All Obituaries
Gordon E. Compton Elkhart
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 and nurses during WWII. He married Nancy Stouder who survives along with a son Gordon Compton II, (Melinda Morgan) and 7 grandchildren. Also surviving are two...
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...
Robert Talkington, Jr. Elkhart
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 Vernon High School and attended Indiana University. He began his working career at B&O Railroad in Kentucky. Then he began his Insurance...
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...
William Osterloo Elkhart
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 which he really enjoyed. Many also remember Bill, from his early days, as the owner of Westwood Beauty & Barber Shop in Goshen. His hobbies included classic cars as well...
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...
Elizabeth "Betty" Kile Cabool, MO
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 greeted by husband Robert G. Kile who preceded her in death. They were married on February 13, 1949, in Elkhart, Indiana,...
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...
Robert Coeling Wyoming, MI
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 sisters, Louise (Coeling) Niemeyer and Dorothy (Coeling) Wolters. Those left to cherish Bob’s memory include his best friend and loving wife of 60 years, Janet L....
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...
Wanda Conway Elkhart
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 a daughter, Wilma (Dale) McDougle of Elkhart and 3 sons, Carlton Conway, Virgil Storm and Archie (Gina) Storm all of Elkhart; stepson, William G. Conway Jr. of Elkhart and stepdaughter...
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...
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 was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Gwen is survived by her children, William (Dianna) Harris of Elkhart, Kim L. Alisch of...
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...
James Wirt Elkhart
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 of Grace Lutheran Church where he was an usher, and a former council member and Men in Mission. He enjoyed watching birds and photography. He was President of the Miata Club. He served on...
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...
Gail Shields Elkhart
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 and motorcycles rides. She formerly attended Grace Community Church and was an insurance agent for Allstate since 1998.
Gail is survived by her children, Tanya (Joel) Holder...
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...
William Lane South Bend
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 loved music, especially Music together class with Ms. Tracey and Hamilton the Musical. Liam enjoyed playing with Legos, fire trucks and cars. On...
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...
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