Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
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.
...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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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