Marcie A. Schlabaugh
Mar 12, 2015
ELKHART — Marcie A. Schlabaugh, 44, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, March 12, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis after an extended illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1970, in LaPorte, to Thomas J. and Diane M. (Cota) Brown. In addition to her parents, other survivors include her husband of 15 years, Jon Schlabaugh of Elkhart; one son, Carson Schlabaugh,...
Louise I. Roush
Mar 10, 2015
Louise I. Roush, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, March 10, at Beardsley House Assisted Living Facility in Elkhart. She was born July 7, 1927, in Elkhart, to Ernest and Tressa (Scott) Brandon. Survivors include four grandchildren, Amy Schult of Elkhart, Dawn Stockfield of Glendale, Ariz., Laura (Tim) Parsons of Lafayette and Justin Roush of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; five great-grandchildren,...
Barbara Lee Johnson
Mar 9, 2015
ELKHART — Barbara Lee Johnson, 69, of Elkhart, passed away Monday evening, March 9, at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Feb. 12, 1946, in Rainelle, W.Va., to Edward and Minnie (Mullins) Canfield. She married James Johnson on July 12, 1963. He died April 4, 2003. She is survived by her children, William (Lori) Johnson and Angela (Roy)...
Thomas Anthony Ermis
Mar 7, 2015
ELKHART — Thomas "Tom" Ermis, 91, of Elkhart, went home to the Lord on Saturday morning, March 7, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on Aug. 13, 1923, to the late Louis and Lola (Zerbe) Ermis. He was part of the Greatest Generation, serving in the U.S. Army in the 9th Infantry Regiment in the European Theater...
Carol May Woolet
Mar 7, 2015
Carol M. Woolet, 81, of Elkhart, passed away in her home following an extended illness at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, March 7. She was born Oct. 1, 1933, in Edwardsburg, Mich., to the late Ross and Lola (Wolf) Bailey. She married Norman E. Woolet in Elkhart on April 15, 2005. He survives her at home. Also surviving are her sons, Greg...
Heidi A. Badman Smith
Mar 7, 2015
EDWARDSBURG, Mich. — Heidi A. Badman Smith, 57, of Edwardsburg, passed away in her home following an extended illness at 2:14 a.m. Saturday, March 7. She was born in Shell Lake, Wis., on Aug. 8, 1957, to the late William and Ann (Johnson) Koski. In 2005, she married James "JW" Smith in Cass County. He survives at home. Surviving are...
James Tate Mcgrath
Mar 6, 2015
ELKHART — James Tate McGrath, 1-day-old son of Gerald B. and Stephanie R. (Fiorentino) McGrath of Elkhart, passed away shortly after birth at 6:50 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Elkhart General Hospital. Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.
Larry G. Heckman
Mar 3, 2015
ELKHART — Larry G. Heckman, 81, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, March 3, while in his residence. He was born Oct. 20, 1933, in Elkhart. Survivors include three daughters, Laurie (Jerry) Everest of Edwardsburg, Mich., and Debra VanDusen and Michele Romans, both of Elkhart; two brothers, Charles Quick of Marshall, Mich., and Jack Quick of Three Rivers, Mich.; two sisters,...
Dennis L. Hoke
Mar 3, 2015
ELKHART — Dennis L. Hoke, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, March 3, in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 23, 1953, in Mishawaka, to the late Len Hoke and Joan (Campbell) Coleman. He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 34 years, Denise Hoke; sister Connie (Paul) Gage of Osceola; brother Edward...
Linda E. Kerr
Mar 3, 2015
VANDALIA, Mich. — Linda E. Kerr, 67, of Vandalia, passed away March 3 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 7, 1947, in Goshen, to Fremont J. Brown Sr. and Helen (McConnell) Brown. Survivors include her husband, John Kerr of Vandalia; two sons, Barry (Kimberly) Hart of Carmel and Andrew Hart of Las Vegas; one daughter, Kristen...
