Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Theodore "Ted" Robinson

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Roy C. Huffman

Roy C. Huffman

Oct 24, 2015

ELKHART — Roy Clay Huffman, 74, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Oct. 24. He was born May 25, 1941, in Elkhart, to Robert and Gertrude (Anderson) Huffman. Survivors include his companion of 20 years, Pat Severns of Elkhart; two daughters, Melissa Bragg of Elkhart and Donna (Rick) Hurley of Mishawaka; one son, Russell Clay Huffman of Elkhart;...

Kent L. Reitz

Kent L. Reitz

Oct 23, 2015

ELKHART- Kent Leroy Reitz, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at home. He was born October 26, 1948 in Benton Harbor, MI to Henry J. and Evelyn (Trapp) Reitz. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Reitz. He is survived by his wife Delores (Dee) Reitz of Elkhart; mother, Evelyn Reitz of St. Joseph, MI;...

Melba Jean Sipress

Melba Jean Sipress

Oct 22, 2015

ELKHART — Melba "Jean" Sipress, 85, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Aug. 29, 1930, in Kosciusko County, to Condict E. and Marjorie Hope (Wallace) Vandermark. On Sept. 5, 1954, she married Russell "Keith" Sipress in Leesburg. In addition to her husband, other survivors include one sister, Eileen Vandermark of Denmark; and...

Patrick D. Daugherty

Patrick D. Daugherty

Oct 19, 2015

ELKHART — Pat "PD", "Poppy" Daugherty, 65, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, peacefully with his family and best friend by his bedside at home. He was the son of the late Benjamin R and Arthetta B (Shoup) Daugherty. Preceding him in death was a brother, Gordon Daugherty. He leaves behind two daughters and seven grandchildren, April M. Smith with three...

Bryan C. Akers

Bryan C. Akers

Oct 14, 2015

ELKHART — Bryan C. Akers McNeal, 35, of Elkhart, passed away following an extended illness at 6:02 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Aug. 30, 1980, in Elkhart, to Bryan K. Akers of Washington and Kathleen "Kathie" (Terri) Eakins McNeal of Elkhart. Also surviving are his sisters, Susan (Jason) deFerbrache of Elkhart and...

G. Gary Hyser

G. Gary Hyser

Oct 13, 2015

ELKHART - G. Gary Hyser, 81, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 13, 2015 at his home. Gary was born on January 26, 1934 in South Whitley, to the late George B. and Vera (Shriver) Hyser. He married Carolyn Elaine Gambrell on November 26, 1958 in Columbia City. Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Carolyn E....

James W. "Jw" Smith

James W. "Jw" Smith

Oct 13, 2015

EDWARDSBURG, Mich. — James Wesley "J.W." Smith, 65, of Edwardsburg, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, at his residence. He was born Oct. 30, 1949, in Chicago, to James Alvin and Lecta (Simpson) Smith. Survivors include five daughters, Kim (Chris) Taft of Green Bay, Wis., Michele Borowski of Gatlinburg, Tenn., Nicole Borowski of Alexandria, and Jamie Borowski and Lecta Smith, both...

Phyllis  J.  Shaum

Phyllis J. Shaum

Oct 13, 2015

GOSHEN - Phyllis J. Wise Shaum, 92, of Goshen, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at 8:20 am at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. She was born Feb. 12, 1923 in Noble County to the late Roy and Fern (Hostetler) Emmitt. She later married the Rev. Carlyle S. Wise, who passed away in 2000. She...

Irene M. Roberts

Irene M. Roberts

Oct 12, 2015

ELKHART  -Irene M. Roberts, 93, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Irene was born in Lark, North Dakota on September 17, 1922 to the late William Tecumseh and Louise C. (Peters) Roberts. In addition to her parents, a brother William T. Roberts and sister Lucile A. Roberts preceded her in death....

Robert W.  Monger

Robert W. Monger

Oct 12, 2015

ELKHART — Robert W. "Bob" Monger, 89, of Elkhart, went home to be with the Lord following an extended illness at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, in his home, with his family at his side. He was born Oct. 22, 1925, in Elkhart, to the late Wendell and Ruth (Powell) Monger. He later married Maureen (Schwieters) Hartman on June 10,...

Timothy Bogue

Timothy Bogue

Oct 11, 2015

BROWNSBURG — Timothy James Bogue, 30, formerly of Elkhart, passed away from a cardiac event on  Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, while on vacation in Mexico. He was born in South Bend to Terry and Diana (Righter) Bogue. He married Lyndzi (Leers) on October 2008. She survives, as well as Jacoby and Elias Bogue, and an unborn child. Also surviving are...

Micheal A. "Mike" O'Bryant

Micheal A. "Mike" O'Bryant

Oct 11, 2015

ELKHART — Micheal A. "Mike" O'Bryant, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Sept. 5, 1939, in Buchanan, Mich., to Alfred and Lucille (Ritter) O'Bryant. On Nov. 5, 1960, he married his wife of 54 years, Helen R. (Harroff) O'Bryant. In addition to his wife, survivors include one daughter, Michelle O'Bryant of...

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