Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Judith "Judy" Marks
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...
B. Scott Pontius
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....
Brigitte C. Tucek
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...
Mia Klair Hilger
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...
Judith Ann Heinl
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,...
Jeffery M. Miller
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...
Eldon E. Senour
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...
Demetre C. "Jimmy" Bartzis
Jun 8, 2017
ELKHART -
Demetre C. "Jimmy" (the Greek) Bartzis, 88 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, June 8, 2017.
He was born in Krines of Korinthias, Greece on Dec. 18, 1928 to the late Christos and Magdelina (Thefonis) Bartzis and later married Linda L. Christopher in 1985. She...
Robert W. "Bob" Windmiller
Jun 7, 2017
ELKHART - Robert W. "Bob" Windmiller, 66, of Elkhart, passed away June 7, 2017 at Golden Living Center after an extended illness. Bob was born on Oct. 27, 1950 in Elkhart to the late Wayne E. and Shirley (Hoffman) Windmiller, and lived in this area his entire life. He is survived by 2 sons, Michael L. (Stephanie) Windmiller, Robert...
Rachael Garrett
Jun 6, 2017
ELKHART — Rachael A. Garrett, 75 of Elkhart passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in her home with her family at her side. Rachael was born November 18, 1941 in Elkhart to the late Ray and Gurley Fisher. She was married to the late Clyde Garrett. She retired from the Elcona Country Club after 28 years of service. She...
Michelle R. Hines
Jun 6, 2017
ELKHART —
Ms. Michelle R. (O'Neil) Hines, 42, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.
She was born Jan. 9, 1975 in Elkhart to David and Carol (Hoover) O'Neil, who survive her in Elkhart.
Also surviving is her son Ian M. Hines; her sister...
Kenneth K. "Kinky" Wyatt
Jun 5, 2017
ELKHART — Kenneth K. "Kinky" Wyatt, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Monday, June 5, 2017.
He was born in Paducah, Kentucky, June 20, 1933, to the late Kelzie and Maude Wyatt, and later married Faye Attkisson in September of 1955, who survives at home.
Also surviving are children Kathy Holt, Kenny W. Wyatt and...
Kathy Snyder
Jun 5, 2017
ELKHART — Kathy Snyder, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, June 5, at her home after an apparent heart attack. Kathy was born on March 8, 1951 in Toledo, OH to the late Salvatore and Bernice (Sobieski) Tabone. Survived by her husband of 35 years Ed Snyder; son James Rhoades; 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; and brothers, Phillip Tabone,...
Ardys D. Herring
Jun 4, 2017
ELKHART — Ardys Darlene Herring "Ardy," 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Hospice House Elkhart on June 4, 2017.
She was born Jan. 25, 1933, to the late Monroe and Evelyn Parker of Goshen.
She loved playing cards with her longtime companion Joe Stutzman.
Ardy was the happiest with a home full...
Benny Melvin
Jun 4, 2017
ELKHART— Benny Dean Melvin, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, at his home on his 96th. birthday. He was born June 4, 1921 in Angola to the late Benjamin and Julia (Nelson) Melvin. He married Phyllis E. Clark on December 31, 1941 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She passed on December 16, 2005. Surviving are his children, Karen...
Sandra Scheuring
Jun 3, 2017
ELKHART — Sandra J. Scheuring, 74, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart following an extended illness on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Born in Elkhart on Dec. 6, 1942, to the late John and Wilma (Guss) Borosh, Sandra married Darell J. Scheuring in Elkhart on Sept. 19, 1964. He survives at...
Shelia A. Crocker
Jun 3, 2017
Sheila A. Messick-Crocker, 60 of Elkhart passed away on June 3, 2017 at Center for Hospice Elkhart after a long battle with cancer. Sheila was born December 15, 1956 in Elkhart to the late Crisley and Dorothy Haggard-Messick. Sheila loved her dog Lucy and was an animal lover to all animals. She was a grandma to everyone and new...
Larry L. Miller
Jun 2, 2017
ELKHART —
Larry Lee Miller, 67 of Elkhart passed away at his home with his loving family at his side. Larry was born February 10, 1950 in Bremen, Indiana to the late Harvey and Leona Miller. Larry married his loving wife Cynthia Stanley on November 26, 2005. Larry retired from AMC in December 2016. He also ran...
Jane L. Jernstrom
May 30, 2017
ELKHART — Jane L. Jernstrom, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Woodland, after a 2 1/2 year battle with Alzheimer's. A South Bend native, Jane was born on December 9, 1934 to the late William Clifford and Mabel (Johnson) Williams. She married Thomas J. Jernstrom on May 16, 1954 in South Bend. Surviving is her...
Kathleen "Kay" Delanater
May 29, 2017
ELKHART - Kathleen Anita "Kay" DeLanater, 92 of Elkhart, passed away May 29, 2017 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kathleen was born August 6, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Elmer and Evelyn Bucklin. She married the late Richard C. Delanater on Jan 24, 1953. Kathleen retired from the Elkhart County clerk's office after 25 years....
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