Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Judith Ann Heinl

Judith Ann Heinl

Jun 10, 2017

ELKHART — Judith Ann Heinl, 77, of Elkhart and formerly of Homewood, Ill., passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Golden Living Center. Judith was born on March 22, 1940 in East Brady, Penn.,  to the late John Robert and Mabel (Hawk) Muir. Surviving is a sister Pamela S. (Richard) Zinsmeister of Elkhart; 2 nephews, Jeffrey of North Port,...

Jeffery M. Miller

Jeffery M. Miller

Jun 9, 2017

ELKHART — Jeffery M. Miller, 26, of Elkhart, passed away at his home Friday, June 9, 2017.

He was born, in South Bend, Aug. 8, 1990, to Marti (Miller) Mendoza and later married Holly Phillips. They both survive him.

Also surviving are children Chase, Abigail, Lexi and baby Naomie (who is on the way) and...

Eldon E. Senour

Eldon E. Senour

Jun 9, 2017

SOUTH BEND — Eldon E. Senour, 86, of South Bend, passed to his rest on Friday, June 9, 2017 at his home, surrounded by love and family. He was born on May 23, 1931 in Mishawka to the late Warren and Thelma (DeSunesac) Senour. He married Sandra J. Linkous on May 25, 1991 in Owensboro, Ky. Sandra survives, as...

Demetre C. "Jimmy" Bartzis

Demetre C. "Jimmy" Bartzis

Jun 8, 2017

ELKHART -

Demetre C. "Jimmy" (the Greek) Bartzis, 88 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, June 8, 2017.

He was born in Krines of Korinthias, Greece on Dec. 18, 1928 to the late Christos and Magdelina (Thefonis) Bartzis and later married Linda L. Christopher in 1985. She...

Robert W. "Bob" Windmiller

Robert W. "Bob" Windmiller

Jun 7, 2017

ELKHART - Robert W. "Bob" Windmiller, 66, of Elkhart, passed away June 7, 2017 at Golden Living Center after an extended illness. Bob was born on Oct. 27, 1950 in Elkhart to the late Wayne E. and Shirley (Hoffman) Windmiller, and lived in this area his entire life. He is survived by 2 sons, Michael L. (Stephanie) Windmiller, Robert...

Rachael Garrett

Rachael Garrett

Jun 6, 2017

ELKHART — Rachael A. Garrett, 75 of Elkhart passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in her home with her family at her side.  Rachael was born November 18, 1941 in Elkhart to the late Ray and Gurley Fisher. She was married to the late Clyde Garrett. She retired from the Elcona Country Club after 28 years of service. She...

Michelle R. Hines

Michelle R. Hines

Jun 6, 2017

ELKHART —

Ms. Michelle R. (O'Neil) Hines, 42, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

She was born Jan. 9, 1975 in Elkhart to David and Carol (Hoover) O'Neil, who survive her in Elkhart.

Also surviving is her son Ian M. Hines; her sister...

Kenneth K. "Kinky" Wyatt

Kenneth K. "Kinky" Wyatt

Jun 5, 2017

ELKHART — Kenneth K. "Kinky" Wyatt, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Monday, June 5, 2017.

He was born in Paducah, Kentucky, June 20, 1933, to the late Kelzie and Maude Wyatt, and later married Faye Attkisson in September of 1955, who survives at home.

Also surviving are children Kathy Holt, Kenny W. Wyatt and...

Kathy Snyder

Kathy Snyder

Jun 5, 2017

ELKHART — Kathy Snyder, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, June 5, at her home after an apparent heart attack. Kathy was born on March 8, 1951 in Toledo, OH to the late Salvatore and Bernice (Sobieski) Tabone. Survived by her husband of 35 years Ed Snyder; son James Rhoades; 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; and brothers, Phillip Tabone,...

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...

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