Richard M. Gravender
Jun 30, 2016
ELKHART — Richard M. Gravender Sr., 88, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday morning, June 30, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born April 18, 1928, in Elkhart, to the late Max A. and Ruth (Shaw) Gravender. Richard married Virginia Neel Briggs on April 7, 1950, in Elkhart. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Virginia; two sons, Richard (Deborah) Gravender...
David E. Basket
Jun 29, 2016
BRISTOL — David E. Basket, 83, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, June 29, in Elkhart. David was born March 19, 1933, to Fred and Ann Basket in Ironwood, Mich. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1951, where he was a member of the marching band, pep band and ROTC rifle team. Dave furthered his education at the...
Larry E. Fruchey
Jun 28, 2016
Larry E. Fruchey, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, June 28, at his residence. He was born March 5, 1944, in Elkhart, to Arthur and Fern (Mast) Fruchey. On May 29, 1964, he married his wife of 52 years, Vicki J. Fruchey. In addition to his wife, other survivors include one son, Chad (Ann) Fruchey of Elkhart; two daughters, Kristin...
Braden Matthew Hartman
Jun 28, 2016
ELKHART — Braden Matthew Hartman, 14, passed into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, June 28. Braden was diagnosed with cancer in February 2015. His unwavering faith in God, strong will to live, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried him through 16 long months of grueling treatment … he truly was a BraveHart. Braden was...
William C. "Bill" Fletcher
Jun 27, 2016
ELKHART — William C. "Bill" Fletcher, 68, of Elkhart, passed away Monday evening, June 27, at Elkhart General Hospital. Bill was born March 26, 1948, in Winchester, to William F. and Mildred Irene (Curtis) Fletcher. He married Cynthia A. Erdelyi on Oct. 19, 1968, in Elkhart. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Cindy A. Fletcher of Elkhart; son William...
Betty J. Whittington
Jun 26, 2016
ELKHART — Betty Jean Whittington, 96, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home Sunday, June 26. She was born July 12, 1919, in Elkhart, to the late John and Ruby (Wetzel) Kentner, and later married John E. Whittington on Oct. 10, 1942. He survives her at home. Also surviving are her son, John A. Whittington and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
