Todd M. Showalter
May 23, 2019
Todd M. Showalter, 49, loving son and brother, passed away on Thursday May 23, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Sept. 3, 1969 in Elkhart to Lowell G. and Barbara J. Showalter. Surviving are his mother, Barbara J. Showalter of Elkhart and his father and step-mother, Lowell (Cindy) Showalter of Syracuse and 2 brothers, Steven...
Marilyn (McClure) Miller
May 19, 2019
Marilyn Miller, 89, of Bristol, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by her family.
Marilyn was born on September 3, 1929 in Bristol, the daughter of Samuel (Curtis) and Fern (Richardson) McClure. She was formerly married to William Miller, Jr. from 1947 until 1962.
She is survived by Melanie (Gene) DeMorrow of Goshen, Rhonda...
Frank Chi
May 18, 2019
On the morning of May 18th, Frank Chi died surrounded by his family.
Frank worked hard his whole life down to his last breath. He carried the weight of the ups and downs of life inside his heart.
Frank loved singing Cat Stevens, eating sweets, and making people laugh. His legacy is his kindness.
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William F. Ashby
May 18, 2019
William Frederick Ashby, 81, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home. William was born on April 5, 1938 to Stanton and Bernice (Smith) Ashby in Jordan, New York. He married Nancy A. Thibaudeau on November 28, 1959 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
William retired from Winnebago in the sales department. After his retirement...
Paul C. Stemm, Jr.
May 10, 2019
Paul C. Stemm, Jr. 85, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on July 1, 1933 in Elkhart to Paul C. and Flossie E. (VanTilburg) Stemm. He met his bride to be in the 8th grade and he married Delores “Dee” Mann on July 13, 1952...
Mary Helen Whalen
May 8, 2019
Mary Helen Whalen, 91, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away at home on May 8, 2019 in the comforting presence of her family. She was born June 28, 1927 in Elkhart to Virgil Ray and Nina (Reynolds) Davy, and married Malcolm “Mac” Whalen on Dec. 2, 1950. She is survived by four daughters, Karen (Ron) Gouker of Elkhart, Dottie (Tom)...
Lester C. Montandon
May 6, 2019
Lester Clifton Montandon, 91, of Elkhart passed away on Monday May 6, 2019 at Elkhart Hospice House. Lester was born on November 17, 1927 in Campaign, TN to LC and Zora (Bryant) Montandon, and came to Elkhart on Christmas Day, 1950. For the past few decades, he has wintered in Lake Okeechobee, FL. He married Betty Benedict, his high...
Robert E. Lovejoy
May 6, 2019
Robert E. Lovejoy, 81 of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Greenleaf Health Campus.
He was born April 20, 1938 in Mishawaka to Guy and Ann (Helder) Lovejoy. He married Lillian M. Neidballa on April 25, 1958. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, 3 sons, David (Donna) Lovejoy of Peoria, AZ, James...
Jeffery L. Messick
April 28, 2019
Jeffery Lynn Messick, 64, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. Jeff was born on March 4, 1955 in Elkhart to Carl and Lois (Truex) Messick.
Jeff was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend with a great sense of humor. He formerly worked as a switchman for the railroad, LaVanture...
Jean Carol (Spesshardt) McClane
April 27, 2019
Jean Carol McClane, 80, of Fish Lake, Shipshewana, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on April 27, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. Jean was born on November 16, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to Earl and Pearl (Hafer) Spesshardt. She married Robert L. McClane on August 31, 1957 at First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Elkhart.
Jean is survived...
Robert L. Roth
April 25, 2019
Bob Roth, our loyal, dependable, loving, humorous husband, father, grandfather, teacher, brother and friend passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Visitation and a Life Celebration will be held at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 4-6:30 pm. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made in Bob’s name to the Center for Hospice Care.
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David I. Shanholt
April 25, 2019
David I. Shanholt, 79 of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, April 25th in his home. He was born July 4, 1939 in Elkhart to Raymond and Loween (Fisher) Shanholt. He married Bonnie M. Johnson on June 15, 1958. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, 2 sons, Michael (Tina) Shanholt of Elkhart and Joseph (Lori) Shanholt of Brownsburg, IN;...
Debra J. (Harrington) Stevens
April 18, 2019
Debra J. Stevens, 61, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday April 18, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Dec. 9, 1957 in Elkhart to Glenwood and Harriet (Lienhart) Harrington.
She married Jerry D. Stevens on June 21, 1986 in Elkhart. She is survived by her husband Jerry, a son, Tyler Stevens, and a daughter Megan Stevens...
Alice M. (Flowers) Lee
April 17, 2019
Alice M. Lee, 88 of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the home of her daughter.
She was born Sept. 24, 1930 in Gaylord, MI to Otis and Charlotte Flowers. She married Harold E. Lee on Nov. 1, 1952 in Columbia City, IN. She is survived by 2 sons, Rick Lee of Elkhart...
Lucille V. (Blodgett) Malone
April 17, 2019
Lucille V. Malone, 97, of Niles, MI passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 following extended health problems. Lucille was born on February 3, 1922 in Green Springs, Ohio to Chancy and Vida Ann (Crumb) Blodgett. In 1941 she moved to Niles to marry the love of her life, Stayton Leo Malone, who preceded her in death in 1995...
Rev. Douglas Keith Erickson
April 10, 2019
Rev. Douglas Keith Erickson, 79, of Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his son’s home in Goshen.
Doug was born on January 25, 1940 in Elkhart to Arvid “Pete” and Vera (Reglin) Erickson. He married Judith G. McCombs on October 21, 1961 in Elkhart. He is survived by his daughters, Dana (Thomas) Trent of...
Jeannine (Clark) Dirks
April 10, 2019
Jeannine Dirks, 86 of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born March 29, 1933 in Elkhart to Glen and Evelyn (Nine) Clark. She married Marvin T. Dirks on Oct. 10, 1959 in Elkhart. Surviving is a son, Justin (Judy) Dirks of Middlebury, 5 grandchildren, Zach, Ben, Austin,...
Marilyn J. (Baker) Pippenger
April 5, 2019
Marilyn J. Pippenger, 85 of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Riverside Village. She was born on Sept. 26, 1933 in Elkhart to James and Eva M. (Lytle) Baker. She married O.J. Pippenger on July 18, 1953 in Elkhart. She is survived by her husband O.J. Pippenger, daughter, Kami (Roger) Swartzendruber of Goshen, 3 grandchildren, Leah,...
Drew A. Schlichter
April 4, 2019
Drew A. Schlichter, 76, of Elkhart passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Drew was born on February 6, 1943 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Samuel and Jean (Meads) Schlichter. He married Gayle Sandels on June 15, 1963 at St. John the Baptist Church in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Drew is survived by his...
Jeffrey S. Randolph
March 29, 2019
Jeffrey S. “Jeff” Randolph 63, of Elkhart passed away on March 29, 2019 at the Elkhart Hospice House. He was born on Jan. 1, 1956 in South Bend to the late N.A. and Ann C. (Bowen) Randolph.
He graduated from Elkhart Central High School with the class of 1974. Jeff owned and operated a Mac Tool franchise...
