Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Michael E. Yonkers

Michael E. Yonkers

Dec 6, 2008

ELKHART -- Micheal Eugene "Mike" Yonkers, 56, of Elkhart, died Saturday (Dec. 6, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born Jan. 30, 1952, in Elkhart to Morel H. Yonkers and Ethel P. Watson.

Mr. Yonkers is survived by his longtime companion Eleanor "Ellie" McClane of Elkhart; two sons,...

Benita Miramontes

Benita Miramontes

Dec 3, 2008

ELKHART -- Benita Orona Miramontes, 77, of Elkhart, died at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 2, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born Sept. 27, 1931, in New Mexico to George Sr. and Nellie (Rodriguez) Orona.

Mrs. Miramontes is survived by three sons, Steve (Toni) Rodriguez of Bristol, Tenn., Richard S. (Patty) Orona...

Robert L. Robinson

Robert L. Robinson

Nov 30, 2008

ELKHART -- Robert Lawrence "Bob" Robinson, 70, of Elkhart, died at 2 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 30, 2008) in his home.

He was born June 30, 1938, in Garrett to Russell and Aletta Griffin. On May 26, 1962, he married Judith A. "Judy" Gustin in Kendallville.

She survives along with two daughters, Michelle L. (Rich) Michaels...

Carmen C. Groh

Carmen C. Groh

Nov 28, 2008

GOSHEN -- Carmen Christopher "Chi" Groh, 50, of Goshen, died at 2 p.m. Friday (Nov. 28, 2008) at Goshen General Hospital, of an apparent heart attack.

He was born May 13, 1958, in Chicago to Charles Clinton and Theresa P. (Buoz) Groh.

Mr. Groh is survived by his fiancee, Melissa A. Whybrew of Goshen; his...

Vida Spitzer

Vida Spitzer

Nov 27, 2008

ELKHART -- Vida Mae "Pat" Spitzer, 76, of Elkhart, died at 10 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 27, 2008) in her home after a three-year battle with cancer.

She was born Feb. 14, 1932, in Kosciusko, Miss., to Niles and Trudy (Myers) Cummins. She married Eugene R. "Red" Spitzer. He died May 25, 1983, in Elkhart.

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Donald J. Erlacher

Donald J. Erlacher

Nov 25, 2008

ELKHART -- Donald J. Erlacher, 72, of Elkhart, died Tuesday morning (Nov. 25, 2008) in Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

Jack W. Hannah

Jack W. Hannah

Nov 24, 2008

ELKHART -- Dr. Jack W. Hannah, 92, of Elkhart, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday (Nov. 24, 2008) in Hubbard Hill Estates.

He was born Jan. 20, 1916, in Rising Sun to William and Jessie (Miller) Hannah. On Dec. 3, 1971, he married Marian R. Packer in Elkhart.

She survives along with two sons,...

Delores I. Whitebeck

Delores I. Whitebeck

Nov 21, 2008

ELKHART -- Delores I. Whitbeck, 77, of Elkhart, passed away Friday (Nov. 21, 2008) at 4:37 a.m. She was surrounded by her loving family at Elkhart General Hospital following a lengthy illness.

She was born on June 14, 1931, in Elkhart County to Roy L. and Audrey Vivian (Kruse) Free at the home of her mother's oldest...

Albert E. Snell

Albert E. Snell

Nov 17, 2008

ELKHART -- Albert Eugene "Al" Snell, 79, of Northland Crossing Drive, died at 1:34 p.m. Monday (Nov. 17, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born May 12, 1929, in Elkhart to Walter F. and Blanche (Upp) Snell. On Nov. 28, 1981, he married Deborah S. Daum in Elkhart.

She survives along with three sons,...

Louise Griffin

Louise Griffin

Nov 16, 2008

ELKHART -- Louise Griffin, 57, of Elkhart, died at 3:22 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 16, 2008) in her home.

She was born March 5, 1951, in Bell City, Mo., to Louis and Myrtle (Mackey) Jackson. On Dec. 10, 1969, she married Henry Griffin Jr. in Elkhart.

