Ruby Hunsberger
Mar 31, 2008
ELKHART -- Ruby Lucille Hunsberger, 89, of Elkhart, died at 7:44 a.m. Monday (March 31, 2008) in Riverside Village, Elkhart.
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 Willowdale Church of Christ, 1400 Willowdale Ave., Elkhart. The Rev. Ray...
Pauline B. Brown
Mar 30, 2008
ELKHART -- Pauline Barbara Brown, 75, of River Lake Court, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday (March 30, 2008) at home after an extended illness.
She was born Dec. 11, 1932, in Cleveland, to Sam Sr. and Mary Kralik. She married Melvin E. Brown on June 16, 1967, in West Covina, Calif.
He survives along with two grandsons, raised...
Paul F. Basket
Mar 29, 2008
ELKHART -- Paul F. Basket, 45, of West Indiana Avenue, died at 12:36 p.m. Saturday (March 29, 2008) at home.
He was born Feb. 14, 1963, in Quebec, Canada, to David E. and Elizabeth (Courtade) Basket.
Mr. Basket is survived by his parents of Bristol; his adopted son, Kris Morgan of Cassopolis, Mich.; one sister, Marie (Philip) Neuenschwander...
Frances M. Thompson
Mar 25, 2008
ELKHART -- Frances M. Thompson, 94, of Independence Street, Elkhart, died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday (March 25, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with her son, Jere Snyder, officiating. Burial...
Patricia A. Neff
Mar 25, 2008
EDWARDSBURG, Mich. -- Patricia Ann "Pat" Neff, 62, of Old M-205, died at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday (March 25, 2008) at home after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born Dec. 16, 1945, in Mount Carbon, W.Va., to William Thomas and Elizabeth (Robinson) Lee. She married William L. "Bill" Neff on Sept. 16, 1970, in Middlebury, Ind. He died...
Margaret O. Brandon
Mar 25, 2008
ELKHART -- Margaret Ort Brandon, 89, of Hubbard Hill Lane, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday (March 25, 2008) in Hubbard Hill Healthcare Center.
She was born Aug. 29, 1918, in Beaverton, Mich., to Vernon and Winifred (Rinehart) Ort. She married Robert W. "Bob" Brandon on Feb. 3, 1946, in Elkhart.
He survives along with one daughter, Beth (Todi)...
Susan Yoder
Mar 24, 2008
BRISTOL -- Susan D. "Susie" Yoder, 75, died at 5:32 a.m. Monday (March 24, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born April 3, 1932, in Bippus to Jacob "Jake" Kohler and Betty Pearl (Williamson) Tryon. On Sept. 2, 1950, she married Kenneth E. Yoder in Elkhart.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Kenneth E. "Ken" Yoder...
Frederick E. Birzele
Mar 23, 2008
ELKHART -- Frederick Elliot Birzele, 91, of Elkhart, died at 10:32 a.m. Sunday (March 23, 2008) at home.
He was born Aug. 7, 1916, in Hillsboro, Ill., to Jacob and Estella Birzele.
Mr. Birzele is survived by one son, Dr. Dean (Peggy) Birzele of Elkhart; two grandchildren, Angie (Phil) Williams of Dexter, Mich., and Jeff Birzele of Chicago;...
George A. O'Dell
Mar 22, 2008
ELKHART -- George Adams Odell, 89, of 28070 C.R. 24 W., formerly of Union, Mich., died at 11:10 p.m. Saturday (March 22, 2008) in Hubbard Hill Estates.
He was born May 5, 1918, in Mason Township, Mich., to Nile and Pearl (Benfer) Odell. He married Beverly M. Holtzinger on Aug. 14, 1938, in Mason Township.
She survives along...
Louella Kizer
Mar 20, 2008
ELKHART -- Louella Rose Kizer, 86, residing in Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2008, at 9:40 p.m. at Golden Living Center of natural causes.
She was born on March 27, 1921, in Massac County near Metropolis, Ill., to the late John and Lula Belle (Nelson) Ruble. On Jan. 3, 1989 in South Bend she married Francis Leroy...
