Mary M. Meagher
May 19, 2008
ELKHART -- Mary Margaret Meagher, born Dec. 28, 1942, to Francis and Mary (Lyons) Kane of Addison, N.Y., was a lifelong believer in the importance of communication and enjoying life in the face of adversity.
As a Young Democrat, she worked on John Kennedy's presidential campaign and shared his belief that one can see what...
Dorothy G. Frost
May 18, 2008
ELKHART -- Dorothy Gene Frost, 65, of Elkhart died at 3:53 p.m. Sunday (May 18, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born April 24, 1943, in Manchester, Tenn., to Thurman and Bernadene (Swann) Norment. On April 28, 1961, she married David L. Frost in Edwardsburg, Mich.
He survives along with one son, Donald R....
Bessie Young
May 18, 2008
ELKHART -- Bessie Young, 76, of State Street, died at 6:59 p.m. Sunday (May 18, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Fargo, Ark., to Georgie A. and Ollie Mae (Marshall) Jackson. Two husbands, Thad Flower and Julius Young, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Young is survived by four daughters,...
Marilyn R. Long
May 17, 2008
ELKHART -- Marilyn Ruth Long, 80, of Elkhart died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday (May 17, 2008) in Golden Living Center.
She was born July 10, 1927, in Elkhart to William C. and Mary Lucile (Rhoades) Masten.
She is survived by her only son, Dennis William Long of Elkhart.
Mrs. Long worked at CTS...
Douglas J. Bucher Sr.
May 17, 2008
ELKHART -- Douglas J. "Mr. State Wide" Bucher Sr., 70, of Elkhart, died at 4:49 a.m. Saturday (May 17, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Feb. 1, 1938, in Elkhart to J.B. and Blanche (Hartman) Bucher. He married Jeanine C. Spencer on March 27, 1956.
She survives along with two sons, Doug J....
Willard N. Holt
May 11, 2008
ELKHART -- Willard Neal Holt, 68, of 2601 Oakland Ave., died at 6:08 p.m. Sunday (May 11, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born Aug. 19, 1939, in Truman, Ark., to Ewing L. and Ifa (Freeman) Holt.
Mr. Holt is survived by one son, Phillip N. Holt of Elkhart; one...
Robert L. Tengelitsch
May 10, 2008
ELKHART -- Robert L. "Otis" Tengelitsch, 59, of C.R. 15 N., died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (May 10, 2008) after a sudden illness.
He was born July 19, 1948, in South Bend to Robert J. and Naline L. (Chain) Tengelitsch.
Mr. Tengelitsch is survived by two sons, Larry R. Tengelitsch of Elkhart and Robert J....
Vincent J. Hartman
May 8, 2008
ELKHART -- Vincent J. "Vince" Hartman, 22, of 1009 Princeton St., died at 3:27 p.m. Thursday (May 8, 2008) after an accident at home.
He was born Sept. 8, 1985, to Harold L. and Aaltje "Ali" (Roskam) Hartman.
His parents survive along with seven brothers, Matthew (Erin) Hartman, Kevin Hartman and Charles (Rachel) Hartman, all...
Eleanor Grieb
May 8, 2008
ELKHART -- Eleanor Grieb, 84, died at 6:37 p.m. Thursday (May 8, 2008) at home.
She was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, to Cedric E. and Agnes (Purdon) Eason. She married Riley R. Grieb on July 11, 1948, in Elkhart. He died in August 1984.
Survivers include three sons, Riley P. Grieb...
Terry L. Telgenhoff
May 6, 2008
ELKHART -- Terry Leon Telgenhoff, 58, of 52080 Brookstream Circle, died at 2:23 p.m. Tuesday (May 6, 2008) in Hospice House of South Bend.
He was born May 24, 1949, in Niles, Mich., to Walter and Laura (Elliott) Telgenhoff.
Mr. Telgenhoff is survived by a sister, Diane (Charles) Martin of Bourbon; and two brothers, Irwin...
Kenneth G. Coleman
May 1, 2008
ELKHART - Kenneth Gene Coleman Sr., 58, of Hubbard Avenue, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday (May 1, 2008) in Elkhart General Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born May 8, 1949, in Sikeston, Mo., to Ephram and Bernice (Coleman) Benman. His parents survive in Elkhart along with three daughters, Shanida (Johnny) Lee and Tisha A. Pulluaim, both of Mishawaka,...
Vernon A. Hopkins
May 1, 2008
BRISTOL -- Vernon Arnold "Vern" Hopkins, 60, of County Road 4, died at 1:28 p.m. Thursday (May 1, 2008) at home from complications as a result of exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam.
He was born Nov. 4, 1947, in Pikeville, Ky., to Fred D. and Mary Ann (Ramsey) Hopkins. On June 21, 1971, he married Judy...
Cheryl L. Champagne
Apr 29, 2008
MIDDLEBURY -- Cheryl L. Champagne, 58, of Middlebury, died at 8:16 a.m. Tuesday (April 29, 2008) in Goshen General Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born June 16, 1949, in Cuba, N.Y., to John and Dorothy (Clayson) Schoonover. On Sept. 15, 1984, she married Gordon J. Champagne in Allegany, N.Y.
He survives along with one son, Christopher...
Harold W. Kastner
Apr 28, 2008
ELKHART -- Harold William Kastner, 92, of Elkhart, died Monday morning (April 28, 2008) in Woodland Manor.
He was born March 4, 1916, in Kendallville to Harry Nicholas and Cora (O'Blaska) Kastner. He married Annetta Brinegar in June 1944 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She died Jan. 7, 2002, in Elkhart.
Mr. Kastner is survived by close friends Terry Wiley...
Richard D. Williams Iii
Apr 26, 2008
ELKHART -- Richard Dean "Uncle D." Williams III, 48, of Elkhart, died at 4:26 a.m. Saturday (April 26, 2008) at home after an extended illness.
He was born Jan. 22, 1960, in Lowell, Mass., to Richard Dean Sr. and Helen (Kenney) Williams. On April 26, 1986, he married Tina Renee England in Elkhart.
She survives along with one...
Adelia A. Freshour Clemens
Apr 26, 2008
ELKHART -- Adelia A. `Dee` Freshour Clemens, 75, formerly of Valley View Drive, died at 4:32 p.m. Saturday (April 26, 2008) in her daughter's home in Elkhart.
She was born Nov. 20, 1932, in Fisk, Mo., to Harvey W. and Ruby (Lambert) Morse.
She is survived by her husband, John T. Clemens of Elkhart, and her former husband...
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....
