Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

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...

Katherine E. Griman

Katherine E. Griman

May 15, 2017

Katherine E. Griman, 70, of Elkhart, passed away Monday morning, May 15, 2017 at her parent's home, surrounded by love, after a short battle with cancer. Katherine was born on October 11, 1946 in Elkhart to the late John D. and Doris June (Stewart) McKibbin. She married Frank J. Griman on September 3, 1980 in Georgia. Frank died January...

Douglas Reed

Douglas Reed

May 11, 2017

ELKHART—Douglas "Doug" Reed, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 6:23 p.m. at the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart.

He was born July 13, 1946 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late James and Lillie (White) Reed, and later married the love of his life, JoAnn Curtis, on June...

Bonnie K. Adams

Bonnie K. Adams

May 10, 2017

GOSHEN - Mrs. Bonnie K. Adams, 72, of Goshen, was found passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 3:50 pm.

She was born Aug. 20, 1944 in Huntington to the late Richard and Mabel (Voght) Roebuck, and later married Wilson K. "Bill" Adams on Jan. 22, 1966 in Huntington. He passed away in...

Essie Mae Ellis

Essie Mae Ellis

May 9, 2017

MIDDLEBURY - Essie Ellis, 93, of Middlebury passed away May 9, 2017 at Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart.  She was born October 8, 1923 in Bowling Green KY to the late Ernest and Alma Dillard.  She married Joseph B Ellis in January 1940.

She is survived by one daughter Jolinda (Richard) Zook of Middlebury; grandchildren Dilynn (Greg) Puckett...

Mary A. Eggleston

Mary A. Eggleston

May 7, 2017

BRISTOL — Mary A. McDonald-Eggleston, 38, of Bristol, passed away May 7, 2017.

Mary was born Dec. 3, 1978, in Goshen, to Cheryl McDonald. Mary was a loving mom, loving daughter (the Best).

She loved her granddaughter and all of her furry babies. She was a giving caregiver and was attending nursing school at IVY...

Linda A. (Burton)  Schwier

Linda A. (Burton) Schwier

May 5, 2017

Linda A. Schwier, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday afternoon, May 5, 2017 at Elkhart Hospice House. Linda was born on March 1, 1939 in Brook, Indiana to the late Wilbur and Ruth (Penny) Burton. She married Russell R. Schwier on July 6, 1957 in Goodland. He died October 15, 1998. Surviving are their 6 children, sons, Michael...

Ruth W. Schofield

Ruth W. Schofield

May 5, 2017

Ruth Edna Campbell Wright Schofield, age 94, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017, at Greenleaf Health Center. Born March 11, 1923, in Buchanan, Michigan to the late Lyman and Mary Campbell, she is predeceased by her brother, Lyman Campbell, and sister, Marion Campbell Kempshall.

During her life, Ruth was married to Jack Wright...

Helen E. Brown

Helen E. Brown

May 4, 2017

Helen E. Brown, 86 of Elkhart, passed away Thursday evening, May 4, 2017 at Eastlake Terrace. Helen was born on January 12, 1931 in Munising, Michigan to the late John Mark and Tyyni A. (Tarka) Schmidt. She married Robert H. Brown on July 1, 1954, he passed on February 17, 2015. Surviving are their children, daughters Debra (Michael) Platz...

Jerry L. Aller

Jerry L. Aller

May 3, 2017

ELKHART — Jerry Lee Aller, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with his family at his side following an extended illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017.

He was born in Elkhart March 4, 1938, to the late Robert and Frances (Swihart) Aller and later married Carol Colagrossi...

Steven E. Seifert

Steven E. Seifert

May 3, 2017

Steven E. Seifert

August 19, 1953 – May 3, 2017

Steve Seifert, 63, of Gilbert, AZ and formerly of Elkhart, IN was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He passed away at Memorial Hospital of South Bend after a sudden illness while visiting family. Surviving...

Mary P. Mitschelen

Mary P. Mitschelen

May 2, 2017

ELKHART — Mary P. Mitschelen, 88, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

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