Jesse O. Pletcher
Nov 26, 2015
ELKHART — Jessie Olive Pletcher, 101, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 26, at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She was born Feb. 22, 1914, in Elkhart, to Clyde and Frances I. (Groll) Beaver. Survivors include her son, Eric J. Loughman of Elkhart; three grandchildren, Mandy (Ray) Maclean of Orwigsburg, Pa., Lance (Leslie) Loughman of Lake Zurich, Ill., and...
Charles Tansil
Nov 23, 2015
ELKHART - Charles Tansil, 67, of Elkhart passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at Golden Living Center.  Arrangements are pending.
Ella M. Hurt
Nov 22, 2015
ELKHART — Devoted Christian woman, patient wife, loving mother, adoring grandmother, caring sister and thoughtful friend, Ella Mae (Barnett) Hurt, 88, of Elkhart, departed this life at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Greenleaf Health Campus. Ella Mae was born Feb. 13, 1927, in Huntingdon, Tenn., to the late Rev. Edward and Lillian (Smith) Barnett. Her siblings include Mildred (Barnett)...
Betty J. Blessing
Nov 19, 2015
ELKHART — Betty J. Blessing, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, at Riverside Village Senior Community in Elkhart, following a brief illness. She was born in Elkhart on Nov. 12, 1933, to the late Clarence and Edna (Creager) Kaser. Surviving are a son, Jon (Luann) Duncan of Cummings, Ga., and daughters Edana "Dana" Chokey of West Palm Beach,...
Michael R. Ahrens
Nov 16, 2015
ELKHART- Michael R. "Mike" Ahrens, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born June 30, 1952 in Jackson, MI to Richard L. and Mary L. (LaRock) Ahrens. Survivors include his mother, Mary L. Ahrens of Elkhart; 2 daughters, Charlena (Brett) Maples of Arvada, CO and Kari (Chris Lee) Ahrens of Elkhart; 1 son,...
Sue E. Noyes
Nov 16, 2015
ELKHART — Sue E. Noyes, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, while at her residence. She was born Nov. 19, 1951, in Elkhart, to Robert G. and Jean E. (Krafft) Noyes. In addition to her parents, survivors include two sisters, Cathy (Tom) Ermis and Teresa Noyes, both of Elkhart; one niece, Lindsey Whitlow of Jackson, Wis.; and two...
Peter B. Gilles
Nov 15, 2015
ELKHART — Peter B. Gilles, 79, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 15, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Peter was born in Hancock, Mich., to Lawrence J. and Elizabeth (Gauthier) Gilles. He graduated from Lake Linden (Mich.) High School in 1954. He then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served from 1955 until his honorable discharge...
Helen E. Best
Nov 13, 2015
ELKHART — Helen E. Best, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, Nov. 13. She was born Sept. 8, 1939, in Smithville, Tenn., to Shelmon "Jim" Cantrell and Alma O. (Moore) Cantre Survivors include one daughter, Kara (Mark) Albrecht of Elkhart; one granddaughter, Alaina Celine Albrecht of Elkhart; two brothers, Artt (Glenda) Cantrell of Imlay City, Mich., and Bruce (Betty) Cantrell...
Lloyd Kelley, Jr.
Nov 12, 2015
ELKHART — Lloyd Kelley Jr., 86, of Elkhart, was taken home to be with his Lord on Thursday, Nov. 12, while at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Sept. 2, 1929, in Detroit, to Lloyd Kelley Sr. and Dorothy (Hess) Kelley-Kunkle. Survivors include his wife, Joan B. (Kane) Kelley of Elkhart; three sons, Mike (Vicky) Kelley of Bristol, Ron (Denise)...
Teena Marie Barnette
Nov 12, 2015
Teena Marie Barnette, 58, of Elkhart, passed away following an extended illness at Franciscan St. James Memorial Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 at 4:45 am. She was born in Mishawaka on Aug. 07, 1957 to the late Wayne and Jacquetta (Martin) Barnette. Also preceding her is a daughter, Tiffany, and brothers Michael and John. Surviving...
