Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Delores F. Brown

Delores F. Brown

Nov 11, 2009

ELKHART -- Delores F. Brown, 65, of Elkhart, died at 8:05 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 11, 2009) in Rivercrest Specialty Hospital, Mishawaka.

She was born Sept. 5, 1944, in Elkhart to Calvin Henry and Cecelia (Blackburn) Brown.

Ms. Brown is survived by three daughters, Robbin (Ray) Van Lake and Joanna (Cameron) Yoder, both of...

Joseph R. Thomas

Joseph R. Thomas

Nov 10, 2009

ELKHART -- Joseph Ronald "Ron" Thomas, 65, of Elkhart, died at 8:12 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2009) in the emergency room in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born Feb. 8, 1944, in Charleston, W.Va., to Joseph C. and Beulah (Stevens) Thomas. On Feb. 17, 1962, he married Donna J. Bess in Indianapolis.

She survives along...

Buddy R. Stewart

Buddy R. Stewart

Nov 9, 2009

ELKHART -- Buddy Raymond "Bud" Stewart, 80, of Elkhart, formerly of Allegan, Mich., died at 10:54 p.m. Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) in his home.

He was born Dec. 31, 1928, in Allegan to Ray and Stella (Hinkel) Clason. On Feb. 19, 1968, he married Hazel E. (Wells) Stewart in Plainwell, Mich.

She survives...

Oran Douglas Jones

Oran Douglas Jones

Nov 9, 2009

ELKHART -- Oran Douglas Jones, 87, of Elkhart, formerly of Blytheville, Ark., died at 9:55 p.m. Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) in Hubbard Hill Estates.

He was born Feb. 20, 1922, in North Little Rock, Ark., to Joe B. and Carrie (Covington) Jones. On June 12, 1948, he married Caroldene Warren in North Little Rock.

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Bonita Searles

Bonita Searles

Nov 9, 2009

ELKHART -- Bonita J. Searles, 81, of Elkhart, died at 1:17 p.m. Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born June 16, 1928, in Chicago to Walter William Sr. and Mildred Louise (Blumer) Schlegel. On April 30, 1988, she married Daniel Vere Searles III in Elkhart.

He survives along with five sons,...

Thelma J. Sommers

Thelma J. Sommers

Nov 9, 2009

Oct. 18, 1909 - Nov. 9, 2009

GOSHEN -- Thelma J. Sommers, 100, of The Courtyard in Goshen, formerly of Middlebury, Elkhart and Adrian, Mich., died Monday (Nov. 9, 2009) in Goshen General Hospital.

She was born Oct. 18, 1909, in Churubusco to Charles B. and Lena (Nihiser) Johnson. She married Walter R. Sommers, a...

Virginia K. Ogren

Virginia K. Ogren

Nov 7, 2009

WAKARUSA -- Virginia Catherine (Wagner) Ogren, 88, of Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa, passed away on Saturday (Nov. 14, 2009).

The daughter of the late Karl J. and Katherine (Dillon) Wagner, she was born in Sidney, Ohio, on Sept. 17, 1921. She married Robert J. Ogren on Feb. 16, 1946, at Holy Angels...

Frances I. Spahn

Frances I. Spahn

Nov 7, 2009

Jan. 28, 1920 - Nov. 7, 2009

GRANGER -- Frances Irene Spahn, who resided at The Village at Arborwood in Granger, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at 6:15 p.m. at home with her family at her side. She was 89.

A lifelong resident of the Michiana area, she was born on Jan....

Jeffery L. Clifford

Jeffery L. Clifford

Nov 4, 2009

Aug. 16, 1957-Nov. 4, 2009

ELKHART -- Jeffery Lynn Clifford, 52, of Elkhart, died at 11:58 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born Aug. 16, 1957, in Elkhart to Barbara Ann (Sites) Veatch. She preceded him in death.

Mr. Clifford is survived by two sons, Ryan (Lenna) Clifford...

Connie V. Graham

Connie V. Graham

Nov 4, 2009

ELKHART -- Connie Van Graham, 57, of Elkhart and formerly of Muncie, died Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009) in Noble County, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born April 14, 1952, in Sikeston, Mo., to Woodrow and Thelma (Griffin) Graham.

