Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

James Edward Calvert

James Edward Calvert

Apr 19, 2012

Nov. 25, 1955 - April 19, 2012 ELKHART — James Edward Calvert, 56, of Elkhart, has died following an extended and intermittent illness. The peaceful passing of Jim's spirit came April 19, 2012, after his having received the Last Rites of the Catholic Church and being surrounded by loved ones and the calming peace of the Lord. Jim was born...

Inez R. Weldy

Inez R. Weldy

Apr 19, 2012

Aug. 18, 1924 - April 19, 2012 BRISTOL — Inez R. Weldy, 87, of Bristol, passed on to her heavenly home at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012, while surrounded by her beloved family at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis K. "Denny" and Joan E. Weldy of Bristol. She had been battling ill health for the past...

Joseph A. Vyverman

Joseph A. Vyverman

Apr 12, 2012

ELKHART — Joseph A. Vyverman, 90, residing in South Bend, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday evening, April 12, 2012, at Cardinal Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 17, 1922, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to the late Joseph and Amy (Pickard) Vyverman. He married Margaret H. Wolf on Sept. 21, 1946, in Elkhart. She died on July 3,...

Edward "Eddie" J. Bollero Sr.

Edward "Eddie" J. Bollero Sr.

Apr 11, 2012

July 26, 1922 - April 11, 2012 ELKHART — Edward J. "Eddie" Bollero Sr., 89, of Elkhart, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 11, 2012, at Greenleaf Health Campus after a brief illness. He was born July 26, 1922, in Negaunee, Mich., of the union of Lorenzo and Maria (Bogetto) Bollero. He later married the love of his life, Albena...

Mary Jane Myers

Mary Jane Myers

Apr 10, 2012

ELKHART — Mary Jane Myers, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at her home. Arrangements are pending with Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

Michelle Lyne Treat

Michelle Lyne Treat

Apr 10, 2012

July 14, 1972 - April 10, 2012 ELKHART — Michelle Lyne Treat, 39, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers in Indianapolis after an extended illness. She was born July 14, 1972, in Kankakee, Ill. Surviving are her husband, Wayne Treat of Elkhart; parents Michael L. Sr. and Carol J. (Early) Gilbert...

Mary Jane Myers

Mary Jane Myers

Apr 10, 2012

March 10, 1925 - April 10, 2012 ELKHART — Mary Jane Myers, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at her residence. She was born March 10, 1925, in Argos to Orville and Meadie (Kindig) Warstler. On Aug. 12, 1950, she married Richard E. Myers Sr. in LaPorte. He passed away Feb. 25, 2001. Survivors include a son,...

Mareo S. Tabiadon

Mareo S. Tabiadon

Apr 8, 2012

ELKHART — Mareo S. Tabiadon, 94, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012, at 12:55 p.m. at the Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart

Carroll B. Simonson

Carroll B. Simonson

Apr 7, 2012

June 9, 1925 - April 7, 2012 ELKHART — Carroll Byron Simonson, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday morning, April 7, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1925, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Sigwell and Emma (Groat) Simonson Sr. Surviving are his daughters Carol Lynn (Jim) Howard of Mason, Ohio, and Susan Butler of...

Ezequiel Ramirez

Ezequiel Ramirez

Apr 6, 2012

Feb. 27, 2008 - April 6, 2012 ELKHART — Ezequiel Gomez Ramirez, 4, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012, at 8:15 p.m., after being accidently struck by an automobile while playing. He was born Feb. 27, 2008, in Mishawaka, to Eliut and Nancy (Gomez) Ramirez, who survive in Elkhart. Also surviving are his brothers, Zachary, Eliut Javier and...

Vance Laws

Vance Laws

Apr 6, 2012

May 30, 1934 - April 6, 2012 EKHART — Vance Laws, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012, at 9:40 a.m. at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Mars Hill, N.C., on May 30, 1934, to the late Robert and Suvilla (Honeycutt) Laws. He married M. Charleen Lemming on July 16, 1953, in...

Alice E. Drudge

Alice E. Drudge

Apr 6, 2012

Feb. 10, 1925 - April 6, 2012 ELKHART — Alice E. Drudge, 87, of Elkhart, passed away at 1:47 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Elkhart after an extended illness. She was born in Elkhart on Feb. 10, 1925, to the late Burton M. and Nettie (Rhodes) Signs. She married Harold A. Drudge on Dec....

Alexander "Al" A. Nemeth

Alexander "Al" A. Nemeth

Apr 3, 2012

June 28, 1920 – April 3, 2012 ELKHART — Alexander A. Nemeth, 91, of Elkhart, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital of natural causes. He was born June 28, 1920, in South Bend to the late Michael P. and Ethel (Vargo) Nemeth. He married Janis L. Bolenbaugh on May 5, 1951, in Teegarden....

Genetta Hope Williams

Genetta Hope Williams

Apr 3, 2012

May 31, 1954 - April 3, 2012 ELKHART — Genetta Hope Williams, 57, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. She was born May 31, 1954, in Milan, Tenn., to James and Willie E. (Brown) Barham. On Oct. 27, 1972, she married Cleo Williams in Elkhart. He survives at home. Other...

Kathryn D. Koth

Kathryn D. Koth

Apr 2, 2012

Dec. 30, 1952 - April 2, 2012 ELKHART — Kathryn D. "Kitty" Koth, 59, of Elkhart, passed away early Monday morning, April 2, 2012, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born Dec. 30, 1952, in Elkhart, to Robert E. and Ida M. (Irwin) Elmore. On July 3, 1993, she married Richard E. Koth in Elkhart. He survives at home. Other...

Leon Horton

Leon Horton

Apr 1, 2012

Oct. 1, 1942 - April 1, 2012 ELKHART — Leon Horton Sr., 69, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Oct. 1, 1942, in Trenton, Tenn., to the Rev. James and Dorothy (Buchanan) Horton. Survivors include his wife, Fredella L. (Roberson) Horton, and two daughters, Aliza (Ben) Pope and Tasha (Larry) Smith,...

Frances I. Wilson

Frances I. Wilson

Apr 1, 2012

Aug. 21, 1938 - April 1, 2012 EDWARDSBURG, Mich. — Frances I. "Fran" Wilson, 73, passed away at her Edwardsburg home at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 21, 1938, in Elkhart, Ind., to the late Ralph and Hazel (Robinson) Doolittle and later married Richard L. Wilson in June of...

Juana Gonzalez

Juana Gonzalez

Mar 30, 2012

Feb. 8, 1929 - March 30, 2012 ELKHART — Juana Gonzalez, 83, of Elkhart, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Feb. 8, 1929, in Arcos De Canasi, Cuba, to Pablo Roberto Gonzalez and Pura (Concepcion) Perez. Surviving are her daughters, Anna Olivella of Cuba, Andrea Bretana of Elkhart and Emma...

Luella Surratt

Luella Surratt

Mar 30, 2012

Oct. 29, 1960 - March 30, 2012 SOUTH BEND — Luella Surratt, 51, of South Bend, passed away Friday, March 30, 2012, at Ironwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident since 2004. She was born Oct. 29, 1960, and is survived by a son, Tom Surratt, and a sister, Barbara Suratt. Burial will be held Tuesday...

Nancy J. Goodwin

Nancy J. Goodwin

Mar 29, 2012

Dec. 16, 1942 - March 29, 2012 ELKHART — Nancy J. Goodwin, 69, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. at her Elkhart home after an extended illness. She was born Dec. 16, 1942, to the late Alvin and Gretchen (Catron) Reames. She married Bill Goodwin in 1964 in Elkhart. He passed away in 1986 in Maryland....

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