Velma Fae (Miller) Kensinger
October 9, 2019
Velma Fae Kensinger, 97, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She was born in Bremen Indiana on March 21,1922 and grew up on a farm north of Bristol in a large and happy family. After graduation from Bristol High School in 1941, she moved to Chicago where she met and married her husband Dean. Together, they...
James J. Jerkes, Jr.
October 8, 2019
James Jay Jerkes, Jr, age 56, of passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 16, 1962 in Pueblo, Colorado to James Jay and Arlene Viola Jerkes. He married Penny Jerkes on February 2, 1987 in Houston, Texas.
James is survived by his wife, Penny Jerkes,...
Sue Ann (Smoker) Geer
September 28, 2019
Sue Ann Geer, 63, of Elkhart passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. Sue was born on September 24, 1956 in Sturgis, MI to Edwin and Patricia Smoker. She married David L. Geer on June 23, 1984.
Sue graduated from Sturgis High School and Glenn Oaks Community College where she received...
Pauline I. Anderson
September 26, 2019
Pauline I. Anderson, 96 of Elkhart, died at 9:55 am Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Hubbard Hill Estates after a brief illness.
She was born Nov. 16, 1922 in Elkhart, Indiana to Clayton and Phoebe Reed. She married Russell O. Anderson on March 29, 1942. He survives with sons, James (Fawn) Anderson of Elkhart, Richard (Debbie) Anderson...
Gwendolyn Anne (Jorgensen) Laing
September 26, 2019
Gwendolyn Anne Laing, 78, of Bristol passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Hospice House in Elkhart. Gwen was born on April 10, 1941 in Oneonta, New York to Maruce M. And Lena Jorgensen.
Gwendolyn loved gardening, bowling, NASCAR and fishing and crocheting. She worked for Coachmen Industries for 25 years. She also worked as an...
Margaret R. (Frye) Kendall
September 25, 2019
Margaret Kendall, 94, of Elkhart, formerly of Nappanee, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was born as Margaret Ruth Frye in Elkhart, Indiana on April 10,1925.
She was a 1943 graduate of Elkhart High School. In December 1943 she married Dewey Smeltzer. He preceded her in death in March 1984.
On November 23,1986 she...
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...
