Darren L. Benn
Jan 5, 2008
ELKHART -- Darren L. Benn, 45, of Elkhart, died at 2:11 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 5, 2008) at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born April 14, 1962, in Elkhart to John and Barbara Benn.
He is survived by his ex-spouse, Julie Berkshire; two sons, Shaine and Luke Benn, both of Elkhart; one brother, David Benn of Elkhart; one nephew,...
Susan K. Everett
Jan 3, 2008
JONES, Mich. -- Susan Kay (Wise) Everett, 59, of Jones, Mich., passed away at 8 p.m. Thursday (January 3, 2008) at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Known as "Little Grandma," she was born on December 21, 1948, in Elkhart to Wayne and Kathleen "Kate" (Slife) Wise. She married Harry B. "Joe" Everett on June...
Jerry Lee Knight Jr.
Dec 27, 2007
ELKHART -- Jerry Lee Knight Jr., 39, of 2307 Cassopolis St., died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 27, 2007) at home.
He was born March 5, 1968, in Cassopolis, Mich., to Jerry L. and Bonnie J. (Huber) Knight Sr.
He is survived by his companion, Tabitha A. Hibshman, at home; one daughter, Courtney M. Troyer of Goshen; one...
Frank L. Willey
Dec 25, 2007
ELKHART -- Frank L. Willey, 85, of Elkhart, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 25, 2007) at home.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. The funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor James Pettit of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will...
Anita A. Springer
Dec 25, 2007
ELKHART -- The world has one less ray of sunshine to brighten our lives. Anita "Nita" Springer, 49, of Elkhart, passed away at home on Tuesday (Dec. 25, 2007) after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She leaves behind many family, friends and neighbors with aching hearts, but also filled with the richness of her life. Nita was...
James C. Mendenhall
Dec 25, 2007
EDWARDSBURG, Mich. -- James C. "Jim" Mendenhall, 64, of Edwardsburg, died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 25, 2007) in Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital from complications of multiple sclerosis.
He was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Dowagiac, to James Marion and Mary Irene (Meyers) Mendenhall. He married Margarett E. Clawson on Nov. 8, 1975, in Niles.
She survives along...
John P. Rossi
Dec 24, 2007
ELKHART -- John P. Rossi, 83, of Ida Road, died at 4:14 a.m. Monday (Dec. 24, 2007) at home.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., and from 9:30 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1108 S. Main St. A parish...
Larry D. Hout
Dec 23, 2007
EDWARDSBURG -- Larry Donald Hout, 71, of 7077 Adamsville Road, died at 9:03 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 23, 2007) at home, apparently of a heart attack.
He was born Oct. 26, 1936, in Middlebury to Mark and Hazel (Lantz) Hout. He married Roberta L. Mitterling on July 1, 1956, in Middlebury. She died in August 2001.
Mr. Hout is...
Victor J. Couch
Dec 22, 2007
SOUTH BEND -- Victor J. Couch, 93, of South Bend, died Saturday (Dec. 22, 2007) at the home of his daughter in Lakewood, Colo.
He was born March 13, 1914, in South Bend to Fredrick and Cecilia (Gooley) Couch. He married Margaret Mary Berndt on April 20, 1940, in South Bend. She died on May 10, 2000.
Mr....
Mary L. Mabie
Dec 19, 2007
ELKHART -- Mary Lou "Mickey" (Peffley) Mabie, 70, of San Lou Rae, Elkhart, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 19, 2007) in Elkhart General Hospital, after an illness.
She was born in Elkhart on Feb. 11, 1937, to the late Alpha Van and Anna Linda (Droegmiller) Haven. She married Daniel R. Mabie on Sept. 7, 2002, in Elkhart....
James H. Brown
Dec 18, 2007
ELKHART -- James H. "Jim" Brown, 78, of 2121 B&O Railroad, died at 10:48 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 18, 2007) at home. He was born Jan. 22, 1929, in Marco, Ind., to George W. "Tim" and Mary E. (Harris) Brown. He married Dorthy A. "Bunky" Paterson on Nov. 27, 1953, in Carbondale, Ill. She died in May 2006. Mr. Brown is...
