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Clifford Yontz Elkhart
Clifford Eugene Yontz, age 81, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. Clifford was born on March 20, 1937 in Elkhart to Elmer and Treva (Sherman) Yontz.
Clifford graduated from Concord High School class of 1955. He enjoyed working at Martin’s Supermarket.
Clifford is survived by his sons, Dean (Carla) Yontz of Elkhart, Clifford (Miriam) Yontz II of Coldwater, OH, Jeffrey (Lisa) Yontz of New Paris, IN and Timothy Yontz of Estero, FL as well as six...
Clifford Eugene Yontz, age 81, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. Clifford was born on March 20, 1937 in Elkhart to Elmer and Treva (Sherman) Yontz.
Clifford...
Anna Vetter Elkhart
Anna G. Vetter, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at East Lake Terrace Assisted Living. She was born on May 22, 1925 in Elkhart to Elmer and Henrietta (Sanderson) Goble. On November 2, 1946 she married Robert L. Vetter in Silver Lake, Indiana.
Anna was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Sheryl Vetter of Elkhart, Marsha Vetter of Grand Isle, VT; her grandchildren, Jim (Sally) Satterfield,...
Anna G. Vetter, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at East Lake Terrace Assisted Living. She was born on May 22, 1925 in Elkhart to Elmer and Henrietta (Sanderson) Goble. On November 2,...
George Johnson Elkhart
George M. Johnson, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Feb. 9, 2019 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born on Feb. 20, 1939 in Lebanon, IN to George H. and Garnet A. (Wells) Johnson. He married Melba Shoemaker on July 26, 1959 in Mounts Runn, IN. She preceded him in death on Sept. 6, 2005.
He is survived by his son, Greg (Debbie) Johnson, of Goshen, and 3 grandchildren: Leslie Forester, Marty (Nathan) Ballard and Britney Kelly.
George graduated from Lebanon High...
George M. Johnson, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Feb. 9, 2019 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was born on Feb. 20, 1939 in Lebanon, IN to George H. and Garnet A. (Wells)...
Orville Bradshaw Elkhart
Orville “Gene” Bradshaw, 86, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday Feb. 9, 2019 at his home.
He was born March 20, 1932 in Elkhart to Charles and Nora (McClanahan) Bradshaw. He married Delores Earl on June 30, 1962 at Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart.
Gene retired from Miles Laboratories after more than 40 years of service. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Gene is survived by his wife of 57 years, Delores; daughters, Diane (Mike)...
Orville “Gene” Bradshaw, 86, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday Feb. 9, 2019 at his home.
He was born March 20, 1932 in Elkhart to Charles and Nora (McClanahan) Bradshaw. He married...
Gordon Heeter Bristol
Gordon E. Heeter, 74, of Bristol, passed away on Saturday February 9, 2019 in Elkhart. He was born on March 23, 1944 in Elkhart to Eldred and Mary (Marshall) Heeter. He married Barbara Wilson on March 28, 1970 in Elkhart.
His wife, Barbara survives with 2 children: Gordon W. Heeter of Waterloo, IA and Sarah Heeter of Chicago, IL.
Mr. Heeter graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1963. He then graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a Baccalaureate of...
Gordon E. Heeter, 74, of Bristol, passed away on Saturday February 9, 2019 in Elkhart. He was born on March 23, 1944 in Elkhart to Eldred and Mary (Marshall) Heeter. He married Barbara...
Norma Stemm Elkhart
Norma L. Stemm, age 94, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday January 27, 2019 at Riverside Village Nursing Home. She was born on June 27, 1924 in Elkhart to Elmer and Frances (Kemp) Anderson. She married Luther F. Stemm on January 10, 1942 in Elkhart, he preceded her in death on February 7, 1996.
Norma was a loving wife, mom and grandmother. She was a member of the Elkhart Moose Lodge #599
Norma is survived by her son Luther “Luke” (Cindy Williams) Stemm Jr, of Elkhart, her...
Norma L. Stemm, age 94, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday January 27, 2019 at Riverside Village Nursing Home. She was born on June 27, 1924 in Elkhart to Elmer and Frances (Kemp) Anderson. She...
Stanley Godshalk Elkhart
Stanley Robert Godshalk, age 83, passed away at his home on Sunday January 27, 2019. He was born on September 1, 1935 in Elkhart to Robert H. and Florence Godshalk. On December 6, 1969 at Southfield Community Church in Southfield, MI, he married Karen Smith.
Stanley retired from Bayer / Miles Laboratory after 40 years of service in shipping and receiving. He honorably served his country in the US Army. He was a member in his youth of the DeMolay International and then the Masonic Lodge,...
Stanley Robert Godshalk, age 83, passed away at his home on Sunday January 27, 2019. He was born on September 1, 1935 in Elkhart to Robert H. and Florence Godshalk. On December 6, 1969 at...
Klaas Haitsma Goshen
Klaas “Dutch” Haitsma, age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 6, 1937 in Schraard, Netherlands to Klaas and Anna Haitsma. He married Bonnie Brown on July 18, 1969 at Faith Tabernacle in Elkhart.
Klaas worked as an instrument buffer for CG Conn and the former WT Armstrong currently United. He was the owner of Haitsma carpet and upholstery cleaning service. His cleaning career took him...
Klaas “Dutch” Haitsma, age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 6, 1937 in Schraard, Netherlands to...
Norma Rombke Goshen
Norma Jean Rombke, 87, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday Jan. 23, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born May 19, 1931 in Crestline, Ohio to Kirby C. And Lura E. (Fahl) Pinyerd. On August 10, 1952 in Crestline she married Harry G. Rombke who survives along with a daughter Candy (Craig) Henkler of Goshen, a son Scott (Dianne) Rombke of Elkhart. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Matthew (Dr. Jessica Montalvo) Henkler of Chicago, IL, Trevor Henkler of Elkhart and Aaron (MaeAnn...
Norma Jean Rombke, 87, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday Jan. 23, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born May 19, 1931 in Crestline, Ohio to Kirby C. And Lura E. (Fahl) Pinyerd. On August...
Harvey Wambaugh Elkhart
Harvey “Sam” Samuel Wambaugh, age 86, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born on January 17, 1933 in Elkhart to E.H. and Glenyce Wambaugh.
Sam was a retired RV driver. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He truly loved and respected the outdoors. He had a special love for dogs and cats and even helped to rescue pitbulls.
Sam is survived by his daughter; Martha “Marty” (Chuck) Richardson of...
Harvey “Sam” Samuel Wambaugh, age 86, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born on January 17, 1933 in Elkhart to...
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