Kenneth G. Coleman
May 1, 2008
ELKHART - Kenneth Gene Coleman Sr., 58, of Hubbard Avenue, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday (May 1, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born May 8, 1949, in Sikeston, Mo., to Ephram and Bernice (Coleman) Benman. His parents survive in Elkhart along with three daughters, Shanida (Johnny) Lee and Tisha A. Pulluaim, both of Mishawaka,...
Vernon A. Hopkins
May 1, 2008
BRISTOL -- Vernon Arnold "Vern" Hopkins, 60, of County Road 4, died at 1:28 p.m. Thursday (May 1, 2008) at home from complications as a result of exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam.
He was born Nov. 4, 1947, in Pikeville, Ky., to Fred D. and Mary Ann (Ramsey) Hopkins. On June 21, 1971, he married Judy...
Cheryl L. Champagne
Apr 29, 2008
MIDDLEBURY -- Cheryl L. Champagne, 58, of Middlebury, died at 8:16 a.m. Tuesday (April 29, 2008) in Goshen General Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born June 16, 1949, in Cuba, N.Y., to John and Dorothy (Clayson) Schoonover. On Sept. 15, 1984, she married Gordon J. Champagne in Allegany, N.Y.
He survives along with one son, Christopher...
Harold W. Kastner
Apr 28, 2008
ELKHART -- Harold William Kastner, 92, of Elkhart, died Monday morning (April 28, 2008) in Woodland Manor.
He was born March 4, 1916, in Kendallville to Harry Nicholas and Cora (O'Blaska) Kastner. He married Annetta Brinegar in June 1944 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She died Jan. 7, 2002, in Elkhart.
Mr. Kastner is survived by close friends Terry Wiley...
Richard D. Williams Iii
Apr 26, 2008
ELKHART -- Richard Dean "Uncle D." Williams III, 48, of Elkhart, died at 4:26 a.m. Saturday (April 26, 2008) at home after an extended illness.
He was born Jan. 22, 1960, in Lowell, Mass., to Richard Dean Sr. and Helen (Kenney) Williams. On April 26, 1986, he married Tina Renee England in Elkhart.
She survives along with one...
Adelia A. Freshour Clemens
Apr 26, 2008
ELKHART -- Adelia A. `Dee` Freshour Clemens, 75, formerly of Valley View Drive, died at 4:32 p.m. Saturday (April 26, 2008) in her daughter's home in Elkhart.
She was born Nov. 20, 1932, in Fisk, Mo., to Harvey W. and Ruby (Lambert) Morse.
She is survived by her husband, John T. Clemens of Elkhart, and her former husband...
Brenda L. Shupe
Apr 25, 2008
EDWARDSBURG, Mich. -- Brenda L. Shupe, 43, of Edwardsburg, died at 8:45 p.m. Friday (April 25, 2008) at the home of family friends.
She was born April 8, 1964, to E. Eugene Brady and Ludie Franks in Phoenix.
She is survived by one daughter, Kara (Jeremy) Wejroch of Goshen; and four sisters, Barb (Ed) Flagel of Eau Clair,...
Robert L. Monroe
Apr 17, 2008
ELKHART -- Robert L. Monroe, 75, of Mason Street, died at 3:04 a.m. Friday (April 11, 2008) at Woodland Manor Nursing Facility.
He was born May 19, 1932, in Hopkinsville, Ky., to Samuel D. and Nellie E. (Boyd) Monroe. He married Dorothy N. Steadham on Nov. 15, 1958, in Fayetteville, Tenn.
She survives along with two sons, Charles...
Minnie W. Green
Apr 16, 2008
ELKHART -- Minnie West Green, 86, of Elkhart, died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday (April 16, 2008) in Riverside Village. She had been in declining health.
She was born July 9, 1921, in Dyersburg, Tenn., to West and Minnie Lane.
Miss Green is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four sisters, LaVerne...
Willis F. Lemna
Apr 12, 2008
ELKHART -- Willis Frederick "Bill" Lemna, 80, formerly of 500 N. Michigan Ave., died at 2:55 a.m. Saturday (April 12, 2008) in Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab Center after an extended illness.
