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...
J.C. Newsome
Nov 8, 2015
ELKHART — JC Newsome, 76, of Elkhart, passed away in his home Sunday, Nov. 8, following a sudden illness. He was born in Collierville, Tenn., on Jan. 5, 1939, to the late Clara Wriggins Rozie and Jimmy Newsome. He leaves to cherish his legacy his longtime companion, Dorothy Wilson of Elkhart; children Phillip Bratcher, Terrence Bratcher, Rodney (Marcie) Anderson, Wanda...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
