Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Anna Belle Matheson

Anna Belle Matheson

May 27, 2010

ELKHART -- Anna Belle Matheson, 47, of Elkhart, died Thursday (May 27, 2010) at 7:04 p.m. in the emergency room at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born in Elkhart on Nov. 6, 1962, to Alfred and Catherine (Smith) Kelley. She married Wayne J. Matheson on March 18, 2001, in Elkhart.

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Matthew James Basden

Matthew James Basden

May 26, 2010

ELKHART -- Matthew J. Basden, 56, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at the VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born Oct. 17, 1953, in Alton, Ill.

On June 7, 2003, he married Kathleen E. (Templeton) Decker-Basden in Elkhart and she survives along with daughters Jennifer Dick of Ludowici, Ga.,...

Florence M. Drummond

Florence M. Drummond

May 25, 2010

ELKHART -- Florence M. Drummond, 93, of Elkhart, died at 1:13 a.m. Tuesday (May 25, 2010) in Beardsley House.

She was born May 28, 1916, in Elkhart, to Charles W. and Cora M. (Muffley) Stout. She married Delford J. Drummond on June 22, 1935, in Elkhart. He died April 5, 2003.

She is...

Clyde E. Garrett

Clyde E. Garrett

May 24, 2010

ELKHART -- Clyde E. Garrett, 63, logged his final mile at 11:20 p.m. Monday (May 24, 2010) at his home in Elkhart after an extended illness.

He was born Feb. 5, 1947, in Lafayette.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Rachael Ann (Fisher) Garrett, his best friends,...

Calvin Francis  Large Sr.

Calvin Francis Large Sr.

May 21, 2010

Jan. 3, 1941 - May 21, 2010

ELKHART -- Calvin Francis Large Sr., 69, of Elkhart, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Friday (May 21, 2010) at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born Jan. 3, 1941, in Sturgis, Mich., to Robert and Arvis (Parnin) Large. He married Kay Ann Dreibelbis...

Richard Devenney

Richard Devenney

May 20, 2010

ELKHART -- Richard Eugene "Dick" Devenney, of Elkhart, passed away at 10:07 a.m. Thursday (May 20, 2010) in Waterbury Park Plaza in Elkhart. He was 71.

He was born Dec. 9, 1938, in Plymouth to John Raymond and Leona (Cooley) Devenney.

Surviving are two sons, John C. Devenney of Friendsville, Tenn.,...

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....

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