Sandra L. Mabie
Apr 6, 2016
ELKHART — Sandra L. "Sandy" Mabie, 67, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, April 6, at Elkhart Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born Jan. 21, 1949, in Garden City, Mich., to Andrew J. and Ruby L. (Swoveland) Fry. She married Thomas L. Mabie Sr. on Nov. 7, 1995, in Elkhart. Surviving are her husband, Thomas L. Mabie...
Joshua H. Shaw
Apr 5, 2016
ELKHART — Joshua H. Shaw, 31, passed away Tuesday, April 5, in Elkhart. He was born Sept. 5, 1984, in Elkhart, to Blynn H. Jr. and Jeannie M. (Smith) Shaw. Survivors include one son, Octavis Hazen Shaw and his mother, Alecia James of South Bend; one daughter, Treasure Miracle Shaw and her mother, Deandra Sims of Elkhart; mother Jeannie M....
Leona B. Mineger
Apr 5, 2016
ELKHART — Leona B. Minegar, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Tuesday, April 5. She was born in Elkhart on Jan. 10, 1924, to the late Ezra and Nina (Scharrer) Wilhelm. She married Robert Minegar in Elkhart in 1942. He passed away in 2005. Surviving are her sons, Dennis (Patricia) Minegar of Middlebury...
Loretta J. Chism
Apr 4, 2016
ELKHART — Loretta Jean Chism, 80, of Elkhart, passed to her rest Monday, April 4, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen, surrounded by her family. She was born June 15, 1935, in Detroit, to the late Edward R. and Florence (Howcroft) Pfeiffer. On Aug. 28, 1954, she married the love of her life, Warren C. Chism, in Hillsdale, Mich. He...
Shirley Ann Mccue
Apr 3, 2016
ELKHART — Shirley A. McCue, 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Riverside Village in Elkhart following an extended illness on Sunday, April 3. She was born May 12, 1940, in Sasakwa, Okla., to the late Luther D. and Dorothy (Shelby) Clark, and married Ronnie D. McCue in 1966 in Reno, Nev. He passed away in 2004. Surviving are her...
Gladys L. "Lucille" Schwerha
Apr 2, 2016
ELKHART — G. Lucille Schwerha, 91, of Elkhart, died surrounded by family at 1:14 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at home. Born Feb. 7, 1925, in Chicago, Lucille was the daughter of Leo C. and Gladys A. (Nearanz) Kirsch. On Jan. 8, 1954, she married Eugene A. Schwerha in Fort Wayne, and he preceded her in death in 1999. She is...
Clarissa R. Walters
Mar 31, 2016
ELKHART — Clarissa R. Walters, 24, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, March 31, in Niles. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.
Minnie P. Jackson
Mar 31, 2016
ELKHART — Minnie Pearl Jackson, 69,of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, March 31, at Riverside Village in Elkhart following an extended illness. She was born June 8, 1946, in Shelby, Miss., to the late Joe S. and Isabelle (Reed) Jackson. Surviving are children, Lucretia (Mike) Rudd, Crystal (Willie) Kelleybrew, and Terri (Clinton) Campbell, and Sidney (Fabianne), Robert (Ethel) and Terry...
Jeanette Clark
Mar 31, 2016
ELKHART — Jeanette Clark, 74, of Elkhart, passed to her rest Thursday, March 31, at Golden Living Center, where she has lived for the past two years. Jeanette was born March 18, 1942, in Escondido, Calif. There are no known relatives. Jeanette is survived by the staff, friends, and other residents at Golden Living Center, where a memorial service will...
Rex E. Shreve
Mar 30, 2016
ELKHART — Rex E. Shreve, 96, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, March 30, at Hubbard Hill Estates. He was born Feb. 29, 1920, in Buchanan, Mich., to Clifford and Clara (Dellinger) Shreve. On Jan. 25, 1943, he married his wife of 73 years, Karol L. (Dunlap) Shreve. In addition to his wife,  survivors include one son, James (Beth) Shreve of...
