Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Gordon H. Bevens

Gordon H. Bevens

Sep 10, 2008

ELKHART -- Gordon Harold Bevans of Elkhart died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 10, 2008) in his home.

He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., and spent most of his life as a carpenter.

There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart,...

Kathy D. Wade

Kathy D. Wade

Sep 8, 2008

CASSOPOLIS -- Kathy Diane Wade, 50, of Cassopolis, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday (Sept. 8, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital after a year-long battle with cancer.

She was born Jan. 14, 1958, in South Bend to Billy Ray and Beverly (Enders) Bratcher. On June 26, 2004, she married Kelly R. Wade in Union.

He survives...

Phyllis J. Harter

Phyllis J. Harter

Sep 7, 2008

ELKHART -- Phyllis Jean Harter, 83, of Elkhart, died at 9:11 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 7, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born May 18, 1925, in Goshen to Albert and Mabel (Smith) Martin. On Oct. 16, 1945, she married Ralph Kenneth Harter in Wakarusa. He died Feb. 13, 2006.

Mrs. Harter is survived by...

Mark A. Hahn

Mark A. Hahn

Sep 5, 2008

ELKHART -- Mark Alan Hahn, 43, of Elkhart, died at 11:20 p.m. Friday (Sept. 5, 2008) in Goshen General Hospital after suffering a heart attack. He had not been ill.

Mark was born July 14, 1965, in Elkhart to Donald D. and Linda K. (Potter) Hahn. On June 6, 1990, he married B. Michele Hartwell in Elkhart....

Joseph C. Rigley

Joseph C. Rigley

Sep 5, 2008

ELKHART -- Joseph Charles Rigley, 58, of Elkhart, died Friday (Sept. 5, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.

His was born March 24, 1950 to Charles Cyril and Frances Violet (Keene) Rigley. On Dec.29, 1969, he married Brenda Jean Story in Elkhart.

She survives, along with one daughter, Cassi (Jeff) Stutsman of Elkhart; three brothers, George...

Archie C. Brown

Archie C. Brown

Sep 5, 2008

ELKHART -- Archie Cleve "Ab" Brown Jr., 58, died Friday (Sept. 5, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born May 9, 1950, in Bedford, to the late Archie Cleve Sr. and Rachel (Tolliver) Brown.

Surviving are one son, Jason Brown of Goshen; one brother, Carl (Donna) Brown of Elkhart; two sisters, Judy Brown of...

Richard A. Field

Richard A. Field

Sep 4, 2008

ELKHART -- Richard Allen Field, 66, of Cardinal Avenue, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 4, 2008) in his home after a battle with cancer.

He was born Sept. 29, 1941, in East St. Louis, Ill., to Truxton K. and Virginia M. (Pelate) Field. On April 9, 1983, he married Jean A. (Frey) Gearhart in Elkhart.

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Richard W. Wagner

Richard W. Wagner

Sep 3, 2008

ELKHART -- Richard William "Dick" Wagner, 72, of Elkhart, died at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday (Sept. 3, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born June 2, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Richard Peter and Marguerite Marie (Ingram) Wagner. On Oct. 12, 1968, he married Margaret Ellen "Peggy" Dahms in St. Joseph, Mich.

She survives along...

Costella  Tolliver

Costella Tolliver

Sep 2, 2008

ELKHART -- Costella Tolliver, 72, of Elkhart, died at 3:17 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 2, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born March 19, 1936, in Indianapolis.

He is survived by his mother, Luvenia Tolliver of Indianapolis.

Mr. Tolliver was a factory worker and moved to the area from Indianapolis many years ago....

Carlos A. Olguin

Carlos A. Olguin

Sep 1, 2008

ELKHART -- Carlos Alberto Olguin, 25, of 2125 Toledo Road, died at 8:28 p.m. Monday (Sept. 1, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born May 3, 1983, in Brownsville, Texas, to Armando I. Olguin and Mercedes Amata.

Mr. Olguin is survived by his father, Armando I....

Bradley E. Strawser

Bradley E. Strawser

Aug 30, 2008

WHITE PIGEON, Mich. -- Friends of Bradley E. "Brad" Strawser" may attend a memorial service at Living Stones Fellowship in Middlebury, Ind., at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Cremation will take place.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, Ind., is assisting with arrangements.

