Obituaries

Sep 28, 2017

ELKHART — Ernest Dorrier, Jr., 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017.

He was born in Elkhart on June 23, 1941 to the late Ernest and Margaret Dorrier, Sr., and is preceded in death by his wife Shirley (Brown) and daughter Cheryl Fisher.

Surviving are sons...

Sep 24, 2017

ELKHART — Carolyn June Miller, 87 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Hubbard Hill Estates in Elkhart Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.

She was born in Elkhart, June 5, 1930, to the late Virgil and Catherine (Memmott) Bleiler.

On Sept. 4, 1947, she married Lowell E. "Larry" "Tex" Miller in Albuquerque, New Mexico....

Sep 22, 2017

Katharine "Kay" Dempsey, 91, of Millersville, lost her battle with cancer on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. She was born December 17, 1925 in Pecos, TX to L. Burkett and Lucille (Brooks) Richardson. She graduated from Pecos High School and attended Texas State College for Women, where she majored in...

Sep 20, 2017

ELKHART — Mr. Ralph W. Beam, Sr., 87, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart on Wednesday, Sept.  20, 2017 at 6:02 pm.

He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Aug.12, 1930 to the late Arthur D. and Ursula Mae (Cunningham) Beam. He later married Catherine L. Zwastetzky on Apr. 12, 1954 in...

Sep 19, 2017

ELKHART — James A. Hamilton, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Sept. 21, 2017 at his home.

He was born on Dec. 12, 1934 in Walker County, Alabama to the late John H. and Gertrude (Swafford) Hamilton. He married Rose Marie Long on Aug. 16, 1958; Rose died Oct. 17, 1995. He married Joan C....

Sep 17, 2017

ELKHART — Berton Paul "Bert" Lovely, 83, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Bert was born July 9, 1934, in Belfast, Maine, to the late Glen and Lula (Randall) Lovely.

He married Martha A. Rodgers on March 14, 1981. They have been together 43 years...

Sep 16, 2017

JONES, Mich. — Infant Angelo Joseph Arechiga passed away before his birth Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital. He is the son of Uriel and Tara (Borsa) Arechiga of Jones, MI and brother to Giovanni C. Arechiga. Also surviving are his grandparents, Robin (Dennis) Borsa, Maria D. Lopez & Sigfredo Calderon; great grandparents Carmen & Laura Borsa...

Sep 14, 2017

ELKHART — Paul Daniel Pletcher, 90, of Elkhart, passed away Sept. 14, 2017 at Greenleaf Assisted Living in Elkhart.

He was born on Nov. 12, 1926 in Harrison Township, Elkhart County, to Samuel and Ida (Stahly) Pletcher.

Shortly after graduating from Wakarusa High School, Paul enlisted in the Navy during WWII, where he served on...

Sep 14, 2017

ELKHART — Todd B. Swinehart, 42, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly while visiting the Goshen home of his sister at 9:32 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

He was born May 6, 1975, in Elkhart, to Bruce A. Swinehart and Debra J. (Pete) Carpenter Russell, all of Elkhart.

Surviving are his son, Brant Todd Swinehart of Elkhart;...

Sep 14, 2017

ELKHART — Maria Watterson, 92, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 14, 2017 at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of natural causes.

She was born on Oct. 19, 1924 in Elkhart to the late James and Daphne (Karakatsane) Anthros.

She married Major "Mike" Watterson on June 2, 1951 in Waterloo, Indiana. Mike passed on...

Sep 13, 2017

SOUTH BEND — Charles Mason "Chaz" Miller, 22, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at his home.

He was born Dec. 1, 1994, in Elkhart, to Charles M. (Debra) Miller of South Bend and Stephanie Miller of Elkhart and is survived by his fiancée, Kayla Seal.

Also surviving are his sister, Paige...

Sep 13, 2017

ELKHART — Charles Sherman "Pat" Allison, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at his home.

He was born Dec. 11, 1921, in Meeker, Oklahoma, to the late James A. and Dolly (Van Lieu) Allison.

He married the former Roberta J. "June" Campbell on Dec. 29, 1948; she passed in 2015.

Sep 13, 2017

ELKHART — Beverly A. Tengelitsch, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017.

Beverly was born Aug. 25, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late John and Alma (Markham) Williams, and was preceded by former spouse Robert Tengelitsch.

Surviving are children Vicky, Larry and...

Sep 12, 2017

ELKHART — Delores May Brown, 85, residing in Elkhart, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 12, 2017, at Valley View Health Care Center.

A native of South Bend, she was born July 13, 1932, to the late Jeremiah and Goldie May Willard.

She married Francis L. Brown; he died Jan. 7, 2001, in Florida.

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Sep 11, 2017

ELKHART — James S. Mast, 47, Elkhart, was found passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at his home.

James was born June 5, 1970 in Elkhart.

He had his own business, Jim's Nursery; was employed at Lochmandy Motors and most recently did U-Haul Rental Service.

He enjoyed volunteering at Shepherds Cove Food Panty....

Sep 7, 2017

ELKHART — Joshua Swoverland, 29, of  Elkhart passed away at his home Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, after a long battle with diabetes.

Joshua was born Dec. 20, 1987, in South Bend.

Joshua enjoyed hunting, fishing, cars and trucks.

Joshua is survived by his father and stepmother John (Mary) Swoverland; mother and stepfather Debbie...

Sep 3, 2017

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —  Mr. James Allen "Jim" Messner, 68, devout and righteous aficionado of the athletic prowess of our Holy Mother of Notre Dame and resident of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away peacefully at his home following a brief illness on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017.

He was born Apr. 8, 1949 in Elkhart to...

Sep 3, 2017

ELKHART — Barbara Fischler, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at her home.

She was born May 24, 1930, in Beaver, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her son.

Per her wishes, cremation will take place.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart.

Sep 2, 2017

ELKHART — Shirley M. Marshall, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Sept. 2, 2017, at her home.

Shirley was born May 25, 1931, in Milton, Ontario, Canada, to the late Kenneth M. and Mary (Wales) Coxe.

She married R. Bruce Marshall on May 6, 1950. He died May 20, 2000.

Surviving...

Sep 1, 2017

ELKHART — Maren L. Plummer, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness at 11:33 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.

Maren was born July 26, 1944, in Mishawaka, to the late Marvin and Grace (Haug) Reinholtz.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary (Tom) Conway of Elkhart; sisters Marsha (Jim) Caldwell and...