He survives along with one son, Schuyler Griffin of Elkhart;...

George L.  Forrest Ii

George L. Forrest Ii

Nov 13, 2008

ELKHART -- George L. Forrest II, 65, of West Hubbard Ave., died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 13, 2008) in the emergency room of Elkhart General Hospital, apparently of a heart attack.

He was born Feb. 25, 1943, in Sikeston, Mo., to George L. and Odessa (Chandler) Forrest. He married Nannetta J. Wright on July 28, 1979,...

Herbert Stockwell

Herbert Stockwell

Nov 12, 2008

ELKHART -- Herbert D. "Herb" Stockwell, 79, of Elkhart, died at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 12, 2008) in Riverside Village.

He was born July 31, 1929, in Elkhart to Ray Lewis and Essie Mae (Fashbaugh) Stockwell. On Oct. 5, 1969, he married Elizabeth M. Terry in Elkhart.

She survives along with two sons, Robert L....

Shirley J. Furlow

Shirley J. Furlow

Nov 10, 2008

ELKHART -- Shirley J. Furlow, 48, of Elkhart, died at 8:02 p.m. Monday (Nov. 10, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born Dec. 7, 1959, in Dell, Ark., to T.C. and Olivia (Newsom) Furlow.

Ms. Furlow is survived by her mother, Olivia Pratcher of Elkhart; one daughter, Mariah Furlow, at home; four sisters, Doris...

Bonnie  Jean Davis

Bonnie Jean Davis

Nov 9, 2008

ELKHART -- Bonnie J. Davis, 75, of Elkhart, died in her sleep Sunday morning, Nov. 9, 2008.

Born and raised in Fort Wayne, she moved to Elkhart and married William M. Davis, and successfully reared four great children, Kathryn Levreault of Orlando, Fla., William Davis of South Bend, Robert Davis of Avon and Bruce Davis of Elkhart....

Cornie Gilbert

Cornie Gilbert

Nov 7, 2008

SOUTH BEND -- Corine Gilbert, 79, of South Bend, died Friday morning (Nov. 7, 2008) in Ironwood Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

Margaret R.  Trainer

Margaret R. Trainer

Nov 6, 2008

ELKHART -- Margaret Rolene "Peggy" Trainer, 87, of Modrell Avenue, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 6, 2008) in Elkhart Rehabilitation Center.

She was born May 24, 1921, in South Bend to Ray and Bertha Mae (Uncanher) Groshans. On May 21, 1977, she married Earl Trainer in Elkhart. He died in 1984 in Elkhart.

Mrs....

John F. Mccabe

John F. Mccabe

Nov 6, 2008

ELKHART -- John F. McCabe, 79, of Elkhart, died at 1:02 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 6, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital, apparently of a heart attack.

He was born Sept. 7, 1929, in Boston, Mass., to Charles P. and Marie E. (Cresta) McCabe. On Oct. 14, 1951, he married Marie M. Miller in Waltham, Mass.

She...

Catherine A.  Jones

Catherine A. Jones

Nov 4, 2008

RICHMOND, Texas -- Catherine A. "Cathy" Jones, 59, of Holly Hall Drive, Richmond, formerly of Elkhart and South Bend, died at home Tuesday (Nov. 4, 2008) after an extended illness.

She was born in Elkhart Sept. 26, 1949, to Edward and Donna (Green) Hardy. They survive.

She married Keith D. Jones May 26, 1989, in...

Mildred E. Mcallister

Mildred E. Mcallister

Nov 4, 2008

ELKHART -- Mildred E. McAllister, 102, Elkhart, died at 4:21 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 4, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

James R.  Janey

James R. Janey

Nov 3, 2008

ELKHART -- James R. "Jim" Janey, 69, of Elkhart, died at 6 a.m. Monday (Nov. 3, 2008) in his home.

He was born Dec. 5, 1938, in Nitro, W.Va., to Ernest and Margaret Faye (Kinder) Janey. On Feb. 18, 1961, he married Shirley A. Current in Elkhart.

She survives along with three daughters, Linda (Gary)...

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