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....
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.
...
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...
