Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Gerald "Jerry" L. Wenger

Gerald "Jerry" L. Wenger

Jun 1, 2012

May 9, 1922 - June 1, 2012 ELKHART — Gerald L. "Jerry" Wenger, 90, of Elkhart, passed away at 6:07 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital of natural causes. He was born May 9, 1922, in Elkhart to Allen G. and Maude E. (Harter) Wenger and later married Shirley Ann Weaver on Dec. 31, 1946, in Elkhart....

Columbus "Bubba" Jefferson Jr.

Columbus "Bubba" Jefferson Jr.

Jun 1, 2012

April 19, 1937 - June 1, 2012 JANESVILLE, Wis. — Columbus "Bubba" Jefferson Jr., 75, of Janesville, formerly of Elkhart, Ind., passed away Friday, June 1, 2012, at St. Mary's Janesville Hospital. He was born April 19, 1937, in Hayti, Mo., to Columbus Jefferson Sr. and Ivy (Griffin) Jefferson. On Aug. 23, 1985, he married Connie R. Otterbridge in Elkhart....

James A. Davis

James A. Davis

Jun 1, 2012

Dec. 12, 1921 - June 1, 2012 GOSHEN — James A. "Jim" Davis, 90, of Goshen, passed away on Friday morning, June 1, 2012, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born on Dec. 12, 1921, in Goshen to William B. and Mary G. (Barrick) Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Wayne "Pete" L. Frey

Wayne "Pete" L. Frey

May 31, 2012

March 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012 ELKHART — Wayne L. "Pete" Frey, 77, of Elkhart, passed away with his family at his side at his home at noon Thursday, May 31, 2012, after an extended illness. He was born March 21, 1935, in Marion, Ill., to the late Marshall and Amanda Marie (Kelton) Frey. He later married Linda G....

Honey Lou Mann

Honey Lou Mann

May 28, 2012

Dec. 4, 1930 - May 28, 2012 ELKHART — Honey Lou Mann, 81, of Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord at 9:58 p.m. Monday, May 28, 2012, at Parkland Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne after an extended illness. She was born on Dec. 4, 1930, in Elkhart to the late Otto W. and Helen (Shafer) Ganger. Surviving...

Gerald L. Vanest

Gerald L. Vanest

May 21, 2012

Feb. 28, 1943 - May 21, 2012 ELKHART — Gerald L. Vanest, 69, of Elkhart, passed away at 2:05 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart following a battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 28, 1943, to the late Lewis D. and Delores (Rasey) Vanest in Chattanooga, Tenn. In addition to his parents,...

Brice B. Bennett

Brice B. Bennett

May 20, 2012

June 25, 1939 - May 20, 2012 ELKHART — Brice Bernard Bennett, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Elkhart Hospice House. He was born June 25, 1939, to Clyde and Audrey (Crouser) Bennett in Lumberport, W.Va. Survivors include three daughters, Lisa Frances, Leslie Fondren, both of Alabama, and Lori (Sean) Seitziner of Chicago; son Jeffery Bennett...

Gordon L. Daughtery

Gordon L. Daughtery

May 20, 2012

Sept. 9, 1938 - May 20, 2012 ELKHART — Gordon L. Daugherty, 73, passed away at 3:11 a.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born Sept. 9, 1938, in Elkhart to the late Benjamin and Arthetta (Shoup) Daugherty. He married Margaret J. Zonker in Elkhart on Valentine's Day 1958. She survives at...

Frank C. Bonfiglio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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