Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Lena Frances Balcer

Lena Frances Balcer

Apr 25, 2012

SOUTH BEND — Lena Frances Balcer, 99, of South Bend, passed away of natural causes at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending with Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.

Kathy L. Ballge

Kathy L. Ballge

Apr 24, 2012

March 26, 1957 - April 24, 2012 ELKHART — Kathy Lee (Kidder) Ballge, 55, of Elkhart, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart after fighting a long battle against cancer. She was born March 26, 1957, in Elkhart to William and Jeanette (Chaney) Kidder. She is survived by her former...

Edith Viola Darkwood

Edith Viola Darkwood

Apr 24, 2012

Jan. 13, 1917 - April 24, 2012 WHITE PIGEON, Mich. — Edith (Haney) Darkwood, 95, of White Pigeon, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at Cass County Medical Care Facility. She was born Jan. 13, 1917, in Rochester, Ind., to Daniel L. and Della (Babcock) Cook. On Dec. 28, 1938, she married Edger Haney. He passed away on Aug. 5,...

James N. Jackson

James N. Jackson

Apr 22, 2012

ELKHART — James N. Jackson, 2-month-old son of Rev. Carl D. and Elika A. Jackson of Elkhart, passed away at 5:59 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been ill since birth. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

Kimberly A. Warr

Kimberly A. Warr

Apr 22, 2012

March 8, 1953 - April 22, 2012 OSCEOLA — Kimberly Ann Warr, 59, of Osceola, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, April 22, 2012, at her home after a brief illness. Kim was born March 8, 1953, in Elkhart to Philip G. and the late Donna (Farr) Lux. She is survived by her father and stepmother, Jan Lux; longtime companion...

Christopher J. Hadley

Christopher J. Hadley

Apr 22, 2012

March 18, 1956 - April 22, 2012 ELKHART — Christopher J. "Chris" Hadley, 56, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012, at the Elkhart Hospice House. He was born March 18, 1956, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Raymond J. and Elizabeth A. (Schmatz) Hadley. Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth A. Hadley of Elkhart; three brothers, Brian and Kevin Hadley, both...

John H. Garber

John H. Garber

Apr 19, 2012

June 13, 1948 - April 19, 2012 ELKHART — John H. Garber, 63, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness, peacefully at home on Thursday, April 19, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born June 13, 1948, in Warsaw to Carl A. and Virginia M. (Hoxie) Garber. On Jan. 9, 1982, he married Jan L. (Crowe) Garber in...

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....

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