Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Dr. Dale R. South Jr., M.D.

Dr. Dale R. South Jr., M.D.

Oct 20, 2022

Dr. Dale R. South Jr., age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, October 20, 2022 in the comfort of his home and family. Dale was born on November 26, 1925 in Bethel, Ohio.

After graduating high school at the age of 16, he was accepted to Ohio State University where he attended for one semester and...

Mahala "Mickie" (Craig)  Turner

Mahala "Mickie" (Craig) Turner

Oct 19, 2022

Mrs. Mahala "Mickie" Turner, of Crown Point, IN and formerly of Elkhart, IN, peacefully passed on to her Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Lowell Healthcare Center in Lowell, IN. She was born on July 19, 1934 in Harbor Springs, MI to the late John T. and Floella (Washburn) Craig and later married the Reverend Dale A....

Thomas "Tommie" Lee Johnson, Sr.

Thomas "Tommie" Lee Johnson, Sr.

Oct 17, 2022

Mr. Thomas Lee "Tommie" Johnson, Sr., of Elkhart, peacefully passed on to his Lord on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1950 to the late Albert C. and Margaret (Washington) Johnson and was a lifelong resident of Elkhart. In 1974, Tommie married his high school sweetheart, Loretta J. Johnson, after promising...

David Hoyt Sheets

David Hoyt Sheets

Oct 13, 2022

Mr. David Hoyt Sheets, of Frankfort, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and moved into his eternal dwelling place in the Heavens on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Frankfort. After 85 incredible years here on earth, the Lord finally called him home.

David's story began on October 21, 1936 in Mechanicsburg, Indiana...

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Johnson

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Johnson

Oct 13, 2022

Barbara J. "Bobbie" Johnson, 84, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at her home.

Barbara was born on August 29, 1938 in Elkhart, IN to the late, George and Isabelle (Twiford) Sutterby.

Barbara was married to the late, Franklin "Frankie" Johnson.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, George...

Matilda "Tillie" Ann (Anglemyer)  Kline

Matilda "Tillie" Ann (Anglemyer) Kline

Oct 12, 2022

Matilda Ann "Tillie" Kline, 87, of Bristol, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 12, 2022 in the comfort of her home and family. Tillie, as she was known, was born on November 17, 1934 in Goshen, Indiana to the late Noble and Ethel (Ketchum) Anglemyer. Tillie married Robert L. "Bob" Kline on November 22, 1952, he died April 8,...

Edgar Hatfield Jr.

Edgar Hatfield Jr.

Oct 11, 2022

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Edgar Hatfield Jr., 65, of Granger, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend. He was born on March 6, 1957, in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Edgar Hatfield Sr., the late Lavella Janie (Holliday) Hatfield, and biological father, Fredy Dean.

Edgar...

William "Bill" A. Banks

William "Bill" A. Banks

Oct 10, 2022

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William "Bill" A. Banks, 58, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Parkview North Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Bill is survived by his former wife and caregiver, Gail (Young) Banks of Elkhart; daughters, Chelsea, Chloee and Ashley Banks, all of Elkhart; brother, Bobby Banks and sister,...

Shirley Ann (Gibson)  Woodworth

Shirley Ann (Gibson) Woodworth

Oct 9, 2022

Shirley A. Woodworth, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Shirley was born on February 12, 1943 in Edmonson Co., KY to the late, Jack W. and Reathel (Basham) Gibson.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Blanton.

Shirley is survived by...

Charles "Charlie" Arthur Shroyer

Charles "Charlie" Arthur Shroyer

Oct 7, 2022

Charles A. "Charlie" Shroyer, of Goshen, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on May 9, 1959, in Sturgis, MI to the late Charles Everett and Elinor Ruth (White) Shroyer.

Charlie is also preceded in death by his siblings, Bradford "Brad" Shroyer and Kathy Shroyer. He...

Roy Lee Clark

Roy Lee Clark

Oct 7, 2022

Mr. Roy Lee Clark, 83, of Bristol, passed away peacefully but gloriously on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Center for Hospice Care Raclin House in Mishawaka. Born in Roanoke, AL on July 11, 1939, Roy was the son of the late Jimmie and Tessie (Roland) Clark. On March 8, 1959, Roy married Bonnie Ruth Lyons in San Francisco...

Timothy "Tim" Chester Williams

Timothy "Tim" Chester Williams

Oct 6, 2022

Timothy 'Tim' Williams, 77, of Elkhart was born to Willard and Margery (Chester) and spent most of his life in Elkhart until the last couple of years. He spent his childhood running the neighborhood with his cousins and water skiing on the Saint Joe River. After high school, he attended Tri-State University and later was drafted into the United...

Daren J. Rader

Daren J. Rader

Oct 6, 2022

Daren J. Rader, 69, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his home.

Daren was born on February 21, 1953 to the late Lorenzo "Gene" Rader and Vera Rae (Meyer) Rader in Goshen, IN. He is married to Robin (Piper) Rader on November 15, 1974 in Goshen, IN.

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Sharon Kay (Boomershine)  Westlake

Sharon Kay (Boomershine) Westlake

Oct 5, 2022

Mrs. Sharon Kay Westlake, 76, of Elkhart, was called home on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from an extended illness at Elkhart General Hospital at 10:12 pm. She went peacefully surrounded by her family.  Born in Elkhart on May 13, 1946, Sharon was the daughter of the late Noble R. and Emma (Howard) Boomershine and later married David Westlake in...

Lynda L. Nielsen

Lynda L. Nielsen

Oct 5, 2022

Lynda L. Nielsen, 74, of South Bend, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Trailpoint Village.

Cremation has been chosen and scattering will occur at a later date at Violett Cemetery in Goshen.

Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart is assisting with arrangements.

Keith F. Reitz

Keith F. Reitz

Oct 5, 2022

Keith F. Reitz, 85, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN.

Keith was born on December 2, 1936 in Hancock Village, MN, to Herman Richard Reitz and Alvina Maria (Erdman) Reitz. He was married on September 14, 1977, to the late Judith Ellen (Bailey) Reitz....

Michael "Mike" Craig Devereux

Michael "Mike" Craig Devereux

Oct 3, 2022

Michael Craig Devereux, 68, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 3, 2022. Born in Chicago on August 6, 1954, Mike was the son of the late Robert and Bernice (Johnson) Devereux. On October 10, 1992 he married his wife Denise and continued to build their family and life together for the last 30 years!...

Terry Wayne Frost

Terry Wayne Frost

Oct 1, 2022

Terry Wayne "Danger" Frost, 39, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 after living a full life.

Terry was born on January 12, 1983 to Terry W. Frost and Tracy A. (Steve) Thompson in Elkhart, IN, whom both survive.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlotte and Leon Frost, Aunt Tina...

Ersell Jean Eby

Ersell Jean Eby

Oct 1, 2022

Ersell Jean (Mellott) Eby, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at her home. She was born August 11, 1945, in Elkhart, to the late Edward and Phyllis (Taylor) Huster.

Ersell is survived by her children, Timothy "Tim" Eby and Cynthia "Cindy" Eby; grandchildren, Braxton and Caitlyn Eby; great grandchild, Winston Eby; siblings, Eddie...

Dora B. (Gilson)  Anderson

Dora B. (Gilson) Anderson

Sep 29, 2022

Ms. Dora B. Anderson, 100, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but gloriously on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Brentwood Assisted Living Center in Elkhart just 2 days shy of her 101st birthday. Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on October 1, 1921, Dora was the daughter of the late Arthur Dean and Edna J. (Jarvis) Gilson and was the great-great-great...

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