Michael C. Merritt
Sep 25, 2015
Michael C. "Mike" Merritt, 40, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, at home. He was born Jan. 29, 1975, in Elkhart, to Steve and Julie (Connell) Merritt, both of Elkhart. In addition to his parents, survivors include son Hayden Merritt, daughter Hannah Merritt, brother Shawn Merritt and granddaughter Laelina Merritt, all of Elkhart; sister Angela Merritt of Shelbyville, Tenn.;...
Jeremiah A. Saiz
Sep 25, 2015
ELKHART — Jeremiah A. "Miah" Saiz, 26, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his home following an extended illness at 6:10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. He was born Nov. 5, 1988, in San Antonio, to Leo Saiz of San Antonio and Mary Alice (Saldivar) Saiz of Elkhart. He married Angela "Angie" Carothers on June 28, 2008, in Elkhart. She survives...
Allen "Andy" Anderson
Sep 25, 2015
ELKHART — Allen Rae "Andy" Andersen, 69, of Elkhart, was called to his heavenly home Friday, Sept. 25. He was born Oct. 29, 1945, in Minden, Neb., to Alvin and Milrae Andersen. On Nov. 8, 2008, he married his beloved wife, Karen S. Marsh of Elkhart. In addition to his wife, other survivors include one sister, Judy (Garry) Custer of...
Robert L. Holt
Sep 23, 2015
ELKHART — Robert L. Holt, 59, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Elkhart General Hospital, after a brief illness. Robert was born Nov. 23, 1955, in Blytheville, Ark., to Peter Rixter Sr. and Madie (Andrews) Holt. He married Connie M. Long on May 27, 1979, in Honolulu. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Connie M. Holt of...
Thomas L. "Tom" Chaffee
Sep 20, 2015
GRANGER — Thomas L. "Tom" Chaffee, 79, of Granger, passed away following a sudden illness at 9:35 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Center for Hospice Care in South Bend. He was born May 5, 1936, in Elkhart, to the late Robert and Ruth (Signs) Chaffee. He later married Wanda Gracey in White Pigeon, Mich., on Sept. 20, 1957. She survives...
Mary R. Grant
Sep 18, 2015
ELKHART — Mary R. Grant, 72, of Elkhart, passed away following an extended illness at 11:05 a.m. at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Friday, Sept. 18. She was born in Findlay, Ohio, on Sept. 14, 1943, to the late Clarence "Casey" and Alice (Bemistepher) Whitcomb. She later married Richard "Rich" Grant in 1965. He survives her at...
Sandra A. "Sandy" Sherven
Sep 18, 2015
VENICE, Fla. — Sandra A. "Sandy" Sherven, 75, of Venice and also of Elkhart, Ind., passed away at 8:25 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Tidewell Hospice/​Venice Hospice House in Venice following an extended illness. She was born March 3, 1940, in Muskegon, Mich., to the late Charles and Rosemary (Harvey) Jensen. She later married Gordon L. Sherven on Nov. 17,...
Judy D. Hill
Sep 17, 2015
ELKHART — Judy D. Hill, 53, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne following an illness. She was born in Elkhart on April 6, 1962, to Samuel Hill of Elkhart and the late Virginia D. (Norment) Hill. Also surviving are her daughter, Laura Forrest, and her sister, Vicki (William) Ayers. She was preceded in...
Roberta June Allison
Sep 16, 2015
ELKHART — Roberta J. "June" Allison, 88, of Elkhart, passed away following an extended illness at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born July 15, 1927, in Lock Haven, Pa., to the late Fred and Myrtle (Kessinger) Campbell. She later married Charles S. "Pat" Allison in Elkhart on Dec. 29, 1948. He...
Patricia Jo (Minegar) Blenner
Sep 13, 2015
ELKHART — Patricia Jo (Minegar) Blenner, 79, passed away Sunday, Sept. 13. She is survived by her children, Jay, Marty and Leslie; her husband, Armand "Snoop"; her sister, Cara Carman; Jay's life partner, Chantelle; nieces Julie and Hadley; nephews Marc, Nate and Dan; and her precious dog, D.C. She was preceded in death by her father, Marion; mother Suzanne; brothers...
