Claude Lawrence Canell Iii
Jul 18, 2014
EUGENE, Ore. — Claude Lawrence Canell III, 75, of Eugene and formerly of Elkhart, Ind., passed away Wednesday, June 18, while visiting family in Hemet, Calif. He was born Dec. 28, 1938, in Elkhart to Claude L. Canell II and Frances M. Canell. Survivors include four daughters, Jamie Vivanco of Hemet, Denise Lawrence of Eugene and Mary Canell and Kimberly...
Kimiko Defreese
Jul 16, 2014
ELKHART — Kimiko DeFreese, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, July 16, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. She was born June 5, 1927, in Yokosuka, Japan, to Iwajiro and Ai Fukumoto. DeFreese (Photo Supplied) Survivors include her son, Kerey (Julie) DeFreese of Bristol; two grandsons, Kaleb and Jacob DeFreese, both of Bristol; and one sister, Shizuka of Yokosuka. In...
Josephine Mitchell
Jul 16, 2014
LYDICK — Josephine Mitchell, 77, of Lydick, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness at 12:58 a.m. Wednesday, July 16. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Kathleen "Kathy" J. Brown
Jul 14, 2014
BRISTOL — Kathleen J. "Kathy" Brown, 55, of Bristol, passed away early Monday morning, July 14, in her residence. Kathy was born on April 2, 1959, in South Bend to John and Lucy (Iavagnilio) Scott. She married Jeffery Brown on May 13, 1995, in Bristol. Jeffery died Sept. 2, 2006. In addition to Jeffrey, her father, John Scott, preceded her...
Billy Joe Johnson
Jul 13, 2014
ELKHART — Billy Joe Johnson, 32, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, July 13, as a result of a motorcycle accident near Goshen. He was born in Knox County, Ky., on July 30, 1981, to Leslie Sr. and Kimberly (Rhodes) Johnson, both of Elkhart. Also surviving are his sons, Kameron and Jerimiah Johnson; brothers Leslie Johnson Jr. and Adrian Couch; and...
Doris Luten Robison
Jul 11, 2014
ELKHART — Doris Luten Robison, 85, of Elkhart, passed away following an extended illness at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, at Hubbard Hill Estates in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Karen Joan Delater
Jul 10, 2014
ELKHART — Karen Joan DeLater, 70, of Elkhart, passed away at 11:47 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, following a rather brief illness. She was born Sept. 12, 1943, in South Bend to the late Erwin and Lynne (Spurling) Kowalski. Surviving are her life companion, Liane Signorino of Elkhart; her sister, Gale LaScola also of...
Violet J. Morehouse
Jul 7, 2014
ELKHART — Violet J. Morehouse, 88, of Elkhart, passed away early Monday morning, July 7, at Elkhart General Hospital. Violet was born on May 5, 1926, in South Bend to the late Peter and Christine (Csiszar) Czerna. In addition to her parents, a granddaughter, Marcy Fall, brothers Peter and Louie Czerna and a sister, Irene Czerna, preceded Violet in death....
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;...
