Obituaries

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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Jun 23, 2017

FT. MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Chester C. "Kaz" Kazmierczak, 90, of Ft. Myers Beach, Florida and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Friday, June 23, 2017.

He was born Aug. 12, 1926 in South Bend to the late Clements and Lillian (Nowak) Kazmierczak, and later married Norma Jarrell, who passed...

Jun 23, 2017

ELKHART — Douglas M. "Doug" Boley, Sr., of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side following an extended illness on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 12:30 am.

He was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on March 30, 1942 to the late Clark and Elba (Fant) Boley, Sr. and later married Nannette S....

Jun 22, 2017

ELKHART — Donna A. Languell, 75, former resident of Wilson, North Carolina, passed at home in Elkhart on June 22, 2017.

She was born March 24, 1942, to the late Norman and Mary (Carpenter) Gaugler. Donna Married Leamon V. Holt in 1960 and then in 1987 married Keith Languell.

After marrying Keith, they moved to...

Jun 21, 2017

ELKHART — Darrell L. Frost, 69, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at his home.

Darrell was born on July 11, 1947 in Parke County, Indiana to the late Richard J. and Eleanor (Vance) Frost.

He married the former Star Raider on Nov. 19, 1968. Star passed away October 3, 1993.

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Jun 20, 2017

ELKHART — Franklin E. "Frank" Templeton, 74, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home following an extended illness Tuesday, June 20, 2017.

He was born, in Everettstown, New Jersey, Nov. 8, 1942, to the late Clarence and Emma (Bidewell) Templeton and later married Joan M. Barnes in Conway, North Carolina, March 10, 1961. She survives him at...

Jun 19, 2017

ELKHART — Carol Ann Shoecraft, 80, Elkhart, went to her eternal life June 19, 2017 with her loving daughters at her side. Carol was born December 26, 1936 in Elkhart to the late Harry and Blondel (Cummins) Eyman. Carol was an avid bowler, loved to crochet and her cats. Carol was a member of New Creation Fellowship Church.

Jun 19, 2017

ELKHART — Dora Mae Blue, 85, of Elkhart, died Monday, June 19, 2017, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Dora was born Jan. 3, 1932, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to Joseph and Blanche Neely.

On June 16, 1951, she married Robert D. Blue in Mishawaka. He survives along with three sons, Timothy (Julia) Blue...

Jun 17, 2017

ELKHART — Judith "Judy" Marks, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, at home with her loving family at her side.

Judy was born July 4, 1940, to the late Walter and Marie Steinagale.

She was married to late Lawrence Marks.

Judy was a loving mother, enjoyed gardening, traveling and care...

Jun 16, 2017

OSCEOLA — B. Scott Pontius, 57, of Osceola, passed away Friday morning, June 16, 2017, at his residence after an unexpected illness.

He was born on May 8, 1960, in Elkhart to Donald E. and Janet M. (Grant) Pontius Jr.

Surviving is a daughter, Sara M. Pontius and Michael Maggert; and his son, Kevin S....

Jun 14, 2017

ELKHART - Brigitte C. (Skelton) Tucek, 77, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart, surrounded by her loving family. Brigitte was born on December 18, 1939 in Leipzig, East Germany. She married Robert A. Tucek on May 4, 1979 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Surviving is her husband of 38 years, Bob...

Jun 11, 2017

ELKHART - Mia (meme) Klair Hilger, 3, Elkhart was granted her Angel Wings on Sunday, June 11, 2017 passing away at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on April 23, 2014 in Mishawaka, IN.

Mia was a very happy little girl. She loved playing outside, on her "pone", watching netflix, and bossing her best friend (and little...

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,...

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...

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...