Jean M. Griffin
May 1, 2017
Jean Marie Griffin, 67, of Bristol, IN passed away peacefully May 1, 2017 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN, after a brief struggle with cancer. She was born on May 30, 1949 to the late George and Grace (Marks) Davidhizar. She graduated from Bethany Christian High School in 1967 and Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener, Ontario...
David Phebus
May 1, 2017
ELKHART — David Wayne Phebus, 57, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, May 1.
David was born Jan. 8, 1960, in Elkhart, to Thomas Donald and Betty Lucille Phebus.
He is survived by his sister, Patricia Steuart of Elkhart, also aunts, uncles, nieces and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Terry G. Witcher
May 1, 2017
Terry G. Witcher, 63, Middlebury passed away at home after a long battle of COPD on May 1, 2017. Terry was born in Wynne, AR on February 20, 1954 to the late J.B. Witcher and Clara Louise Witcher. Terry was married to his wife Kathy for 43 years. Terry was a security guard at Permar for 10 years.
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Sharon Hale
Apr 27, 2017
ELKHART — Sharon L. Hale, 56, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital Thursday, April 27, 2017, following an extended illness.
She was born in St. Joseph, Michigan,  May 20, 1960, to the late Wm. G. and Anna (Christianson) Stark, and is survived by her fiancé, Jeff Barnes of Elkhart.
Also surviving are sons...
Jackie L. Miller
Apr 27, 2017
ELKHART — Mrs. Jackie L. Miller, 61 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home.
She was born May 1, 1955, in Big Creek, Kentucky to the late Willy Jones and Elizabeth Jones of Barling, Arkansas.; and later married Gary E. Miller in Goshen on Aug. 23, 1975....
Jeannie V. (Marchelewicz) Krause
Apr 27, 2017
BRISTOL — Jeannine V. "Jeannie" Krause, 73, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 28, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Sept. 28, 1943, in South Bend, to the late John and Elizabeth (Krupa) Marchelewicz.
Surviving are her children, Richard Krause Jr. of Bristol, Robert (Terri) Krause of Elkhart, Rochelle...
Joan J. Pletcher
Apr 26, 2017
Joan J. Pletcher, 84, passed to her rest on Wednesday evening, April 26, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was a native of Mishawaka and was born on December 14, 1932 to the late Joseph and Elsa (Torok) DeGeyter. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her son Jack Douglas Bollenbacher,...
Charles Edward Greer
Apr 26, 2017
Mr. Charles E. Greer, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2017.
He was born in Milan, TN on Apr. 18, 1936 to the late Charlie and Ula Mae (Jordan) Greer.
Surviving are his sons Jeff (Kathy) and Lowell (Kathy)...
Laura A. Mccreary
Apr 24, 2017
SOUTH BEND — Laura A. McCreary, 51, of South Bend, passed away at Elkhart Center for Hospice Care on Monday, April 24, 2017.
Laura was born Dec. 19, 1965, in Syracuse, New York, to David and Rosemary Kendzior-Grow.
She is survived by her father, David (Sharon); son, Mikel; two daughters, Kathryn and Brittany; brother Brian...
Joe Albert White
Apr 23, 2017
ELKHART— Joe Albert White, 87,  died April 23, 2017.
Joe was born Dec. 19, 1929, in Detroit, to the late Benjamin and Mable White.
Joe was married to the late Kay Freel White; she past way June 1985.
Survivors are daughter Ronda Myberg; grandchildren Adam Renkiewacz, Joshua Jann, Amber Jann, Allison Schimdt and...
Richard J. Kettering, Jr.
Apr 22, 2017
MIDDLEBURY — Richard James Kettering Jr., 68, of Middlebury, formerly of Osceola, passed away Saturday morning, April 22, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.
Richard was born on Aug. 3, 1948, in Elkhart to Richard James and Beverly Iris (Beam) Kettering Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Hartman and grandson Mason Reeves, both of South Bend;...
Kristen L. Lee
Apr 21, 2017
GOSHEN — Kristen Louise Lee, 33, of Goshen, passed away on Friday morning, April 21, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kristen was born in Elkhart on June 25, 1983, to Roger Elswick and Anna (Gunnoe) Gwinn.
She married Steven J. Lee on Nov. 3, 2007, in Elkhart.
He survives along with...
David L. Adams
Apr 18, 2017
Graveside service for David L. Adams will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Rice Cemetery.
Military honors will be rendered by DAV No. 19.
Adams, 77, of Elkhart, died Dec. 18, 2016.
Billings Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Philip K. Smith
Apr 18, 2017
Philip K. Smith, 32, of Syracuse, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Phil was born on October 19, 1984 in Lafayette, to James Andrew "Andy" Smith, who passed on August 12, 2012, and his mother Michelle Marie (Martin) Madden. He married Megan A. Jones on September 15, 2014 in Goshen, Megan survives,...
Douglas A. Zachary
Apr 17, 2017
ELKHART — Douglas A. Zachary, 57, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 11:58 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2017,  at home following a brief illness.
He was born in Berrien Springs, Michigan, July 25, 1959, to his late mother Loretta (Rapert) Frasher-Olson, and later married Michele R. (Hartman) Cole on Oct. 15, 2005, in South Bend. She survives...
John Anthony Moskwinski, Sr.
Apr 17, 2017
John A. Moskwinski, 84, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
Jewel Elizabeth Axsom
Apr 17, 2017
ELKHART — Jewel E. (Mahar) Axsom, 95, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017, at the Elkhart Hospice House with family at her side.
She was born Dec. 5, 1921, in North Liberty, to James and Wilma (Witter) Mahar. She married David S. Axsom Sr. on March 21, 1942.
Together they formerly owned the...
Maxine Norman
Apr 16, 2017
ELKHART— Maxine Norman, 70, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Trenton, Tennessee, to the late Eddie Milan and Katherine (Willis) Sharp.
Surviving are her sons, Michael (Stephanie) Weakly and Willie Sharon Norman Jr. ; brothers Harold Willis and Walter Sharp Jr.; sister...
Dennis R. Miller
Apr 16, 2017
ELKHART—Dennis Ray Miller, 64, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2017.
He was born June 14, 1952, in Mishawaka, to the late Arlow and Julia (Salisbury) Miller, and later married Carol A. Miller, who passed away in 2013.
Surviving are his children, Teresa (Eric) Reeves of Moreno Valley,...
Donald B. Fisher
Apr 15, 2017
ELKHART — Donald B. Fisher, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 9, 1939, in Ronceverte, West Virginia, to the late Otho and Ellen E. (Hodges) Fisher.
He married Wanda M.Davis on Aug. 24, 1963,. Wanda passed March 4, 2016.
Surviving are their children,...
