Juanita Stephens
Dec 13, 2006
ELKHART -- Juanita Stephens, 79, of 1001 W. Hively Ave., died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 13, 2006) in Beverly Living Center of Elkhart.
She was born Jan. 13, 1927, in Warsaw and is survived by a special friend, Janie Odom of Goshen.
There will be no visitation. Graveside services will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday in...
Earl A. Stout
Dec 12, 2006
ELKHART -- Earl Allan Stout, 66, of C.R. 7 North, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 12, 2006) at home, after a battle with cancer.
He was born July 25, 1940, in Elkhart, to Frank and Helen (Hoffmaster) Stout. On May 29, 1970, in Elkhart, he married Juanita J. Johnson.
She survives, along with one son, Gene (Kim)...
Jaylen T. Ortiz
Dec 10, 2006
ELKHART -- Jaylen T. Ortiz, 6-week-old son of Carlos Ortiz and Tarariste "Tara" Davis, of 1022 S. Main St., died at 12:37 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 10, 2006) in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
His parents survive, along with two sisters, Brionna Ortiz and Aleyah Moore-Davis, both at home; his paternal grandparents, Richard and Leah Diffenderfer of Jones, Mich.; and his...
Christopher L. Harrison
Dec 6, 2006
ELKHART -- Christopher L. Harrison, 30, of 525 W. Franklin St., died at 10:49 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 6, 2006) at 1811 Westplains Drive, Goshen, of a gunshot wound.
He was born March 29, 1976, in Roanoke, Ala., to Willie Person Sr. and Brenda Harrison.
His mother survives in Elkhart, along with his daughter, Na'Quiana Harrison of Milwaukee, Wis.;...
Aaliyah Charmae Joiner
Dec 5, 2006
ELKHART-- Aaliyah Charmae Joiner, 11, of 3332 Pleasant Plain Ave., died Tuesday (Dec. 5, 2006) in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, as the result of a gunshot wound.
She was born Oct. 13, 1995, in Elkhart to Jarvis and Tiana (Warren) Joiner.
Her parents survive, along with three sisters, Akyah Taylor and Abryntinia Graham, both at home, and Alexis...
Sheryll Ann Golden
Dec 4, 2006
SOUTH BEND-- Sheryll Ann Golden, 59, of 1950 Ridgedale Road, died on Monday (Dec. 4, 2006) at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
She was born Feb. 4, 1947, in South Bend to Elsie and Barbara (Grose) Jett.
She is survived by a daughter, Tami (David) McCumber of Portage; a son, Chris Golden of South Bend; four grandchildren; and...
James W. Allard
Nov 28, 2006
ELKHART -- James Woodrow Allard, 34, of 213 Pottawattomi Drive, died at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital, after being struck by a vehicle while crossing C.R. 6.
He was born Nov. 7, 1972, in Elkhart to Ronald and Pamela (Harris) Allard.
They survive along with four brothers, Ronnie, Napoleon, Hank and Auggie Allard,...
Joan J. Bails
Nov 28, 2006
GOSHEN -- Joan J. Bails, 74, of Kingston Court, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born Feb. 25, 1932, in Charleston, Ill., to William and Mary (Checkley) Bails.
Surviving are three sisters, Donna (Allen) Craft of Elkhart, Barbara (Richard) Chilcote of Sun City West, Ariz., and...
Robin E. Carlson
Nov 28, 2006
ELKHART -- Robin E. Carlson, 80, of 333 W. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, died at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2006) in Valley View Health Care Center.
She was born March 29, 1926, in Chicago to the late David and Luella (Carlson) Gustafson.
Surviving are two daughters, Jan Ostrom of Elkhart and Sue Thorn of Wheeling, W.Va.; three granddaughters,...
Katherine C. O'Hara
Nov 25, 2006
ELKHART -- Katherine C. O'Hara, 83, of Woodfield Court, passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Nov. 25, 2006) at the home of her daughter in Madison, Wis., while visiting over the Thanksgiving holiday.
She was born Sept. 20, 1923, in Milwaukee, Wis., to the late August and Gertrude (Goiny) Klawa. On June 15, 1946, she married Thomas L. O'Hara in Milwaukee....
