Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Dorothy E. Baker

Dorothy E. Baker

Nov 22, 2009

June 30, 1926 - Nov. 22, 2009

ELKHART -- Dorothy Ellen Baker, 83, of Elkhart, died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 22, 2009) in her home.

She was born June 30, 1926, in Etna Green to Orris and Artie (Hauck) Baker.

Ms. Baker is survived by one son, Frederick E. Baker...

Sajiedah Asaad Sajaaya Al-Timimi

Sajiedah Asaad Sajaaya Al-Timimi

Nov 20, 2009

ELKHART -- Sajiedh Asaad "Sajaaya" Al-Timimi, infant daughter of Asaad Al-Timimi and Rita McKinney of Elkhart, was stillborn at 7:49 p.m. Friday (Nov. 20, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Frame Cemetery on C.R. 113 S., Elkhart. Pastor John Brown from The Church Without Walls of...

Donald E. Fry

Donald E. Fry

Nov 16, 2009

GOSHEN -- Donald E. Fry Jr., 55, of Goshen, died at 5:25 a.m. Monday (Nov. 16, 2009) in the emergency room of Goshen General Hospital.

He was born Nov. 4, 1954, in Elkhart to Donald Edward Sr. and Ruby Ethel (Hein) Fry. He married Patricia A. Cassidy on Aug. 26, 1978, in Cromwell.

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Arden R. Erickson

Arden R. Erickson

Nov 12, 2009

Dec. 27, 1935 - Nov. 12, 2009

ELKHART -- Arden R. Erickson, 73, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at 1:25 p.m. at Hubbard Hill.

Arden was born in Elkhart on Dec. 27, 1935, to the late Arvid W. "Pete" and Vera (Reglein) Erickson.

Arden will be greatly...

Dennis Tettenborn

Dennis Tettenborn

Nov 12, 2009

Sept. 4, 1946 - Nov. 12, 2009

ELKHART -- Dennis "Den" Tettenborn, 63, of Elkhart, died Thursday afternoon (Nov. 12, 2009) in his home.

He was born Sept. 4, 1946, in Chicago to Albert and Gladys (Klima) Tettenborn. On Feb. 28, 1970, he married Sandra E. Giglio in Knox. She survives along with...

Shelia Harbor

Shelia Harbor

Nov 11, 2009

ELKHART -- Sheila M. Harbor, 56, of Elkhart, died at 2:05 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born July 5, 1953, to Charles D. and Ornie M. (Davis) Harper. On Sept. 1, 1990, in Elkhart, she married James R. Harbor.

He survives, along...

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...

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