Betty J. Fairchild
Mar 11, 2013
Aug. 12, 1930 - March 11, 2013 ELKHART — Betty Jane Fairchild, 82, of Elkhart, died peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Monday, March 11, 2013. Betty began her life on August 12, 1930, on a farm in Bourbon. Preceding her in death were her parents Clifford and Ada Mae Brown and five brothers and sisters. She married Robert L....
Michael L. Thompson
Mar 10, 2013
April 23, 1955 - March 10, 2013 CLEVELAND — Michael L. Thompson, 57, died suddenly Sunday, March 10, 2013, in his home in Cleveland. He was born April 23, 1955, in Elkhart, Ind., to Donald E.L. Thompson and June E. (Burt) Thompson. His father preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother and a sister, Sharon E. Pedler,...
Burton W. Van Wormer
Mar 8, 2013
April 20, 1932 - March 8, 2013 ELKHART — Burton W. "Burt" Van Wormer, 80, of Elkhart, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013, at Elkhart Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. He was born in Mishawaka, April 20, 1932, to the late Frank Sr. and Ada R. (Lang) Van Wormer. He is survived by his son, Terry...
Rosalee Mae Williams
Mar 8, 2013
March 16, 1931 - March 8, 2013 ELKHART — Rosalee Mae Williams, 81, of Elkhart, passed away Friday morning, March 8, 2013, at Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation Valley View. She was born March 16, 1931, in Lansing, Mich., to the late Clyde and Flossie (Wade) Davis. She married Ben Williams on June 20, 1953, in Lansing. He preceded her in...
Robert "Bob" E. Witmer
Mar 7, 2013
July 10, 1950 - March 7, 2013 ELKHART — Robert E. "Bob" Witmer, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital. Bob was born July 10, 1950, in Elkhart to the late Wilber E. and Nancy J. (Eisele) Witmer. Surviving are his five children; his grandchildren; and a sister, Julia A. "Julie" Witmer of Elkhart....
Jerry L. Fisher
Mar 7, 2013
Dec. 5, 1940 - March 7, 2013 ELKHART — Mr. Jerry L. Fisher, 72, of Elkhart, passed peacefully to his heavenly home with his family at his side at 9:12 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013. He was born in Elkhart on Dec. 5, 1940, to the late Harold W. and Edna (Ludwig) Fisher. He married the love of his life,...
Shirley A. Neel
Mar 7, 2013
Sept. 9, 1942 - March 7, 2013 ELKHART — Shirley Anne Neel, 70, of Elkhart, passed away at Center for Hospice Care of Elkhart at 1:50 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, after an extended illness. She was born in Goshen on Sept. 9, 1942, to the late William A. and Freda L. (Bickel) Fisher. On Dec. 28, 1968, she married...
Christopher A. Delgado-Mejia
Mar 6, 2013
Nov. 1, 2011 - March 6, 2013 ELKHART — Christopher Anthony Delgado-Mejia, 1-year-4-month-old baby boy, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born Nov. 1, 2011, in South Bend. Survivors include his parents, Juan and Maria Delgado; sister Jessica Delgado-Mejia; brother Alexander Delgado-Mejia; and grandparents Luciano and Virginia Sonora and Arnulfo and...
Ann Murphy
Mar 5, 2013
June 12, 1917 - March 5, 2013 ELKHART — Ann Murphy, 95 years young, affectionately known as Aunt Annie to her many nephews and nieces, died peacefully Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on June 12, 1917, in Elkhart to George and Kathryn Surma. Aunt Annie was one of four children. She had many nephews,...
Karen A. Stout
Mar 4, 2013
May 9, 1956 - March 4, 2013 SCHOOLCRAFT, Mich. — Karen A. Stout, 56, of Schoolcraft, passed away at 8:17 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, at the home of her sister in Niles, after an extended illness. She was born May 9, 1956, in Los Angeles to the late Rev. Charley F. Funderburk and Rhea M. (Antes) Funderburk, who survives...
Thomas D. Neal Jr.
Mar 4, 2013
April 17, 1920 - March 4, 2013 ELKHART — Thomas D. "Tom" Neal Jr., 92, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013, at Elkhart Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 17, 1920, in Danville, Ill., to Thomas Sr. and Stella J. (Freese) Neal. On July 20, 1957, he married his wife of 55 years, Sue (Marilyn) Wagner,...
Eloise L. Sailor
Mar 2, 2013
March 23, 1930 - March 2, 2013 ELKHART — Eloise L. Sailor, 82, of Elkhart, died at 1:14 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares, Fla., after a brief illness. Mrs. Sailor, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Herrington) Fruchey, was born March 23, 1930, in Elkhart. She married Albert L. Sailor on Sept. 4, 1949,...
Dorothy Helen Grove
Feb 28, 2013
Oct. 14, 1907 - Feb. 28, 2013 ELKHART — Dorothy Helen Grove, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Hubbard Hill Estates. She was 105 years old. Dorothy was born Oct. 14, 1907, in Goshen. She was the second of four children born to Charles and Cora (Muffley) Stout. On Oct. 6, 1927, she married Oscar Earl Grove...
Donie J. Roberts Sr.
Feb 28, 2013
Dec. 21, 1948 - Feb. 28, 2013 Union, Mich. — Donie J. Roberts Sr., 64, of Union, passed away peacefully at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in his residence, with his son and daughter-in-law by his side. He was born Dec. 21, 1948, in Lex, W.Va., to George J. and Lucille (Boyd) Roberts. On Dec. 29, 1969, he married...
Merlean M. Cassell
Feb 26, 2013
ELKHART — Merlean M. Cassell, 96, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at Riverside Village in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Jose Rangel Jimenez
Feb 25, 2013
Feb. 6, 1959 - Feb. 25, 2013 ELKHART — Jose Rangel Jimenez, 54, of Elkhart, was found passed away at the home of his sister on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, where he was convalescing after minor surgery. Jose was born to the late Jose Rangel and Elvira Jimenez in Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico. Surviving are his sister Lilia Gonzalez and her...
Leanne J. Brill
Feb 25, 2013
Sept. 25, 1956 - Feb. 25, 2013 ELKHART — Leanne J. (McFall) Brill, 56, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at her residence in Elkhart. She was born Sept. 25, 1956, in Elkhart to Donald Ray and Wanetta (Fletcher) McFall. Leanne married Brent E. Brill Sept. 11, 1982. They later divorced in 2010, but remained close and caring for each...
Edwin "Ed" R. Quimby
Feb 22, 2013
Feb. 25, 1944 - Feb. 22, 2013 ELKHART — Edwin R. "Ed" Quimby, 68, of Elkhart, passed away at 8:12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in his home after an extended illness. He was born Feb. 25, 1944, in Hanover, N.H., to the late George H. and Evelyn M. (St. Aubin) Quimby. Surviving are his sister, Violet (Kenneth) De Rusha...
Nora Y. Bellows
Feb 21, 2013
Dec. 20, 1923 - Feb. 21, 2013 ELKHART — Nora Y. Bellows, 89, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at 6:16 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Tanglewood on Dec. 20, 1923, to the late Porter and Edith (Conners) Ford. She married Frank C. Bellows on Sept. 5, 1943, in Madison. He passed away...
Carol A. Miller
Feb 21, 2013
Sept. 29, 1954 - Feb. 21, 2013 ELKHART — Carol Ann Miller, 58, of Elkhart, passed away in her home with her family at her side following an extended illness at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. She was born in Elkhart on Sept. 29, 1954, to the late Robert E. Sr. and Eris E. (Babcock) Guy. On Feb. 10,...
