Robert Boettcher
Jan 15, 2014
Aug. 13, 1926 - Jan. 15, 2014 EDWARDSBURG, Mich. — Robert D. "Bob" Boettcher, 87, of Edwardsburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 15, in his residence. Bob was born Aug. 13, 1926, in South Bend, Ind., to William H. and Goldie Viola (Hill) Boettcher. He married Emma Mae Toler on July 22, 1972, in South Bend. Emma passed away Aug....
Dorothy "Dot" Mae Wyman
Jan 14, 2014
Feb. 11, 1930 - Jan. 14, 2014 ELKHART — Dorothy Mae "Dot" Wyman, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her home with her family at her side Tuesday, Jan. 14, following an extended illness. She was born in Elkhart County on Feb. 11, 1930, to the late Clayton and Grace (Martin) Rodibaugh. On Dec. 12, 1957, she married Ward...
Lois M. Gardner
Jan 13, 2014
March 12, 1929 - Jan. 13, 2014 ELKHART — Lois M. Gardner, 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at 7:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Farmer City, Ill., on March 12, 1929, to the late Dale and Flonnie (Doss) Becker. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Boomershine, and her...
James Robert Smith
Jan 13, 2014
ELKHART — James Robert Smith, 72, residing in Elkhart, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 13, in his home. James was born on Dec. 5, 1941, in Anderson. James is survived by his son, Aaron L. (Deidre) Smith of Elkhart. James had been working security, most recently for Fairmont Homes in Nappanee, and in the past at Monaco Coach and Elkhart...
Steve S. Scott
Jan 11, 2014
SOUTH BEND — Steve S. Scott, 59, of South Bend, passed away in his residence Saturday, Jan. 11. He was born Feb. 5, 1954, in Elkhart, to Robert E. and Patricia A. (Sarber) Scott. Survivors include two daughters, Brandy Love of South Bend and Lindsey Scott of Elkhart; mother Patricia Ann Scott of Bristol; brother Robert E. "Bob" (Sheila) Scott...
Alec "John" D. Allen
Jan 10, 2014
Oct. 30, 1946 - Jan. 10, 2014 GOSHEN — Alec Dewayne "John" Allen, 67, of Goshen, passed away at 9:35 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born in Madison, W.Va., on Oct. 30, 1946, to the late Norman and Ruby (Metheney) Allen. On June 7, 1998, he married his loving wife, Joanne M....
Gregory "Greg" M. Franks
Jan 9, 2014
May 28, 1964 - Jan. 9, 2014 BRISTOL — Gregory Michael "Greg" Franks, 49, of Bristol, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at Elkhart General Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born in Elkhart on May 28, 1964, to the late William E. Franks and Jeanne (Huster) Franks Young. They survive in Elkhart. Also...
Mary Elizabeth Dull
Jan 7, 2014
ELKHART — Mary Elizabeth Dull, 97, of Elkhart, passed away from natural causes at 6:45 p.m.,Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. Arrangements are entrusted to Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN 46514.
Robert T. Buckler
Jan 5, 2014
Nov. 15, 1938 - Jan. 5, 2014 EDWARDSBURG, Mich. — Robert Thomas Buckler, 75, of Edwardsburg, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, after a brief illness. Robert was born Nov. 15, 1938, in Louisville, Ky. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Henry Alvin Buckler and Leona (Smalley), along with his brother, John Buckler. Robert received his undergraduate degree from Louisville's...
Hans Van Eyk
Jan 4, 2014
Oct. 14, 1923 - Jan. 4, 2014 ELKHART — Hans van Eyk, 90, of Elkhart, went to be in God's presence at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, in his home. He was born in Maarsseveen, Netherlands, on Oct. 14, 1923, to the late Maarten and Alida (Verkerk) van Eijk. On April 25, 1951, he married his loving wife, Jantina...
