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....
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)...