Geraldine M. Harris
Nov 24, 2006
GERALDINE M. HARRIS Oct. 1, 1923 - Nov. 24, 2006 ELKHART - Geraldine "Gerri" M. Harris, 83, of 2600 Morehouse Ave., Elkhart, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 24, 2006), in Elkhart Rehabilitation Center. She was born Oct. 1, 1923, in Elkhart, to William and Estelle M. (Fischer) Leege Sr. Surviving are two caregivers, Betty Blessing and Bob Kaser. One...
Lucille L. Fetters
Nov 20, 2006
MIDDLEBURY -- Lucille L. Fetters, 89, of 116 River Park Drive, died at 4:20 a.m. Monday (Nov. 20, 2006) in The Maples at Waterford Crossing Healthcare Campus in Goshen, after a brief illness.
She was born Nov. 12, 1917, in South Bend to Theodore and Millie (Helm) Geldner. On Sept. 5, 1935, in South Bend, she married Darrell C....
Devon E. Garberick
Nov 19, 2006
ELKHART -- Devon E. Garberick Sr., 86, of 28070 C.R. 24, died at 8 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 19, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Sept. 6, 1920, in Elkhart County to John and Eva Agnes (Roth) Garberick. On Feb. 14, 1942, in Elkhart, he married Virginia Joy Stouder in Elkhart.
He is survived by four sons,...
Gloria May Kniola
Nov 18, 2006
ELKHART -- Gloria May Kniola, 81, of 2801 Toledo Road, died at 11:55 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) in Valley View Healthcare Center after an extended illness.
She was born May 31, 1925, in Porter, Ind., to Roy R. and Florence O. (Johnson) Salmander. On May 16, 1964, in LaPorte County, she married Sylvester "Sal" Kniola. He died in...
Kerry Ivory
Nov 18, 2006
OAK PARK, Mich. -- Kerry Ivory, 53, of 24071 Church St., formerly of Elkhart, Ind., died Saturday (Nov. 18, 2006) at home.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
Doris L. Eaton
Nov 16, 2006
EDWARDSBURG, Mich. -- Doris Louise Eaton, 87, of 21669 Channel Parkway, died at 5 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 16, 2006) in Cass County Medical Care Facility, Cassopolis.
She was born Sept. 8, 1919, in Carrollton to Clarence and Ethel (Welch) Williard. On Jan. 19, 1938, in Plymouth, Ind., she married Donald Eaton. He died Oct. 30, 1983, in Elkhart.
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Fae E. Ursery (Trigg)
Nov 15, 2006
ELKHART -- Fae E. Usery, 89, of Tipton Street, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2006) at home.
She was born March 19, 1917, in Bremen to Dorsey and Celesta (Hodges) Whiteman. She married Haven Trigg on May 24, 1936, in Elkhart. He died May 21, 1974. She married John Usery on Dec. 12, 1980, in Elkhart. He...
Marjorie M. Higbie
Nov 15, 2006
ELKHART -- Marjorie M. Higbie, 98, of 333 W. Mishawaka Road, passed away at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2006) in Valley View Healthcare Center.
Marjorie was born Sept. 9, 1908, in Sherman, Mich., to Addison and Josephine (Spaulding) Butler. On May 28, 1938, in Kalamazoo, she married Walter J. Higbie. He preceded her in death on Dec. 25,...
Earl E. Myers
Nov 14, 2006
ELKHART -- Earl Myers Sr., 58, of 58872 C.R. 13, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 14, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Aug. 17, 1948, in Van Buren County, Mich., to Harold and Theresa (Ziesama) Myers. On Sept. 3, 1988, in Elkhart he married Cynthia R. Hardesty.
She survives along with three sons, Earl E....
Sue Ann Ferguson
Nov 13, 2006
ELKHART -- Sue Anne Ferguson, 64, of 25713 Modrell Ave., died at 2:30 a.m. Monday (Nov. 13, 2006) in Goshen General Hospital.
She was born June 27, 1942, in Elkhart to Henry and Hazel (Mabie) Hawkins. On July 25, 1976, she married Roy Ferguson. He died Aug. 13, 2002.
She is survived by one daughter, Karen Ferguson of...
