Barbara J. Bayliss
Jan 25, 2014
Barbara June Bayliss, 83, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes at the Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2013 at 9:40 am. She was born in Dowagiac, MI on Oct. 11, 1930 to the late Leonard Hawks, Sr. and Lottie (Smith) Hunt. Surviving is her son Leonard (Linda) Elliott of Elkhart and a brother,...
Eric A. Rodman
Jan 24, 2014
Feb. 6, 1983 - Jan. 24, 2014 ELKHART — Eric Andrew Rodman, 30, of Elkhart, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, as a result of a work-related accident while working at The Andersons. He was born in South Bend on Feb. 6, 1983. On Sept. 10, 2006, he married the love of his life, Tierah, in Elkhart. She...
Deanna L. Hancock
Jan 22, 2014
ELKHART — Deanna L. Hancock, 70, of Elkhart, was found passed away in her home at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Diane C. Foster
Jan 22, 2014
Diane C. Foster ELKHART — Diane C. Foster, 62, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 22, following a sudden illness. She was born in Chicago on Oct. 5, 1951, to the late Thomas and Vivian (Warner) Boze. On Aug. 5, 1970, she married Michael G. Foster in Mammoth, W.Va. He survives at home. Also surviving...
Frank L. Nelson
Jan 17, 2014
April 13, 1940 - Jan. 17, 2014 ELKHART — Frank Louis Nelson, 73, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, Jan. 17. He was born April 13, 1940, the son of Joseph and Hazel (Foster) Nelson in Worcester, Mass. Frank entered the U.S. Army in 1964 and proudly served his country for more than 20 years....
Barbara S. Vidmar
Jan 16, 2014
Feb. 18, 1951 - Jan. 16, 2014 ELKHART — Barbara Sue Vidmar, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, at her residence. She was born Feb. 18, 1951, in South Bend to Emerson J. and Margaret L. (Tetzlaff) Nimtz. On Sept. 14, 1974, she married Guy M. Vidmar Sr. in South Bend. In addition to her husband and mother...
Betty Jane Heeter
Jan 16, 2014
Sept. 13, 1924 - Jan. 16, 2014 SOUTH BEND — Betty Jane Heeter, 89, of Wood Ridge Assisted Living Complex, South Bend, went to heaven at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, surrounded by family, after an extended illness. Mrs. Heeter, the daughter of the late Ralph and Blanche (Truex) Miller, was born Sept. 13, 1924, in Granger. On July 3,...
Krystle Lauren Dikes
Jan 15, 2014
April 7, 1993 - Jan. 15, 2014 ELKHART — Krystle Lauren Dikes, 20, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Martin's Super Market at Cobblestone. Krystle was born on April 7, 1993, in Elkhart, to Shaun Allen and Juanita (Skoblikoff) Dikes. Surviving are her father, Shaun A. (Charlotte) Dikes of Shipshewana, mother Juanita (David) Whitacre of Bristol and sister...
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...
