Devin Jacob Johnson
May 24, 2015
ELKHART — Devin Jacob Johnson, 21, of Elkhart, passed away at 9:48 a.m. Sunday, May 24, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born Oct. 21, 1993, in Goshen, to Billie Jo Johnson and Jon P. (Jennifer) Davis, both of Elkhart. Also surviving are his brothers, James P. Johnson of Goshen, Jacob A. Heckaman of Elkhart, Jon P. Davis...
Louis "Louie" Larson Iii
May 24, 2015
ELKHART — Louis "Louie" Larsen III, 60, of Elkhart, passed away in his home Sunday evening, May 24. He was born Oct. 24, 1954, in Elkhart, to the late Louis Jr. and Helen (Fearnow) Larsen. Surviving are his friends and caregivers, Antonette Reese and Missy Barrett, both of Elkhart. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Iris Anne Larsen....
Sara K. Bontrager
May 24, 2015
Sara Kathryn Bontrager, 77, of Elkhart, passed away at Golden Living Center of Mishawaka on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 12:15 pm. She was born on Aug. 3, 1937 in Eagle Lake Station, KY to the late William Luther and Nannie B. Welch. Surviving are her children Keith (Pamela) Bontrager of Indianapolis, Tammy (Richard) Barna of St. Petersburg, FL, Gary...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Crussemeyer
May 24, 2015
Elizabeth A. "BETTY" Crussemeyer 90, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Sunday evening, May 24, 2015 at Eastlake Terrace. A native of Elkhart, she was born on January 3, 1925 to the late John and Josephine (Anzlovar) Yarc Sr. She married Robert Crussemeyer on April 27, 1946 in Elkhart, he is deceased. In addition to her parents and husband, a brother...
Adrain E. "Gene" Raines
May 23, 2015
BRISTOL — Adrian E. "Gene" Raines Sr., 76, of Bristol, passed away Saturday, May 23, while in his residence. He was born Jan. 31, 1939, in Middlesboro, Ky., to Presdon and Nancy (Simpson) Raines. On Sept. 20, 1975, he married Helen F. (Floyd) Raines. She survives at home. Other survivors include four daughters, Pamela Henderson of Elkhart, Donna (David) Reames...
Joseph D. "Sam" Winer
May 22, 2015
BRISTOL — Joseph D. "Sam" Winer, 90, of Bristol and formerly of Elkhart, died of natural causes Friday, May 22, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. Joseph was born Nov. 3, 1924, in Elkhart, to Julis and Julia Winer of Elkhart. He had a brother, Ray O. Winer, who preceded him in death. Joseph graduated high school from Elkhart Central...
Samuel J. Jamerson
May 22, 2015
SOUTH BEND — Samuel J. Jamerson, 60, of South Bend, passed away Friday, May 22, at Ironwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Angeline C. Cataldo
May 21, 2015
ELKHART — Angeline Carmella Cataldo, 92, of Elkhart, passed gently to her rest Thursday, May 21, at Golden Living Center. She was born Dec. 19, 1922, in Reggio, Calabria, Italy, to Dominic A. and Theresa M. (Campiti) Furfaro. She married Joseph C. Cataldo on Nov. 27, 1947, in Elkhart. He died in April 2003. Surviving are her two daughters, Jeanette...
William R. Pratt
May 20, 2015
NAPPANEE — William R. "Bill" Pratt, 90, of Nappanee, passed away in his home from natural causes at 10:08 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. He was born Jan. 14, 1925, in Emporia, Kan., to the late Simon "Si" and Ruth (Mataney) Pratt. He later married Betty Parker in Kansas City, Kan., on March 21, 1951. She passed away in Elkhart in...
Robert C. Coggains
May 18, 2015
ELKHART — Robert C. Coggains Sr., 76, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, May 18, at Golden Living Center. He was born June 10, 1938, in Marston, Mo., to the late Robert and Irene (Taylor) Coggains. In addition to his parents, a sister, Nadean Lane; and a brother, Ossie Coggains, preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Robert C. (Sasha...
