Gerald N. Johnson
Sep 6, 2009
ELKHART -- Gerald Norman Johnson, 84, formerly of Bristol, died at 5:24 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 6, 2009) in Valley View Healthcare Center.
He was born March 13, 1925, in Elkhart to Robert and Pauline (Newman) Johnson. On Nov. 28, 1947, he married Norma Jean Fuller in Elkhart. She died July 7, 1989, in Elkhart.
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Gurley Rebecca Fisher
Sep 3, 2009
ELKHART -- Gurley Rebecca Fisher, 95, passed away in her home Thursday (Sept, 3, 2009), surrounded by her children.
She was born on Sept. 13, 1913, in Elkhart to James and Flossie (Shreiner) VanTilburg. On Oct. 23, 1932, she married Raymond Harry Fisher. He died on July 17, 1969.
She is survived by...
Robert Orrin Anderson
Sep 1, 2009
ELKHART -- Robert Orrin "Bob" Anderson, 88, of Elkhart, died at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 1, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Sept. 2, 1920, in Benton Harbor, Mich., to Orrin H. and Beulah (Dale) Anderson. On July 6, 1946, he married Dora B. Gilson in South Bend.
She survives along...
Edwin W. Ripplinger, Jr.
Sep 1, 2009
April 1, 1929 - Sept. 1, 2009
UNION, Mich. -- Edwin W. "Rip" Ripplinger Jr., 80, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at 3:24 p.m. at his residence with his loving wife of 59 years at his side.
Edwin was born on April 1, 1929, in Chicago to the late Edwin W. and Clara...
Bernard C. Kretschmer, Jr.
Aug 27, 2009
ELKHART — Bernard Charles "Bernie" Kretschmer Jr., 72, of Elkhart, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 27, 2009) after an extended illness.
He was born in Elkhart May 11, 1937, to Bernard C. and Sophia (Gutowski) Kretschmer.
He married Doris Krake in 1960 in Karlsruhe, Germany. She died in 1999.
Surviving...
William D. Samuels
Aug 26, 2009
ELKHART — William D. "Bill" Samuels, 83, of Elkhart, died Wednesday morning (Aug. 24, 2009) in his home. He was born Dec. 7, 1925, in Michigan City to William W. Samuels and Ruth Samuels.
He married Theresa Ann Walton on Aug. 5, 1950. She died on March 4, 2004.
Bill Samuels is survived...
Kevin S. Tackman
Aug 22, 2009
SHIPSHEWANA -- Kevin S. Tackman, 48, of Shipshewana, died at 4:09 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 22, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born Aug. 17, 1961, in Bay City, Mich., to Walter and Sharlene (Kazmierski) Tackman. On March 17, 2000, he married Laurie Ann Carter in Middlebury.
She survives...
Madeline N, Forbes
Aug 19, 2009
PALM COAST, Fla. -- Madeline N. Forbes, 85, of Palm Coast, formerly of Elkhart, Ind., died at 7 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 20, 2009) in Florida Hospital Flagler.
She was born Feb. 20, 1924, in Staten Island, N.Y., to Carl and Anna (Nielson) Nelson. She married Robert C. Forbes, who survives in Palm Coast...
Gordon A. Hemple
Aug 18, 2009
ELKHART -- Gordon Allen Hemple, 67, of Elkhart, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 18, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Sept. 19, 1941, in Canton, N.J., to Joseph and Alice (Halter) Hemple.
A widower, Mr. Hemple is survived by his two daughters, Bonnie Stott of New Jersey and Flossie Hemple...
Carol F. Ward
Aug 15, 2009
Oct. 30, 1939 - Aug. 15, 2009
ELKHART -- Carol Francis Ward, 69, of Elkhart, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 15, 2009) in her home.
She was born Oct. 30, 1939, in Elkhart to Van Mann and Alice Dishong.
Ms. Ward is survived by one son, Grant L. Ward of...
