Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Raymond G. "Ray" Reynolds

Raymond G. "Ray" Reynolds

Feb 4, 2016

ELKHART —Raymond G. "Ray" Reynolds, 80, of Elkhart, passed away after a short illness  Thursday, Feb. 4, at Hubbard Hill Estates. Ray was born  June 17, 1935,  in Fort Ann, NY to the late Harold and Shirley (Sherwin) Reynolds. In addition to his parents, a son Raymond G. Reynolds Jr., who just passed on Jan. 29; four brothers, Harold Jr.,...

Millicent Secrist

Millicent Secrist

Feb 3, 2016

ELKHART — Millicent Secrist, 83, of Elkhart, passed away at the Golden Living Center in Elkhart at 9:36 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, following a brief illness. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

Dwayne E. "Marty" Williams

Dwayne E. "Marty" Williams

Feb 2, 2016

ELKHART — Dwayne E. "Marty" Williams, 47, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital Tuesday, Feb. 2. He was born April 5, 1968, in Elkhart, to Sandra Williams of Elkhart and Kent Andrews. Along with his mother, he is survived by his children, Brent Ayers, Harmony Williams, Keshaune Rucker and Aalaigh Williams; his uncle Stanley (Christie) McCray; aunt Shamin...

Karen Ann Wright

Karen Ann Wright

Jan 31, 2016

ELKHART — Karen A. Wright, 60, of Elkhart, passed away at her home Sunday, Jan. 31, at 10:35 a.m. She was born in Elkhart on Aug. 3, 1955, to the late Robert and Georgia (Steffen) Kothe. Surviving are her daughters Kimberly Fear of Mishawaka and Angiela Wright of Melbourne, Fla.; grandchildren Aiden, Stephen, Vanessa and Zachary, and her former spouse...

Raymond G. Reynolds, Jr.

Raymond G. Reynolds, Jr.

Jan 29, 2016

ELKHART — Raymond G. Reynolds Jr., 58, of Elkhart, passed away after a lengthy illness, Jan. 29, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. No visitation or services are scheduled at this time. Cremation has taken place, with a memorial service to be held at a later date. He leaves behind his wife of three years, Edith Reynolds. Billings Funeral...

Merida Madeline Moore

Merida Madeline Moore

Jan 29, 2016

ELKHART — Merida Madeline Moore, 1-month-old infant daughter of Johnathon D. Moore and Melissa M. Presa of Elkhart, passed away at her home at 6:44 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, an apparent victim of SIDS. Along with her loving parents, those left to cherish her memory include her brother, Alvin D.J. Moore, who reside at home; her grandparents, Bennie and Angel...

Elizabeth O. Jones

Elizabeth O. Jones

Jan 28, 2016

ELKHART — Elizabeth "Liz" O. Jones, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, at Valley View Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 3, 1936, in Hazen, Ark., to Ollie Smith and Mattie M. Bratcher. Survivors include three daughters, Brenda (Durell) Jones-Ellis of Elkhart, O. Jean (Kim) Jones-Royal of South Bend and Doris Jones of Elkhart; one son, Otis Jerome...

Geraldine D.  Gorsuch

Geraldine D. Gorsuch

Jan 28, 2016

ELKHART — Geraldine D. "Jerrie" Gorsuch, 92, of Elkhart, passed to her rest Thursday, Jan. 28, at Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation Valley View. Geraldine was born Oct. 9, 1923, on a farm in Wakarusa, to William W. and Vera (Klinger) Guyer. She married Paul E. Gorsuch Oct. 29, 1950, in her parents' Riverside Drive home. Paul died Nov. 18, 2001....

Jory Timothy Shawn Jackson

Jory Timothy Shawn Jackson

Jan 25, 2016

ELKHART — Jory Timothy Shawn Jackson, infant son of Danielle L. Fisher and Brandon C. Jackson of Elkhart, was stillborn at 12:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Along with his parents, survivors include sisters Taylor Harper and Gabriella Wiser-Jackson, at home; "Nana" Trina (Hassan) Jackson-Abdullah; grandfather Cortez Warren and grandparents Timothy and Valerie Fisher, all of...

