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Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Betty M. Liebo

Betty M. Liebo

Jan 7, 2007

SAN ANGELO, Texas -- Betty M. Liebo, 66, of 2464 Junius St., San Angelo, Texas, formerly of Goshen, Ind., died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 7. 2007) in Regency House in San Angelo following an extended illness.

She was born July 22, 1940, in Goshen, to Robert C. and Edna J. (Wagner) Ryman. She married Harold Liebo on Nov....

Larry Eugene Palmer

Larry Eugene Palmer

Jan 6, 2007

MIDDLEBURY -- Larry E. Palmer, 51, of 10039 C.R. 4, died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 6, 2007) in Beverly Living Center of Elkhart.

He was born Aug. 7, 1955, in Benton Harbor, Mich., to Alonzo and Fannie (Clifft) Palmer.

He is survived by two brothers, Ron (Ramona) Palmer of Bristol and Jerry Palmer of Nashville, Tenn.; three...

Bernerd E. Haskins

Bernerd E. Haskins

Jan 5, 2007

ELKHART -- Bernerd E. Haskins, 56, of 2218 E. Jackson Blvd., died at 3:47 p.m. Friday (Jan. 5, 2007) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born July 18, 1950, in Bridgman, Mich., to Robert E. and Emma (Unger) Haskins.

He is survived by one son, Bernerd C. "Bernie" Haskins of Elkhart; one sister, Nancy Tennis of Albuquerque, N.M.;...

Mary E. Wyman

Mary E. Wyman

Jan 5, 2007

ELKHART -- Friends of Mary Elizabeth "Toots" Wyman may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. Cremation will follow, and there will be no service.

Mrs. Wyman, 68, of Princeton Boulevard, died at 2:17 a.m. Friday (Jan. 5, 2007) at Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born Jan. 29, 1938, to...

Theodore A. Bower

Theodore A. Bower

Jan 5, 2007

ELKHART -- Friends of Theodore A. "Ted" Bower may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., where the funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Lee Campbell of New Hope United Methodist Church will officiate, and burial will be at Christian Chapel Cemetery in Merriam, Ind.

Mr. Bower, 81, of...

Kim Elaine Pickell

Kim Elaine Pickell

Jan 2, 2007

GRANGER -- Kim Elaine Pickell, 49, of 30805 Lincoln Drive, died at 6:41 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at Elkhart General Hospital, after an apparent heart attack.

She was born Oct. 31, 1957, in Fort Wayne to Knight Neuhaus and Corinne Richards. On Oct. 30, 1976, in Fort Wayne, she married Kenneth M. Pickell.

He survives, with a...

W. Jerome Harter

W. Jerome Harter

Jan 2, 2007

MIDDLEBURY -- W. Jerome Harter, 67, of Forrest Lakes Drive, Middlebury, died at 9:55 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 2, 2007) at home, after a four-year battle with cancer.

He was born Oct. 23, 1939, in Erie, Pa., to Wilford J. and Helen L. (Halfast) Harter. He married Sandra S. Green on Aug. 18, 1962, in Erie.

She survives, along...

Beatrice Marie Tilford

Beatrice Marie Tilford

Jan 1, 2007

ELKHART -- Beatrice Marie Tilford, 74, of 30098 C.R. 108, died Monday (Jan. 1, 2007) at 1 a.m. at her home.

She was born Oct. 10, 1932, in Elkhart to Dewey and Myrtle (Steele) Maggert. She married Charles W. Tilford on May 30, 1953, and he survives.

Also surviving are five sons, David L. (Nyta) Tilford, Rodney C....

Eleanor M. Carr

Eleanor M. Carr

Jan 1, 2007

ELKHART -- Eleanor Marie Carr, 88, of Home Avenue, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday (Jan. 1, 2007) at Hubbard Hill Estates.

She was born May 15, 1918, in Chicago to John and Mary (Oplaski) Humecke. On Sept. 14, 1946, at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church in Elkhart, she married Leland Carr. He died Feb. 11, 1983.

Mrs. Carr...

Jack Thomas Howard

Jack Thomas Howard

Dec 30, 2006

BRISTOL -- Jack Thomas Howard, the son of Mike and Jennifer Howard, was stillborn at 6:09 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 30, 2006) at Elkhart General Hospital.

