Gerald E. Miller
Dec 2, 2015
SARASOTA, Fla. — Gerald E. "Jerry" Miller, 77, of Sarasota and formerly of Elkhart, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Hubbard Hill Estates Retirement Community. He bravely fought a battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme since January. He was born July 15, 1938, in Kouts, Ind., to Ralph O. and Lorene Lila (Martin) Miller. Survivors include two daughters, Ronda (Steve) Yoder...
Arthur R. Mabie
Dec 2, 2015
ELKHART - Arthur R. Mabie, 61, of Elkhart passed away at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.  Arrangements are pending.
Roger D. Koch
Nov 30, 2015
ELKHART — Roger D. Koch, 75, of Elkhart, went to his eternal rest Nov. 30 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix. Roger was one of five sons born to Bernard and Dorothy "Susie" (Harn) Koch, on April 7, 1940, in Goshen. Roger married his wife of 51 years, E. Ann Welsh, on June 16, 1964, at St. Vincent de Paul...
Gene L. Yowell
Nov 30, 2015
GOSHEN- Gene L. Yowell, 75, of Goshen, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. He was born February 24, 1940 in Newburg, MO to Gene Yowell and Dorothy V. (Morse) Foreman. Survivors include 3 sons, Daniel (Tamra) Yowell, Aric Yowell and Mark Yowell, all of Goshen; 1 daughter, Christina (Keith) Purdue of Goshen; 1 brother, Walter...
Donna L. Osborne
Nov 30, 2015
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Donna L. Osborne, 89, of Knoxville and formerly of Elkhart, Ind., passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday, Nov. 30, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She had a long battle with cancer since 2006. She was born May 26, 1926, to Beulah and Ermon Copher in Elwood, Ind. Donna graduated from...
Robert S. "Bob" Cook
Nov 30, 2015
ELKHART — Robert S. "Bob" Cook, 86, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, in his home. Bob was born May 29, 1929, in Matokey, W.Va., to the late Robert and Della (Reese) Cook. In addition to his parents, a son, Tony Cook, and his siblings, Beatrice, Eddie, Hobart, Ruth, John, Rex and O.J. preceded him in death. He is...
Harlynn Grace Huffman
Nov 27, 2015
NAPPANEE — Harlynn Grace Huffman, infant daughter of Bob and Jennifer Huffman of Nappanee, was born asleep at 2:22 p.m. Nov. 27 at IU Health Goshen General Hospital. She is survived by her sisters, Skyla and Zaria, who reside at home; grandparents Tom and Jody Huffman and Shean and Pam Strong; great-grandfather Bill Devan; godparents Jessica and Theron Spivey; and...
George P. "Pat" Kelsey
Nov 27, 2015
ELKHART — George P. "Pat" Kelsey, 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family over the past holiday, after a brief illness. He was born in Rockford, Ill., on Oct. 21, 1940, to the late William and Florence (Fenwick) Kelsey. He married Catherine "Cat" Wyatt on Jan. 24, 1991, in Elkhart. She survives at home....
Don L. Windsor
Nov 26, 2015
ELKHART — Don L. Windsor, 74, of Elkhart, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at Elkhart General Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born in Elkhart on April 20, 1941, to the late Richard and Roberta (Ray) Hartman, and is survived by his fiancée, Lee "Libera" Morgan of Elkhart. Don Also surviving are his daughters, Kelly (Ray)...
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...
