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...
Steven E. Lester
Dec 23, 2013
Dec. 28, 1956 - Dec. 23, 2013 ELKHART — Steven E. "Steve" Lester, 56, of Elkhart, passed away Monday morning, Dec. 23, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital. Steve was born Dec. 28, 1956, in Charleston, W.Va., to the late Edward and Zelma (Vance) Lester. He married Linda Bloss on June 7, 1980. Linda survives as well as their children, Lucas...
Janet M. Pontius
Dec 22, 2013
Aug. 12, 1936 - Dec. 22, 2013 OSCEOLA — Janet M. Pontius, 77, of Osceola, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at 1:15 p.m. at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born Aug. 12, 1936, in Osceola to the late Fred and Lola Grant. She later married Donald E. Pontius Jr. on Aug. 25, 1958, in Osceola. He passed away...
Angel Cervantes
Dec 19, 2013
Oct. 2, 1923 - Dec. 19, 2013 ELKHART — Angel Cervantes, 90, residing in Elkhart, and formerly of Saginaw, Mich., went to be with the Lord on Dec. 19, 2013, at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. He was born Oct. 2, 1923, in Saginaw to the late Jose and Esther (Verduzco) Cervantes. He married Rebecca R. Cardona on June 9,...
Robert "Bob" O. Donovan
Dec 18, 2013
Nov. 1, 1938 - Dec. 18, 2013 ELKHART — Robert O. "Bob" Donovan, 75, of Elkhart, passed quietly in his home Wednesday evening, Dec. 18, 2013, after an extended illness. Bob was born Nov. 1, 1938, in Goshen to the late Robert and Helen (Bontrager) Donovan. In addition to his parents; stepfather Richard "Dick" Bennett, and granddaughter Colleen Donovan preceded...
Glenn O. Watts
Dec 17, 2013
Nov. 27, 1935 - Dec. 17, 2013 BRISTOL — Glenn O. Watts, 78, of Bristol, passed away after a brief illness at 6:16 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on Nov. 27, 1935, to the late Neal and Helen (Stuart) Watts. He is survived by his children Sally (John) Coddens of Bristol,...