He was born Feb. 14, 1928, in Nappanee to E. Leonard Lemna and Florence V. Hampshire. He married Virginia Kathleen Marshall on July 2, 1950, in Elkhart....
Freda M. Roberts
Apr 12, 2008
UNION, Mich. -- Freda May Roberts, 59, of Spencer Road, died at 1:54 p.m. Saturday (April 12, 2008) in Heartland Healthcare Center, Three Rivers, after an extended illness.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, Ind. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home...
Leroy Herron
Apr 11, 2008
BRISTOL -- Leroy "Lee" Herron, 70, of Van Drive, died at 1:25 p.m. Friday (April 11, 2008) at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended battle with cancer.
He was born March 16, 1938, in Glenville, W.Va., to Roy Herron and Floda Amos. He married Nancy M. Henderson Foreman on Dec. 31, 1981, in Mesa, Ariz.
She survives along...
Dennis R. Gardner
Apr 9, 2008
ELKHART -- We hope that by the time you've finished reading this tribute to our loved one you will feel as if you also have known him.
Dennis Ross Gardner, "D.G." of Elkhart, passed away as he wished, peacefully at home, on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. At his side were his family, closest friends and beloved basset hound, Simon....
Frederick C. Earnhart
Apr 9, 2008
ELKHART -- Frederick C. "Fred" Earnhart, 78, of Elkhart, died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday (April 9, 2008) in Our Lady of Peace Hospital, South Bend, after a brief illness.
He was born Dec. 17, 1929, in Elkhart to Harry R. and Arabelle (Sutton) Earnhart. He married Mary L. Warner in Three Rivers, Mich., on Nov. 15, 1958.
She...
Loren D. Butler
Apr 9, 2008
PONTIAC, Mich. -- Loren D. Butler, 87, of 1916 Baldwin Road, formerly of Elkhart, Ind., died Wednesday (April 9, 2008) in American House Senior Living Residence, where he lived.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Robert J. Ferroli
Apr 6, 2008
ELKHART -- Col. Robert Joseph Ferroli, 77, of Elkhart, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday (April 6, 2008) at home after an extended illness.
He was born April 23, 1930, in Boston, Mass., to John Anthony and Lena (Lucchini) Ferroli. He married Ruby J. Porter on June 15, 1952, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Boston.
She survives along...
Rebecca L. Roberts
Apr 5, 2008
ELKHART -- Rebecca L. "Becca" Roberts, 32, of C.R. 1, died unexpectedly at 3:52 a.m. Saturday (April 5, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, and one hour prior to Thursday's 1 p.m. funeral service at the funeral home. The Rev. Nathan "Nate" Brenneman...
Donald E. Pontius
Apr 4, 2008
OSCEOLA -- Donald E. Pontius Jr., 72, residing in Osceola, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, in Golden Living Center in Elkhart.
He was born on Sept. 23, 1935, in Elkhart to the late Donald E. and Norma (Neal) Pontius Sr. On Aug. 25, 1958, he married the former Janet Grant in Elkhart.
Surviving are...
Robert Lee House Sr.
Apr 3, 2008
ELKHART -- Robert Lee House Sr., 83, of Elkhart, died at 10:05 p.m. Thursday (April 3, 2008) in Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa.
He was born Oct. 20, 1924, in Clarksdale, Miss., to Thomas and Lena (Phillips) House. He married Ruth Dancler on Nov. 16, 1958, in Elkhart.
She survives along with eight sons, David House of Chicago and...
Arthur Millard
Mar 31, 2008
ELKHART -- Arthur A. Millard, 69, of Elkhart, died at 1:50 a.m. Monday (March 31, 2008) in Elkhart Rehabilitation Center.
He was born Oct. 23, 1938, in Portland, Ore.
Mr. Millard is survived by his friends, nurses and nurse's aides at Elkhart Rehabilitation Center, where he had lived since 2003.
There will be no visitation or services....