John T. Pickett
May 18, 2015
ELKHART — John T. Pickett, 44, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, May 18, from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. He was born Oct. 9, 1970, in Hammond. Survivors include his wife, Tina K. (Holmes) Hall of Elkhart; one son, Tyler Price of Elkhart; three daughters, Braeton Pettit, Haley Pickett and Jersey McAnn, all of Elkhart; three brothers, James (Julie)...
William M. Mosier
May 16, 2015
ELKHART - William M. "Bill" Mosier, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 1:28 am at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on July 12, 1934 to the late William Mosier and Margaret (Williams) Lynn. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Mosier and a daughter, Pamela Mosier. Surviving are...
Wayne A. Sigsbee
May 15, 2015
ELKHART — Wayne A. "Was" Sigsbee, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully amongst his family at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, May 15, following an illness. He was born Feb. 15, 1948, in Elkhart, to the late John Sigsbee and Mary (Hug) Sigsbee, who survives in Elkhart. Also surviving are his daughter, Stephanie (Craig) Miller of Elkhart; sons Timothy (Amanda)...
Lee R. Clark
May 14, 2015
OSCEOLA — Lee Roy Clark, 57, of Osceola, passed away Wednesday, May 13, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born Aug. 25, 1957, in Scottsboro, Ala., to Ervin J. and Winnie L. (Hicks) Clark. Survivors include his wife, Patty L. (Pace) Clark; three daughters, Brandi (Rick) Martin of Flintville, Tenn., Elizabeth (Joe) Baldwin of Elkhart and Morgan Clark...
Judy Ann White
May 13, 2015
ELKHART — Judy Ann White, 66, of Elkhart, passed away following a brief illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Wednesday, May 13. She was born Aug. 8, 1948, in Elkhart, to the late Charles and Margaret (Hatton) Hawkins. She married Ralph White Sept. 3, 1964, in Elkhart. Affectionately known as the "Lawnmower Man," he survives at home. Also surviving are...
Thelma P. Burdin
May 12, 2015
ELKHART — Thelma P. Burdin, 88, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born April 4, 1927, in Kennett, Mo., to the late Wm. H and Ella C. (Patton) Jaques. She later married Garrett Burdin in January 1960. He died in Elkhart in 1992....
Nora L. Lynn
May 7, 2015
MISHAWAKA — Nora "Dolly" Lynn, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, May 7, at home. She was born June 24, 1938, in Manistee County, Mich., to Glen O. and Edna (Humes) Grossnickle. On Sept. 24, 1963, she married her husband of 51 years, Chuck Lynn in South Bend. He survives at home. Other survivors include one daughter, Gretchen (Dante) Palmaffy...
Marie W. Thompson
May 6, 2015
ELKHART — Marie W. Thompson, 81, died peacefully Wednesday, May 6, surrounded by family members at the Hospice House in Elkhart, following a seven-year battle with cancer. Marie was born March 10, 1934, in Nappanee, to Moses and Josephine (Gardner) Wilson. She married John I. Thompson on June 14, 1953, at First Brethren Church in Nappanee. Her husband of 61...
Elton R. Mcclellan
May 4, 2015
ELKHART — Elton R. McClellan, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, May 4, while in his residence. He was born May 20, 1934, in Quinnesec, Mich., to Walter R. and Mabel B. (Click) McClellan. On May 20, 1956, he married his wife of 58 years, Sharon J. (Calahan) McClellan, in Elkhart. In addition to his wife, other survivors include one...
Helen C. Bloom
May 2, 2015
Helen Charlene Bloom, 87, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes at 4 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart. She was born April 1, 1928, in Middlebury, to the late LeRoy and Iva (Hochstetler) Miller. Surviving are her sons, Bob (Debbie) Bloom of Elkhart and John (Jeanie) Bloom of Goshen; her daughter, Cathy (Gary)...