Roberta G. Hartman
Jan 4, 2014
Dec. 19, 1922 - Jan. 4, 2014 ELKHART — Roberta G. Hartman, 91, of Elkhart, passed gently to her rest Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2014, in her home. She was born Dec. 19, 1922, in Elkhart to Robert and Beulah (Bolinghouse) Ray. Husbands Richard L. Windsor, Alexander Ignafol and Harold E. Hartman Sr. — whom she was married to for...
Timothy W. Heiser
Jan 3, 2014
Sept. 29, 1977 - Jan. 3, 2014 BRISTOL — Timothy W. Heiser, 36, of Bristol, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, following a life-long battle with epilepsy. He was in Florida taking care of his ill grandmother, Linda Bickel of Grand Island, Fla. He was born Sept. 29, 1977, the youngest son of Patricia Bickel (formerly Heiser) and Roger Heiser in...
Jean E. Stephens
Jan 3, 2014
May 25, 1932 - Jan. 3, 2014 ELKHART — Jean E. Stephens, 81, Elkhart, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in her home. Jean was born May 25, 1932, in Elkhart, to the late William J. and Lillian (Price) Stephens. Surviving are her brother, William D. (Sally) Stephens of Elkhart; and her niece, Jennifer Stephens of South Bend. Jean graduated...
Gilbert R. Darby
Jan 1, 2014
June 7, 1931 - Jan. 1, 2014 ELKHART — Gilbert R. Darby, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart. He was born June 7, 1931, in Bradenton, Fla., to James E. and Selma C. (Murphy) Darby. On July 6, 1995, he married Ruth L. (Pierce) Darby in Elkhart. In addition...
Verdelma "Joani" Joan Lindsey
Dec 27, 2013
Aug. 26, 1937 - Dec. 27, 2013 GOSHEN — Verdelma Joan Lindsey, 76, of Goshen and lovingly known as "Joani," passed away at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at IU Health Goshen Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Elkhart on Aug. 26, 1937, to the late Edward and Velma (Nickell) Adams. Surviving are her daughter, Dawn...
Robert "Bob" K. Curtis
Dec 26, 2013
Dec. 5, 1932 — Dec. 26, 2013 ELKHART — Mr. Robert K. "Bob" Curtis, 81, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness at Golden Living Center in Elkhart, at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013. He was born in Elkhart on Dec. 5, 1932, to the late Henrietta (Brimmelhoff) Culp. He married Beth Ann Young on Nov. 4, 1972,...
Jason H. Owens
Dec 26, 2013
Sept. 19, 1973 - Dec. 26, 2013 GOSHEN — Jason H. Owens, 40, of Goshen, passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2013, in his residence. Jason was born Sept. 19, 1973, in Evansville to Cheryl (Reitmeyer) Owens. He married Melanie K. Irelan on Aug. 3, 1996, in Goshen. Melanie survives, as do their children, Austin F. and Taylor L. Owens,...
Sharon Starks
Dec 25, 2013
Aug. 21, 1955 - Dec. 25, 2013 ELKHART — Sharon "Puddin" Starks, 58, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart, after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 21, 1955, in Elkhart to the late Jesse and Marguerite (Miles) McFarley. Survivors include a son, Rafael (Desiree) Starks, daughter Shamirah J. Starks and granddaughter...
Bobby D. Hopper Jr.
Dec 23, 2013
Nov. 16, 1953 - Dec. 23, 2013 ELKHART — Bobby D. Hopper Jr., 60, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday evening, Dec. 23, 2013, in his home. He was born Nov. 16, 1953, in Paragould, Ark., to Bobby D. and Dionna Deloice (Cross) Hopper Sr. Surviving are his companion of more than 30 years, Kathleen J. Weidner; sons Trevor A. (Jennifer)...
Goldie Ann Menges
Dec 23, 2013
May 4, 1954 - Dec. 23, 2013 ELKHART — Goldie A. Menges, 59, of Elkhart, passed away in her home at 5:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, after an extended illness. She was born in LaGrange on May 4, 1954, to the late Henry "Bill" and Edith (Christner) Lyon. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa (Forrest II) Ludwick of Elkhart; sons...