Rebecca L. Stein
Nov 9, 2015
ELKHART — Rebecca L. "Becky" Stein, 60, of Elkhart, passed away at 4:11 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in her home. She had been in ill health. She was born in Elkhart on Nov. 23, 1954, to Donald and Mary (Lamb) Davenport. She married Frederic H. Stein on Oct. 6, 1973, in Elkhart. He survives her at home. Also surviving are...
J.C. Newsome
Nov 8, 2015
ELKHART — JC Newsome, 76, of Elkhart, passed away in his home Sunday, Nov. 8, following a sudden illness. He was born in Collierville, Tenn., on Jan. 5, 1939, to the late Clara Wriggins Rozie and Jimmy Newsome. He leaves to cherish his legacy his longtime companion, Dorothy Wilson of Elkhart; children Phillip Bratcher, Terrence Bratcher, Rodney (Marcie) Anderson, Wanda...
Theodore "Ted" Robinson
Nov 3, 2015
MICHIGAN CITY — Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt Robinson, 72, of Michigan City and formerly of Elkhart, passed away from natural causes Nov. 3 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Michigan City. He was born in Turrell, Ark., on Jan. 18, 1943, to the late Eddie "Jojo" and Cleola (Brown) Robinson. Preceding him in death were his siblings, Ella Mae Peoples, Leroy...
Susan Campbell
Nov 3, 2015
BRISTOL — Sue M. Campbell, 81, of Bristol, passed away peacefully of natural causes at 4:42 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at home. She was born Oct. 27, 1934, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to the late Robert and Florence (Crego) Brossman. She later married Donald E. Campbell on Aug. 14, 1955, in Cassopolis, Mich. He preceded her in death in 2008. Surviving...
Dorothy L. Elliott
Nov 3, 2015
GOSHEN — Dorothy L. Elliott, 84, of Goshen, passed away from natural causes at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at home. She was born May 24, 1931, in Clinton Township, to the late Gerald and Agatha (Orn) Charlton. She later married Rual "Bud" Elliott on Sept. 3, 1954, in Milford. He passed away in Elkhart in 1999. Surviving are her...
Connie Caligiuri
Nov 3, 2015
BRISTOL — Connie Kay Caligiuri, 63, of Bristol, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, in her home. Connie was born May 17, 1952, in Elkhart. She was the daughter of William Adler and Bonnie Lucille (Ormsby) Story. On March 17, 1978, she married Steven M. Caligiuri at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Elkhart. Surviving are her husband of...
Clayton H. "Clay" Collins
Oct 29, 2015
ELKHART - Clayton H. "Clay" Collins, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home following an extended illness at 6:12 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015.  A memorial service with military honors will take place at his home on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 11:00.
John D. Pressler, Jr.
Oct 28, 2015
ELKHART — John David Pressler Jr., 68, of Elkhart, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Oct. 28, after an extended battle with lung cancer. He was born March 15, 1947, in Elkhart, to John David Pressler Sr. and Betty Lou (Mercer) Pressler. In addition to his father, survivors include two sons, John David III (Heather) Pressler of Syracuse and...
Merle G. Shetler
Oct 25, 2015
ELKHART — Merle G. Shetler, 89, of Elkhart, passed to his eternal rest Sunday, Oct. 25, at Greenleaf Health Campus, with family by his side. Merle was born Sept. 4, 1926, in Blanden, Iowa, the son of the late George W. and Maude Mae (Miller) Shetler. He married the former Katherine B. Steider on Feb. 10, 1946, in Shickley, Neb....
Jane E. O'Connell
Oct 24, 2015
ELKHART — Jane E. O'Connell, 71, of Elkhart, passed away at home at 8:42 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. She was born May 4, 1944, in Rensselaer, to the late Claude and Gladys (Martin) Conn. She married John J. "Jack" O'Connell on Aug. 19, 1978. He passed away in Elkhart in 1998. A graduate of Ball State University, Jane went on...
