Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Diana J. Tebo

Diana J. Tebo

Jun 24, 2016

ELKHART — Diana Jane Tebo, 70, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly at Elkhart General Hospital following a medical procedure at 4:25 p.m. Friday, June 24. She was born, in Gary, Sept. 1, 1945, to the late Ivan and Florence (Stewart) Kingery. She later married Robin "Rob" Tebo in Elkhart on Nov. 9, 1990. He survives at home. Also surviving are...

Jeffrey James "Jeff" Krawiec

Jeffrey James "Jeff" Krawiec

Jun 23, 2016

ELKHART — Jeffrey James "Jeff" Krawiec, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 23, after a heroic 16-month battle with stage 4 cancer. Jeff was born Sept. 14, 1959, in Elkhart, to Frank Albert Krawiec and Doris Jean (Oakes) Krawiec. He married the former Deb Homes on April 6, 1985, in Goshen. Surviving are his wife of 31...

Roy M. Anderson

Roy M. Anderson

Jun 18, 2016

LKHART — Roy M. Anderson, 89, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes Saturday, June 18, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born in Ottawa, Minn., June 7, 1927, to the late Hugo and Hilda (Hyrankangas) Anderson and later married Caroline Harte in 1963. She precedes him death along with siblings Helen and Hilma Virnala and...

Lawerance E.  Pulluaim

Lawerance E. Pulluaim

Jun 17, 2016

ELKHART — Lawerance E. Pulluaim Sr., 57, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, June 17, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Nov. 4, 1958, in Tyronza, Ariz., to Edgar and Willie (Caldwell) Pulluaim. Survivors include two daughters, Syretta Howard of Elkhart and Brittany Pulluaim of Elkhart; one son, Lawerance E. Pulluaim Jr. of Elkhart; four sisters, Lurine White of Lithonia,...

Henry C. "Big Hank" Robinson

Henry C. "Big Hank" Robinson

Jun 17, 2016

ELKHART — Henry C. "Big Hank" Robinson Sr., 78, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at the Hubbard Hill Retirement Community at 7:50 p.m. Friday, June 17. He was born Oct. 13, 1937, in Clarksdale, Miss., to the late John and Eleanor (Miller) Robinson. He later married Imogene "Jean" Anderson in 1959 in Elkhart. She survives him...

Rena A.  Sailor

Rena A. Sailor

Jun 16, 2016

UNION, Mich — Rena A. Sailor, 91, of Union, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 16, at her home, with her daughter Debbie and son-in-law Chuck by her side. Rena was born Feb. 25, 1925, in Elkhart, to Charles A. and Carrie A. (Ritchie) Haley. She married Wilbur McDonald on Feb. 8, 1944, in Elkhart. He died Jan. 18, 1979. Rena...

William  G. "Bill" Schwab

William G. "Bill" Schwab

Jun 14, 2016

ELKHART — William G. "Bill" Schwab, 89, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, June 14, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Wawaka, to Frank and Albertine (Gerver) Schwab. On Oct. 14, 1950, he married his wife of 65 years, Patricia J. "Patsy" (Wedge) Schwab. In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Michael (Patricia Tomlinson)...

Steven M. Strukel

Steven M. Strukel

Jun 11, 2016

ELKHART — Steven Michael "Steve" Strukel, 59, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, June 11, at Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis. Steve was born Jan. 12, 1957, in Elkhart, to Robert E. Strukel and Wanda M. (Peffley) Rowe. Steve is survived by his mother and stepfather, Wanda M. and James Rowe of Elkhart, brother Randy (Karen) Strukel of Elkhart, stepsister Beth Ann...

Douglas Macarthur Buckley

Douglas Macarthur Buckley

Jun 10, 2016

ELKHART — Douglas MacArthur "Poppy" Buckley, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side following an extended illness at 11:29 a.m. Friday, June 10. He was born in Mammoth, W. Va., on Aug. 17, 1942, to the late Ernest and Margaret (Sizemore) Buckley, and later married Alma L. Hudnall in Ward, W. Va.,...

Shawnie K. Nickoson

Shawnie K. Nickoson

Jun 10, 2016

ELKHART — Shawnie K. Nickoson, 50, of Elkhart, passed away following complications from an asthma condition at Elkhart General Hospital at 5:04 a.m. Friday, June 10. She was born, in Elkhart, March 8, 1966, to the late Floyd and Frances (Hoke) Zimmerman. Surviving are her daughters, Nicole Nickoson and Renita Lindsey; brothers Stephen (Phyllis) and Danny (Paula) Zimmerman; sister Rita...