Enrique Ojeda
Sep 13, 2015
ELKHART — Enrique Ojeda, 52, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, in the emergency room at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Thomas G. "Jerry" Britton
Sep 10, 2015
Thomas G. "Jerry" Britton, 73, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Elkhart Hospice House. He was born May 7, 1942 in Mishawaka to Carl and Minnie (Little) Britton. On October 3, 1964 he married the late Barbara Ann (Howland) Britton. Survivors include 1 son, Tom (Deb) Britton of Elkhart; 2 daughters, Chris (Slimane) Khaoucha of Goshen...
Toni K. Legg
Sep 9, 2015
BRISTOL — Toni K. Legg, 41, of Bristol, passed away following a sudden illness at 12:27 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Nov. 13, 1973, in Elkhart, to Lloyd K. Vance and Rose (Foster) Vance Rippey. She married Charles H. "Hank" Legg in Elkhart on Jan. 25, 1997. He survives her at home. Also surviving...
Matthew C. "Matt" Freeman
Sep 7, 2015
ELKHART — Matthew Curtis "Matt" Freeman, 36, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, in his residence. He was born July 9, 1979, in Richmond. Survivors include his mother, Patricia M. Langston of Elkhart; stepfather Richard I. May of Elkhart; two daughters, Kaydence Marie Freeman of Elkhart and Hailey Marie Freeman of Middletown; four sisters, Kathy (Tagg) Anderson of Lakeview,...
Dennis W. "Denny" Robinson
Sep 6, 2015
ELKHART — Dennis W. "Denny" Robinson, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully from natural causes at home Sunday, Sept. 6. He was born in Kokomo on March 19, 1950, to the late Darvin Robinson and Donna (Peterson) Robinson Flora of Elkhart. Surviving are his mother; and his children, Angela "Angi" (Aaron) Holdread and Casey (Trina) Schult, both of Elkhart, Dale...
Ellis Brown, Jr.
Sep 5, 2015
ELKHART — Ellis Brown Jr., 69, of Elkhart, passed to his rest Saturday afternoon, Sept. 5, at Kindred Care Valley View. Mr. Brown was born Dec. 4, 1945, in Savannah, Ga., to the late Ellis Brown Sr. and Dorothy Simmons. He married Gloria L. Covington on Sept. 26, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York City. She survives, as well as his...
E. Bernadine Miller
Sep 5, 2015
ELKHART — E. Bernadine Miller, 92, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Elkhart Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart. She was born in New Castle on Jan. 9, 1923, to the late Herbert and Zolua Youngs. She later married Galen Miller, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Jerry (Mary...
Elaine Florence Taylor
Sep 2, 2015
ELKHART — Elaine Florence Taylor, 93, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 2, surrounded by the people she loved. Elaine was born April 1, 1922, in Chicago, to the late Thomas and Alice (Boss) Gleason. She was the fourth child of eight siblings. She had two sons from her marriage to the late Jerry Taylor. Also preceding her in...
Orlando Snorden
Sep 2, 2015
ELKHART — Orlando Snorden, 90, of Elkhart, passed away Sept. 2 in his residence. He was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Indianapolis, to William and Lillian (Hopper) Snorden. Survivors include his wife, Josephine M. (Prior) Snorden; daughter Claudia Banks of Milwaukee; son Bryan (Karen) Snowdon of Rocky Point, N.C.; three grandchildren, Gwydion (Kendra) Snowdon of Bristol, Gaylon Snowdon and Jacob...
Ronald L. Teague
Sep 2, 2015
ELKHART — Mr. Ronald L. "Ron" Teague, 75, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Elkhart General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born July 29, 1940, in Denver, Colo., to the late Kenneth and Ruby (Wilkerson) Teague, and married Toka G. Smead in 1957. She preceded him in death, along with sons Scott and Ronald Teague Jr....
