Felicia M. Reason
Jan 26, 2008
ELKHART -- Felicia Marie Reason, 19, of Heatherfield Drive, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born July 24, 1988, in Elkhart to Kelly L. and Mary Elizabeth (Lloyd) Reason.
Ms. Reason is survived by one daughter, Leah Marie Howey of Mishawaka; her mother and stepfather, Beth and Ronald Laughman of Elkhart; five brothers,...
Albert M. Hidalgo
Jan 25, 2008
ELKHART -- Longtime professional musician and bandleader Albert M. Hidalgo, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, 2007 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend as a result of injuries from a car-train accident in Osceola.
Albert was born on Nov. 15, 1934, in Batangas, Philippines, to Isais and Josefa (Makalintal) Hidalgo. He married Flocerfida...
Esther M. Baker
Jan 19, 2008
ELKHART -- Esther Marie Baker, 81, of C.R. 26, died at 11:09 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 19, 2008) at Our Lady of Peace Hospital, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
She was born Sept. 20, 1926, in Paris, Tenn., to Walter R. McClellan and Mabel Click. She married James C. "Jim" Baker on Sept. 1, 1951, in Elkhart.
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Devarence D. Kimbrough
Jan 19, 2008
ELKHART -- DeVarence Damon Kimbrough, 22, of Elkhart, died at 12:17 p.m. Friday (Jan. 18, 2008) in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
He was born May 16, 1985, in Elkhart to Todd and Kimberly (Joyner) Kimbrough Sr.
Mr. Kimbrough is survived by his mother, Kimberly (Jimmie) Exum of Stone Mountain, Ga.; his father of Indianapolis; two brothers, Drico Kimbrough...
Jimmie Lee Eberly
Jan 19, 2008
ELKHART -- Jimmie "Jim" Lee Eberly, 70, of 53652 Spring Mill Drive, Elkhart, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 19, 2008) at Elkhart General Hospital.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with pastor Doug Erickson of La...
King A. Dancler Jr.
Jan 11, 2008
ELKHART -- King A. Dancler Jr., 64, of 1807 Oakland Ave., died at 3:35 p.m. Friday (Jan. 11, 2008) at home after a battle with cancer.
He was born June 9, 1943, in New Madrid, Mo., to King A. and Areedia (Young) Dancler Sr. He married Carolyn L. Crenshaw on Nov. 25, 1968, at Canaan Baptist Church in Elkhart....
Shirley A. Bieber
Jan 10, 2008
ELKHART -- Shirley A. Bieber, 55, of Merrill Street, died at 8 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 10, 2008) at Elkhart General Hospital.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Tuesday at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. Anthony Baker will officiate services, and burial will be in Chapel...
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...
