Della M. Kauss
Jul 6, 2014
ELKHART — Della M. Kauss, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her home following a lengthy illness at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 6. She was born in Fountain, Mich., on Feb. 7, 1922, to the late George and Della (Swelnis) Romanosky. Surviving are her son, Dale (Eileen) Clingerman of LaPorte; her youngest daughter, Sandra Elsasser of Elkhart; five grandchildren;...
Debra S. Johnson
Jul 4, 2014
ELKHART — Debra S. Johnson, 60, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, July 4, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Jan. 21, 1954, in Three Rivers, Mich., to Robert and Mildred Welker. In addition to her parents, other survivors include one daughter, Samantha Johnson; two sons, Mike (Jamie) Johnson and Thomas Johnson; one sister, Cathy L. Taylor; and three grandchildren,...
William "Bill" S. Ramsay
Jul 1, 2014
ELKHART — William "Bill" Sayer Ramsay, 74, of Elkhart, whom blessed this earth with his witty charm, intelligence and love for family, entered heaven at 3:08 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born in Portsmouth, England, to his mother and father, the late Marian Sayer Smith and William Ramsay, they survived the horrific bombings caused by the Germans...
Norman A. Baer Jr.
Jun 30, 2014
ELKHART — Norman Albert Baer Jr., 50, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, June 30, at Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana in Mishawaka. He was born May 9, 1964, in Orlando, Fla., to Norman A. Baer Sr. and Minnie L. (Reynolds) Baer. Survivors include three daughters, Cassie (Robert) Hendricks of Lawrenceburg, Ky., Amy (Rickey) Phillips of Dowagiac, Mich., and Amber (James) Phillips...
Philip C. Trexler
Jun 29, 2014
MISHAWAKA — Philip C. Trexler, 102, of Mishawaka, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, June 29, at Sanctuary at Holy Cross, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Paul "Rootie" R. Reed
Jun 25, 2014
ELKHART — Paul R. "Rootie" Reed, 73, of Elkhart, passed away in his home with his family at his side at 2:02 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, following an extended illness. He was born in Jenkins, Ky., on April 4, 1941, to the late Dewey and Stella (Whitaker) Reed. On May 27, 1959, he married Jo Anne Barber in Elkhart. She...
Kirk Alan Johnson
Jun 25, 2014
ELKHART — Kirk A. Johnson, 58, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, June 25, at Elkhart General Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born in Elkhart on Sept. 3, 1955, to Robert "Bowly" and JoAnne (Lantz) Johnson. Surviving are his mother, JoAnne (Karl) Holmes of Elkhart; sister Christy Hall of Elkhart; nieces April (Karl) Miller and Mandy Hall; and nephew...
Nestora S. Hernandez
Jun 22, 2014
ELKHART — Nestora S. Hernandez, 96, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday evening, June 22, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Nestora was born Nov. 19, 1917, in Asherton, Texas, to Pedro Salas and Sabas (Melchor.) On March 13, 1936, she married Jose S. Hernandez. Jose passed away April 7, 1989, in South Bend. Surviving are her children, Jose...
Leonard A. Hughes
Jun 21, 2014
BRISTOL — Leonard A. Hughes, 76, of Bristol, passed away Saturday, June 21, at Elkhart General Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 9, 1938, in Elmhurst, Ill., to Raymond C. Hughes Sr. and Lillian V. (Leonard) Hughes. On May 23, 1959, he married Rose D. Guardalabene, in Villa Park, Ill. In addition to his wife, other survivors...
Alan J. Pappas
Jun 20, 2014
UNION, Mich. — Alan J. Pappas, 54, of Union, passed away Friday, June 20, at Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, following a sudden illness. He was born in Elkhart on Sept. 17, 1959, to Franklin G. Pappas and Kathryn F. (Hakes) Pappas Campbell. Surviving are his mother; daughter Misty (Patrick Fogle) Pappas of Hagerstown, Md.; siblings Jeffrey Pappas of Elkhart and...
