Elaine Marie Taylor
September 20, 2019
Elaine Marie Taylor, 64 of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at the Elkhart Hospice House.
She was born on March 24, 1955 in Elkhart to Melvin and Nancy Shaffer. Elaine is survived by, a daughter, Kimberly (Michael) Konecny of Middlebury; 4 grandchildren, Madison, Makenna, Payton and Preston; her mother, Nancy Shaffer of Elkhart and...
Shane M. Buelna
September 19, 2019
Shane Matthew Buelna, 31, of Burr Oak, Michigan passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Shane was the beloved son of Melodie Hummer Frazin and Kevin Ivan Bird; He was born on July 11, 1988 in Elkhart, Indiana.
Shane honorably served his country in the United States...
Stephanie Lynn Collins
September 19, 2019
Stephanie Lynn Collins passed away with love around her on Thursday Sept. 19, 2019 at her home. She touched many lives and taught everyone she met to slow down and enjoy a hug before doing anything. She demonstrated love, acceptance and kindness.
Stephanie leaves behind her boyfriend of 19 years, David Evans who has been in love...
Leo P. Fawley
September 8, 2019
Leo P. Fawley, 90 of Goshen, passed away on Sunday morning, Sept. 8, 2019 at Courtyard Healthcare Center.
He was born Oct. 22, 1928 in Elkhart to Walter L. and Leota (Parks) Fawley. He married Gloria Johnson on Dec. 14, 1952. Leo is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gloria, and his children, Norman, Kathryn (David)...
Bonnie L. (Rick) Barringer
September 3, 2019
Bonnie L. Barringer, 70 of Edwardsburg, Mich, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 at the Elkhart Hospice House.
She was born March 19, 1949 in Jamestown, North Dakota to Willard E. and Betty R. (Gushwa) Rick. She married Stephen Zellers who preceded her in death. She then married James Barringer on Oct. 25, 2003. She is...
Gordon E. "Kim" Compton
August 21, 2019
Gordon “Kim” E. Compton, 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Wednesday Aug. 21, 2019 at the Hearth of Juday Creek in Granger.
He was born May 29, 1944 in Denver, CO to Dr. Walter and Phoebe Compton. His family returned to their roots in Elkhart in 1948 after his father completed his term of service, training doctors...
Robert "Jim" Talkington, Jr.
August 17, 2019
Robert “Jim” James Talkington, Jr., 73, of Elkhart passed away on August 17, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. Jim was born on October 4, 1945 in Madison, Indiana to Robert James and Margaret Talkington. On July 2, 1965 he married Beverly C. Kendall at the First United Methodist Church in North Vernon, Indiana.
Jim graduated from North...
William Edward Osterloo
August 17, 2019
William Edward Osterloo, 91, of Elkhart passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday August 17, 2019. Bill was born on October 24, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ralph and Teresa Osterloo. He married Dorothy Jean Koch on January 20, 1946.
Bill was known to many as a commercial real estate and land developer, a career in...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. (Volkmann) Kile
August 13, 2019
Elizabeth “Betty” J. (Volkmann) Kile, daughter of the late Maurice Volkmann and Georgia Mae (Brown) Volkmann, was born on November 27, 1930, in Elkhart, Indiana, and departed this life at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, following a long illness on August 13, 2019. She was 88 years, 8 months and 17 days before arriving at Heaven’s Gate to be...
Robert M. Coeling
August 11, 2019
Robert (Bob) Martin Coeling, 81 years young, went peacefully Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Born on January 30, 1938 in Wyoming, Michigan, he was the son of the late William and Henriëtta (Puite) Coeling.
In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his two...
Wanda L. (Powers) Conway
August 10, 2019
Wanda L. Conway, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at the Elkhart Hospice House.
She was born Aug. 25, 1936 in Cannelton, Indiana to Archie E. and Mabel E. (Hobbs) Powers. She married William G. Conway Sr. on Aug. 31, 1968 in Elkhart. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 2011. Surviving are...
Gweneth J. (Strope) Harris
August 9, 2019
Gweneth “Gwen” J. Harris, 93, of Elkhart Passed away on Friday August 9, 2019 at Elkhart Hospice House. Gwen was born on April 3, 1926 in Mishawaka to Victor D. and Waiva Strope.
Gwen graduated class of 1943 from Mishawaka High School. She retired from Midwest Commerce Bank after 15 years as a customer service representative. She...
James D. Wirt
August 4, 2019
James D. Wirt, 75, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday August 4, 2019. Jim was born on May 11, 1944 in Indianapolis to Forrest and Frieda (Smith) Wirt. On May 27,1993 at Grace Lutheran Church he married Marsha J. Borger.
Jim retired after 40 years of service in sales in the RV industry. He was a member...
Gail A. Shields
July 31, 2019
Gail A. Shields, 66, of Elkhart passed away on Wednesday July 31, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 11, 1953 in Elkhart to Kenneth J. and Dorothy (Noles) Kelly. She married Robert S. Shields on July 26, 1975.
Gail was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother. She truly loved her family and her friends...
William "Liam" Lane
July 30, 2019
William “Liam” Ahren Lane, age 4, of South Bend passed away on Tuesday July 30, 2019 at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL. Liam was born on April 20, 2015 at Elkhart General Hospital to Neil and Kathryn (Byrns) Lane.
Liam was in Pre-K at Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Elkhart. He...
Robert C. Arbuckle
July 25, 2019
Robert Clinton Arbuckle, 87, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday July 25, 2019 at Paddock Springs Assisted Living in Warsaw. Robert was born on March 7, 1932 in Fairland, IN to Ernest Francis and Mildred Lenore (Hanna) Arbuckle. He married Roberta M. Frend on Nov. 27, 1976 in Elkhart.
Robert honorably served his country in the United...
Dora B. (Keller) Lyon
July 24, 2019
Dora B. Lyon, 100 of Clinton Township, Michigan, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, July 24th at the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital.
She was born May 3, 1919 in Elkhart, Indiana to Frank and Pearl (Boyer) Keller. She married Lt. Col. James Pence in 1946. He died in 1965. She then married Jack Lyon on...
Kenneth W. Tice
July 20, 2019
Kenneth W. Tice, 81 of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 surrounded by his family.
He was born on Dec. 3, 1937 in Elkhart to Orson M. and Lelia L. Tice. He married Carol S. Miller on October 7, 1962 in Elkhart. He is survived by his wife Carol Tice of Elkhart; 2 sons, Todd...
Richard "Dick" Carey Ellis
July 19, 2019
Richard “Dick” Carey Ellis, 89, of Kenosha, WI formerly of Elkhart passed away on Friday July 19, 2019 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove, WI. Dick was born on February 26, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harold and Ruth (Carey) Ellis. He married Jessie (Thornton) on June 30, 1980 at the Little Brown Church in Elkhart.
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Jeffrey B. Babcock
July 19, 2019
Jeffrey B. Babcock, 52 of Bristol, passed away on Friday morning, July 19, 2019 at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his family after a brief illness.
He was born Jan. 4, 1967 in LaGrange, Indiana. He is survived by his wife Kathy (Kathy’s Children Thomas and Jesse) Babcock, Mother Peg Recchio, and Father, John C....
