Alice June Fisher
Jul 17, 2016
ELKHART — A. June Fisher, 91, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, July 17, at the Elkhart Hospice House. She was born May 21, 1925 in Charleston, W.Va., to Herbert E. and Josephine B. (Covey) Young. Surviving are two sons, Rev. Richard (Lois) Fisher of Fairlawn, Ohio and Rev. Mike (Ronnalee) Fisher of Elkhart. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Amanda (Dr....
Lee R. Shelt
Jul 15, 2016
HOLIDAY, Fla. — Lee R. Shelt, 75, of Holiday, Fla., and formerly of Elkhart, passed away July 15 at his residence in Florida. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart.
Carol May Hoeppner
Jul 14, 2016
ELKHART — Carolyn M. Hoeppner, 78, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 14, at the Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart following an extended illness. She was born May 8, 1938, in Granger, to the late Walter and Grace (Artley) Schuelke. She went on to marry Bruce L. Hoeppner on Dec. 13, 1958, in Elkhart. He survives her...
Timothy M. "Tim" Hofflander
Jul 13, 2016
MIDDLEBURY — Timothy M. Hofflander, 57, of Middlebury, passed away at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen on Wednesday, July 13. He was born Nov. 25, 1958, in Chicago, to the late Lawrence and Beverly (Dwortz) Hofflander and married Stacey Salisbury on Aug. 24, 2013, in Elkhart. She survives at home. Also surviving are his "son," David Torrence; sister Kathy (Scott) Hofflander-White;...
Betty J. Stump
Jul 10, 2016
SOUTH BEND — Betty J. Stump, 74, of South Bend, formerly of Osceola, died on Sunday, July 10, following a lengthy illness. Betty was born Dec. 24, 1941, to Chester and Beatrice (Rosebaum) Hosimer in South Bend. On Aug. 20, 1966, Betty married Fred M. Stump at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, South Bend. Betty is survived by her...
Matthew David Dibley
Jul 9, 2016
LINCOLN, Vt. — Matthew David Dibley, 30,  born Feb. 25, 1986, passed Saturday, July 9, from injuries sustained in a hiking accident in Lincoln. Matthew was born, in Mishawaka, to Mike Dibley Jr. and Susan Peters. He attended St. Thomas the Apostle School, Marian High School and the Community College of Vermont. He received an associate degree in environmental studies....
Rex A. Greenawalt
Jul 9, 2016
GOSHEN — Rex A. Greenawalt, 56, of Goshen, passed away Saturday evening, July 9, at his home. Rex was born March 22, 1960, in Goshen, to the late Donald Dean and Mary Lou (Rink) Greenawalt. He married the love of his life, Sharon L. VanDePutte, on Sept. 8, 1984, at St. Bavo Catholic Church in Mishawaka. Surviving are his wife...
M. Corinne Ludwig
Jul 9, 2016
ELKHART — Mrs. M. Corinne Ludwig, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at 7:25 a.m. Saturday, July 9. She was born in St. Petersburg, Fla., April 12, 1925, to the late Alfred R. and Gertrude E. (Sparks) Sandry and then married the late Emery G. Ludwig on Jan. 18, 1945, in Clear Lake, Iowa....
Renate H. Senne
Jul 8, 2016
ELKHART — Renate H. Senne, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a long battle with cancer at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 6:12 p.m. Friday, July 8. She was born July 23, 1936, in Stuttgart, Germany, to the late Ernst Heinrich and Alice (Schmidt) Zentner. She later married Arthur E. Senne on Oct. 20, 1956, in...
Barbara Mae "Barb" Kulp
Jul 6, 2016
WHITE PIGEON, Mich. — Barbara Mae "Barb" Kulp, 82, of White Pigeon, passed away at her home of natural causes July 6. She was born, in Three Rivers, June 11, 1934, to the late Albert and Helen Kronewitter and later married James L. Kulp in 1979. He preceded her death in 2013. Surviving are her daughter, Vickie Jo (Vincent) Schroen...
Brenda S. Collins
Jul 6, 2016
GOSHEN — Brenda Sue Collins, 67, of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, July 6, at her daughter's residence. She was born Sept. 3, 1948, in Tucson, Ariz., to Clyde and Bonnie (Emmitt) Kulp. Survivors include one son, Brian Campbell; one daughter, Kimberly (Graham Pearson) Campbell of Goshen; three stepchildren, Clayton G. (Gail) Collins of Glade Springs, Va., Debbie...
Robert M. "Mitch" Reed
Jul 6, 2016
ELKHART — Robert M. "Mitch" Reed, 64, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center of Elkhart on Wednesday, July 6, at 2:30 am. He was born Feb. 22, 1952 in Manchester, Tenn., to the late JoAnn (Smithson) Reed and Bobby F. Reed, who survives him in Osceola. Also surviving are his spouse Patricia "Pat" Barrentine-Reed, at home; his...
Robert W. "Bob' Potts
Jul 1, 2016
ELKHART — Robert W. "Bob" Potts, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, July 1, at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Roger M. Parmelee
Jun 30, 2016
CONSTANTINE, Mich. — Roger M. Parmelee, 74, of Constantine, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side Thursday, June 30, following an extended illness. He was born April 22, 1942, in Chicago, to the late Samuel and Florence (Pronz) Parmelee. He married Bertha M. "Bert" (Good) Conley on Oct. 1, 2004, in Elkhart. She survives him...
Richard M. Gravender
Jun 30, 2016
ELKHART — Richard M. Gravender Sr., 88, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday morning, June 30, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born April 18, 1928, in Elkhart, to the late Max A. and Ruth (Shaw) Gravender. Richard married Virginia Neel Briggs on April 7, 1950, in Elkhart. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Virginia; two sons, Richard (Deborah) Gravender...
David E. Basket
Jun 29, 2016
BRISTOL — David E. Basket, 83, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, June 29, in Elkhart. David was born March 19, 1933, to Fred and Ann Basket in Ironwood, Mich. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1951, where he was a member of the marching band, pep band and ROTC rifle team. Dave furthered his education at the...
Larry E. Fruchey
Jun 28, 2016
Larry E. Fruchey, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, June 28, at his residence. He was born March 5, 1944, in Elkhart, to Arthur and Fern (Mast) Fruchey. On May 29, 1964, he married his wife of 52 years, Vicki J. Fruchey. In addition to his wife, other survivors include one son, Chad (Ann) Fruchey of Elkhart; two daughters, Kristin...
Braden Matthew Hartman
Jun 28, 2016
ELKHART — Braden Matthew Hartman, 14, passed into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, June 28. Braden was diagnosed with cancer in February 2015. His unwavering faith in God, strong will to live, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried him through 16 long months of grueling treatment … he truly was a BraveHart. Braden was...
William C. "Bill" Fletcher
Jun 27, 2016
ELKHART — William C. "Bill" Fletcher, 68, of Elkhart, passed away Monday evening, June 27, at Elkhart General Hospital. Bill was born March 26, 1948, in Winchester, to William F. and Mildred Irene (Curtis) Fletcher. He married Cynthia A. Erdelyi on Oct. 19, 1968, in Elkhart. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Cindy A. Fletcher of Elkhart; son William...
Betty J. Whittington
Jun 26, 2016
ELKHART — Betty Jean Whittington, 96, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home Sunday, June 26. She was born July 12, 1919, in Elkhart, to the late John and Ruby (Wetzel) Kentner, and later married John E. Whittington on Oct. 10, 1942. He survives her at home. Also surviving are her son, John A. Whittington and...
