Obituaries

Jul 14, 2017

ELKHART — Richard E. Magee, 73, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017.

Richard was born June 4, 1944, to the late Walter and Anna Magee.

He attended Tarkio College and earned a degree at the American Academy of Art in Chicago.

Rich and his wife, Victoria, were involved in the art...

Jul 13, 2017

MIDDLEBURY — Stuart "Stu" Christopher Keaton, 58, Middlebury, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on the morning of Thursday, July 13, 2017 after a hard-fought, nearly three-year battle with lung cancer.

Stu was born Feb. 16, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio to Ronald and Etta (Bryant) Keaton.

He is survived by his wife,...

Jul 12, 2017

EDWARDSBURG — Sharon L. Bevilacqua, 76, Edwardsburg, Michigan and formerly of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Elkhart Hospice House.

A native of Niles, Michigan, she was born on Aug. 25, 1940, a daughter of Walter and Amanda (Wagner) Dickeson. She married Donald Bevilacqua on Nov. 20, 1958 in Niles. Donald passed Aug....

Jul 10, 2017

ELKHART — Allen A.  "Tony" Jones, 49, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017, at Elkhart Hospice House, after a battle with cancer.

Allen was born Aug. 21, 1967, in Chicago, to Bennie and Geraldine (Kirkendall) Jones.

Surviving is his mother, Geraldine; brother Keith (Parthenia) Jones; and three nieces and a nephew.

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Jul 10, 2017

ELKHART — William D. Douwsma, "Mr. Bill", 82, of Elkhart passed away at his home on Monday, July 10, 2017.

William was born in Chicago, IL on April 5, 1935, to the late William and Jeanette (Buikema) Douwsma.

Celebrating 60 years together, William married Jacqueline Peters on July 11, 1957; she survives along with their...

Jul 10, 2017

ELKHART — Stuart E. Mayes, 50, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 2:20 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2017, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart with his family at his side following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born, in Elkhart, July 12, 1966, to the late Elmer and Delores "Ann" (Coleman) Mayes and later...

Jul 8, 2017

ELKHART — Hugh M. Rush, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital Saturday, July 8, 2017.

He was born, in Elkhart, May 31, 1926, to the late Jessie and Pearl (Smith) Rush.

He married Evelyn L. Redd on Feb. 3, 1968, in Lima, Ohio. She passed in 2011.

Jul 6, 2017

BRISTOL — David Edward Moses, 62, of Bristol, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital with his loving family at his side.

David was born June 16, 1955, in Elkhart, to Alfred and Marie Moses.

David loved his family and was an honorable and giving man.

He was a member...

Jul 5, 2017

WINCHESTER — Carlton B. Kent Sr., 84, of Winchester, passed away of natural causes Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Reid Health Hospital in Richmond.

He was born Aug. 5, 1932, in Marnette, Ohio, to the late Harvey and Iva (Perry) Kent.

He is survived by his siblings Ruth (Charles) Estes, Donna Swathwood and Ronnie (Esther)...

Jul 4, 2017

ELKHART — Julia Lee Dinwiddie, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home of natural causes Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

She was born in Columbus, Georgia, Jan. 4, 1926, to the late James and Lugenia (Grissom) Dunham Sr.

Surviving are her children, Lorrie (Wm. J. Anderson) Dinwiddie and Timothy "Tim" Dunham of Elkhart; grandchildren...

Jul 2, 2017

ELKHART — James Raymond Malcom, 82, of Elkhart, passed Sunday, July 2, 2017, at his home.

James was born Dec. 17, 1934, in Salem, Kentucky, to the late G. Raymond and Imogene (Guess) Malcom.

James enjoyed hunting and fishing, but baseball was his passion.

He helped create Osolo Little League where he coached...

Jul 2, 2017

ELKHART — Mr. Bradley James Weaver, 14, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Sunday, July 2, 2017, following a year-long courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Dec. 5, 2002, in Elkhart to Jennie Ann E. Farrough and Eric J. Weaver, both of Elkhart.

Also surviving are...

Jun 28, 2017

Walter R. Bock, 77, of Granger, passed away Wednesday evening, June 28, 2017 at his home, in the arms of his loving wife. Walter was born on August 14, 1939 in Chicago to the late Joseph M. and Mary (Radel) Bock. He married Barbara J. Barnes on March 20, 1974 in Chicago. Barbara survives, as well as daughters, Christine...

Jun 28, 2017

ELKHART — Jack H. Myers, 86, of Elkhart, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in his home.

He was born Feb. 6, 1931, in Montpelier, to the late George and Elizabeth N. (Henderson) Myers.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1955.

Jack was...

Jun 27, 2017

ELKHART - Former Elkhart City Judge, Magistrate and friend to many, David A. Denton, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital, at the age of 79. A native of Elkhart, he was born on November 9, 1937 to the late Harold N. and Margaret (Arnold) Denton. He married JoAnn "Jo" Shoupe on March 18, 1961...

Jun 26, 2017

ELKHART – Boris Oliynyk, 64, raised in Willimantic, Connecticut and of the Michiana area – Three Rivers, Michigan and Elkhart.

At the hospice house of the Center for Hospice Care, surrounded by loved ones, he passed on Monday morning, June 26, 2017 after over a yearlong battle against cancer.

Boris was born in Lyon, France,...

Jun 25, 2017

Ronald Paul Davis, 63, of Elkhart  that passed unexpectedly June 25, 2017. Ronald was born in Mishawaka June 24, 1954 to late William Davis II and Patricia Davis. Ronald enjoyed watching wrestling, playing the lotto and Elvis. Ronald is survived by daughters Telissa Willis, Heather Winner; son William Davis; brother and sisters Robert Davis, Cindy Davis, Danny Davis, Michael...

Jun 24, 2017

BRISTOL — Holly M. Harbour-Gruber, 46 of Bristol passed away unexpectedly June 24, 2017 at her home. Holly was born March 29, 1971 in Middlebury, VT to Leon and Rhonda Whitehead. Holly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, she was a very hard worker. Holly was manager for Greenleaf Apartment Complex, Woodwind Apartments and Hunter Pond Apartments....

Jun 24, 2017

Mrs. Diane L. McFall, 69, of Elkhart, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Saturday, June 24, 2017.

She was born in Elkhart on March 12, 1948 to the late Virginia Spencer and later married Ronald R. McFall in 1982 in Elkhart. He survives at home.

Also surviving are children Nick...

Jun 23, 2017

WINCHESTER — U. S. Army veteran Carlton B. Kent Sr., 84, of Winchester, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Reid Health Hospital in Richmond at 3:16 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2017.

Arrangements on Carlton are pending at Veterans Funeral Care at Billings, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

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