompson, who preceded him in death. Ron's grandparents, Sam and Gladys Mast,...
William F. "Bill" Fletcher
Jan 26, 2018
William F. "Bill" Fletcher, 91, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital. Bill was born on December 19, 1926 in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. to Henry and Nellie (Stafford) Fletcher. Surviving is a son Michael Fletcher, daughter Cheryl L. (Jody) Weiler; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; step-son, Jim Stump, step-daughter, Patty (R.D.) Miller and several step-grandchildren and step-great...
Lester L. Mahar
Jan 23, 2018
ELKHART — Lester L. Mahar, 75, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, of natural causes, at the Center for Hospice Care Elkhart.
Lester was born June 2, 1942, in South Bend, to Robert Lewis and Joyce Marie (Larson) Mahar.
He is survived by his three sons, Robert Mahar, John (Heather Robinson) Mahar and...
Jay L. Kauffman
Jan 21, 2018
ARCADIA, Fla. — Jay L. Kauffman, 96, of Arcadia, went home to be with his Lord, Jan. 21, 2018.
Born Feb. 27, 1921, in Elkhart, to Ray D. and Margaret (Roderick) Kauffman.
Jay was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Ray D. and Margaret...
Evertt M. "Mike" Marion
Jan 21, 2018
ELKHART — Everett M. "Mike" Marion, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home.
Robin J. "Rob" Schwartz
Jan 20, 2018
: Robin J. "Rob" Schwartz, 59, passed away Jan. 21, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital. Rob was born on April 29, 1958 in Menominee, WI to Donald and LaVonne (Crandall) Schwartz. Surviving are 2 brothers, Ben (Sue) Schwartz, Jeff (Karla) Schwartz; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, brothers, Dan and Rick Schwartz and sister...
Martha Swathwood
Jan 20, 2018
Martha P. Swathwood, 99, of Elkhart, passed away at her home on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at 9:00 am.
She was born Jan. 17, 1919 in Elkhart to the late Raymond E. and Daisy V. (Waldrof) Saunders. In December of 1938 she married Ellsworth J. Swathwood, who passed away in 1972.
Surviving is her son...
Randall K. Oakes
Jan 19, 2018
ELKHART — Randall Kent Oakes, 71, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 19, 2018, at his home, following a battle with cancer.
He was born Dec. 28, 1946, in Elkhart, to the late Albert E. and Lois Mae (Kluth) Oakes.
He married Lillian F. Miller on June 25, 1977, in Elkhart.
Surviving are his...
Sue C. Bishop
Jan 18, 2018
ELKHART — Sue C. Bishop, 68, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at Elkhart General Hospital at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.
She was born May 8, 1949, in Logansport, to the late Ralph and Ruth (Rasp) Bargerhuff.
She married Patrick C. Bishop in 1972; he passed away in Elkhart in...
John H. Brouwer
Jan 18, 2018
ELKHART – John H. Brouwer Jr., 74, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 18, 2018 at his home.
John was born Feb. 9, 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to John H. and Maxine (Smith) Brouwer Sr.
He married Judith A. Smith on April 17, 1965 in Kalamazoo.
Judy survives, as well as a son, William...
Marilyn Marie Sanders
Jan 16, 2018
ELKHART – Marilyn Marie Sanders, 77, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital, after complications from a lifelong struggle with diabetes.
Marilyn was born on July 25, 1940 in Goshen to Mark B. and Pearl (Evans) Schrock.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, James F. Sanders; son Eric...
Richard O. Miller
Jan 16, 2018
ELKHART — Mr. Richard O. "Rich" Miller, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with his family at his side following an extended illness at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at 10:35 p.m.
He was born April 21, 1944 in Mishawaka to the late Robert and Gertrude "Trudy" (Thornton) Miller.
On July 25, 1986,...
