Marilyn J. Bryant
Oct 4, 2016
ELKHART — Marilyn Joan Bryant, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 4, at the home of her daughter. She was born July 24, 1934, in Elkhart, to the late Claude J. and Vivian (VanHuffel) Adams. Marilyn was a 1952 graduate of Elkhart High School and married Kenneth Bryant on May 2, 1952. He died Aug. 17, 1997. Surviving...
Sergio "Kako" Rocha
Oct 3, 2016
ELKHART — Sergio "Kako" Rocha, 52, of Elkhart, was found passed away at his home at 8:50 a.m. Oct. 3, following a sudden illness. He was born in McAllen, Texas, on June 9, 1964, to the late Celestino and Augustina (Lara) Rocha, and later married Deanna L. Gibson on Sept. 29, 1986, in Ohio. She survives him at home. Also...
Elizabeth V. "Betty" Orlich
Oct 2, 2016
Elizabeth V. "Betty" Orlich, 95, of Westfield, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at IU North Hospital in Carmel Sunday, Oct. 2. She was born, in Fennville, Mich., March 25, 1921, to the late Mr.and Mrs. John Menninga, and later married Sam D. Orlich in 1961. He passed away in 1998. Surviving are her children, Betty Burnett of Michigan, Sandra (Dennis)...
Mary E. Ferguson
Oct 2, 2016
OSCEOLA — Mary Elizabeth Ferguson, 90, of Osceola, passed to her rest on Oct. 2, at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 18, 1926 in Donken, Mich. to George R. and Olive B. (Nelson) Howell. She married Robert G. Ferguson on May 12, 1946. He passed away on Feb. 23, 2000. Surviving are two daughters, Linda...
Richard J. Ambrosen
Sep 30, 2016
MIDDLEBURY — Richard J. Ambrosen, 88,of Middlebury, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Friday, Sept. 30. He was born Oct. 18, 1927, in Winona, Minn., to the late John and Clara (Janisch) Ambrosen, and went on to marry Frances M. Gallagher on Sept. 4, 1985, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She passed away in 2012. Surviving are...
Pauline J. Rose
Sep 29, 2016
GOSHEN — Pauline J. Rose, 88, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29 at IU Health Goshen. Pauline was born on April 13, 1928 in Ligonier to the late Harry L. and Zulla M. (Stiver) Fahl. She graduated in 1946 from Ligonier High School and then graduated in 1947 from Fort Wayne Beauty School. She married her high school sweetheart...
Patricia C. "Pat" (O'Hara) Fisher
Sep 28, 2016
ELKHART — Patricia C. "Pat" Fisher, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes doing what she loved best … spending the day out with her friends and contemporaries on Wednesday morning, Sept. 28. She was born Sept. 9, 1936, in Northport (Long Island) N.Y., to the late Herbert J. and Claudine F. (Becker) O'Hara. She later married John...
Maurice Taylor
Sep 25, 2016
ELKHART — Maurice Taylor, infant son of Ashley Taylor Robinson and Earl M. Morris, both of Elkhart, was pronounced deceased in the emergency room of Elkhart General Hospital at 10:36 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, following birthing complications. He was born the previous evening. Left to cherish his memory are his grandparents, Pearlie D. Taylor of Mishawaka and Pearlie M. Hunt...
Frederick L. Miller
Sep 22, 2016
ELKHART — Frederick Louis Miller, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born to the late Louis H. and Leona (Hoover) Miller on May 13, 1928. In addition to his parents, Frederick was preceded in death by three sisters, Retha Cline, Wava Meinke, Doris Stout and a brother, Clarence E. Miller....
Anthony "Tony" Serafino
Sep 21, 2016
ELKHART — Anthony M. "Tony" Serafino, 63, of Elkhart, went to join his heavenly father at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. He was born, in Elkhart, Nov. 19, 1952, to Francis "Frank" Serafino and Helen B. (Wade Serafino) Koller, both of Elkhart. Surviving along with his parents are his son, Daniel "Dan" (Halie Murray) Serafino of Elkhart; brothers Mark Koller...
