Mary Loos (Girard) Loos
Jan 27, 2017
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Loos, 92, of Elkhart, died Friday, January 27, 2017 at East Lake Nursing and Rehab Center in Elkhart, Indiana. The Mishawaka native was born February 2, 1924 to William Otis and Mary Magdalene Girard, who have both preceded her in death. Mary married John David Loos, Sr.; he preceded her in death. Mary attended the Northside Baptist...
Phyllis Taber (Harmacinski) Taber
Jan 26, 2017
Phyllis Jeanne Taber, 85, of Elkhart, died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Elkhart. The South Bend native was born May 5, 1931 to Edward Joe and Mabel Idella (Weldon) Harmacinski, who have both preceded her in death. On January 28, 1952, Phyllis married Donald H. Taber, Sr. Phyllis will be remembered as a...
Kelly Eugene Cartwright
Jan 26, 2017
Kelly Eugene Cartwright, 50, of Elkhart passed away at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was born February 28, 1966 in Elkhart, Indiana to George and Pamela (Casey) Cartwright, both survive him. On December 28, 2012, Kelly married Jan Myers. She survives. Kelly attended Grace Community Church in Granger, Indiana. He enjoyed going to car shows...
Adam E. Jones
Jan 26, 2017
Adam E. Jones, 28, died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center. The South Bend native was born June 26, 1988 to William L. Jones & Merri (Sayer) Jones. Adam attended Penn High School and was a painter with Local 1118. Adam was preceded in death by his grandparents, including John A. Sayer and Chet Fox. He is...
Frank D. "Dave" Plummer
Jan 20, 2017
Frank D. "Dave" Plummer, 69, of Cassopolis, died Friday January 20, 2017. The Elkhart native was born July 7, 1947 to Frank B. Plummer Jr. & Sara (Reynolds) Plummer. Dave was a US Army veteran and had retired as a millwright from CTS Corp. in Elkhart. An avid outdoorsman, his favorite pastimes included trap & skeet shooting, rafting, kayaking, caving...
Fannie Newton (Maxie) Newton
Jan 15, 2017
Fannie M. Newton, 99, of South Bend, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at West Bend Nursing and Rehab Ceneter in South Bend. The Many, Louisiana native was born March 31, 1917 to Elias and Bulah (Lilly) Maxie, who have both preceded her in death. Fannie married Leslie Newton, who preceded her in death....
Megan Serafine (Murray) Serafine
Jan 14, 2017
Megan Jane Murray Serafine, 46, of Elkhart, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at home in Elkhart. The Elkhart native was born July 5, 1970 to Richard Lee and Yolanda (Austin) Murray, who have both preceded her in death. On January 8, 2010, Megan married Andrew Thomas Serafine, who survives. Megan attended the Mountain Top Ministries church where she sang in...
Troy Michael Gaugler
Jan 13, 2017
Troy Michael Gaugler, age 50, of Mishawaka passed away on January 13, 2017 at 6:40 PM at his home. He was born June 19, 1966 to Dennis and Sheryl (Masters) Gaugler in Mishawaka, IN. Troy was an avid fan of Chicago Cubs and Bears and NASCAR car fan. He loved to be fishing with his friends. He also enjoyed being...
Shirley L. Smith
Jan 7, 2017
Shirley L. Smith, 86, of Elkhart, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday January 7, 2017 at Miller''s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. Shirley was born in Green Twp. on February 3, 1930 to Earl F. & Rose (Bickel) Surface. On July 19, 1947, she married Ralph A. Smith in Shelbyville. Shirley was retired and had worked at Kinder Mfg....
Arena C. Gropp
Jan 6, 2017
Arena C. Gropp, 85, of Mishawaka, died Friday January 6, 2017. The North Manchester native was born January 24, 1931 to Ora O. & Lois (Rust) Watts. On November 4, 1951 she married Bernerd W. Gropp, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2012 after 60 years of marriage. Arena was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert...