Emily J. Stiver
Apr 18, 2013
June 3, 1937 - April 18, 2013 GOSHEN — Mrs. Emily J. Stiver, 75, of Goshen, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen, after an extended illness. She was born in Clinton Township on June 3, 1937, to the late Oscar R. and Harriet E. (Freer) Tyson. Along with her parents, she was...
Lois A. Meyers
Apr 18, 2013
March 13, 1928 - April 18, 2013 ELKHART — Lois A. Meyers, 85, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Greenleaf Living Center of Elkhart. She was born in Donovan, Ill., on March 13, 1928, to the late John and Bessie (Swanson) Johnson. She married Albert D. "Bud" Meyers Sr. on...
Raymond "Ray" E. Kiefer
Apr 17, 2013
Oct. 25, 1918 - April 17, 2013 ELKHART — Mr. Raymond E. "Ray" Kiefer, 94, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Greenleaf Living Center in Elkhart. He was born in Elkhart on Oct. 25, 1918, to the late Kenneth and Gertrude (Summerlot) Kiefer. On Aug. 14, 1937, he married Eleanor J....
S. Ruth Warren
Apr 15, 2013
OLNEY, Ill. — S. Ruth Warren, 84, of Olney, passed away at 9:59 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital after a brief illness. Local arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Loretha Rocket-Harris
Apr 12, 2013
Sept. 1, 1952 - April 12, 2013 ELKHART — Loretha Rockett-Harris, 60, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Sept. 1, 1952, in Clarksdale, Miss., to James and Martha A. (Bonds) Rockett. On July 2, 1994, she married John W. Harris Jr. in Elkhart. In addition to her mother and husband, survivors...
Ruby Wilma De St. Sauveur
Apr 11, 2013
June 26, 1914 - April 11, 2013 FORT WORTH, Texas — Ruby Wilma De St. Sauveur, 98, of Fort Worth and formerly of Elkhart, Ind., passed away Thursday morning, April 11, 2013, at Remarkable Healthcare of Fort Worth. Ruby was born June 26, 1914, in Elkhart to Everett N. and Maggie Mae (Viditoe) Arnett. Preceding her in death were her...
Ella Mae Peoples
Apr 7, 2013
July 4, 1941 - April 7, 2013 ELKHART — Ella Mae Peoples, 71, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital. Ella was born July 4, 1941, in Turrell, Ark., to the late James Thomas and Cleola (Brown) Robinson. She was preceded in death by siblings Leroy Robinson and Sadie Pegues. Surviving are husband James F....
Garald "Gary" A. Lutz
Apr 6, 2013
April 9, 1950 - April 6, 2013 GENEVA — Garald A. "Gary" Lutz, 62, of Geneva, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Portland. He was born April 9, 1950, in Elkhart to Ramon R. and Wilma M. "Polly" (Kline) Lutz. Survivors include his sister, Betty Nelson of Elkhart; three brothers, George R. (Mary) Lutz...
Mary "Beth" B. Bricker
Apr 4, 2013
Sept. 24, 1954 - April 4, 2013 MISHAWAKA — Mary B. "Beth" Bricker, 58, of Mishawaka, passed away at her home at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, after a sudden illness. She was born in Mishawaka on Sept. 24, 1954, to James G. and Mary (Young) Bricker. They survive. Also surviving are her daughter, Mary K. "Katy" (Seth) Schutz-VanDeventer...
Wava M. Rodman
Apr 4, 2013
May 12, 1923 - April 4, 2013 ELKHART — Mrs. Wava M. Rodman, 89, of Elkhart, passed away from natural causes at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013. She was born in Wakarusa on May 12, 1923, to the late Ansel L. and Edith M. (Wise) Miller. She married Forest W. Rodman on June...
Kathy M. Nicely
Apr 4, 2013
Oct. 9, 1950 - April 4, 2013 ELKHART — Kathy M. Nicely, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Oct. 9, 1950, in Mishawaka to Calvin and Delores Marie (Belting) Marsh-Wayer. On May 5, 1967, she married Terrance Allen Nicely Sr. He passed away on April 29, 1972. Survivors include three...
Imogene J. Cressler
Apr 1, 2013
July 26, 1924 - April 1, 2013 ELKHART — Imogene J. Cressler, 88, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital at 8:44 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013. She was born in Elkhart on July 26, 1924, to the late James and Dorothy (Sharkey) Rowe. She married Willard E. Cressler on Jan. 18, 1947, in Elkhart. He passed away in...
Darrell D. Nifong
Mar 31, 2013
March 10, 1940 - March 31, 2013 ELKHART — Darrell Dean Nifong, 73, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born March 10, 1940, in Elkhart to Ralph V. and Elnora M. (Pawling) Nifong. On Dec. 27, 1958, he married his loving wife of 54 years, Judith A. (Kirkwood)...
Chris E. Eby
Mar 31, 2013
June 9, 1968 - March 31, 2013 ELKHART — Chris E. Eby, 44, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013, at his residence. He was born June 9, 1968, in Elkhart to Roger G. and Diane L. (Hartman) Detwiler. Survivors include his loving companion, Mary K. Peck of Elkhart; mother Diane (Ed) Detwiler of White Pigeon, Mich.; two brothers,...
Rodney H. Vervelde
Mar 29, 2013
March 21, 1935 - March 29, 2013 ELKHART — Rodney H. VerVelde, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born March 21, 1935, in Sheboygan, Wis., to Harry and Mary (Wondergem) VerVelde. Survivors include his companion of 23 years, Sevim Boussom of Elkhart; daughter Beth VerVelde of South Bend; two...
Doris Mae Barrows
Mar 28, 2013
June 26, 1928 - March 28, 2013 EDWARDSBURG, Mich. — Doris Mae Barrows, 84, of Edwardsburg, passed away surrounded by her loving family, Thursday morning, March 28, 2013, in her residence. Doris was born on June 26, 1928, in Elkhart, Ind., to the late Leslie E. and Alta M. (Aker) Kirchner. In addition to her parents, a son, Wayne Earl...
Phyllis E. Snyder
Mar 27, 2013
Sept. 3, 1918 - March 27, 2013 ELKHART — Phyllis E. Snyder, 94, of Elkhart, formerly of Niles, Mich., passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Valley View Health Care Center, Elkhart. She was born Sept. 3, 1918, in Niles to Phillip and Evelyn (Perry) Lander. She married Richard K. Snyder on Feb. 15, 1946, in Kansas City, Kan. He...
Carrie "Tilly" E. Albright
Mar 27, 2013
Nov. 18, 1927 - March 27, 2013 ELKHART — Mrs. Carrie E. "Tilly" Albright, 85, of Elkhart, passed away at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, following an extended illness. She was born in Kistler, W.Va., Nov. 18, 1927, to the late Hal and Lillian (Hatfield) Curtis. She was a third-generation direct descendent Hatfield...
Jewell Verdell Pickens
Mar 26, 2013
April 24, 1926 - March 26, 2013 ELKHART — Jewell Verdell Pickens, 86, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at her residence. She was born April 24, 1926, in Morris Chapel, Tenn., to Gilbert J. and Florence (Johnson) Newman. On Jan. 1, 1946, she married the late Floyd H. "Bill" Pickens, who passed away Dec. 21, 1998. Survivors...
Doris L. Bueter
Mar 26, 2013
Oct. 7, 1921 - March 26, 2013 ELKHART — Doris L. Bueter, 91, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes at 5:46 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Elkhart. She was born in Elkhart on Oct. 7, 1921, to the late George C. and Edna V. (Pearce) Salee. Surviving are her daughters, Laura (Robert)...
