Thelma M. Boswick
Oct 29, 2016
ELKHART — Mrs. Thelma M. Bostwick, 99, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at 10:32 am. She was born in Elkhart on March 31, 1917 to the late Clinton and Marie (Livengood) Strawser, and later married Donald D. Bostwick on Sept. 3, 1938 in...
Terry L. Hullinger
Oct 28, 2016
ELKHART — Terry L. Hullinger, 56, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, Oct. 28. He was born, in South Bend, on March 7, 1960, to the late Ferris Hullinger and Betty Stone and is survived by his significant other, Amy Lane. Also surviving are daughters Stephania Hullinger, Amber Hullinger-Skelton and Tia Nikole (Brandon) Shriver; siblings Jon and...
Joan J. Smith
Oct 28, 2016
ELKHART — Joan J. Smith, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Friday afternoon, Oct. 28, at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Aug. 2, 1934, in Elkhart, the daughter of the late John R. and Mary T. (Oberts) Smith. In addition to her parents, two sisters, Alice Chrisman and Patricia Yeakey, preceded her in death. Joan is survived...
Shirley Kleban
Oct 28, 2016
ELKHART — Shirley Ann Kleban, 55, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home at 1:58 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. She was born June 22, 1961, in Neptune, N.J., to the late Joseph Surette and Helen (Santoriello) Fernadini of Elkhart, and later married Peter "Pete" Kleban in 1990 in Howell, N.J. Surviving are her sisters, Susan (Ron) Cabell of Lake...
Verna Jean "Vj" Wozniak
Oct 27, 2016
ELKHART — Verna Jean Wozniak, 85, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday afternoon, Oct. 27, at her residence at Eastlake Terrace. Verna Jean or VJ, as her friends called her was born Nov. 29, 1930, in Elkhart, to the late Carlton M. and Dorothy (Neu) Smith. VJ married August S. Wozniak Jr. on Oct. 9, 1954, at St. Thomas the Apostle...
Beverly Ann Shelton
Oct 24, 2016
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. —  Beverly Ann Sheldon, 78, of Port Charlotte, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Monday, Oct. 24, at Bay Front Health Port Charlotte. Bev was born to Frank and Violet (Foster) Gallup on April 17, 1938. She was a lifelong Michigan resident. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who will be missed, but not...
Eric Ray Pendleton
Oct 24, 2016
ELKHART — Eric Ray Pendleton, 32, of Elkhart, passed away from injuries sustained in an accident near his home Monday, Oct. 24. He was born, in Elkhart, Aug. 14, 1984, to Jerry Pendleton and Alice Lingo, who survive him in Elkhart. Also surviving is his wife Ashley; son Braiydin Pendleton; siblings Chadd (Tricia) Pendleton and Vickie Webster; and four stepchildren,...
Riley Ann & Waylon Michael Harbour
Oct 24, 2016
ELKHART — Riley Ann and Waylon Michael Harbour, infant twins of Patricia A. "Trish" Butcher of Elkhart and Alex M. Harbour of Three Rivers, Mich., were stillborn at 5:34 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at Elkhart General Hospital. Along with their loving parents, Riley and Waylon are survived by their brother, Jordan C. Butcher of Osceola; grandparents Linda and James Housand...
Larry C. Fordyce
Oct 21, 2016
ELKHART — Larry Charles Fordyce, 56, of Elkhart, beloved son, brother and friend, passed away Friday, Oct. 21, after a long battle with colon cancer. He fought to survive with courage and dignity. Larry is survived by his mother, Susan Fordyce, of Elkhart; twin brother, Gary Fordyce of Elkhart; two younger sisters, Patricia (Paul) Fordyce-Montanari, of Port Charlotte, Fla. and...
Sandra D. Williams
Oct 21, 2016
ELKHART — Sandra "Fruit Loop" Denise Williams, 64, of Elkhart, died peacefully Friday morning, Oct. 21, at Kindred Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 21, 1952, in Memphis, Tenn., to Ruby Williams. Sandra is survived by one brother, Stanley (Christie) McCray; two grandsons, Brent Ayers of Indianapolis and Keshaune Rucker of Michigan; two granddaughters, Harmony Williams of Elkhart and Aalaigh...
James M. Thacker
Oct 19, 2016
ELKHART — James M. "Jim" Thacker, 84, of Elkhart, passed to his rest Wednesday, Oct. 19, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 19, 1932, in Louisville, Ky., to James W. and Virginia (Yates) Thacker. He is survived by his wife, Sherry, whom he married May 8, 2004. Also surviving are his children, Cheryl (Joe) Leffler,...
Carol Ann "Carrie" Murray
Oct 18, 2016
GRANGER — Carol Ann "Carrie" Murray, 75, of Granger, passed away peacefully at her home of natural causes at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. She was born Aug. 17, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wis., to the late Joseph R. and Margaret (Treiber) Pint and then married Ted F. Murray, who survives her at home. Also surviving are her daughters, Monique (Mark)...
Brian K. Sarber
Oct 16, 2016
Brian K. Sarber, 56, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 16, 2016 at the Elkhart Hospice House, after a battle with cancer. He was born on August 30, 1960 in Elkhart to Richard J. and Karen (Weiss) Sarber. He married Linda F. Ayers on Feb. 4, 2009 in Elkhart, Linda survives, also a son, Justin Keith Sarber; step-son, Bryan...
Jean H. Hicks
Oct 16, 2016
ELKHART — Jean H. Hicks, 97, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16. She was born April 1, 1919, in Elkhart, the daughter of Howard Fischer and Cleo (Hauhn) Fischer. Survivors include one son, Tim J. (Sharon) Hicks of Elkhart; three daughters, Suzanne L. Marques and Victoria L. Hicks, both of Elkhart and Rebecca A. Price of Edwardsburg, Mich.; six...
Susie M. Whitelaw
Oct 15, 2016
ELKHART — Susie M. Whitelaw, 67, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St.
Scott L. Hendrie
Oct 15, 2016
ELKHART — Scott L. Hendrie, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St.
Bessie E. Warner
Oct 15, 2016
ELKHART — On a sunny October afternoon, with a beautiful breeze coming through the window, Bessie E. Warner, a resident of Brentwood Senior Living Community, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, with her family by her side and woke up in heaven. She was 92. Bessie was born Dec. 21, 1923, in Argos, to John Mars and Edith E. (Graham) Vandermark....
Lyle "Doug" Snodgrass
Oct 14, 2016
ELKHART — Lyle "Doug" Snodgrass, 63, of Elkhart, received a new address in heaven on Glory Way, on Oct. 14. Lyle was born April 22, 1953, to Horton and Elizabeth Snodgrass. He was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Snodgrass, and his three children Janell Lunsford (Patrick), Jeremy Snodgrass (Heather) and Joy Robinson (Rick)....
Lori Linn Patton
Oct 13, 2016
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Lori Linn (Eberwein) Patton, 61, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 13, at her home in Melbourne, Fla., after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Lori was born Dec. 25, 1954, in Elkhart, the daughter of Robert K. and Anne M. (Lisi) Richardson. Lori was a woman full of life and laughter. She was hardworking, supportive and...
Richard H. Jabs
Oct 12, 2016
ELKHART — Richard Henry Jabs, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, at his residence. He was born July 14, 1934, in Passaic, N.J., the son of the late Henry Jabs and Martha (Trichle) Jabs. Survivors include three sons, Tim (Kathy) Jabs and Russell Jabs, both of Elkhart; and Chris Jabs of Jacksonville, Fla.; three daughters, Susan (Gary) McKee...
