Patricia Joan Cortas
Oct 5, 2015
Patricia Joan Cortas, 75, of Elkhart, Indiana, died in her sleep on Monday, October 5, 2015 at her residence. She was born on October 30, 1939 in Great Falls, Montana to the late Henry and Lucille (Restelli) Konecny. She married her one and only love, Ralph E. Cortas, on August 10, 1963. Ralph survives, as well as their children; son,...
Alberta A. Crosbie
Oct 2, 2015
ELKHART — Alberta Agnes (Meyer) Crosbie, 95, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, at Greenleaf Health Campus. She was born Oct. 24, 1919, to the late Francis "Frank" J. and Frances Mary (Kreinebrink) Meyer on the family farm outside Avilla in Noble County. She married Daniel B. Crosbie on Nov. 8, 1941, in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church...
Roberta M. Arbuckle
Oct 1, 2015
ELKHART -  Roberta M. Arbuckle, 83, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 10:37 a.m. at Elkhart Hospice House, with her family at her side. She was born on April 7, 1932 in Fulton, County, Ohio to Merle and Katherine (Taylor) Glaser.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband,...
Barbara J. Messick
Sep 28, 2015
ELKHART — Barbara J. "Barb" Messick, 64, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, Sept. 28, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 19, 1951, in Manchester, Tenn., to the late Evans H. and Obelia M. (Robinson) Messick. Survivors include her sister, Phyllis Eger of Elkhart; niece Robin Kolbus of Munising, Mich.; nephew Charlie (Angela) Eger and children...
Darci E. Long
Sep 27, 2015
ELKHART — Darci E. Long, 32, of Elkhart, passed away at 9:07 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was born in Elkhart on Aug. 10, 1983, to Timothy and Chari (Wagner) Long of Elkhart. Surviving are her parents; children Brianna and Dylan Long and Timothy Costner, all at home; siblings Celia and Eddie Long,...
Donna Jean Dorsey
Sep 27, 2015
ELKHART — Donna Jean Dorsey, 77, of Elkhart, passed to her rest Sunday, Sept. 27, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Dec. 15, 1937, in Cumberland, Md., to the late Russell and Nina (Swisher) Carr. In addition to her parents, a sister, Dorothy, preceded her in death. Surviving are her children; four sons, Benjamin H. III (Kim) Dorsey of...
Christino C. "Christy" Romero
Sep 26, 2015
MIDDLEBURY — Mr. Christy C. Romero, 95, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away of natural causes on Saturday, Sept 26, 2015.  He resided in Middlebury with his nephew Jeff (Beth) Romero and their 4 children, Matt, Sam, Molly and Sarah.  He was born in Clayton, NM and moved to Colorado as a youth. He is predeceased by his parents Trancito and...
Jeanette M. Cataldo
Sep 26, 2015
ELKHART- Jeanette M. Cataldo, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Glenshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richton Park, IL. She was born September 6, 1953 in Elkhart to the late Joseph C. and Angeline C. (Furfaro) Cataldo. Survivors include her sister, Elizabeth Cataldo of Elkhart; aunt, Mary Vanator of Mishawaka; uncle, Frank (Kay) Furfaro of Mishawaka,...
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...
