Marcille L. "Marcie" Moore
Dec 9, 2015
ELKHART — Marcille L. "Marcie" Moore, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on Feb. 8, 1936, to the late Fred and Marie (Frailey) Heffner. She married William Elliott. He survives her in Elkhart. She married Ernest Moore. He preceded her in death along with her sisters, Pauline Myers,...
Michael R. Dalrymple
Dec 8, 2015
UNION, Mich. — Michael Ryan Dalrymple, 38, of Union, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, in his home of natural causes. Michael was born Sept. 23, 1977, in South Bend, Ind., to John L. Dalrymple and Connie (Petrauskas) Dalrymple. Surviving are his son, Ashton Broc Schmidt of Elkhart, Ind.; mother Connie Dalrymple of Union; father John L. Dalrymple of Bristol; sisters...
Johnathon G. Swallow
Dec 7, 2015
GOSHEN — Johnathan G. Swallow, 48, of Goshen, was found passed away at his home at 5:37 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7. He was born in North Kingstown, R.I., May 5, 1967, to Michael (Marjorie) Swallow of Middlebury and Linda (David) Baumgartner-Buie of Ledbetter, Ky. Also surviving are his daughter, Sydney Swallow; his former spouse, Lori J. (Cripe) Swallow; brothers U.S....
Ralph Zeb Ward
Dec 6, 2015
ELKHART — Ralph Z. Ward, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his home at 12:47 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, following an extended illness. He was born in Elkhart on July 13, 1934, to the late Wilbert and Bernice (Stout) Ward. He married Joan L. Morse on Dec. 12, 1954, in Elkhart. She survives him at home. He is also...
Jean A. Wright
Dec 4, 2015
THREE RIVERS, Mich. — Jean A. Wright, 80, of Three Rivers, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. She was born Sept. 12, 1935, in Corning, Ohio, to Hershel A. and Edna Mae (Dodson) Wilder. On Sept. 23, 1953, she married the late Rev. David Wright Sr. Survivors include two sons,...
Florence W. Wade
Dec 4, 2015
BRISTOL — Florence W. (Haas) Wade, 92, of Bristol, went home to heaven Friday, Dec. 4, at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Tipp City, Ohio, on Sept. 17, 1923, the daughter of Fred W. and Lodene (McBride) Haas. She married Walter L. Wade on July 12, 1960, in Elkhart. He passed away Oct. 16, 2002. She...
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,...
