Ruth Ann (Szymanski) Went
June 15, 2019
Ruth Ann Went, 77, of Vandalia, Michigan formerly of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her grandson’s home. Ruth was born November 28, 1941 in South Bend, IN to Stanley and Alice Szymanski. On July 3 in South Bend she married Chedrick Went.
Ruth is survived by her sons; Michael (Phyllis) Oliver of...
Jesse Hugh Rex
June 8, 2019
Jesse Hugh Rex, 82, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jesse was born on October 17, 1936 in Syracuse, IN to Roscoe and Mary (Grames) Rex. He married Donna Gardner on February 6, 1981 at Bristol United Methodist Church in Bristol.
Jesse was a loving and...
Sara Kay (Smith) Barraza
June 3, 2019
Our beloved daughter and mother, Sara Kay Smith Barraza, was called Home by the Lord unexpectedly on June 3, 2019 where she was warmly embraced by her brother Michael David Smith and sister Julia Lynn Smith.
She was born March 20, 1966 in Elkhart, Indiana. She graduated from Elkhart Central High School and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis...
Letha G. (Cutler) Phillippe
May 31, 2019
Letha Gay (Cutler) Phillippe, 93, of Courtyard Healthcare, Goshen IN passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus May 31,2019
Letha was born on September 1,1925 in Frankfort, Indiana, the daughter of Samuel and Mamie Pearl (McClane) Cutler.
Letha was married on June 9, 1946 to Charles W. Phillippe and remained married until his death in...
Christina Renee (Huff) Stevens
May 27, 2019
Christina Renee (Huff) Stevens 49 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Monday, May 27, 2019. She was born January 3, 1970 to Taylor and Alain Huff.
She attended Concord Schools in Elkhart, Indiana and eventually earned her GED. Christina had suffered through many obstacles in her life and is now at peace.
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Lee Grove
May 25, 2019
Lee Grove, 83, of Bristol, passed away Saturday May 25, 2019 at his home.
He was born Dec. 1, 1935 in Wakarusa, IN to James Robert and Wilma (Cripe) Grove. On Aug. 6, 1956 in Las Cruces, NM he married Julia M. Holbrook who preceded him in death on Sept. 16, 2012.
Lee was a...
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...
