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....
Harry E. Mills, Jr.
Dec 2, 2016
ELKHART — Harry E. Mills Jr., 76, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, at his residence. He was born April 11, 1940, in Elkhart, to Harry E and Doris J. (Smith) Mills. Survivors include 2 brothers, Arthur Mills of Jones, Mich. and Joseph Mills of Osceola; 3 stepsisters, Lois Heinzerling, Lyn (Victor) Lapierre and Carol (Fred) Lapierre; and several...
Jerries D. Hickman
Dec 1, 2016
ELKHART — Jerries D. Hickman, 74, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Elkhart Hospice House. She was born March 13, 1942, in Senath, Mo., to Jerry and Dessie M. (Ramer) Stanfill. On June 22, 1959, she married the late Bob Hickman. Survivors include her son, Phil (Holly) Hickman of Elkhart; one daughter, Lisa (Sam) Caudle of Tyler,...
Madonna J. "Doni" Duffy
Nov 30, 2016
UNION, Mich. — MaDonna J. "Doni" Duffy, 48, of Union, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home Wednesday, Nov. 30. She was born Nov. 11, 1968, in Flint, to the late Bertrand and Betty (Stancil) Duffy, and is survived at home by her significant other, Kenneth H. "Ken" Orem Jr. Also surviving are her son, Austin H. Orem of...
James E. Whitelaw
Nov 30, 2016
ELKHART — James E. Whitelaw, 92, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30. He was born Aug. 10, 1924, in Huntington, Tenn., to the late Gladys Whitelaw and Parker Pickett. James served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was featured in 1997 in an article in the Elkhart Truth about his memories overseas, which included his reflections...
Steven D. Kitch
Nov 30, 2016
ELKHART — Steven D. Kitch, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Golden Living Center. He was born Oct. 8, 1950, in Elkhart, to Eugene D. and Barbara Jean (Carr) Kitch. Surviving are a daughter, Lashalle R. Kitch; brother Thomas (Nancy) Kitch; several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews; and two aunts, Roselee and Shirley. Steve was...
Robert R. Kent, Sr.
Nov 29, 2016
ELKHART — Robert R. Kent Sr., 69, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born Jan. 6, 1947, in Marinette, Wis. to Harvey and Iva (Perry) Kent. Survivors include two daughters, Tonya (Gavin) Fisher of Elkhart and Nicole (Jason) Stutsman of Elkhart; three brothers, Carlton Kent of Winchester, Chuck (Sue) Kent of...
Larry J. Signs, Sr.
Nov 29, 2016
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — Larry J. Signs Sr., 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Dayton (Ohio) VA Medical Center. Arrangements for Larry are pending at Billings Funeral Home.
Tmothy W. "Tim" Gordy
Nov 27, 2016
OSCEOLA — Timothy W. "Tim" Gordy,  56, of Osceola, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born July 11, 1960, in South Bend, to David A. and Patricia J. (Luebke) Gordy. On June 7, 2003, he married Yvette D. (Boswell) Gordy. She survives at home. Other survivors include 3 sons, Ryan (Kaye) Gordy of Mishawaka, Brett...
Herbert "Howie" Sass
Nov 27, 2016
BRISTOL — Herbert L. "Howie" Sass, 90, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov, 27, at his home with his immediate family at his side following an extended illness. He was born in St. Paul, Minn., March 11, 1926, to the late Louis and Elsie (Winkle) Sass, and later married Shirley A. Hughes, who survives him at...
Charles E. Young
Nov 26, 2016
ELKHART — Charles Edward Young, 85, of Elkhart, passed away in his sleep at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his wife and family at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. He was born Jan 2, 1931, in Akron, to the late Gordon D. and Edith R. (Vandermark) Young, and later married Dorothy P. Hartle  April 22, 1960, in Warsaw....
Kyle Wayne Vansyckle
Nov 24, 2016
ELKHART — Kyle W. Van Syckle, 31, of Elkhart, passed away at home Thursday, Nov. 24. He was born, in Elkhart, April 8, 1985, the son of Karl and Janice (Crawford) Van Syckle of Elkhart, who survive. Also surviving are his son, Kaiden Van Syckle of Vandalia, Mich.; brothers K. Michael (Shannon Hoffman) Van Syckle and Doug Van Syckle, both...
George A. Vagis
Nov 22, 2016
ELKHART — George Allen Vagis died Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Elkhart General Hospital at the age of 85. He was born Feb. 17, 1932. He was preceded in death by his girlfriend of 30 years, Jackie Barkman and a son, Steve Vagis. He leaves behind a son, Brock (Denise) Vagis and daughter Stephanie Vagis Wade of Elkhart,  a daughter, Rene...
John A. Stahl, Sr.
Nov 22, 2016
ELKHART — John A. Stahl Sr., 79, of Elkhart, was called to eternal paradise at Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 22. He was born on Dec. 13, 1937, in Elkhart, to George and Helen (Toth) Stahl. On May 9, 1959, he married Jean Bussard of Elkhart. She passed away in 1981. John is survived by his children, all of...
Jorge Ortiz-Benitez
Nov 21, 2016
ELKHART — Jorge Luis Ortiz Sr., 70, of Elkhart, passed away at Golden Living Center following an apparent sudden illness Monday, Nov. 21. He was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, Nov. 7, 1946, to the late Urbiano and Isabel (Benitez) Ortiz. Surviving are his children, Jorge, Jr. of Michigan City, Anthony "Tony" Ortiz of Buchanan, Mich., and Loida Ortiz of...
