Paul A. Roell
Jul 31, 2017
ELKHART — Paul A. Roell, 81, of Elkhart, passed away Monday evening, July 31, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born on March 21, 1936 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late Robert H. and Leona (Stegman) Roell.
He married Patty Martin on Nov. 27, 1992, Patty survives, as well...
Elwynn E. "Al" Nelson
Jul 31, 2017
BRISTOL — Elwynn E. "Al" Nelson, 87, of Bristol, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home at 9:18 p.m.Monday, July 31, 2017.
He was born Oct. 18, 1929, in Arpin, Wisconsin, to the late Walter and Mabel (Sorenson) Nelson.
Surviving are his children Cynthia (Sam Ludwig) Nelson of Bristol, Mark (Chris) Nelson of...
David D. Rambadt
Jul 31, 2017
ELKHART — David Dean Rambadt, 65, of Elkhart, died Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home. He had been in failing health. David was born on April 15, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Mich. to the late Robert and Junette (Bailey) Rambadt. In addition to his parents, a son David and brother Robert Rambadt preceded him in death. Surviving are daughters,...
Sharon K. Jennings
Jul 30, 2017
ELKHART — Sharon Kay Jennings, 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017.
She was born, in Elkhart, July 3, 1942, to the late Howard and Esther (Moser) Holderman and later married Robert L. Kistler in Elkhart on Jan. 30, 1960. He preceded her in...
Peter S. Rohrer
Jul 27, 2017
ELKHART — Peter S. Rohrer, 67, Elkhart, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Golden Living Center, Elkhart.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Leon A. Stankovich
Jul 27, 2017
ELKHART - Leon Stankovich 75, Elkhart, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital. Leon was born September 3, 1941 in Manistique, Michigan to the late Stanley and Addie Stankovich. Leon was a business owner of many manufacturing companies; after retiring he occupied his time with playing golf, Texas-Hold'em poker, fishing and watching Michigan Football and Chicago...
Doris M. Sheets
Jul 27, 2017
MIDDLEBURY —
Mrs. Doris M. Sheets, 85, of Middlebury, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 10:40 am at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart with her family at her side following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born Apr. 2, 1932 in Mecca, IN to...
Edward J. "Ed" Chomer, Jr.
Jul 25, 2017
GOSHEN —
Mr. Edward J. "Ed" Chomer, Jr., 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 8:20 pm.
He was born in Chicago, IL on Dec. 7, 1924 to the late Edward J. and Marie (Zahringer) Chomer, Sr....
Rocco Balzano
Jul 25, 2017
ELKHART -
Rocco Balzano, 59, passed away at his home from complications due to MSA on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Rocco was born in Elkhart on July 21, 1958 to Giuseppe and Palma (Iemma) Balzano. Rocco loved visiting Jamaica and enjoyed Reggae music, all types of sports (but favored the Chicago sports teams), and was very proud...
Robert L. "Larry" Pratt
Jul 23, 2017
ELKHART —
Robert L. "Larry" Pratt, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home following an extended illness on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 12:343 pm.
Larry was born Mar. 21, 1948 in San Diego, CA to the late William and Helen (Dobson) Pratt, and is survived at home by his wife Rheta S....
Janet K. Lovisa
Jul 19, 2017
ELKHART — Janet Kay (Carter) Lovisa, 69 of Elkhart and longtime resident of Michiana passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Center for Hospice, Elkhart. Janet was born November 19, 1947, Quincy, KY, to the late Earl and Jean Carter. Janet was a wonderful cook, enjoyed traveling, loved big family gatherings and most of all love her family...
Robert E. "Bob" Richardson
Jul 17, 2017
ELKHART — Robert E. Richardson, 90, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes Monday, July 17, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Sept. 14, 1926, in Elkhart, to the late Clifford and Florence (Congdon) Richardson and married Patricia McDonald of Bronson, Michigan, in 1948. She passed away in 1973. In 1974,...
John H. Townsend
Jul 16, 2017
BRISTOL — John H. Townsend, 53, of Bristol, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital following an apparent heart attack at 9:56 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017.
He was born in Cassopolis, Michigan, July 10, 1964, to the late Gerald and Rosaline (Whitmyer) Townsend and later married Donna M. (Soderbloom) Hurd in Iron River, Michigan, on July 1,...
Richard E. Magee
Jul 14, 2017
ELKHART — Richard E. Magee, 73, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017.
Richard was born June 4, 1944, to the late Walter and Anna Magee.
He attended Tarkio College and earned a degree at the American Academy of Art in Chicago.
Rich and his wife, Victoria, were involved in the art...
Stuart Keaton
Jul 13, 2017
MIDDLEBURY — Stuart "Stu" Christopher Keaton, 58, Middlebury, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on the morning of Thursday, July 13, 2017 after a hard-fought, nearly three-year battle with lung cancer.
Stu was born Feb. 16, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio to Ronald and Etta (Bryant) Keaton.
He is survived by his wife,...
Sharon L Bevilacqua
Jul 12, 2017
EDWARDSBURG — Sharon L. Bevilacqua, 76, Edwardsburg, Michigan and formerly of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Elkhart Hospice House.
A native of Niles, Michigan, she was born on Aug. 25, 1940, a daughter of Walter and Amanda (Wagner) Dickeson. She married Donald Bevilacqua on Nov. 20, 1958 in Niles. Donald passed Aug....
Allen A. "Tony" Jones
Jul 10, 2017
ELKHART — Allen A. "Tony" Jones, 49, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017, at Elkhart Hospice House, after a battle with cancer.
Allen was born Aug. 21, 1967, in Chicago, to Bennie and Geraldine (Kirkendall) Jones.
Surviving is his mother, Geraldine; brother Keith (Parthenia) Jones; and three nieces and a nephew.
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William D. Douwsma
Jul 10, 2017
ELKHART — William D. Douwsma, "Mr. Bill", 82, of Elkhart passed away at his home on Monday, July 10, 2017.
William was born in Chicago, IL on April 5, 1935, to the late William and Jeanette (Buikema) Douwsma.
Celebrating 60 years together, William married Jacqueline Peters on July 11, 1957; she survives along with their...
Stuart E. Mayes
Jul 10, 2017
ELKHART — Stuart E. Mayes, 50, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 2:20 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2017, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart with his family at his side following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born, in Elkhart, July 12, 1966, to the late Elmer and Delores "Ann" (Coleman) Mayes and later...
Hugh M. Rush
Jul 8, 2017
ELKHART — Hugh M. Rush, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital Saturday, July 8, 2017.
He was born, in Elkhart, May 31, 1926, to the late Jessie and Pearl (Smith) Rush.
He married Evelyn L. Redd on Feb. 3, 1968, in Lima, Ohio. She passed in 2011.
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