Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Ardys D. Herring

Ardys D. Herring

Jun 4, 2017

ELKHART — Ardys Darlene Herring "Ardy," 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Hospice House Elkhart on June 4, 2017.

She was born Jan. 25, 1933, to the late Monroe and Evelyn Parker of Goshen.

She loved playing cards with her longtime companion Joe Stutzman.

Ardy was the happiest with a home full...

Benny Melvin

Benny Melvin

Jun 4, 2017

ELKHART— Benny Dean Melvin, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, at his home on his 96th. birthday. He was born June 4, 1921 in Angola to the late Benjamin and Julia (Nelson) Melvin. He married Phyllis E. Clark on December 31, 1941 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She passed on December 16, 2005. Surviving are his children, Karen...

Sandra Scheuring

Sandra Scheuring

Jun 3, 2017

ELKHART — Sandra J. Scheuring, 74, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart following an extended illness on Saturday, June 3, 2017.

Born in Elkhart on Dec. 6, 1942, to the late John and Wilma (Guss) Borosh, Sandra married Darell J. Scheuring in Elkhart on Sept. 19, 1964. He survives at...

Shelia A. Crocker

Shelia A. Crocker

Jun 3, 2017

Sheila A. Messick-Crocker, 60 of Elkhart passed away on June 3, 2017 at Center for Hospice Elkhart after a long battle with cancer. Sheila was born December 15, 1956 in Elkhart to the late Crisley and Dorothy Haggard-Messick. Sheila loved her dog Lucy and was an animal lover to all animals. She was a grandma to everyone and new...

Larry L. Miller

Larry L. Miller

Jun 2, 2017

ELKHART —

Larry Lee Miller, 67 of Elkhart passed away at his home with his loving family at his side. Larry was born February 10, 1950 in Bremen, Indiana to the late Harvey and Leona Miller. Larry married his loving wife Cynthia Stanley on November 26, 2005. Larry retired from AMC in December 2016. He also ran...

Jane L. Jernstrom

Jane L. Jernstrom

May 30, 2017

ELKHART — Jane L. Jernstrom, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Woodland, after a 2 1/2 year battle with Alzheimer's.  A South Bend native, Jane was born on December 9, 1934 to the late William Clifford and Mabel (Johnson) Williams. She married Thomas J. Jernstrom on May 16, 1954 in South Bend. Surviving is her...

Kathleen "Kay" Delanater

Kathleen "Kay" Delanater

May 29, 2017

ELKHART - Kathleen Anita "Kay" DeLanater, 92 of Elkhart, passed away May 29, 2017 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kathleen was born August 6, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Elmer and Evelyn Bucklin. She married the late Richard C. Delanater on Jan 24, 1953. Kathleen retired from the Elkhart County clerk's office after 25 years....

Ethel L. Stone

Ethel L. Stone

May 25, 2017

ELKHART — Mrs. Ethel L. Stone, 84, of Elkhart and formerly of Edwardsburg, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at the Atria at East Lake Terrace in Elkhart.

She was born Dec. 26, 1932, in East Palestine, Ohio, to the late Earl and Cletha (Young) Randolph, and later married Robert D. Stone...

Richard L. Fullhart

Richard L. Fullhart

May 25, 2017

Richard L. Fullhart, 82, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. He was born on June 30, 1934 in Huntington, Indiana to the late Loren T. and N. Pauline (Powell) Fullhart. He married Phyllis Bertch on June 30, 1986, she died July 29, 2015.Surviving are his sons, Larry (Robert Burkey) Fullhart  and...

Asa Carl Whisman

Asa Carl Whisman

May 24, 2017

Asa Carl Whisman, 62, of Granger and Cynthiana, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 5:38 pm at the Granger home of his daughter Robin and Nick Allen.  Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.

Glendia R. Wyatt

Glendia R. Wyatt

May 23, 2017

ELKHART — Glendia R. Wyatt, 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 9:49 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at her home with her family at her side following an extended illness.

She was born Oct. 17, 1941, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to the late Ernest and Lora (Brown) Attkisson, and later married the love of her life, Harold...

Michael E. Bickel

Michael E. Bickel

May 23, 2017

ELKHART — Michael E. Bickel, 65 of Elkhart passed away May 23, 2017 at Golden Living Center Elkhart. Born March 5, 1952 to the late Don E. Bickel and Hazel Bickel. Michael was a 20 plus year employee of ABC Saw and Tool as a salesman.  Michael will be missed by a lot of friends and co-workers and customers....

Doris E. Snedaker

Doris E. Snedaker

May 19, 2017

ELKHART — Doris E. Snedaker, 90, Elkhart, passed away at her residence on May 19, 2017.

Born August 12, 1926 to the late Ralph and Maybelle Spencer. She married the late John Snedaker.

She is survived by three daughters Dawn (William) Powell, Doris Barnes and Suan Barnes; one son Dale Lee Snekdaker; 12 grandchildren and...

Johnny Stewart, Jr.

Johnny Stewart, Jr.

May 18, 2017

ELKHART — Johnny Stewart Jr., 77, of Elkhart, died Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born Nov. 21, 1939, in Sikeston, Missouri, to late Johnny Stewart Sr. and Annie Mae Rogers.

Johnny married Grace Ann Mason in 1971 and remained married for 46 years until his death.

He was...

George M. Moton

George M. Moton

May 18, 2017

ELKHART — George M. Moton, 73, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Riverside Village.

He was born on April 13, 1944 in Greenville, Mississippi, to the late Milton and Luana (Newsome) Moton.

He is survived by a son George M. Moton Jr.; one grandson; four sisters, Karaner Taylor, Linda Moton, Anne Malone,...

Robert J. Lloyd

Robert J. Lloyd

May 17, 2017

ELKHART — Robert J. Lloyd, 89, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017.

He was born, in Elkhart, Sept. 1, 1927, to the late Robert and Ura (Wilkinson) Lloyd and later married Mary Kyler in 1960. She died in 2009.

Surviving are children Robert Lloyd and Beth (Ron) Laughman; brother David (Mary Ann) Lloyd;...

Jack A. Denney

Jack A. Denney

May 16, 2017

EDWARDSBURG, Mich. — Jack A. Denney Jr., 76, of Edwardsburg, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Jack celebrated the past 76 years of his life as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather.

He always had a way of making you smile and retained...

Lester R. Cooper

Lester R. Cooper

May 16, 2017

ELKHART — Lester Reed Cooper, 94, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Elkhart Hospice House.

He was born Sept. 17, 1922, in Elkhart, to Harry H. and Blanche (Hammon) Cooper.

He married Margaret Louise Dunnuck on Aug. 10, 1943. Margaret passed on Jan. 26, 2000.

Surviving are three daughters, Jacque...

Cheryl L. Fisher

Cheryl L. Fisher

May 16, 2017

ELKHART — Cheryl L. Fisher, 56, of Elkhart, passed away May 16, 2017 at Elkhart Hospice House.

She was born at Elkhart General Hospital, April 15, 1961 to Ernest and Shirley Dorrier. Cheryl married Andrew Fisher Sr. in 1980.

She is survived by husband Andrew Fisher; children Andrew Fisher Jr., Edward Fisher, Cheyenne Fisher, Cody...

Dr. Ronald Nash Duvall

Dr. Ronald Nash Duvall

May 16, 2017

ELKHART — Dr. Ronald Nash Duvall, 92, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.

Ronald was born in Needham, Massachusetts, June 17, 1924, to the late Annie and George Duvall. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife of 61 years, Virginia Bradley and his brother and sister.

Ronald...

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