Marilyn M. Foy
Jul 24, 2008
ELKHART -- Marilyn M. Foy, 83, of Elkhart, died at 5 a.m. Thursday (July 24, 2008) in Sunset House, Mishawaka.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, where other arrangements are pending.
Charles J. Manfredi
Jul 22, 2008
ELKHART -- Charles Joseph "Charley" Manfredi, 89, of Elkhart, Ind., passed away on July 22, 2008, at his home after bravely battling a rare live cancer (Carcinoid tumors) for three years.
He was born on Oct. 6, 1918, in Elkhart to the late Joseph and Lucy (Renaldi) Manfredi. He was formerly married to Grace Owens. She lives...
Joyce E. Drumm
Jul 21, 2008
ELKHART -- Joyce Eileen Drumm, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday morning, July 24, 2008, at Valley View Health Care Center after a brief illness. She was 84.
Joyce was born on July 19, 1924, in Rolling Prairie, Ind., to the late Lester Maurice and Mildred Merie (Sauers) Meadows. She married Glenn Drumm Jr. on...
Paul J. Hartman
Jul 19, 2008
ELKHART -- Paul J. Hartman, 87, of 1001 W. Hively Ave., died at 2:35 p.m. Saturday (July 19, 2008) at Golden Living Center.
He was born June 11, 1921, in Nappanee to Roscoe W. and Barbara (Burkholder) Hartman. On Nov. 7, 1947, he married Ruby B. Lehman. She died in 1999.
He is survived by...
Michael L. House
Jul 19, 2008
ELKHART -- Michael Lee House, 71/2-week-old son of Brittany House of Elkhart, died Saturday (July 19, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.
Michael was born May 25, 2008, in Elkhart and is survived by his mother, other siblings, grandparents, great-grandparents and family.
Friends may call a half hour prior to Thursday's 11 a.m. celebration of life...
Dasani D. Fernatt
Jul 16, 2008
ELKHART -- Dasani DeWayne Fernatt, infant daughter of Kayla Fernatt, died Wednesday (July 16, 2008) in Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Jean M. Dempster
Jul 13, 2008
BRISTOL -- Jean Marie Dempster, 82, of Bristol, died at 3:27 a.m. Sunday (July 13, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Elkhart to Thaddeus J. and Abbey E. (Carvell) Walters. On Nov. 28, 1946, she married Arthur W. Dempster in Elkhart. He died April 10, 2005, in Elkhart.
Mrs. Dempster is...
Miracle R. Jackson
Jul 13, 2008
GOSHEN -- Miracle Renee Jackson, infant daughter of Pastor Carl Demetrius Jr. and Elika Adella Jackson of Denver Avenue, Goshen, died at 1:22 a.m. Sunday (July 13, 2008) in Goshen General Hospital.
Her parents survive along with four brothers, Carl D. III, Anthony, Michael and Christopher Jackson, all at home; four sisters, Vashona Dixon and Carlmesha, Carlliyah and Carla...
Ernest David Feller
Jul 11, 2008
ELKHART-- Ernest David "Ernie" Feller, 77, died unexpectedly Friday, July 11, 2008, at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born on October 8, 1930, in Elkhart and adopted as an infant by Ruth (Berkey) and Arthur A. Feller. He married Elvera Irene Klein on October 7, 1949. She died January 20, 1996.
He is survived by...
Ernest D Feller
Jul 11, 2008
Oct. 8, 1930 - July 11, 2008
ELKHART-- Ernest David "Ernie" Feller, 77, died unexpectedly Friday, July 11, 2008, at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born on October 8, 1930, in Elkhart and adopted as an infant by Ruth (Berkey) and Arthur A. Feller. He married Elvera Irene Klein on October 7, 1949....
Juanita A. Garberick
Jul 10, 2008
ELKHART-- Juanita Garberick, 96, of Elkhart, went home to be with her lord and savior on July 10, 2008. She passed away after a short illness at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross in South Bend.
Juanita Arvilla Garberick was born on Feb. 15, 1912, in Elkhart to the late John Raymond and Ruby (Wetzel) Kentner. She received her education...
Franklin D. Phillips
Jul 10, 2008
ELKHART -- Franklin Delano "Frank" Phillips, 74, of Elkhart, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 2:24 p.m. in Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.
He was born Dec. 30, 1933, in Hansford, W.Va., to John Henry and Stella Jewel (Grace) Phillips. Frank married Etherial S. "Buzz" Foster on July 11, 1955, in Glasgow, W.Va.
His wife, Buzz Phillips,...
Joan E. Kresge
Jul 8, 2008
ELKHART -- Joan Elaine Kresge, 82, of Oakland Avenue, died at 4:54 p.m. Tuesday (July 8, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Nov. 7, 1925, in Mishawaka to John S. and Margaret (Carter) Seltzer. She married Douglas Kresge in 1945 in Cleveland.
Mrs. Kresge is survived by one daughter, Cathy (Don) Trost of...
Danny R. Kohler Sr.
Jul 6, 2008
ELKHART -- Danny R. Kohler Sr., 53, of Holiday View Drive, died at 11 p.m. Sunday (July 6, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born Feb. 18, 1955, in South Bend to Richard A. and Janet Kohler. On Nov. 23, 1985, he married Judy J. Kohler in Elkhart.
She survives,...
Jerry G. Smith
Jul 3, 2008
ELKHART -- Jerry G. Smith Jr., 85, of Bower Street, died at 8:06 p.m. Thursday (July 3, 2008) at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Sept. 3, 1922, in Lafayette to Jerry G. and Adeline (Runnels) Smith Sr. On April 29, 1950, he married Irene M. Gibbons in Ann Arbor, Mich.
She survives along with...
Hazel D. Wenner-Schmidt
Jul 3, 2008
ELKHART -- Friends of Hazel D. Wenner-Schmidt may call from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St.
Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home and burial will be in Prairie Street Cemetery.
Mrs. Wenner-Schmidt, 87, of Laurel Street, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday (July 3, 2008)...
Charles Gilkerson
Jun 27, 2008
ELKHART -- Charles Gilkerson, 54, of Elkhart, died at 6:25 a.m. Friday (June 27, 2008) at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born on Feb. 18, 1954, in Winchester, Va., to Eddie Grandison and Goldie Gilkerson. He married Wendy on June 5, 1976, in Winchester. She survives with one daughter, Frances (Willie) Gilkerson-Jones of Elkhart; two brothers, Eric...
Terry D. Marra
Jun 26, 2008
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Terry Dale Marra, 64, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Elkhart, Ind., died at 1:48 p.m. Tuesday (June 24, 2008) at home after an extended illness.
He was born on April 12, 1944, to Howard and Edith (Cullip) Marra in Elkhart. He married Gloria Jean Chris on Jan. 26, 1968, in Elkhart. She died on...
Mary A. Archambault
Jun 20, 2008
ELKHART -- Mary A. Archambault, 76, of Elkhart, died at 1:56 a.m. Friday (June 13, 2008) at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born to John and Anna (Mitchell) Mosier in Elkhart on Aug. 25, 1931.
Survivors include a daughter, Cindy (Larry) Riggs of Elkhart; two sons, Charles Archambault of Mishawaka and Bob (Rebecca) Archambault of...
Antony Dercach
Jun 20, 2008
ELKHART -- Antony Dercach, 70, of 1001 W. Hively Ave., died at 4:05 a.m. Friday (June 20, 2008) at Golden Living Center.
He was born April 26, 1938, in Ukraine to Ivan and Maria Dercach. He later married Nerva Louis McClure, who died in 1973.
Mr. Dercach is survived by one daughter, Louise "Marie" (Kevin)...