Infant James
Mar 19, 2008
ELKHART -- Infant James, of 10311/2 Johnson St., died at 4:22 a.m. March 19, 2008, in Elkhart General Hospital.
Infant James is survived by parents John Harris and Latasha James; one brother, Na'vioun R. James, at home; three sisters, Nakayla Tutson and Janiya and Jakyrah James, all at home; and maternal grandparents Raymond and Carolyn Hunt of Elkhart.
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Sharon S. Chapman
Mar 19, 2008
ELKHART -- Sharon Sue "Harpie" Chapman, 58, of 25583 C.R. 4, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday (March 19, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born March 30, 1949, to Leonard and Delores (Eggleston) Welch.
Ms. Chapman is survived by one daughter, Kelly J. Welch of Elkhart; one son, Brad C. Welch of Elkhart;...
William V. Marcin
Mar 19, 2008
GOSHEN -- William V. "Bill" Marcin Jr., 66, of Goshen, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday (March 19, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born Sept. 4, 1941, in New York City to William V. and Olivia (Anderson) Marcin Sr. He married JoAnn Colver on Sept. 30, 1989, in Goshen.
She survives...
Dorothy M. Howard
Mar 19, 2008
ELKHART -- Dorothy M. Howard, 73, of 1001 W. Hively Ave., died at 7:45 p.m. Friday (March 21, 2008) in Golden Living Center, Elkhart, after an extended illness.
She was born Dec. 9, 1934, in Kniman, Ind., to Homer C. and Alma (Cooper) Woosley.
Ms. Howard is survived by one son, James E. (Cheree) Thews of Goshen; one...
Margaret A Eltzroth
Mar 18, 2008
ELKHART -- Margaret Annabell Eltzroth, 84, formerly of Oxford Street, died at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday (March 18, 2008) in Valley View Healthcare Center.
She was born Jan. 4, 1924, in Roann, to Alonzo and Lena (Carpenter) Oswalt. She married William Riley Eltzroth on May 28, 1955, in Elkhart. He died Oct. 20, 1975.
Mrs. Eltzroth is survived by...
Delores R. Seymore
Mar 16, 2008
ELKHART -- Delores Rachel (Nichols) Seymore, 75, of 1001 W. Hively Ave., formerly of 54662 Thrash Lane, died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday (March 16, 2008) in Golden Living Center.
She was born Feb. 23, 1933, in Mishawaka to Ralph A. and Dorothy A. (LaBlanc) Nichols. She married Willard L. Seymore on Dec. 23, 1950, in Elkhart. He died in...
Tonnette Dooley
Mar 15, 2008
ELKHART -- Tonnette Dooley, 46, of Elkhart, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday (March 15, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital after a battle with cancer.
She was born Oct. 11, 1961, in Elkhart to Velver and Elsie (Dancler) Dooley.
Ms. Dooley is survived by one daughter, Latedia Dooley of Elkhart; two grandchildren; five brothers, Velver "Jerry" (Michelle) Dooley III,...
Augusta C. Benner
Mar 14, 2008
MISHAWAKA -- Augusta Carolyn "Carolyn" Benner, 96, of 525 Laurel St., died at 3:10 p.m. Friday (March 14, 2008) at Fountain View Place, Mishawaka, of natural causes.
She was born Nov. 26, 1911, in Libertyville, Ill, to John Exon and Rosa Lena Trakel. She married Russell C. Benner in 1930. He died in 1978.
Surviving are two daughters,...
Teresa Williams
Mar 14, 2008
ELKHART -- Teresa Anna "Teri" Williams, 62, of 1201 C.R. 15 South, Lot 123, died at 6:25 a.m. Friday (March 14, 2008) at Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness. She was born Feb. 6, 1946, in Sunbury, Pa., to Charles L. and Stella F. (Fleming) Keener. She is survived by a former husband, Alvin Berie; two sons, Charles A....