Elizabeth "Libby" A. Hadley
Jun 19, 2014
ELKHART — Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Hadley, 85, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, June 19, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Oct. 31, 1928, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to Ferdinand and Elsie (Burns) Schmatz. Survivors include three sons, Gilbert J. Hadley of Jones, Mich., and Brian J. Hadley and Kevin J. Hadley, both of Elkhart; two sisters, Janet Cadwallader of Yorktown...
Allen R. Kidder Sr.
Jun 19, 2014
ELKHART — Allen R. Kidder Sr., 81, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, June 19, in his residence. He was born April 28, 1933, in Elkhart to Sylvanus and Olga (Eskloson) Kidder. Survivors include two sons, Allen R. Jr. (Marie) Kidder and Matthew Kidder, both of Elkhart; two brothers, Richard "Bud" (Irene) Kidder of Elkhart and Arthur "Art" Kidder of LaPorte;...
John A. Craigo
Jun 16, 2014
ELKHART — John Allen Craigo, 43, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, June 16, in his residence. He was born Nov. 25, 1970, in Elkhart to Robert L. and Anna L. (Sailor) Craigo. Survivors include two brothers, Jacob Craigo of Elkhart and Andrew (Kailey) Craigo of Portland, Ore.; maternal grandmother Susan Sailor of Elkhart; three aunts, Maria (Ron) Walter, Therese Sailor...
Helen D. Watson
Jun 15, 2014
ELKHART — Helen D. Watson, 83, of Elkhart, went home to be with the Lord while at Elkhart General Hospital at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, June 15, following an extended illness. She was born in Staunton, Va., on June 10, 1931, to the late Alexander and Carrie Grant. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters Surviving...
Trudy A. Norment
Jun 15, 2014
MIDDLEBURY — Trudy A. Norment, 62, of Middlebury, passed away Sunday, June 15, in her residence. She was born Oct. 6, 1951, in LaGrange to Franklin E. and Beverly J. (Smith) Treece Survivors include her husband, Thomas L. Norment of Middlebury; son Douglas (Lisa) Treece of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two daughters, Tammy Baltimore and Kelly Sutterby, both of Elkhart; four...
Parker D Edwards
Jun 14, 2014
ELKHART — Parker Dwayne Edwards, 5 weeks old, passed away at 6:58 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. Parker was born on May 4, 2014, in Indianapolis, to Jonathan D. and Stacy (Smith) Edwards. Parker was born on May 4, 2014, in Indianapolis, to Jonathan D. and Stacy (Smith) Edwards. Surviving to cherish his memory are his...
Dorothy N. Monroe
Jun 13, 2014
ELKHART— Dorothy N. Monroe, 78, of Elkhart, passed away at 4 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Kindred Hospital of Northern Indiana, Mishawaka, following an extended illness. She was born in Morgan County, Ala., on March 2, 1936, to the late Dewey and Ola Mae (Turner) Steadham. She later married Robert "Bob" Monroe on Nov. 15, 1958, in Fayetteville, Tenn. He...
Barbara J. Jester
Jun 11, 2014
ELKHART — Barbara J. "Meme" Jester, 67, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, June 11, at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Elkhart on June 9, 1947, to Richard and Doris (Maggert) Myers, who survive On Oct. 30, 1984, she married Lemuel E. Jester, in Elkhart. He preceded her in death in 2004. Also surviving are...
Mark B. Cox
Jun 10, 2014
ELKHART — Mark B. Cox, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, June 10, at The Center For Hospice Care, Elkhart. He was born May 4, 1952, in Muncie, to Benjamin and Alice (Higgs) Cox. In addition to his father, other survivors include three brothers, John, Jim and Jason Cox; and two sisters, Jacinda Crawmer and Beth Wellman. He was preceded...
Harold D. Wise
Jun 8, 2014
ELKHART — Harold D. Wise, 89, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, June 8, at Addison Pointe Health and Rehabilitation in Chesterton. He was born June 17, 1924, in Elkhart to Clyde M. and Hazel (Kegley) Wise. On Sept. 6, 1944, he married the late Betty L. Wise in Terre Haute. She preceded him in death on July 9, 2010. Survivors...