Deborah A. "Midget" Cawley

Deborah A. "Midget" Cawley

Jun 8, 2016

ELKHART — Deborah A. "Midget" Cawley, 63, of Elkhart, peacefully passed on to her heavenly home at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Center for Hospice Care, in Elkhart, following an extended illness. She was born June 3, 1953, in South Bend, to the late Victor and Wanda (Myers) Miller. She later married William M. "Bill" Cawley on July...

Teresa  L. Mulcahey

Teresa L. Mulcahey

Jun 7, 2016

ELKHART — Teresa L. (Woods) Mulcahey, 50, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, June 7, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born June 30, 1965, in Elkhart, to Charles Emmitt and Edith Elizabeth (Belew) Woods. Survivors include one daughter, Amber (Ben) Howdeshell of Wakarusa; one son, Joe Mulcahey of Mishawaka; father Charles Woods of Elkhart; one sister, Kathy Wing...

Mary L. Fickes

Mary L. Fickes

Jun 7, 2016

ELKHART — Mary L. Fickes, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, June 7, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

Mellisa A. Poff

Mellisa A. Poff

Jun 6, 2016

ELKHART — Melissa Kay (Cubbernuss) Poff, 42, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer at the Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart at 11:35 p.m. Monday, June 6. She was born Aug. 16, 1973, in Goshen, to the late George F. Cubbernuss and Judith K. (Taylor) Freeby, who survives her at home. She was also preceded...

Jack G. "Pete" Peterson

Jack G. "Pete" Peterson

Jun 1, 2016

WASHINGTON — Jack G. "Pete" Peterson, 86, of Washington, D.C. and formerly of Elkhart and Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 1, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington, D.C. Pete, as he was known to family and friends, was born Oct. 23, 1929, in Elkhart, to the late Gilbert E. Peterson and Catherine A. (Aurenz) Peterson-Russo. Pete is...

Ruth Kathleen Dockins

Ruth Kathleen Dockins

May 30, 2016

GOSHEN — Ruth Kathleen Dockins, 92, of Goshen, passed away peacefully Monday, May 30, at North Woods Village at Edison Lakes in Mishawaka following an extended illness. She was born May 1, 1924, in Spurgeon, to the late Roscoe and Irene (Julian) McKinney. Surviving is her daughter, Debbie (Mark) George of Goshen; her daughter-in-law Terri Dockins Salisbury of North Carolina;...

Joann K. Saunders

Joann K. Saunders

May 27, 2016

ELKHART — JoAnn K. Saunders, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, May 27, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka after a brief illness due to complications from ovarian cancer. She was born June 12, 1935, in Mishawaka, to Richard E. and Hazel B. (Goetz) Coil. Survivors include two daughters, Kaye (Ted Trinkaus) Saunders of Snow Camp, N.C., and...

Susan M. Sailor

Susan M. Sailor

May 27, 2016

ELKHART — Susan Marie Sailor, 91, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, May 26, at her residence. She was born Aug. 15, 1924, in Elkhart, to Leonard and Gelsomina (Iarrapino) Minichillo. On Oct. 18, 1947, she married the late George J. Sailor. He preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1985. Survivors include four daughters, Maria (Ronald) Walter, Therese (Kevin O'Neill) Sailor,...

Irene Flynn

Irene Flynn

May 25, 2016

ELKHART — Irene Flynn, 98, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Wednesday, May 25, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Sept. 28, 1917, in Plymouth, to Aaron and Vera (Vinall) Myers. Survivors include her son, Michael (Jinx) Flynn of Edwardsburg, Mich.; four grandchildren, Michaele DeSchepper of Elkhart, Kimberly Flynn of Edwardsburg, Tim Flynn and...

Brenda  K.  Geairn

Brenda K. Geairn

May 24, 2016

ELKHART — Brenda K. Geairn, 52, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, May 24, at her residence. She was born Dec. 22, 1963, in Elkhart, to Elzy A. and Juanita (Colwell) Sweeten. Survivors include her husband, James E. Geairn Jr. of Elkhart; three sons, Scott Howard Sweeten of South Bend, James Edward Geairn III of Elkhart and Westley Cole Geairn of...

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