Wilbur John Fehrenbacher
Mar 29, 2016
ELKHART — Wilbur John Fehrenbacher, infant son of David A. and Emily J. (Lewinski) Fehrenbacher of Elkhart, passed away at birth at 7:17 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. Along with his loving parents, Wilbur is survived by his siblings, Jacob D. and Olivia J. Fehrenbacher, both at home; grandparents Nancy Lewinski of Elkhart and David and Elizabeth Ferenbacher of Evansville; and...
Robert E. "Doc" Crawford
Mar 29, 2016
ELKHART — Robert E. "Doc" Crawford, 95, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, March 29, at the Elkhart Hospice House. He was born March 2, 1921, in Jimtown, to Gordon and Mary (James) Crawford. He was a 1940 graduate of Elkhart High School and later married the late Dorothy (Walters) Crawford on Nov. 19, 1941. She preceded him in death on...
Donald F. "Don" Reinhardt
Mar 28, 2016
ELKHART — Donald F. "Don" Reinhardt, 93, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, March 28, at Greenleaf Health Campus. He was born Aug. 13, 1922, in Bay City, Mich., to Oscar M. and Alma (Zeigler) Reinhardt. On May 24, 1947, he married Joan M. (Knox) Reinhardt. In addition to his wife of 68 years, survivors include one son, John (Cindi) Reinhardt...
Virginia Marie (Bradley) Duvall
Mar 28, 2016
ELKHART — Virginia Marie "Ginny" Duvall, 87, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Monday, March 28, at the Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart following an extended illness. She was born in Dorchester, Mass., Feb. 16, 1929, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Bradley. Surviving at home is her husband of 61 years, Ronald N. Duvall Sr., whom she married...
Randy Lee Evans
Mar 27, 2016
ELKHART — Randy Lee Evans, 58, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, March 27, at his residence. He was born Jan. 17, 1958, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Merle K. and Marita M. (Sult) Evans. Survivors include two sons, Chad of Alpharetta, Ga., and Scott Evans of Oxford, Ala.; two granddaughters, Jasmine Misner and Emma Misner; one sister, Candy (Dan) Cox...
Patricia A. "Pat" Sanders
Mar 26, 2016
ELKHART — Patricia A. "Pat" Sanders, 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 26, following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 12, 1956, in South Bend, to the late Francis and Patsy (Lehman) Griman. On June 16, 1984, she married Gary L. Sanders, in Elkhart, where he survives her at home. Also surviving are...
Thelma L. (Swartz) Freel
Mar 25, 2016
ELKHART — Thelma L. (Swartz) Freel, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, March 25, at Golden Living Center. She was born Dec. 10, 1928, to the late O.D. and Venetta (McNeal) Swartz. She is survived by two sisters, Joyce and Marilyn; two of her four children, a son, Michael D. Freel, and a daughter, Patricia K. Cobb; six grandchildren, Rita...
Barbara J. Pritschet
Mar 21, 2016
ELKHART- Barbara J. Pritschet, 83, of Elkhart, passed away Monday March 21, 2016 at her residence. She was born April 2, 1932 in Elkhart to the late Riley R. and Clara E. (Nicodemus) Jordan. On September 29, 1956 she married Francis "Frank" Pritschet. He passed away on April 17, 2002. Survivors include a son, Brian (Jeanette) Pritschet of Charleston, IL;Â Â ...
Phyllis J. Kauffman
Mar 21, 2016
ELKHART — Phyllis J. Kauffman, 83, of Elkhart, went to join her eternal Father on Monday, March 21, at the Hearth at Juday Creek in Granger. Phyllis was born Feb. 6, 1933, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Glenn and Dolores (Pendleton) Mears. On Sept. 8, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, David R. Kauffman, at Jimtown United Methodist...
Tammy Evans
Mar 20, 2016
ELKHART — Tammy J. (Baney) Evans, 58, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at her home Sunday, March 20. She was born in Elkhart on Feb. 24, 1958, and is survived by her father, Thomas J. Van Winkle of Elkhart, but is preceded in death by her mother, Sue Ann (Wilfret) Van Winkle, as well as grandparents George and Virginia Cole....