Steven  P.  Miller

Steven P. Miller

Jan 24, 2016

ELKHART — Steven P. Miller, 63, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital Sunday, Jan. 24, following a sudden illness. He was born Jan. 8, 1953, to Isaac (Minerva) Miller and the late Keturah (Hershburger) Miller. He married Janet M. (Randall) April 10, 1998 Elkhart and she survives him at home. Also surviving are his son, Austin Miller; stepchildren...

Phyllis A. Viers

Phyllis A. Viers

Jan 24, 2016

Phyllis A. Viers, 68, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born March 7, 1947, in Jeffersonville, to Charles R. and Mary K. (Doss) Sorg. Survivors include her husband, Gail C. Viers of Elkhart; four sons, Michael (Kimberly) King of Elkhart, Jeff Boyer of Kentucky, Duane (Kim) Viers of Elkhart and John (Claudia) Viers...

Burton E. Tuttle

Burton E. Tuttle

Jan 23, 2016

ELELKHART — Burton E. Tuttle, 74, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, at his home. Burton was born Oct. 2, 1941, in Beloit, Wis., to Roland B. and Abbie Bell (Jenkins) Tuttle. He married the love of his life, Linda Sue Quimby, on Sept. 12, 1964, in South Bend. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Linda Sue Tuttle;...

Betty Ford

Betty Ford

Jan 23, 2016

ELKHART — Betty Ford, 74, of Elkhart, has fought the good fight and won. On Saturday, Jan. 23, she went home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior to receive her eternal reward for a life well lived. Betty is survived by husband Weldon Ford of Elkhart; sons Edward (Pearl) Ford of Elkhart and Randy Ford of Granger;...

Carl E. Cora

Carl E. Cora

Jan 22, 2016

Carl E. Cora, 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 at 12:36 pm following a brief illness. He was born in Sharpsburg, KY on June 11, 1939 to the late John and Ruth (Hawkins) Cora. Surviving are his sons Carl E. (Kathy) Cora of Elkhart, Mike Cora of...

Lynn A. Glotzback

Lynn A. Glotzback

Jan 20, 2016

ELKHART — Lynn A. Glotzback, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Sprenger Health Care of Mishawaka. He was born Aug. 27, 1943, to Herbert A. and Elizabeth M. (Russell) Glotzback. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Debbie Glotzback of Elkhart; one daughter, Lori (Brad) Springer of Elkhart; two sons, Brian Glotzback of Denver, Colo., and Antonio...

A.Jean Myers

A.Jean Myers

Jan 20, 2016

ELKHART — A. Jean Myers, of Elkhart, passed to her rest Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Greenleaf Health Care Center, at the age of 101. Jean was born July 3, 1914, in Elkhart, the daughter of Oliver Raftery and Fern Henry. She married LaMar M. Myers June 2, 1934. LaMar passed away Sept. 24, 2004. They had two children, Melodee Baker...

Marjorie Lee Davis

Marjorie Lee Davis

Jan 17, 2016

Marjorie Lee Davis, 93, of Goshen, passed away Sunday morning, January 17, 2016 at Greenleaf Health Campus, Elkhart. She was born on August 15, 1922 at Fort Benjamin Harrison to Martin Luther and Ruby Lee (Thomas) Sandefur. Marjorie married Clarence D. Davis on May 17, 1941; he passed away August 12, 1975. Surviving are her children, Evon L. (Norman L.)...

Ruth Juanita Anglin

Ruth Juanita Anglin

Jan 17, 2016

R. Juanita Anglin, 84, residing in Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord Sunday afternoon, January 17, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital. Juanita was born on April 7, 1931 in Lagro, Indiana to Luther Rosco and Rheua Adeline (Bidwell) Bitzel. She married Robert Harold Barton Sr., Robert passed away on May 10, 1980 in Elkhart. Surviving are her daughters,...

Joyce  Elaine Taylor

Joyce Elaine Taylor

Jan 16, 2016

ELKHART — Joyce Elaine Taylor, 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 16, at Greenleaf Health Care Campus after an extended illness. She was born, in Elkhart, Jan. 5, 1932, to Herbert W. and Dorothy L. (Nash) Rodewald. She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1949. After graduation she was employed by Drakes Department Store in Elkhart. On Feb....

Charlene G.  Grover

Charlene G. Grover

Jan 15, 2016

ELKHART — Charlene G. Grover, 73, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, at the Elkhart Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart

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