Mary Jane Gibson
Mar 2, 2015
GOSHEN — Mary Jane Gibson, 85, of Goshen, passed away in her home from natural causes Monday, March 2. She was born in Dixon, Ky., on March 30, 1929, to the late Robert "Wes" and Estella (Edens) Bumpus. On Dec. 22, 1945, she married James B. Gibson in Union County, Ky. He passed away in Mary Jane's arms Jan. 22,...
Helen E. Rouston
Mar 2, 2015
Helen E. Routson, 94, of Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, March 2, while in her residence. She was born Aug. 19, 1920, in Elkhart, to Merl and Emma (Burgh) Eckert. On Feb. 17, 1940, she married her husband of 56 years, the late Robert R. Routson. He died Nov. 20, 1996. Survivors include two...
Marjorie M. Gundlach Swift
Mar 2, 2015
ELKHART — Marjorie M. Gundlach Swift, 96, of Elkhart, passed away Monday morning, March 2, at Eastlake Terrace. Marge was born Aug. 4, 1918, in Elkhart, to the late Guy and Josephine (Drew) Riblet. She married Melvin Gundlach, who is now deceased. She married Leroy J. "Lee" Swift on Sept. 11, 1981, in Bristol. Lee passed away March 18, 2002....
Wayne Joseph Delmastro
Mar 2, 2015
FORT WAYNE — Wayne Joseph DelMastro, 60, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Monday, March 2, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Wayne was born Feb. 24, 1955, in Chicago, to the late Philip and Kathryn "Kay" (Houillon) DelMastro. DelMastro (Photo Supplied) In addition to his parents, a sister, Phyllis Keil, and...
Billy W. Rucker
Mar 2, 2015
ELKHART — Billy W. Rucker, 71, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, March 2, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born April 19, 1943, in Hugheston, W.Va., to James and Betty (Hatney) Rucker. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Dorothy "Dottie" Rucker of Elkhart; one daughter, Christina (Blake) Manley of Elkhart; one son, Joseph (Charity) Rucker of Elkhart; three brothers,...
James R. Watson
Feb 28, 2015
ELKHART — James R. Watson, 71, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital at 7:34 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. He was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on Jan. 2, 1944, to the late Willard and Ethel (McKhan) Watson. On March 10, 1990, he married Tammy S. Tinder in Elkhart. She survives at home. Also surviving are his children, Linda (James)...
Jack E. Grall
Feb 27, 2015
ELKHART — Jack E. "Butch" Grall, 71, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, at Elkhart Hospice House. Butch, as he was known to his family and friends, was born May 18, 1943, in South Bend, to Jack E. Sr. and Irene (DeCook) Grall. Surviving are a son, Gary (Joanie) Grall of Riverview, Fla.; daughter Kimberly Gunter of Elkhart; five...
William E. Lantz
Feb 27, 2015
William E. "Bill" Lantz, 78, of Middlebury, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, at Elkhart Hospice House after an extended illness. He was born in Elkhart to the late Lyle A. Lantz and Opal M. (Whitmeyer) Lantz on Sept. 23, 1936. On Jan. 20, 1962, he married the late Janet E. (Shultz) Lantz in Elkhart. Survivors include his son, Douglas M....
Santos N. Riveron
Feb 22, 2015
ELKHART — Santos N. Riveron, 56, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born Dec. 29, 1958, in San Manuel De Cortes, Honduras. Survivors include her mother, Santos Gutierrez of Honduras; one son, Olvin Alexander Chacon of Elkhart; five daughters, Mitzy Chacon, Odalis Chacon, Ada Perez, Erica Guzman and Kimberly Lopez, all...
Ronald E. Wood
Feb 22, 2015
GOSHEN — Ronald E. Wood, 70, of Goshen, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 22, at Elkhart General Hospital. Ronald was born Oct. 17, 1944, in Kewanna, to Lewis and Louise (Hendrickson) Wood. He married the former Phyllis A. Smith on May 20, 1967. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Phyllis of Goshen; his son, Michael (Wendy) Wood of Elkhart;...
