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...
Emil Dowan Schmalfeldt
Oct 11, 2016
WHITE PIGEON, Mich. — Emil Dowan Schmalfeldt, 59, of White Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born Nov. 15, 1956, in Benton Harbor, to the late Melvin Schmalfeldt and Juanita (Nolan) Schmalfeldt. Survivors include his life partner of 27 years, Craig Craft, of White Pigeon; one stepdaughter, Coraya (Jake) Siwy, of Goshen;...
Macie Combs
Oct 10, 2016
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Macie Combs, 93, of Muskegon, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Monday, Oct. 10, in Muskegon. She was born March 19, 1923, in Phil Campbell, Ala., to Charles H. and Idella (Cummins) Howard. She married Roy M. Combs on Sept. 15, 1945, in Benton Harbor; he died March 18, 1998. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Lou "Kay" Southard...
Rex E. Franklin
Oct 8, 2016
ELKHART — Rex E. Franklin, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 4:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness. He was born, in Bedford, Sept. 21, 1924, to the late Lex and Truly (Swango) Franklin and later married Marjorie Smith on June 30, 1947. She survives at home after nearly 70 wonderful years of...
Sharon Ann Stout
Oct 7, 2016
ELKHART — Sharon Ann Stout, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 10:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Center for Hospice Care following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 12, 1946, in Goshen, to the late Floyd and Elizabeth (Lee) Kleinfeldt Troyer, and went on to marry Steven C. Stout on July 7, 1984, at Heaton Lake in Elkhart....
Michael J. "Mike" Posthuma
Oct 6, 2016
BRISTOL — Michael J.H. "Mike" Posthuma, 57, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6, in Elkhart. Mike was born Nov. 24, 1958, in Elkhart, to Dick J. and Helen (Schulte) Posthuma. He married Laurie Sims in Las Vegas on Aug. 11, 2001. Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Laurie of Bristol; children Michael P. (Sheri) Posthuma of...
Steven L. Stewart
Oct 5, 2016
ELKHART — Recently retired Elkhart Police officer Steven L. Stewart, 51, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 5, at his home. Steve was born Sept. 29, 1965, in Elkhart, to Robert D. Stewart and Sharon L. (Weaver) Stewart. He is survived by a sister, Kara (Michael) Koons of Granger; two brothers, Tom (Patty Geller) Stewart of St. Johns, Mich....
Mary E. Gard
Oct 4, 2016
ELKHART — Mary Elizabeth Gard, 84, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4. She was born July 18, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of Ralph Karstetter and Elizabeth (McDonall) Karstetter. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Russell E. Gard, of Elkhart; three sons, Bob (Joni) Irwin and David (Tari) Gard, both of Elkhart and James (Jolene) Irwin of...
