Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Frank C. Bonfiglio
May 18, 2012
Sept. 29, 1924 - May 18, 2012 ELKHART — Frank C. Bonfiglio, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born Sept. 29, 1924, in Elkhart. His parents Paul and Julia, along with his three sisters, Carolyn Allbaugh, Margaret Constantino and Esther Bonfiglio, preceded him in death. He was...
De'Jeianna L. Smith
May 17, 2012
Feb. 27, 2000 - May 17, 2012 ELKHART — Da'jeianna Lashay Smith, 12, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend from injuries sustained after being hit by a motor vehicle near her home. She was born Feb. 27, 2000, in Elkhart. She is survived by her mother and father, Valerie M. (Layman)...
Milton "Milt T. Montandon
May 17, 2012
Feb. 25, 1950 - May 17, 2012 ELKHART — Milton T. Montandon Jr., 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 11:55 a.m. at the Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart after a brief illness. He was born in Elkhart on Feb. 25, 1950, to the late Milton T. and Marguerite (Landon) Montandon Sr. On March 5, 1969,...
Edwin D. Vanryn
May 16, 2012
ELKHART — Edwin D. VanRyn, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012. A gathering of family and friends for Edwin will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2012, at the Maple Lane Apartments Clubhouse, 2001 Sugar Maple Lane, Elkhart. Billings Funeral Home assisted the family. Oct. 8, 1924 - May 16, 2012 ELKHART — Edwin...
Betty J. David
May 15, 2012
Dec. 12, 1929 - May 15, 2012 ELKHART — Betty Jane David, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was born Dec. 12, 1929, in Elkhart to Michael C. and Nancy (Eitel) Darrigan. On Oct. 4, 1969, she married Calvin M. David Sr. in Elkhart. He preceded her in death on...
Randy F. Bucholtz
May 14, 2012
April 16, 1954 - May 14, 2012 MISHAWAKA — Randy F. Bucholtz, 58, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born April 16, 1954, in South Bend to the late Remont F. and Eleanor V. (Otolski) Bucholtz. Surviving are his daughters, Izzy (James) Friedman and Samantha Bucholtz...
Robert B. Jernigan
May 13, 2012
June 12, 1959 - May 13, 2012 ELKHART — Robert B. Jernigan Jr., 52 passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at his residence. He was born June 12, 1959, in Fort Riley, Kan., to Robert B. Jernigan Sr. and Lottie J. (Hibbard) Jernigan. On June 21, 1990, he married Judy (Plummer) Jernigan in Elkhart. In addition to his wife, other...
Robert Wayne Miller
May 13, 2012
April 24, 1932 - May 13, 2012 ELKHART — Robert W. "Bob" Miller, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Golden Living Center after a long bout with Parkinson's disease. Bob was born April 24, 1932, in Elkhart to the late James Gilbert and Jennie (Fay) Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Shaketa Marie Neal
May 12, 2012
Oct. 4, 1985 - May 12, 2012 ELKHART — Shateka Marie Neal, 26, of Elkhart, passed away of a sudden illness Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Indianapolis while visiting a friend. She was born Oct. 4, 1985, in Elkhart to Anthony R. Young and Penny Neal. Surviving are her father, Anthony R. (Tameca Nava) Young of Elkhart; a sister, Roshae...
Edna L. Hoffman
May 11, 2012
Feb. 11, 1931 - May 11, 2012 ELKHART — Edna Louise Hoffman, 81, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was born Feb. 11, 1931, in Berne to Hugh J. and Hope V. (Hart) Moyer. On July 30, 1977, she married Dale E. Hoffman in Decatur. In addition to her loving husband,...
Jessica Jane Shultz
May 10, 2012
July 10, 1977 - May 10, 2012 ELKHART — Jessica Jane Shultz, 34, of Elkhart, passed away early Thursday, May 10, 2012, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Jessica was born July 10, 1977, in Elkhart. She is survived by her father, Jerry Shultz; her mother and stepfather, Carol and "Papa Keith" Logan of Elkhart; her companion,...
Enid P. Thompson
May 9, 2012
May 23, 1907 - May 9, 2012 ELKHART — Enid P. Thompson, 104, of Elkhart, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was born in Wolcottville on May 23, 1907, to the late Herbert and Emma (Ritter) Cavanaugh. She married Robert Thompson on Dec. 1, 1928, in Elkhart. He passed...
Teresa Sistrunk
May 7, 2012
ELKHART — Teresa Sistrunk, 55, of Elkhart, passed away at 3:58 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2012, at Elkhart Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. Arrangements are pending with Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Mary Elizabeth Wacholz
May 7, 2012
March 30, 1942 - May 7, 2012 ELKHART — Mary Elizabeth Wacholz, 67, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, at the Elkhart Hospice House. She was born March 30, 1942, in Chicago, to William J. and Helen G. (Feery) Murphy. On Oct. 23, 1965, she married Frederick M. Wacholz in Chicago. In 1974, she moved with her family...
Treva A. Jarret Boss
May 6, 2012
Feb. 20, 1917 - May 6, 2012 ELKHART — Treva A. Jarrett Boss, 95, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday morning, May 6, 2012, at the Maples at Waterford Crossing. She was born Feb. 20, 1917, in Elkhart to Ernest and Myrtle (Leedy) Russell. She married Ralph Jarrett in June 1940. They later divorced. She then married John Boss on June...
Mary Helen Jones
May 6, 2012
March 14, 1918 - May 6, 2012 ELKHART — Mary Helen Jones, 94, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born March 14, 1918, in Benton Harbor, Mich., to Edward and Melita (Zelmer) Schmaltz. On July 5, 1952, she married Carl L. Jones in Angola. He passed away Jan. 27, 2010. Survivors include...
Jerry Eldon Cramer
May 4, 2012
Nov. 8, 1956 - May 4, 2012 ELKHART — Jerry E. Cramer, 55, of Elkhart, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born in Mishawaka on Nov. 8, 1956, to Junior and the late Dorothy (Jacobs) Cramer. He married Gwen D. Tavernier on June 29, 1985, in Elkhart....
Riley Mcclure
May 4, 2012
May 1, 1941 - May 4, 2012 ELKHART — Riley McClure, 71, passed away at his west side Elkhart home on Friday, May 4, 2012, at 9:47 p.m. after an extended illness. He was born in Pulaski, Tenn., on May 1, 1941, to the late Marvin A. and Virginia I. (Chapman) McClure and later married Shirley A. Hoopingarner in 1963...
Delores M. Harman
May 2, 2012
March 26, 1933 - May 2, 2012 UNION, Mich. — Delores M. Harman, 79, of Union, passed away Wednesday evening, May 2, 2012, at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, of natural causes. She was born March 26, 1933, in Goshen, Ind., to Clifford and Leona (Miller) Welty. She graduated from Goshen High School in 1951 and married William E. Harman...
David T. Glanders
Apr 29, 2012
Oct. 18, 1930 - April 29, 2012 ELKHART — David T. Glanders, 81, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Elkhart Hospice House. He was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Elkhart to Walter E. and Jeanie G. (Lavery) Glanders. On April 24, 1964, he married Patricia E. (Marks) Glanders in Elkhart. In addition to his wife of...
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