Mr. Graham is survived by his mother; two...

Ailene Woolwine

Ailene Woolwine

Nov 4, 2009

ELKHART -- Ailene L. Woolwine, 78, of Elkhart, died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009) in her home.

She was born Sept. 10, 1931, in Bland County, Va., to Roney and Sally (Morehead) Nunn. On March 15, 1952, she married Paul L. Woolwine in Bastin, Va.

He survives along with one son, Duane (Aretha)...

Myrna J. Berden

Myrna J. Berden

Nov 4, 2009

ELKHART -- Myrna Jean Berden, 72, of Elkhart, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital after being ill for four months.

She was born May 3, 1937, in Osseo, Mich., to Void and Rhea (French) Yoder. On Jan. 24, 1959, she married John W. Berden in Hillsdale, Mich.

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Becky Sue Brewer

Becky Sue Brewer

Nov 3, 2009

ELKHART -- Becky Sue Brewer, 39, of Elkhart, died Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2009) in her home.

She was born July 31, 1970, in Blue Island, Ill., to Roy Brewer and Crystal Brewer-Smith.

Ms. Brewer is survived by her mother; two daughters, Mikayla and Sonia Wilcox, of Elkhart; two sons, Jacob Wilcox...

Betty L. Rose

Betty L. Rose

Nov 3, 2009

Oct. 21, 1933 - Nov. 3, 2009

ELKHART -- Betty L. Rose, 76, of Elkhart, died at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2009) in her son's home.

She was born Oct. 21, 1933, in Wabash to Austin G. and Wilma (Hummer) Talbert. On July 5, 1952, she married Kenneth E. Rose...

Jennie A. Maxwell

Jennie A. Maxwell

Oct 30, 2009

ELKHART -- Jennie Anna Maxwell, 85, of 1001 E. Hively Ave., died at 10:37 p.m. Friday (Oct. 30, 2009) in the emergency room at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born Jan. 11, 1924, in Tumkey, Miss., to Cip Terry and Catherine.

Ms. Maxwell is survived by two sons, Terry L. (fiancée, Adaline Walker)...

Robert L. Fisher

Robert L. Fisher

Oct 29, 2009

EDWARDSBURG, Mich. -- Robert L. Fisher, 74, of Edwardsburg, died at 3:37 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 29, 2009) in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, Ind.

He was born Jan. 2, 1935, in Elkhart, Ind., to James Andrew and Alice Rose (Vollstedt) Fisher.

Mr. Fisher is survived by one son, Bobby D. (Carol)...

Dean L. Holdeman

Dean L. Holdeman

Oct 28, 2009

ELKHART -- Dean L. Holdeman, 89, of Elkhart, died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2009) at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Elkhart to Walter and Cleo (Craft) Holdeman. On May 10, 1992, in Elkhart, he married Ruby J. Wright.

She survives along with two sons, Lee Holdeman of Nappanee and...

Chester J. Gibson

Chester J. Gibson

Oct 28, 2009

May 3, 1934 - Oct. 28, 2009

ELKHART -- Chester J. Gibson, 75, of Middlebury, died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born May 3, 1934, in Clay County, W.Va., to the late Wence and Nettie (Morris) Gibson. On Jan. 1, 1982, he married Jeannie Black in New...

Charlotte M. Crabtree

Charlotte M. Crabtree

Oct 27, 2009

ELKHART -- Charlotte M. Crabtree, 88, of Elkhart, died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2009) in Woodland Manor.

She was born June 20, 1921, in Elkhart to Roy and Odra M. (Schmidtt) Pixley. On Jan. 21, 1961, she married Ervin L. Crabtree in Elkhart. He died April 19, 2003.

Mrs. Crabtree is survived by...

Mary Ann Van Winkle

Mary Ann Van Winkle

Oct 22, 2009

Feb. 4, 1939 - Oct. 22, 2009

ELKHART -- Sue Ann Van Winkle, 70, of Elkhart, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 22, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born Feb. 4, 1939, in Goshen to George and Virginia (Sayles) Cole. On Oct. 1, 1977, she married Thomas J. "Tom"...

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