Elsie Miller
Aug 14, 2009
ELKHART -- Elsie Jane Miller, 83, of Elkhart, died at 11 p.m. Friday (Aug. 14, 2009) in Elkhart Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness.
She was born April 14, 1926, in Kendallville to Guy and Beula (Barnes) Sutton.
Ms. Miller is survived by one daughter, Nancy L. (Don) Sparr-Whetstone of Elkhart; two granddaughters,...
Marvin Dale Somerville
Aug 14, 2009
GOSHEN -- Marvin Dale "Marv" Somerville, 67, of Goshen, died at 10:14 a.m. Friday (Aug. 14, 2009) at his home after an extended illness.
He was born May 1, 1942, in Mishawaka to Hershel D. and Lois (Stoddard) Somerville. He married Mary Jean Newton on June 7, 1969, in Elkhart.
She survives along...
James D. Cinninger
Aug 13, 2009
ELKHART -- James D. "Jim" Cinninger, 81, of Elkhart, died at 11:36 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 13, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital with his daughter by his side.
He was born Feb. 28, 1928, in North Dakota to Robert and Duella (Danielson) Cinninger. He married Rosemary Roberts on July 2, 1951, in...
Antonie F. Jolgren
Aug 10, 2009
ELKHART -- Antonie F. Jolgren, 89, of Elkhart, died at 10:40 a.m. Monday (Aug. 10, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Dec. 23, 1919, in Munich, Germany, to Ludwig and Maria Berger. On Oct. 20, 1948, she married Carl V. Jolgren in Detroit, Mich.; he died Aug. 17, 1954, in Elkhart.
Mrs. Jolgren...
Hugh F. Baskin
Aug 9, 2009
ELKHART -- Hugh F. Baskin Sr., 67, of Elkhart, died at 6:50 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 9, 2009) at home.
He was born Aug. 21, 1941, in Chickasaw County, Miss., to Eddie and Bertie Lou (Chandler) Baskin. On Aug. 11, 1998, he married Ernestine Harris in Elkhart.
Mrs. Baskin survives along with three sons,...
Violet M. Aistrop
Aug 8, 2009
GOSHEN -- Violet Marie (Kehr) Aistrop, 64, of Goshen, died at 9 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 8, 2009) in The Maples at Waterford Crossing.
She was born Nov. 7, 1944, in Goshen to Lloyd and Florence Mae (Smith) Kehr. On Sept. 18, 1972, she married Eldridge Aistrop in Goshen. He died Aug. 12, 1986.
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Drake Andrew Thomas Muncie
Aug 2, 2009
Nov. 25, 1982 - Aug. 2, 2009
ELKHART -- Drake Andrew Thomas Muncie, 26, of Elkhart, died at 1:53 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 2, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Nov. 25, 1982, in Goshen to Jerry Wayne Eller and Cherie Muncie. On Aug. 18, 2006, he married Cheryl Marie Tschida in...
Thomas R. Null
Aug 1, 2009
June 27, 1960 - Aug. 1, 2009
ELKHART -- Thomas R. Null, 49, of Elkhart, died at 12:02 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 1, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born June 27, 1960, to Lowell D. and Mary E. (Connard) Null. On May 23, 1987, he married Elizabeth Anne "Beth" Colins in Elkhart.
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Richard Sigsbee
Jul 29, 2009
June 22, 1924 - July 29, 2009
ELKHART -- Richard J. "Dick" Sigsbee, 85, of Elkhart, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday (July 29, 2009) in Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
He was born June 22, 1924, in Elkhart to James W. and Marie (Anderson) Sigsbee.
Mr. Sigsbee is survived by two...
Harold C. Black
Jul 28, 2009
ELKHART -- Harold C. "Blacky the Telephone Man" Black, 84, of Elkhart, died Tuesday (July 28, 2009) in Golden Living Center.
He was born Sept. 26, 1924, in Constantine, Mich., to Earl and Mildred Mable (Ott) Black. On Sept. 7, 1946, he married Julia A. Kovatch in Fort Wayne.
She survives along with...