William E. Roberts
Dec 17, 2007
BRISTOL -- William E. Roberts, 87, of 50868 C.R. 25, died at 12:26 a.m. Monday (Dec. 17, 2007) in Goshen General Hospital.
He was born Jan. 30, 1920, in Lark, N.D., to William Tecumseh and Louise C. (Peters) Roberts. His first wife, Evelyn, preceded him in death. He then married Shirley Mattix on May 10, 1991, in Elkhart.
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Ernest L. Lamar
Dec 13, 2007
ELKHART -- Ernest L. LaMar, 87, of 57457 C.R. 13, formerly of Indianapolis, died at 5:16 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 13, 2007) in Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Dec. 23, 1919, in Indianapolis to Ernest L. and Maude (Crouse) LaMar. He married Nellie M. Swift on Dec. 24, 1941. She died Feb. 7, 2007, in Elkhart.
Mr. LaMar...
Florence C. Troyer
Dec 13, 2007
INDIANAPOLIS -- Florence C. "Toots" Troyer, 85, of 8505 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., formerly of 1682 Edgebrook Court, Goshen, died at 9 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 13, 2007) in The Forum at the Crossing, Indianapolis.
She was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Elkhart to Jerry and Goldie (Lechlitner) Willard. She married Oliver Lowell. He died in 1957. She married Alvin "Al"...
Beverly J. Marvel
Dec 12, 2007
ELKHART -- Beverly Jean Marvel, 72, of Elkhart, died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 12, 2007) in Our Lady of Peace Hospital, South Bend.
She was born Sept. 29, 1935, in South Bend to Charles R. and Kathryn B. (Williams) Freshour Sr.
Ms. Marvel is survived by one son, Gary (Amy) Marvel of Mishawaka; two daughters, Vickie (Bruce)...
Lance D. Jones
Dec 8, 2007
ELKHART -- Lance D. Jones, 86, of Elkhart, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 8, 2007) at home.
He was born Sept. 29, 1921, in Lacota, Mich., to Walter T. and Edith (Mann) Jones. He married Ruth L. Gordon on Aug. 29, 1941, in Goshen.
She survives along with one son, Stephen D. Jones of Elkhart; two daughters,...
Evelyn M. Amacher (Bowen)
Dec 6, 2007
ELKHART -- Evelyn Maxine "Lyn" (Bowen) Amacher, 87, of 1201 E. Beardsley Ave., passed away Thursday (Dec. 6, 2007) in Greenleaf Living Center, where she had been a resident since March.
Known as "Lyn" to friends and "Evelyn" to family, she was born on Feb. 20, 1920, in Rochester, Ind., the daughter of Vernie and Pearl (Wright) Bowen.
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Evelyn M. Amacher
Dec 6, 2007
ELKHART -- Evelyn Maxine "Lyn" (Bowen) Amacher, 87, of 1201 E. Beardsley Ave., passed away Thursday (Dec. 6, 2007) in Greenleaf Living Center, where she had been a resident since March.
Known as "Lyn" to friends and "Evelyn" to family, she was born on Feb. 20, 1920, in Rochester, Ind., the daughter of Vernie and Pearl (Wright) Bowen.
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Terry Lee Rose
Dec 6, 2007
ELKHART -- Terry Lee Rose, 63, of C.R. 101, died at 5:25 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 2, 2007) in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, after a battle with cancer.
He was born June 10, 1944, in LaPorte.
He is survived by his close friends, Richard Stanislawski and Shelly Ray, both of Elkhart, one son, one daughter and three sisters.
There...
Maritn L. Wilson
Dec 5, 2007
ELKHART -- Martin Levi "Marty" Wilson, 83, of 333 W. Mishawaka Road, formerly of 824 Fieldhouse Ave., died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 5, 2007) in Valley View Health Care Center.
He was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Albion, Mich., to Donald J. and Etha Margaret (Martin) Wilson. He married Myrtle M. Minnick on Sept. 28, 1946, in Fort...
