Obituaries

Mar 14, 2021

Mr. Ronald G. "Ron" Pletcher, 55, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 12:50 am following some health issues. Ron was born in Elkhart on January 6, 1966 to Richard (Sharli) Pletcher of Elkhart and the late Eunice (Green) Pletcher Hillman. On June 17, 2006 Ron married...

Mar 13, 2021

John E. Calvert, 92, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Greenleaf Health Campus. He was born in Elkhart on July 1, 1928 to the late Leroy and Rose (Cosby) Calvert.

Preceding John in death were his loving wife of 60 years, Marguerite "Margo" W. Calvert (2013) and sons, James E. "Jim" (2012) and...

Mar 12, 2021

Mr. Larry D. "Papa" Ward, 76, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family following some health issues on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10:13 am. It is rumored that he accepted the groundskeeping position they had open in Heaven and is now happily mowing the OTHER "perfect" lawn. Larry was born in Peru,...

Mar 11, 2021

Ms. Nancy C. Templeton, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart following an extended but courageous battle with an extended illness on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 6:20 pm. She was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey on November 9, 1943 to the late Clarence and Emma (Bidewell) Templeton.

Surviving is her daughter,...

Mar 11, 2021

Myrl P. McFarland, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on February 1, 1935 to the late Harry and Ada (Smith) McFarland.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon McFarland; sons, Steven (Ruby) McFarland and Roger (Lilly Argualla) McFarland; grandchildren, Royal DelaCruz and Christopher McFarland;...

Mar 6, 2021

Gary L. Myers, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1938 in Elkhart to the late Carroll and Gwene (Klingensmith) Myers.

Gary is survived by his daughters, Rebecca (James) Meehan of Pittsburgh, PA, Kathleen (Bob) Escolme of Over Kellet, England, and Deanna (Bill) Soost of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren,...

Mar 5, 2021

Jeffrey A. Berkshire, 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home.

Jeff was born on December 27, 1954 to Norman and Mary (Maple) Berkshire in Elkhart, IN. He is preceded in death by his parents and his stepson, Shaine.

Jeff is survived by his son, Eric (Kimberly) Berkshire of Elkhart;...

Mar 4, 2021

Robert "Bob" Creveling, 69, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 from Congestive Heart Failure at Elkhart General Hospital. Bob was born on January 24, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Marion Alexander Creveling and Florence Marie "Bonnie" (Aird) Creveling. Bob is survived by sisters, Michelle Creveling, (Gary Miller), Sandra Broda (Lawrence), and Laurie Creveling (Clive Charlwood), and nieces...

Mar 4, 2021

Arthur D. Butler, 95, of Elkhart, died Thursday March 4, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on July 24, 1925, one of 10 children born to (the late) Ralph and Margeurite (Mack) Butler. Arthur served his country proudly in the US Navy and was a veteran of WWII. On August 6, 1963, he married Clara...

Mar 3, 2021

David L. Hershberger, 68, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on January 26, 1953 in Goshen to the late Edwin "Ed" and Ellen Arlene (Hoover) Hershberger.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Hershberger; daughter, Vickieanne "Skeeter" (Ray) Murray; sons, Brian (Robin) and...

Mar 3, 2021

Ms. Lisa Dawn McCann, 44, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Emergency Department at Elkhart General Hospital following an apparent heart issue on Tuesday, March 3, 2021 at 11:07 am. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 14, 1976 to Robertson "Bob" (Connie) Goll of Ft. Wayne and the late Bonita (Adams) Goll, who passed away...

Mar 1, 2021

William Harrison, 71, of Elkhart, passed away at Woodland Manor on Monday, March 1, 2021. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.

Feb 28, 2021

Peter F. Kalynycz, 76, of Goshen, passed away at home on Sunday, February 28, 2021. There will be no visitation or services. Cremation was chosen.

Feb 27, 2021

Ms. Esther E. Shaykin, 73, passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center in Elkhart following an extended illness on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 6:30 pm. She was born in Bloomington, IL on April 25, 1947 to the late Henry and Dora (Cook) Smith.

She is survived by her sisters Dorothy J. Rose of Cassopolis, MI and...

Feb 26, 2021

John James McGuire, 87, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Detroit, MI on April 25, 1933 to the late Bernard C. and Mary (Berish) McGuire.

John is survived by his son, James (Dianne) McGuire of North Kingston, RI; stepdaughter, Pamela Lovely of Elkhart; grandchildren, Brendan McGuire...

Feb 26, 2021

Mrs. Lena B. (Reeves) Barnes, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended but courageous battle with cancer on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 7:45 pm. She was born in Hopkinsville, KY on October 25, 1953 to the late Douglas D. and Magdalene (Moss) Reeves. Although she was with him a total of 45 wonderful...

Feb 25, 2021

Carmelene M. Noffsinger, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Woodland Manor.

Carmelene was born on January 4, 1931 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Dominic and Dorothy (Robison) Ambrose. Carmelene married the love of her life, James Noffsinger on September 2, 1950 in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

She...

Feb 24, 2021

Mr. Gerald L. "Jerry" Bradshaw, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart following an extended illness on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 8:15 pm. He was born in Elkhart on January 4, 1949 to the late Elmer and Betty (Moore) Bradshaw and married Sue Ann Tyson on September 5, 1969 in Elkhart....

Feb 24, 2021

Kevin J. Rogers, 60, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on January 26, 1961 to the late James H. Rogers and Vada June (Robinson) Rogers, who survives him.

Kevin is also survived by his loving wife, Kim Rogers; daughter, Ashley (Chance) Hagen; son, Josh Rogers;...

Feb 22, 2021

Frederick S. Peiffer, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Mishawaka on February 18, 2021 to his late father, Kenyon Peiffer and late stepmother, Lucille Peiffer.

Frederick is survived by his wife, Roseanne "Rose" Peiffer; son, Kenyon Peiffer; and granddaughter, Kaira Peiffer. He is preceded in death...