Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Donna L. Dixon

Donna L. Dixon

May 17, 2010

June 1, 1935 - May 17, 2010

CASSOPOLIS, Mich. -- Donna Lee Dixon, 74, of Cassopolis Road, formerly of Elkhart, went home to be with our Lord and her loved ones who have gone before her on Monday, May 17, 2010.

Mrs. Dixon was born June 1, 1935, in Elkhart to...

Penny J. Slaughter

Penny J. Slaughter

May 17, 2010

UNION, Mich. -- Penny J. Slaughter, 54, of Union, died at 2:14 p.m. Monday (May 17, 2010) in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind.

In accordance with her wishes, private services will take place at a later date.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, is assisting the family with arrangements

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Patty J. Campanello

Patty J. Campanello

May 16, 2010

March 27, 1930 - May 16, 2010

ELKHART -- Patty Jean Campanello, 80, of Elkhart, passed away from natural causes on Sunday evening (May 16, 2010) in Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born on March 27, 1930, in Elkhart, to the late LaVern and DeVere (Hugg) Fritz. On July 30, 1949,...

Arch E. Cassady

Arch E. Cassady

May 14, 2010

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Arch E. Cassady, 88, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Elkhart, died Friday (May 14, 2010) at Green Oaks Nursing Home in Arlington.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home.

Dr. Joseph J. Covello

Dr. Joseph J. Covello

May 13, 2010

Sept. 23, 1957 - May 13, 2010

BRISTOL -- Dr. Joseph John Covello, 52, of Bristol, died at 6:26 a.m. Thursday (May 13, 2010) in Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born Sept. 23, 1957, in Newark, N.J., to Joseph J. Sr. and Rocchina (Lanastro) Covello. He married...

Etta Ann Williams-Buie

Etta Ann Williams-Buie

May 12, 2010

ELKHART -- Etta Ann WIlliams-Buie, 52, died at 9:33 a.m. Wednesday (May 12, 2010) at her home after a sudden illness.

She was born March 28, 1958, in Haiti, Mo., to Earlie and Betty (Higgins) Williams.

She is survived by her mother; two sons, Ronard H. Williams of Goshen and Kenneth...

Ruth I. Weldy

Ruth I. Weldy

May 12, 2010

July 15, 1920 - May 12, 2010

GOSHEN -- Ruth I. Weldy, 89, passed away Wednesday (May 12, 2010) at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen after an extended illness.

She was born July 15, 1920, in Elkhart, to Frank and Goldie (Mishler) Kreider. She married Lewis L. Weldy on March 2, 1940, in Goshen....

Agnes J. Foltz

Agnes J. Foltz

May 11, 2010

ELKHART -- Agnes J. Foltz, 92, of Elkhart, died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday (May 11, 2010) at Valley View Health Care Center.

She was born April 18, 1918, in Elkhart, to Bror A. and Helen (Bystry) Nelson. She married Robert J. Foltz on July 31, 1937, in Elkhart. Robert died May...

Hazel M. Quinones

Hazel M. Quinones

May 10, 2010

ELKHART -- Hazel Marie Quinones of Elkhart passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was 85.

She was born July 22, 1924, in Lymon, Colo., to Charles C. and Grace M. (Martin) Rodibaugh. She then married Juvenal Quinones in Miami, Fla., in 1968....

Linda Fay Long

Linda Fay Long

May 8, 2010

ELKHART -- Linda Fay Long, 65, of Elkhart, died Saturday afternoon (May 8, 2010) at Elkhart General Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart.

Merl James Mishler

Merl James Mishler

May 4, 2010

Dec. 30, 1912 - May 4, 2010

ELKHART -- Merl James Mishler, 97, of Elkhart, died at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday (May 4, 2010) at Valley View Health Care Center of natural causes.

He was born Dec. 30, 1912, to the late Clyde Mishler and Dora Morningstar in Goshen. He married Panzy...

Alonzo Crawford White

Alonzo Crawford White

Apr 29, 2010

ELKHART -- Alonzo Crawford White, 98, of Elkhart, joined our Lord on April 29, 2010, at 7:10 a.m. while at Hubbard Hill Estates.

He was born Jan. 21, 1912, in Marion to Estella and Alonzo White.

He was a graduate of Marion High School. He served in the U.S. Army during...

James B. Quinn

James B. Quinn

Apr 29, 2010

ELKHART -- James B. Quinn, 81, of Elkhart, died Thursday (April 29, 2010) at Elkhart Rehabilitation Center after a two-month illness.

Mr. Quinn was born Oct. 21, 1928, in Utica, New York, the son of James B. and Josephine (Dolan) Quinn. He is survived by his wife, Donna F. Quinn of Elkhart; a...

Albert B. Carroll Sr.

Albert B. Carroll Sr.

Apr 22, 2010

July 5, 1914 - April 22, 2010

ELKHART -- Albert B. "Al" Carroll Sr., 95, of Elkhart, died at 2:15 a.m. Thursday (April 22, 2010) at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa after an extended illness.

He was born July 5, 1914, to the late John and Mary Koro in South Bend....

Margaret E. Hawkins

Margaret E. Hawkins

Apr 21, 2010

Jan. 12, 1927 - April 21, 2010

ELKHART -- Margaret E. Hawkins, 83, of Elkhart, died at 12:46 a.m. Wednesday (April 21, 2010) at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness.

She was born Jan. 12, 1927, to James Richard Hatton and Alma Ellen Donahue in Bath County, Ky....

Paul Edwin Holdeman

Paul Edwin Holdeman

Apr 21, 2010

Sept. 10, 1947 - April 21, 2010

MIDDLEBURY -- Paul Edwin Holdeman, 62, of Middlebury, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday (April 21, 2010) at Our Lady of Peace Hospital/Triumph in Mishawaka. He had been in failing health.

He was born Sept. 10, 1947, to Merle B. and Marilou (Wolf) Holdeman in...

Willa June Harris

Willa June Harris

Apr 20, 2010

ELKHART -- Willa June Harris, 51, of 2103 Miller St., Elkhart, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday (April 20, 2010) at home after an extended illness.

She was born Jan. 23, 1959, to the late William A. "Bill" Swoape and Marjorie June Whitmeyer.

Surviving are her former spouse and father of their children, Roy...

Nathanael Timothy Malenda

Nathanael Timothy Malenda

Apr 20, 2010

April 20, 2010

ELKHART -- Nathanael Timothy Malenda was stillborn on Tuesday (April 20, 2010) at 4:52 p.m. at Elkhart General Hospital.

Surviving are his parents, Mark J. and Julie A. Malenda; two brothers, Joseph and Luke Malenda; and a sister, Cadence Malenda, all of Elkhart.

He was preceded in death...

Lorraine Stough

Lorraine Stough

Apr 17, 2010

ELKHART -- Lorraine Stough, 82, of Elkhart, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday (April 17, 2010) at Valley View Health Care Center in Elkhart.

Arrangements by  Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

Theodore L.  Demerly

Theodore L. Demerly

Apr 16, 2010

ELKHART -- Theodore L. "Ted" Demerly, 79, of Elkhart, died at home Friday (April 16, 2010) at 7:30 a.m. after an extended illness.

He was born in Benzonia, Mich., Aug. 9, 1930, to Garold and Emily (Plont) Demerly.

He married Mary Lou Reichard on June 28, 1975. She survives...

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