Phyllis E. Glassburn
Dec 31, 2016
Phyllis E. Glassburn, 79, of South Bend, died Saturday December 31, 2016 at home. The South Bend native was born September 24, 1937 to Herold & Ruth (Van Gundy) Glassburn. Phyllis retired from the University of Notre Dame and was a member of Prairie Gardens Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include her children, Jeanine (Frank) Rozum of South Bend, Charlotte Vansquyk...
James A. Hite
Dec 31, 2016
James A. Hite, 78, of Mishawaka, died Saturday December 31, 2016 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The South Bend native was born March 31, 1938 to Leroy Hite & Blanch (Gans) Hite Johnson. Jim retired as the founder & president of Heritage Park Models in Elkhart; he enjoyed his work and truly enjoyed & appreciated the people that worked...
Santiago Quintero
Dec 30, 2016
Santiago "Jimmy" Quintero, Jr., 31, of Elkhart, died Friday, December 30, 2016. The San Juan TX native was born May 17, 1985 to Santiago Quintero, Sr. & Sandralus (Moreno) Ramirez and was an accomplished tattoo artist. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Aiden Ramirez. Jimmy is survived by his mother & step-father, Sandralus Ramirez & Gregorio Aguilar of...
Sharon A. Madaras
Dec 30, 2016
Sharon A. Madaras, 76, of South Bend, died Friday December 30, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Sharon was born in South Bend on June 3, 1940 to Frank & Louise Berry, who have both preceded her in death. On November 23, 1956, Sharon married Stephen F. Madaras, who survives after 60 years of marriage, along with their son,...
Helen B. Rivet
Dec 27, 2016
Helen B. Rivet, 81, of Elkhart, died Tuesday December 27, 2016. The Manitowoc, WI native was born August 13, 1935 to Otto & Clara (Wentz) Laack. On June 20, 1955, Helen married Howard J. Rivet in Elizabeth City, NC. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1994 after 38 years of marriage. Helen retired from Elkhart General Hospital and...
Thomas L. Dean
Dec 26, 2016
Thomas L. Dean, 83, of Mishawaka, died Monday December 26, 2016. The Warsaw KY native was born June 19, 1933 to Tom & Mae (Ellis) Dean. On July 25, 1959, Tom married Elizabeth (Kincer) who preceded him in death on April 16, 2013 after 53 years of marriage. A retired foundry worker who was known to have a strong work...
Avonn T. Pratcher
Dec 26, 2016
Avonn Tederio Pratcher, 45, of Elkhart, transitioned from labor to reward on Monday December 26, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness. He was born March 13, 1971 in Elkhart, IN to Oliver Davis & Isabella Pratcher. Along with his parents, Avonn leaves behind his devout wife Eugenia (Gina) Pratcher, five sons; Dontice Pratcher, JaQuon Neely, Nicholas Marbury,...
Betty Zimmerman (Hack) Zimmerman
Dec 22, 2016
Betty Eileen Zimmerman, 91, of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. The Elkhart native was born April 21, 1925 to Arthur and Mabel (Dellinger) Hack, who have both preceded her in death. On July 12, 1947, Betty married Floyd Zimmerman, who preceded her...
Melvin R. Schrock
Dec 22, 2016
Melvin R. Schrock, 80, of Elkhart died Thursday Dec 22, 2016. He was born in Goshen on March 13, 1936 to Melvin F. & Wanda (Sprague) Schrock. The US Air Force veteran served in the Korean War and then married Edith (Simpson) on August 5, 1961. Melvin retired from Supreme and enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, tinkering on projects in the garage...
Tommie Lee "Catbird" Carr
Dec 21, 2016
Tommie Lee "Catbird" Carr, age 66, of Elkhart passed away on December 21, 2016 at 9:30AM in Golden Living Center, Elkhart, IN. He was born June 13, 1950 to James and Minnie Lee (Williams) Carr, Sr. in Duncan, MS. Mr. Carr worked Goshen Rubber Company and Accra Pak prior to his retirement. Tommie enjoyed working on cars and spending time...