Obituaries

Sep 4, 2006

BUSHNELL, Fla. -- Leota "Pete" Sharpe went to be with the Lord Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) from her home in Bushnell, where she resided for the past year.

At her bedside were her husband, Fred, and her daughter, Christy, along with other family and friends.

She was born in Nappanee on Sept. 14, 1944, to Raymond and Geneva...

Sep 2, 2006

ELKHART -- Friends of Paul Laverne Wait may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. The body will then be taken to Hugeback and Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua, Iowa, where the visitation and service times are pending. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua,...

Sep 1, 2006

ELKHART -- David Alan Groff, 55, of 1625 Erwin St., died at 2:02 p.m. Friday (Sept. 1, 2006) at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend.

He was born May 5, 1951, in Elkhart to Chester and Alta (Powell) Groff. He married Marsha Alexander on Oct. 12, 1989, in Elkhart.

She survives, along with a daughter, Dasha...

Sep 1, 2006

ELKHART -- Richard E. Ravenscroft, 73, of Lehigh Drive, died at 10 a.m. Friday (Sept. 1, 2006) at Memorial Hospital of South Bend after a battle with cancer.

He was born April 28, 1933, in Elkhart to Floyd and Dorothy (Tellerday) Ravenscroft. He married Jean Stilwell on Feb. 16, 1952, in Elkhart.

She survives in Elkhart, along with...

Aug 31, 2006

GOSHEN -- Caden David Jamesen, the son of David C. and Misty L. (McLean) Jamesen II, of S.R. 119, was stillborn at 11:58 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 31, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital.

The parents survive in Goshen.

There will be no visitation or services. Billings Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent...

Aug 29, 2006

ELKHART -- Burt F. "Fred" Quirk, 74, of 1611 Morton Ave., died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2006) in AmeriCare Living Center, Elkhart, after an extended illness.

He was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Owosso, Mich., to Almond and Nellie C. (Granger) Quirk. He married Alice M. Spenner in 1963 in Roseland.

She survives in Jacksonville, Fla.,...

Aug 29, 2006

BRISTOL -- Doreen J. Moon, 67, of South Division Street, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 29, 2006) in Goshen General Hospital.

She was born July 17, 1939, in Hayes Middlesex, England, to George and Betty (Herman) Eglinton. She married Walter R. Moon on Dec. 31, 1976, in Mishawaka. He died March 26, 2005, in Goshen.

She is...

Aug 28, 2006

SOUTH BEND -- Norma E. Ponciano, 58, of Bruce Street, died Monday (Aug. 28, 2006) in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, after a brief illness.

She was born Nov. 26, 1947, in Syracuse to the late Lester and Geraldine (Garner) Stewart.

She is survived by three sons, Brian Ganshorn, Tony Ponciano, both of Elkhart, and Jeremy (Bobbie Jo) Gordon...

Aug 26, 2006

ELKHART -- Friends of Stanley A. McKrill may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. Wednesday funeral service at Grace Bible Church. The Rev. Mike Fisher, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Bristol, where...

Aug 23, 2006

ELKHART -- Jonathan Jeremy Edward E. Gary was stillborn Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital, the son of Jonathan Wallin and Diedre Gary of 715 Monroe St., Apt. C.

His parents survive, along with his two sisters, Shatavian Wallin and Avienne Gary, both at home; and his grandparents, Arden and Sharon Wallin of Elkhart.

He was...

Aug 23, 2006

ELKHART -- Suzanne Marcia Manning, 72, of Elkhart, passed away at 3:36 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital.

Suzanne was born Dec. 30, 1933, in Rockford, Ill., to Sheldon F. and Diana Day (Williams) Manning. She was formerly married to Dale Fahlbeck, who survives, along with one daughter, Pamela J. Fahlbeck of Bristol; two sons, Stuart...

Aug 23, 2006

ELKHART -- Theresa E. Longacre, 71, of 52239 C.R. 9, died Wednesday (Aug. 23, 2006) in Bismarck, N.D., after an extended battle with cancer.

She was born Aug. 31, 1934, in Phippsburg, Maine, to Arthur and Mabel (Mann) Williams. She married David E. Longacre on Dec. 5, 1953, in Phippsburg. He preceded her in death.

She is survived...

Aug 20, 2006

ELKHART -- Jacqueline J. "Jackie" Roberts, 71, of 3527 Gordon Road, died at 3:45 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 20, 2006) at home after an extended illness.

She was born Oct. 28, 1934, in Mishawaka to Thomas A. and Irene L. (Frederick) Dean. She married Drexel H. "Mickey" King in Osceola in 1952. She married Richard E. "Dick" Roberts in Elkhart...

Aug 20, 2006

May 16, 1928 - Aug. 20, 2006

"This day you will be with me in Paradise" (Luke 23:43)

ELKHART -- Marilyn was called to be with her Lord on Aug. 20, 2006, at her home. She was surrounded by her family when the angels of Heaven lovingly carried her to her home of eternal rest.

Friends of...

Aug 19, 2006

ELKHART -- Friends of Evelyn Shikella may call two hours before the 8 p.m. Friday service at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. The Rev. Richard Wineland of St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church will officiate. Cremation will take place, and a private family service will be Sept. 2 in St. Michael's Cemetery in Butler, Pa., where Mrs....

Aug 19, 2006

ELKHART -- Friends of Naomi D. Plank may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Billings Funeral Home, 612 Baldwin St., Elkhart. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. David's Episcopal Church, 26824 C.R. 4, where the Rev. Henry Randolph will officiate. Cremation will take place, and burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola....

Aug 18, 2006

ELKHART -- Dianna Kay Kenison, 56, of Cassopolis Street, died at 1:28 p.m. Friday (Aug. 18, 2006) at home following an illness.

She was born Aug. 24, 1949, in Elkhart to Fred and Marietta (Dispennett) VanDiepenbos. She married Raymond Kenison on March 3, 1978, in Elkhart. He died Dec. 10, 2001, in Elkhart.

She is survived by one...

Aug 16, 2006

ELKHART -- Robert E. "Eugene" Moore, 75, of 28830 Kehres St., died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 16, 2006) in Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born April 7, 1931, in Mishawaka to Howard and Ruth (Rollen) Moore Sr. He married Dorothy L. Weber in 1985. She died March 15, 2006, in Elkhart.

He is survived by four sons,...

Aug 15, 2006

Obituary Pending

Aug 14, 2006

ELKHART -- Capt. Frank Rizzo of Elkhart died Aug. 14, 2006, at his home at the age of 98.

Born May 12, 1908, in Palermo, Italy, he was the son of Commander and Mrs. Anthony Rizzo of Genoa. He was a graduate of the Naval Academy in Genoa.

During the summer of 1938, he met Miss Nora Edna...