Bobbie J. Wilson
Dec 27, 2016
ELKHART — Bobbie J. Wilson, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27 at Valley View Nursing Home. She was born March 10, 1953, in Blytheville, AR to Ernest D. and Virgie L. (Christian) Jones. She was united in marriage to Johnnie Wilson on Nov. 11, 1977. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, five brothers: Primus...
Jimmy L. Rock
Dec 26, 2016
SOUTH BEND — Jimmy L. Rock, 77, of South Bend, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at Center for Hospice Care in South Bend. He was born on March 2, 1939, in South Bend, to the late Fred and Alva Rock. He was also preceded by his wife Rowena "Judy" Rock; son, Kenneth Cauffman, five brothers, Harry "Bud" Hixon, Fred...
Mary J. Makela
Dec 25, 2016
ELKHART — Mary J. Makela, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25 at Elkhart General Hospital. Mary was born on Feb. 22, 1945, in Creston-Edmond, IL to August and Lillian (Askland) Hintzsche. Mary married Robert M. Makela on Jan. 25, 1971, in Elkhart. Surviving is her husband of 45 years, Robert M. Makela; son, John T. Makela of...
Betty L. Timmons
Dec 25, 2016
ELKHART — Betty L. Timmons, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25 at her residence. She was born Sept. 2, 1928, in Pickaway County, Ohio to Fred and Mary E. (Boggs) Stevenson. Survivors include one son, Michael Timmons of Elkhart; one daughter, Toni (Russell) Brayton of Elkhart; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
