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;...
George V. Macys
Feb 22, 2015
ELKHART — George V. Macys, 81, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, at Elkhart Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 9, 1933, in Kaunas, Lithuania, to Vytautas S. and Domicele (Petrikaityte) Macys. Survivors include two sons, Paul Hays of Rolling Meadows, Ill., and Mark Macys of Florida; one daughter, April Macys of Florida; one brother, Richard Macys of Granger;...
Marion P. "Rocky" Laughman
Feb 21, 2015
ELKHART — Marion P. "Rocky" Laughman, 62, of Elkhart, passed away following an extended illness at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on Oct. 26, 1952, to the late Virgil and Carol (Shelt) Laughman. Surviving are his sisters, Linda Francesconi of Goshen, Sharon Markle of Novi, Mich., and Margaret (Dirk) Spice of...
Titan Nathaniel Simbeck
Feb 20, 2015
ELKHART — Titan Nathaniel Simbeck was stillborn at 3:27 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Shirley A. Hartman
Feb 20, 2015
ELKHART — Shirley A. Hartman, 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital at 7:12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, following an extended illness. She was born July 26, 1938, in New Carlisle, to the late Ralph and Ethel (Wright) Richardson. She later married John W. Hartman in Elkhart in 1964, where he passed away in 1993. Surviving are...
Wayne R. Good
Feb 20, 2015
ELKHART — Wayne R. Good, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, at Golden Living Center. Wayne was born May 25, 1937, in Elkhart, to the late Loren L. and Lillie Belle (Hegner) Good. He married Nancy Hogendobler on Feb. 17, 1962. She died July 12, 2008. Surviving are a son, Steve Good of Elkhart, and daughter Jackie (John)...
