Margaret Ellen "Peggy" Wagner
Jun 4, 2015
ELKHART — Margaret E. "Peggy" Wagner, 68, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, June 4, at home. She was born May 16, 1947, in Benton Harbor, Mich., to Carlyle and Maria (Aviles) Dahms. On Oct. 12, 1968, she married Richard W. Wagner. He preceded her in death Sept. 3, 2008. Survivors include two sons, Larry Dahms of Michigan and Michael Wagner...
Carl R. "Ron" Youngquist
Jun 4, 2015
ELKHART — Carl R. "Ron" Youngquist, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, June 4, at home. Ron, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in South Bend on May 17, 1935, to the late Arvid and Antoinette (Fear) Youngquist. In addition to his parents, a sister, Vivian Jean Youngquist, and a brother, Gerald Fear, preceded him...
Joann A. Guthrie
May 30, 2015
ELKHART — Joann A. Guthrie, 90, of Elkhart, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Kindred Valley View Nursing facility in Elkhart. Joann was born in Flora on Jan. 27, 1925, to the late Ralph and Ruth (Flora) Peters. Surviving is her daughter, Cynthia D. Lanman of Del Rio, Texas. She was preceded in death by a sister,...
Ann Marie Crowder
May 30, 2015
GOSHEN — Ann Marie Crowder, 62, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, May, 30, at IU Health Goshen Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Detroit on June 20, 1952, to the late Alexander and Irene (Wroblewski) Serowik. She married Thomas E. Crowder on Jan. 6, 1974, in Kokomo. He survives at home. Also surviving...
Arthur E. Phebus
May 28, 2015
ELKHART — Arthur E. Phebus, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, May 28, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Sept. 2, 1951, in Goshen, to Thomas D. and Betty L. (Kief) Phebus. Surviving are several close friends. Arthur was the life of the party. He enjoyed the simple things in life such as "Gunsmoke" and all his verbal anecdotes...
Waneta M. Baltimore
May 26, 2015
BRISTOL — Waneta M. Baltimore, 88, of Bristol, passed away Tuesday, May 26, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Dec. 16, 1926, in Mattawan, Mich., one of 12 children born to the late Clarence and Blanche (Shelters) Casselman. She married Albert Baltimore in August 1971. He preceded her in death, as well as her sons, Ronald and David Schott,...
Donald F. Schwartz
May 25, 2015
ELKHART — Donald F. "Don" Schwartz Sr., 90, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, May 25, at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab. He was born May 20, 1925, in Menomonie, Wis., to Benjamin J. and Frieda (Oestrick) Schwartz. On Feb. 24, 1944, he married the late LaVonne (Crandall) Schwartz. She passed away March 15, 1993. Survivors include three sons, Ben (Sue)...
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)...