Mr. Strawser, 46, of West U.S. 12, White Pigeon, died at 8:50 p.m....

Mary E.  Wilson

Mary E. Wilson

Aug 30, 2008

ELKHART -- Mary E. Wilson, 80, of 1901 Osolo Road, Elkhart, died at 7:53 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 30, 2008) at her home after an extended illness.

She was born April 17, 1928, in Niles, Mich., to Newberry and Faye (Zehner) Cooper. On June 20, 1959, she married Harry H. Wilson Jr. in Elkhart. He died in 1987....

Kody J Hauger

Kody J Hauger

Aug 26, 2008

BRISTOL-- Kody James Hauger, 11-week-old son of Kevin M. Hauger and Katie A. Perry of Castle Drive, died in his home Tuesday (Aug. 26, 2008).

Kody was born June 6, 2008, in South Bend.

His parents survive along with his father, Kiefer Miller of Elkhart; one sister, Morgan M. Hauger at home; grandparents, Mark and...

Dale E. Goodison

Dale E. Goodison

Aug 24, 2008

ELKHART -- Dale Eugene Goodison, 52, of Elkhart, died at 1:45 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 24, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital after a two-year battle with cancer.

He was born April 8, 1956, in Chicago to Gilbert and Bessie (North) Goodison. On Sept. 4, 1985, he married Rebecca A. Miller in Elkhart.

She survives along with...

Donnie G. Toliver

Donnie G. Toliver

Aug 24, 2008

ELKHART -- Donnie Gene "Don" Toliver, 55, of Simonton Lake, died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born June 17, 1953, in Paoli to William L. "Grinny" and Ruth L. (Hupp) Toliver.

Donnie is survived by three sons, Matt Toliver, Troy (Angela) Eppert and Travis Eppert, all of...

Ronald L. Neff

Ronald L. Neff

Aug 22, 2008

ELKHART -- Ronald L. "Ron" Neff, 61, of Elkhart, died at 4:27 a.m. Friday (Aug. 22, 2008) at his home.

He was born Jan. 20, 1947, to Frank Leroy and Ethel Rochelle (Shelton) Neff. On May 8, 2008, he married Judy A. Zimmerman in Waxahachie, Texas.

She survives, along with two sons, Bobby Neff of...

Lea Ann Morgan

Lea Ann Morgan

Aug 20, 2008

ELKHART -- Lea Ann Morgan, 68, of Elkhart, died at 11:30 p.m. Aug. 20, 2008, at home after an eight-month battle with cancer.

She was born July 30, 1940, in Indianapolis to John and Helen (Strahn) Jenkins. She married David Morgan in Indianapolis.

He survives in Indianapolis along with one daughter, Kimberly (Todd) Kramer of...

Kamaya N. Kyle

Kamaya N. Kyle

Aug 18, 2008

ELKHART -- Kamaya Nicole Kyle, 1-month-old daughter of Kasey N. Kyle and Tiffany E. Markey, of Franklin Street, died at 4:03 p.m. Monday (Aug. 18, 2008) at home from complications of Trisomy 18.

Kamaya was born July 16, 2008, in South Bend.

Her parents survive along with her grandparents, Judi Markey of Elkhart and Anderson...

Betty  L. Vincent

Betty L. Vincent

Aug 14, 2008

ELKHART -- Betty Louise Vincent, 70, of Elkhart, died at 11:23 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 14, 2008) in Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born March 30, 1938, in Elkhart to Robert and Gertrude (Anderson) Huffman. In November 1974 she married Walter Lee "Walt" Vincent in Elkhart. He died July 6, 2008.

Mrs. Vincent is...

Sendney L. Mason

Sendney L. Mason

Aug 14, 2008

ELKHART -- Sendney Lee Mason, 95, of 1001 W. Hively Ave., formerly of 2601 Oakland Ave., died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 14, 2008) in Golden Living Center.

She was born April 29, 1913, in Drew, Miss., to Sherman and Lou Sendney Williams. In 1929, she married Tim Mason in Crothersville, Mo. He died in January of...

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