Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Andy Seabolt, Jr.

Andy Seabolt, Jr.

Dec 25, 2016

GOSHEN — Andy J. Seabolt Jr., 58, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25 at Goshen General Hospital. He was born Nov. 15, 1958, in Elkhart to Andy J. Seabolt Sr. and Barbara G. (Stover) Seabolt. Survivors include his wife, Irene D. Seabolt of Goshen; two daughters, Tonya (Russ) Eash of Elkhart and Carol (Nick) Merrick of Eagle, Mich.; one...

Patty A. Belew

Patty A. Belew

Dec 25, 2016

ELKHART — Patty A. Belew, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Sunday, Dec. 25 at 12:25 p.m. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN 46514.

Harry F. "Bud" Ervin, Jr.

Harry F. "Bud" Ervin, Jr.

Dec 25, 2016

ELKHART — Harry F. "Bud" Ervin Jr., 61, of Elkhart, passed away at his residence Sunday, Dec. 25. Harry was born Oct. 30, 1955, in Indianapolis, to Harry F, and Betty (Andis) Ervin Sr. He is survived by three sons, Jeremy J. Ervin, Harry F. Ervin III and Ryan Bushnell; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; also three sisters, Debbie (Jeff) McQueen...

Velma  L. (Latshaw) Curtis

Velma L. (Latshaw) Curtis

Dec 24, 2016

Velma L. Curtis, 90, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24  at her residence. Velma was born on Dec. 31, 1925, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Ervin and Gladys (Hendershot) Latshaw. She was married to Ford W. Morgan, and Wilbur Curtis, both deceased. Surviving are her children, sons, Clyde W. Morgan, Ernest E. Morgan, Carl M. Morgan, daughters, Linda L....

Delmer O. Spencer

Delmer O. Spencer

Dec 23, 2016

ELKHART — Delmer O. Spencer, 91 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at the Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. He was born in Enville, TN on Oct. 6, 1925, to the late James and Arlene (Fields) Spencer and later married Era "Frances" Qunn in 1949 in Jackson, TN. She passed in...

Devon R. Sullivan

Devon R. Sullivan

Dec 23, 2016

ELKHART — Devon Raye Sullivan, 13, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, Dec.23 at the emergency department at Elkhart General Hospital following an accident at a friend's house. He was born Feb. 2, 2003, in Alamosa, CO to Antonio R. and Crystal (Ramirez) Sullivan, who survive in Phoenix. Along with his parents, Devon leaves behind sisters Maria Martinez and Tyrianna Sullivan,...

David L. Anderson

David L. Anderson

Dec 23, 2016

ELKHART — Mr. David L. Anderson, 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, Dec. 23 at 12:02 p.m. He was born in Elkhart on March 17, 1957, to the late Odell Anderson, Sr. and Gladys Kimbrough, who survives him in Fort Wayne. Also surviving are sons Davis (Michelle) and Kyron Anderson,...

Lawrence  T. Jones

Lawrence T. Jones

Dec 22, 2016

ELKHART — Lawrence T. Jones, 54 of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22  at the Elkhart Hospice House. He was born April 14, 1962, in Ft. Wayne to Jesse J. White and Mary F. Jones. He is survived by his ADEC family, staff and many friends. A gathering of family and friends and a celebration of life service will be...

John W. Paul

John W. Paul

Dec 21, 2016

BRISTOL — John W. Paul, 97, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 9, 1919, in Elkhart to Claude and Lilly Paul. He married Irene M. Lowell. Surviving is his wife Irene W. Paul; son, Charles (Deborah) Paul of Middlebury, daughter Pam (Wally) Ross of Bristol, seven grandchildren,...

Richard P. Becker

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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