Alvin Paul Zunkel
Oct 19, 2014
ELKHART — A celebration of life service is scheduled Alvin P. Zunkel at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1732 Garden St., Elkhart. Alvin Zunkel, 84, breathed his last breath and transitioned to the next place Oct. 19, at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa. ELKHART — Alvin P. Zunkel, 84, breathed his last breath and transitioned to...
Nancy J. Ulrey
Oct 18, 2014
OSCEOLA — Nancy Jo Ulrey, 76, of Osceola, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, in her residence. She was born May 25, 1938, in Elkhart, to Clifford W. and Marjorie A. (Horne) Johnson. Survivors include two daughters, Nanette (Timothy) Frank and Lari Jo Schultz, both of Elkhart; three sons, Paul II (Angela) Platz of Granger, Jeff (Janet) Ulrey of Elkhart and...
James "Uncle Jim" Wright
Oct 17, 2014
ELKHART — James F. "Uncle Jim" Wright, 67, of Elkhart, passed away in his home following an extended illness Friday, Oct. 17. He was born in Mexico, Mo., on July 16, 1947, to the late George and Helen (Turner) Wright. He married Nancy C. Bennett on Nov. 26, 1988, in Elkhart. She survives at home. Also surviving are his children,...
Clareen J. Colclesser
Oct 15, 2014
ALPENA, Mich. — Clareen J. "Sis" Colclesser, 91, of Alpena and formerly of Elkhart, Ind., passed away from natural causes Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Tendercare of Alpena. She was born in Rugby, N.D., on Feb. 16, 1923, to the late Roscoe and Margaret (Clark) Weaver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Colclesser; two infant daughters; nine brothers;...
Thomas "Tom" E. Rife
Oct 13, 2014
ELKHART- Thomas E. "Tom" Rife, 61, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness. He was born October 22, 1952 in Elkhart to Leroy and Anna (Billey) Rife. Survivors include his wife, Kathy J. Rife of Elkhart; 3 daughters, Emily (Andrew) Pigeon, Elizabeth (Cody) Voss, both of Florida and Pheadre Abrell of...
Robert "Guido" W. Bishop Jr.
Oct 13, 2014
Robert W. "Guido" Bishop Jr., 51, of Elkhart, passed away early Monday, October 13, 2014 at Elkhart General Hospital. Bob was born on October 14, 1962 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. to Robert W. and Emma (Scharff) Bishop. He married Vicki L. Hunt on December 8, 2007 in Cassopolis, Mich. Vicki survives, as well as his children, Mike and Elizabeth Bishop...
Mary "Jean" Barnes
Oct 11, 2014
ELKHART — Mary J. "Jean" Barnes, 75, of Elkhart, passed away from natural causes at Riverside Village in Elkhart at 12:35 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. She was born in Elkhart on Sept. 29, 1939, to the late George E. and Florence (Hayes) Main. She later married James R. Barnes in 1983 in Elkhart. He preceded her in death as well...
George E. Welch
Oct 10, 2014
ELKHART- George E. Welch, 64, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Friday, October 10, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne after an extended illness. He was born March 24, 1950 in South Bend to Leonard "Gene" Welch and Delores J. (Eggleston) Bryant. On November 17, 1989 he married his wife of...
Jeanne L. Brandon
Oct 9, 2014
GOSHEN — Jeanne L. Brandon, 86, of Goshen, passed away at IU Health Goshen Hospital at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, following a sudden illness. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Edward "Ed" C. Schwer
Oct 9, 2014
ELKHART — Edward C. "Ed" Schwer, 84, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Louis "Louie" A. Minichillo
Oct 7, 2014
ELKHART — Louis A. "Louie" Minichillo, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7, at Riverside Village. Louie was born Aug. 15, 1927, in Elkhart, to the late Leonard and Gelsomina (Iarrapino) Minichillo. Surviving are his sisters, Susan Sailor and Toni Minichillo, both of Elkhart; 16 nieces and nephews as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. Louie was preceded...
Dolores M. Fackelman-Jamison
Sep 29, 2014
GOSHEN — Dolores M. Fackelman-Jamison, 84, of Goshen, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, at Riverside Village in Elkhart. She was born July 18, 1930, in Elkhart, to Fred C. Fackelman Sr. and Loretta V. (Welde) Fackelman. Survivors include one daughter, Mary A. (Donald) Pettifor of Goshen; one son, Joseph (Jennifer) Kramer of Rockville; one stepson, Larry Jamison of South Bend;...
Robert "Bob" E. Byrket
Sep 27, 2014
ELKHART — Robert E. "Bob" Byrket, 90, of Wakarusa and formerly of Elkhart, passed away after a short illness Saturday, Sept. 27, at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born April 15, 1924, in Fort Wayne to the late Raymond E. and Stella (Loutzenhiser) Byrket. On June 3, 1950, he married Carol (Dills) Byrket in Elkhart. In addition to...
Priscilla "Pat" Mapes
Sep 27, 2014
ELKHART — Priscilla S. "Pat" Mapes, 68, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 27, in her home, surrounded by her family. Pat was born July 22, 1946, in Goshen to the late Arthur and Treva (Kern) Vincent. On Dec. 28, 1963, she married Charles E. Mapes in Elkhart. Surviving are her husband of almost 51 years, Charles of Elkhart;...
Florence E. Williams
Sep 22, 2014
BRISTOL — Florence E. Williams, 86, of Bristol, passed away from natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital at 7:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22. She was born in Revere, Mass., on June 30, 1928, to the late Ernest and Florence (Starr) Frederick. She was preceded in death by her spouses, Alonzo Stewart, Stanley Herr and Kenneth Williams. Surviving are her son,...
Steven "Peanut" A. Scalf
Sep 21, 2014
ELKHART — Steven A. "Peanut" Scalf, 25, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 18, 1988, in Elkhart to Mary (Scalf) Fenner and Terry W. Dellinger. In addition to his parents, other survivors include two sisters, Courtney Fenner and Candice Scalf, both of Goshen; one brother, John (Amber Schiltz) Dellinger of...
Darlene Robertson
Sep 20, 2014
ELKHART — Darlene Robertson, 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness at 9:55 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.
Mildred L. Green
Sep 20, 2014
ELKHART — Mildred L. "Midge" Green, 81, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital at 1:43 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, following an extended illness. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1933, to the late Francis and Florence (Allton) Kirby. Surviving are her sons, Jim (Tracey) Green and Rick Green, both of Elkhart; her brother, Larry Kirby of...
Beverley T. Fullhart
Sep 18, 2014
ELKHART — Beverley T. Fullhart, 81, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, in her residence. She was born Oct. 16, 1932, in Elkhart to H. Russell and Thelma A. (Meyers) Hoot. Survivors include two sons, Larry (Bob Burkey) Fullhart of Bristol and Jeff (Jacque) Fullhart of Elkhart; three grandchildren, Andrew, Nicholas and Olivia Fullhart, all of Elkhart; and several...
Ruby J. Ferroli
Sep 18, 2014
ELKHART — Ruby J. Ferroli, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, at her home. She was born April 9, 1932, in Boston, to the late James and Wilhelmina (Hunter) Porter. She married Col. Robert J. Ferroli on June 15, 1952, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Boston. He died April 6, 2008. Surviving are her children, John A....
