Richard P. Becker
Dec 21, 2016
EDWARDSBURG — Richard P. Becker, 73, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Wood Ridge Assisted Living Community in South Bend. He was born Aug. 2, 1943 in Elkhart to Floyd Becker and Virginia (Lockwood) Haase. Survivors include a son, Lyle (Melinda) Becker of Niles, MI; a granddaughter, Melanie Becker of Niles and 2 grandsons, Ashton and Nathaniel...
Beverly Jean Graff
Dec 20, 2016
DAVIE, Fla. — Beverly Jean Graff, 87, of Florida and formerly of the Michiana area, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, at God's VIP Senior Haven in Davie. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.
David Lee Adams
Dec 18, 2016
ELKHART — David Lee Adams, 77, of Elkhart, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at his home after a sudden and unexpected illness. Dave was born April 3, 1939, in Kendallville, to Chester and Florence (Francisco) Adams. He married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Sekela, on Aug. 18, 1984, in Elkhart. Surviving are his wife...
James "Jim" Steven Lindsey
Dec 16, 2016
ELKHART — James "Jim" Steven Lindsey, 75, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 17, 1941, in Glendale, Calif., to Robert and Jeanne Lindsey, and was raised in South Pasadena, Calif., with his three sisters, Dianne, Joanne and Judy. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1960 and was stationed...
Steve Barnes
Dec 16, 2016
ELKHART — Steve Barnes, 69, residing in Elkhart, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, at the Elkhart Hospice House. Steve was born, in Elkhart, March 19, 1947, to the late Ransom and Shirley (Miller) Barnes. He is survived by a brother, Randall Barnes of Elkhart; three nieces; three nephews; 14 great-nieces and nephews; and his cousin and caregiver, Vickie Miller Hall...
Vron K. Mishler
Dec 16, 2016
ELKHART — Vron K. Mishler, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Dec. 16, at his residence. He was born April 26, 1950, in Bakersfield, Calif., the son of Vernon R. and Jessie C. (Sutherland) Mishler. Survivors include two daughters, Angie (Matt) Micinski of Utica, Mich. and Nikki (Todd) Long of Cassopolis, Mich.; one son, Aaron Mishler of Elkhart; two stepdaughters,...
Robert H. Wilmore, Jr.
Dec 16, 2016
ELKHART — Robert H. "Bob" Wilmore, 78, of Elkhart, passed away early Friday morning, Dec. 16, at his home. Bob was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Elkhart, to Robert H. and Helen (Cripe) Wilmore Sr. He married Brookie T. Harbor on Aug. 18, 1991, in Elkhart. Brookie passed away April 22. Surviving are his sons, Robert "Bob" (Beth) Wilmore of...
M. June Winter
Dec 16, 2016
ELKHART— M. June Winter, 68, of Elkhart, passed away early Friday morning, Dec. 16, after an extended illness at her home. June was born on May 5, 1948, in Massac Co., Illinois to the late Guy and Martha (May) Ragsdale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Rhonda Winter, brother Wm. Brent Ragsdale and...
Arthur N. Demetz
Dec 15, 2016
ELKHART — Arthur N. "Art" DeMetz, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, at Elkhart General Hospital. Art was born, in Mishawaka, Nov. 25, 1934, to Julius A. and Florence I. (Robison) DeMetz. Surviving are his children, Debra (Mike) Smith-Campbell, Douglas DeMetz, Della DeMetz and Danita DeMetz; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother John (Betty) DeMetz; and several...
Mary Kathryn "Kay" South
Dec 14, 2016
ELKHART — Mary Kathryn "Kay" South, 89, of Elkhart, passed to her rest Wednesday, Dec. 14, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born at home Nov. 26, 1927, in Findlay, Ohio, to the late Gale B. and Mary Lavone (Kramer) Clymer. Her family later moved to Cleveland where she attended grade school, and then to Columbus,...
Mary Elizabeth Gibson
Dec 13, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Gibson, 95, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at Greencroft Healthcare of natural causes on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 12:10 pm. She was born October 3, 1921 in Elkhart to the late William F. and Hattie P. (Renn) Aurenz and then married Robert E. Gibson on June 24, 1946 in Crown Point, IN. He passed in 1972. Surviving...
Patricia A. "Patty" Hammes
Dec 13, 2016
ELKHART — Patricia A. "Patty" Hammes, 74, of Elkhart, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 13. She was born June 4, 1942 in Elkhart to Francis and Rose (Vernard) Replogle. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Henry E. Hammes of Elkhart; 4 daughters, Carolyn (Tom) Carton of Elkhart, Pamela James of Dyersburg, TN, Laura (Dave)...
Michael Dean "Mike" Treacher
Dec 13, 2016
ELKHART — Michael Dean "Mike" Treacher, 55, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following complications from heart surgery Tuesday morning, Dec. 13. He was born Aug. 17, 1961, in Coldwater, Mich., to the late Alton and Donna (Green) Treacher. He married the love of his life June 3, 1989, in Elkhart, when he asked Lee-Ann Sharp...
Kenneth Mccal
Dec 10, 2016
ELKHART — Kenneth "Ken" McCal, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 12, 1925, and later married Valeria "Val" Enderle on Feb. 15, 1947, in Kelso, Mo. She survives in Elkhart. Also surviving are his sons,...
Shirley L. Sousley
Dec 9, 2016
GOSHEN — Shirley L. Sousley, 89, of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, Dec. 9. Dearly loved by her family, she ended her earthly pilgrimage at Elkhart Hospice House. Shirley was born May 4, 1927, in Detroit, where she spent her childhood at the Salvation Army Children's Home. After...
Inez O. Huster
Dec 8, 2016
ELKHART — Inez O. Huster, 97, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Kindred Valley View Nursing Facility in Elkhart with her family at her side at 4:41 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. She was born, in Elkhart, May 18, 1919, to the late John and Elizabeth (Books) James, and later married Phillip E. Huster Jr. on Nov. 8,...
Jean Ruffner
Dec 6, 2016
ELKHART — Jean Ruffner, 84, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Aug. 29, 1932, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Earl and Ruth C. (Striethorst) Diekman. Survivors include her husband, Junior Lee Ruffner of Elkhart; one daughter, Deborah Smith of White Pigeon, Mich.; one son, Robert (Christine) Jernigan of Citrus Springs,...
Jerry T. Scarkino
Dec 6, 2016
ELKHART — Jerry T. Scarkino, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the home of a friend following an extended illness Dec. 6. He was born in New Orleans, La., March 20, 1947, to the late Carl and Parthenia (Smith) Scarkino, Sr. He is survived by a daughter, Wendy Scarkino of Aurora, Colo., and a brother Carl Scarkino, Jr. of...
Marie A. Roose
Dec 6, 2016
ELKHART — Marie A. Roose, 61, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Elkhart Hospice House. A lifelong Elkhart resident, she was born Sept. 30, 1955, to Franklin D. and Gaynell M. (Eby) Roose Sr. She is survived by her mother, Gaynell M. Roose and brother Frank D. Roose Jr., both of Elkhart. In addition to her father, Franklin,...
James Dunham, Jr.
Dec 6, 2016
James Dunham, Jr., 89, of Elkhart, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at 6:30 am at his home with his family at his side. James was born in Columbus, GA to the late James and Lugenia (Grissom) Dunham, Sr. and later married the love of his life Lottie Thompson on Mar....
