Obituaries

Jul 4, 2006

OSCEOLA -- Isabelle Irene "Izzy" Beechler, 78, of 209 E. Walnut St., died at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday (July 4, 2006) in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, after an extended illness.

She was born Jan. 22, 1928, in McArthur, Ohio, to Tom and Irene (Miller) Fry. She married Harry L. Beechler on April 27, 1949, in Maysville,...

Jul 4, 2006

BRISTOL -- Juanita Jeanette Gullotta, 78, of 21765 Knob Cone Court, Bristol, formerly of 3600 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, died at 7:37 a.m. Tuesday (July 4, 2006) at the home of her daughter, Gaetana Eades, with whom she lived, after an extended illness.

She was born March 18, 1928, in Elkhart to Harold H. and Corin Jeanette...

Jul 1, 2006

ELKHART -- Evelyn Griswold, 78, of 2600 Morehouse Ave., died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday (July 1, 2006) in Elkhart Rehabilitation Center, after an extended illness.

She was born Feb. 12, 1928, in Solsberry, Ind., to Merrell and Nellie (Hostetter) Griswold. She is survived by one son, Morris D. (Suzette) Eastham of Elkhart; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two...

Jun 29, 2006

ELKHART -- Jean Mansholt, 73, of 1623 Garden St., died at 3:22 p.m. Thursday (June 29, 2006) in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

She was born Oct. 27, 1932, in Decatur, Ill., to Perry and Ruby (Hughes) Duncan. She married Edward J. Mansholt on May 30, 1987, in Elgin, Ill.

He survives, along with four sons,...

Jun 28, 2006

ELKHART -- Karen Lynn Deak, 64, formerly of 58869 Sunrise Lane, died Wednesday in Elkhart General Hospital, after a brief illness.

She was born Jan. 22, 1942, in Clinton, Iowa, to Vernon and Ruth Slemmons. She married Karl L. Deak on June 14, 1974, in Elkhart.

He survives, along with a daughter, Michelle (Ronnie) Bailey...

Jun 27, 2006

ELKHART -- Mary Ruth Kesler, 77, of 1807 New York Ave., died at 6:12 a.m. Tuesday (June 27, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital, after a brief illness.

She was born Oct. 20, 1928, in South Bend to Temple and Lucille (Turner) Clifford. She is survived by one daughter, Cyndi L. (Bernard U. Jr.) Robbins of Elkhart; one...

Jun 26, 2006

GOSHEN -- Jenny Monroe, 81, formerly of Elkhart, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday (June 26, 2006) in Greencroft Healthcare Center in Goshen.

She was born Jan. 1, 1925, in Philadelphia to Stanley and Helen (Sikorska) Ostrowski. She married James Herold Monroe on Feb. 12, 1945, in New York City. He died Feb. 2, 2005.

Surviving...

Jun 26, 2006

ELKHART -- Glenn L. "Red" Thompson, 79, of 54253 Southwood Drive, died Monday (June 26, 2006) at his home.

He was born July 22, 1926, in South Bend to Harvey L. and Mable (McCarthy) Thompson.

He is survived by one sister, Ilene (Erwin) Wright of Osceola. He was preceded in death by two brothers and...

Jun 24, 2006

ELKHART -- Jack L. Taylor, 85, of 26251 Lake Drive, died Saturday (June 24, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born May 1, 1921, in Elkhart to Charles and Mildred (Carlyle) Taylor. He married the former Lois L. Boyer on April 16, 1943, in Elkhart, at the former Simpson United Methodist Church.

She survives...

Jun 19, 2006

LaGRANGE -- A memorial service for Lenora W. Gragg will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday (June 28, 2006) at the Bristol Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 53505 C.R. 27, Bristol. Tim Bryant will officiate. Cremation has taken place.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Gragg, 88, of...

Jun 18, 2006

ELKHART -- Mary Lou Wright, 72, of 22167 C.R. 6 E., passed away at 4:30 a.m. Sunday (June 18, 2006) at her residence on C.R. 6 East, after a brief illness.

She was born July 10, 1933, in Millersburg, to Harold and Thelma (Denny) Miller. She married Clayton Wright. He passed away Nov. 30, 1995, in Elkhart....

Jun 17, 2006

ELKHART -- Maria R. Neff, 85, of 855 E. Mishawaka Road, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday (June 17, 2006) at Rosewood Terrace.

She was born Dec. 23, 1920, in Pompey, Italy, to Salvaro and Marguarite (Mendato) Auricchio. She married Chauncey A. "Curly" Neff on March 16, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 14, 1976.

Jun 16, 2006

ELKHART - Helen R. Priebe, 88, of 28070 C.R. 24 W., formerly of 05367 Boyne City/Charlevoix Road, Charlevoix, Mich., died at 6:05 a.m. Friday (June 16, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born Aug. 9, 1917, in Horton Bay, Mich., to Benjamin and Margaret "Babe" (Spura) Belknap. She married Raymond Priebe on Sept. 2, 1938, in...

Jun 16, 2006

ELKHART -- Bobby Ray "Butch" Walters, 50, of 57797 Kreighbaum St., died at 6:33 p.m. Friday (June 16, 2006) at his home.

He was born Feb. 22, 1956, in Elkhart to Densil R. and Hazel A. (Sears) Walters.

He is survived by his companion, Marla Ishmael, at home; his mother, of Elkhart; one son, Bobby...

Jun 16, 2006

ELKHART -- A graveside service with full military honors for Thomas R. "Tippy" Boze will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday at Fort Custer National Cemetery, near Battle Creek, Mich.

Mr. Boze, 60, of 54854 C.R. 101, Elkhart, died June 16, 2006, in Liemen, Germany, where he was visiting his brother.

Mr. Boze served two tours of duty...

Jun 13, 2006

ELKHART -- Christine Michele Garcia, 37, of 3421 Whitfield Court, died at 4:56 p.m. Tuesday (June 13, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital, after a battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born March 24, 1969, in Parkersburg, W.Va., to Paul D. and Mary (McCoy) Fox Sr., who survive in Elkhart.

She is also survived by two sons, Alejandro...

Jun 10, 2006

ELKHART -- Edna P. Plummer, 95, of 28762 Melody Lane, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday (June 10, 2006) at home.

She was born Jan. 15, 1911, in Bristol, to Charles and Mary Ida (Bickel) Fisher. She married Fred Wayne Plummer on July 7, 1931. He died July 21, 1969.

She is survived by three daughters,...

Jun 5, 2006

ELKHART -- Friends of Lovell "Bubble" Anderson may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, and one hour prior to the noon Friday funeral service at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 802 W. Garfield Ave. The Rev. Sam Frison of the church will officiate. Burial with military honors will be conducted...

Jun 4, 2006

BRISTOL -- Patricia E. Klett, 63, of 63 Timberbrook Circle, died at 9:40 p.m. Sunday (June 4, 2006) in AmeriCare Living Center, Goshen.

She was born March 17, 1943, in L'Anse, Mich., to Herbert Spencer and Virginia Van Carlson. She married Howard Klett on Feb. 16, 1963, in Redford, Mich.

He survives, along with five...

Jun 2, 2006

ELKHART -- Elizabeth Ann Montagano, wife, mother, sister, aunt, godmother and friend to many died at home on her 86th birthday, after an extended illness.

She was born June 2, 1920, in Elkhart to Julius and Teresina Campanello, Italian immigrants who owned a grocery store at Wolf and 10th streets. Elizabeth was among eight daughters and one...