He is survived by his parents of Bristol; one brother, Drake Howard, at home; and one sister, Kyah Howard, also at home.

Private services will take place at the Babyland Section of Rice...

Isabella Skye Barajas

Isabella Skye Barajas

Dec 29, 2006

ELKHART -- Isabella Skye Barajas, 4 months, of Pine Arbor Drive, Elkhart, died at 9:13 a.m. Friday (dec. 29, 2006) at home.

She was born Aug. 29, 2006, in Elkhart to Jordan Willsey and Nelly Barajas.

They surivive along with grandparents Roberto and Rosa Barajas and Thomas and Teri Wiley, all of Elkhart; and great-grandparents Herminia Salamanca of...

Paul A. Akin

Paul A. Akin

Dec 28, 2006

ELKHART -- Paul A. Akin, 72, of 1913 Moyer Ave., died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 28, 2006) at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born Nov. 7, 1934, in Cass County, Mich., to Claire Akin and Leona Shaner.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys Akin; a son, Gregory (Cheryl) Akin, and two daughters, Christine (Louis) Larson and...

James E. Wolkins

James E. Wolkins

Dec 27, 2006

GOSHEN -- James E. Wolkins Sr., 64, of River Avenue, died at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 27, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born Dec. 27, 1942, in St. Joseph, Mich., to Henry C. and Mildred (Underly) Wolkins. On Dec. 10, 1992, in Elkhart he married Marsha A. Wentz.

She survives at home...

John H. Woistman

John H. Woistman

Dec 25, 2006

ELKHART -- John H. "Big John" Woistman, 64, of 303 Waterfall Drive, died at 8:18 a.m. Monday (Dec. 25, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born May 30, 1942, in Pittsburgh to John and Rosalia (Eibel) Woistman. He married Mary Hedden who died Dec. 27, 2001, in Elkhart.

He is survived by two daughters, Annie (Chuck) Mason...

Glendora V. Brown

Glendora V. Brown

Dec 25, 2006

ELKHART -- Glendora V. "Glennie" Brown, 61, of Elkhart, died at 11:50 a.m. Monday (Dec. 25, 2006) at East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of cancer.

She was born Jan. 25, 1945, in South Bend to Abner G. and Vivian (Weldy) Brown Sr.

She is survived by her mother, Vivian of Wakarusa; two sisters, Laveda (Lester) Bontrager of...

Roger Eby, Sr.

Roger Eby, Sr.

Dec 23, 2006

COCOA, Fla. -- Roger Eby Sr., 62, of Cocoa, formerly of Elkhart, Ind., passed away Dec. 23, 2006, at Wuesthoff Hospital in Melbourne.

He was born May 27, 1944, to Glenn and Helen Eby. He married Joan Rago in Cocoa.

She survives, along with his father, Glenn Eby; three sons, Roger (Gay) Eby, Chris Eby and Darren (Christine)...

Vincent Monroe Smith

Vincent Monroe Smith

Dec 20, 2006

ELKHART -- Vincent Monroe Smith Sr., 45, of 1227 W. Hubbard Ave., died at 12:42 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2006) at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born June 4, 1961, in St. Paul, Minn., to Gerald and Ramona (Windorski) Smith. On Oct. 1, 2000, in Bristol, he married Monica Melton.

She survives, along with five sons, Vincent...

Santino J. Lentine

Santino J. Lentine

Dec 20, 2006

ELKHART -- Santino J. Lentine, 82, of Lake Drive, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2006) in the emergency room of Knapp Medical Center, Weslaco, Texas.

He was born Sept. 23, 1924, in Mishawaka to Angelo and Katherine (Catalino) Lentine. On Dec. 31, 1955, in Mishawaka, he married Marion L. Higgins. She preceded him in death on Aug....

Samuel R. Stout

Samuel R. Stout

Dec 15, 2006

ELKHART -- Samuel R. "Sonny" Stout, 55, of 59188 Park Shore Drive, died at 11:56 p.m. Friday (Dec. 15, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital after apparently suffering a heart attack while working at Jimtown Junior High School.

He was born Oct. 29, 1951, in Hughes, Ark., to Andrew N. and Samella (Harris) Stout Sr. On Aug. 10, 1972, in...

Dorothy Ann Atkinson

Dorothy Ann Atkinson

Dec 14, 2006

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