Norma Jean Hoover
Sep 18, 2016
ELKHART — Norma Jean (Hyska) Hoover, 58, of Elkhart, passed away late Sunday evening, Sept. 18, at her home after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 12, 1957, in Sturgis, Mich., to Henry A. and Patricia B. (Ludwick) Hyska. She married William "Bill" Hoover on May 11, 1996, in Syracuse. Surviving are her husband of more...
Rickie A. Filbert
Sep 18, 2016
ELKHART — Rickie Allen Filbert, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Elkhart Hospice House. He was born Nov. 3, 1952, in South Bend, the son of William C. and Fay J. (McGary) Filbert. Survivors include his daughter, Brooke (Robert) Wells of San Tan Valley, Ariz, one granddaughter, Izabel Wells and many friends. He was preceded in...
William W. Westlake
Sep 16, 2016
FRENCH LICK — William W. Westlake, 78, of French Lick, entered into eternal rest Friday, Sept. 16, at Valley Meadows in French Lick. He was born, in Elkhart, Jan. 1, 1938, to Howard Westlake and Clara (Ritchie) Westlake. William married Janis Welmer Sheffield of Shoals and she survives. He is also survived by sons Timothy Westlake of Stockton, Ga. and...
Cheryl Ann Anderson
Sep 16, 2016
ELKHART — Cheryl Ann Anderson, 61, of Elkhart, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16. She was born Sept. 5, 1955, in South Bend, to Robert Anderson of Prescott, Ariz. and the late Wanda Mae (Caver) Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary. Surviving are her sisters,...
Patricia A. House
Sep 16, 2016
ELKHART — Patricia Ann House, 56, of Elkhart, passed away at home Friday, Sept. 16. She was born to Johnnie Lee Crenshaw Sr. and Louise (Jacobs) Crenshaw on Jan. 4, 1960, in Elkhart. Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Warren Stacey House; son Warren Austin House at home; daughter Anne Jeanette House, also at home; father and stepmother, Johnnie...
Colleen A. "Yoggy" Batley
Sep 14, 2016
GOSHEN — Colleen A. Batley, 87, of Goshen and formerly of Vestal, N.Y., passed away of natural causes at the Greencroft Healthcare Facility in Goshen Wednesday, Sept. 14. She was born March 22, 1929, to the late George and Dorothy (Davis) Yoggy. Surviving are children Robyn (John) Hill and Dustin (Diane) Batley; one brother; three sisters; four grandchildren; and four...
Jacqueline L. Meyers
Sep 13, 2016
ELKHART — Jacqueline Lorraine Meyers, 61, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. When she flew to heaven she was surrounded by her most cherished at her residence. She was born July 21, 1955, in Elkhart, to John Junior McLain and Laura Fatima (Hamood) McLain. Survivors include her high school sweetheart and husband...
Wilfred D. "Dean" Miller
Sep 12, 2016
ELKHART — Wilfred Dean "Karaoke Elvis" Miller, 62, of Elkhart, died Monday, Sept. 12, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born, in Goshen, Aug. 8, 1954, to Elloyd W. and Ida (Miller) Miller. He married Annie M. Barden. Annie survives, as well as two sons, Terry (Holly England) Pipkins and Marty (Millie) Looney; daughter Karen (Paul) Fergison; nine grandchildren; several...
Larry D. Williams
Sep 9, 2016
ELKHART — Larry David Williams, 63, passed away Friday, Sept. 9, at his residence. He was born Dec. 23, 1952, in Mishawaka.. He is survived by his mother, Frances Williams of Florence, Ala.; wife Marcia of Elkhart; one daughter, Carla Stanfill of Winamac; one stepdaughter, Melissa Whybrew of Elkhart; siblings Tommy and Tammy Stricklin, both of Savannah, Tenn.; and four...
Bette W. Ringuette
Sep 9, 2016
CASSOPOLIS, Mich. — Bette W. Ringuette, 87, of Cassopolis, passed away Friday, Sept. 9, after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Bette was born Dec. 2, 1928, at home in Norton, Mass. She graduated from Norton High School in Norton, Mass. and studied liberal arts for three years. After living in Connecticut, New York City and Chicago, Bette...
