Ben J. Thomas
Sep 26, 2014
Ben J. Thomas, 69, died in his home early Friday morning, September 26, 2014. He was born in Milan, TN on September 17, 1945 to Frank and Maude (Thompson) Thomas. He married Margaret Hampton on July 6, 1972 in Angola, IN. He is survived by his wife Margaret Thomas, his children, Tracy (Airrion) Calhoun, Byron and Myron (Charity) Thomas and...
Patrick J. Marks
Sep 26, 2014
Patrick John Marks, 61, of Mishawaka, died at 9:31 am, Friday, September 26, 2014 in Memorial Hospital. Pat was born on April 11, 1953 in Elkhart, the son of the late Robert and Leita (Miller) Marks. He is survived by three children, Patrick Marks, Jr., Michell (Adam) Kerr and Daniell (Dane) Tetzlaff, all of Mishawaka; seven grandchildren, Janel, Kaylynn, Drew,...
Keith E Dorrier
Sep 26, 2014
Keith E. Dorrier, 78, of Lanark Village FL and formerly of Elkhart, died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Weems Memorial Hospital in Apalachicola FL. The Elkhart native was born May 21, 1936 to Vaughn L. & Lois (Maynard) Dorrier, who have preceded him in death. Keith was a finish carpenter and built cabinetry, having also lived in Hickory NC before...
Ruth Martz (Hertel) Martz
Sep 25, 2014
Ruth Alice Martz, 87, of South Bend, died at 11:50 am, Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Sterling House of South Bend. Ruth was born on October 27, 1926 in South Bend, the daughter of Paul and Alice (Peterson) Hertel. She is survived by her husband, Carl B. Martz of South Bend, son John (Pamela) Martz, Sr. of South Bend; two...
Michael J. Buckley
Sep 24, 2014
Michael J. Buckley, 71 of Elkhart, died Wednesday September 24, 2014 at Elkhart General Hospital. The Elkhart native was born March 24, 1943 to Maynard E. & Maxine G. (Kenaga) Buckley. Mike was a US Air Force veteran and on November 25, 1965 he married Constance A. Crosbie. Mike was a loyal and generous friend, devoted to his wife &...
Bruce P Cavitt
Sep 23, 2014
Bruce P. Cavitt, 77, of Osceola, passed away at 8:30 am, Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in his home. Bruce was born on March 14, 1937 in Allegan, MI, the son of Paul and Esther (Lukins) Cavitt. On May 17, 1985, he married Diana Williamson. He is survived by Diana Cavitt of Osceola; two daughters, Lisa (David) Jackson of Bristol and...
Ruth Pringle (Larson) Pringle
Sep 22, 2014
Ruth L. Pringle, 95, of Elkhart, passed away at 11:25 pm, Monday, September 22, 2014 in East Lake Nursing Home, Elkhart. Ruth was born on December 21, 1918 in York, WI, the daughter of Oscar and Helga (Loveland) Larson. On November 5, 1937, she married Gail W. Pringle. He passed away on January 5, 1980. She is survived by Jim...
Mary L. Scott
Sep 17, 2014
Mary L. Scott, 89 of Bristol, died Wednesday September 17, 2014 at Elkhart General Hospital. The South Bend native was born June 29, 1925 to Roy & Attie (Brockus) Ramsey. Mary worked as a supervisor at Kmart for 27 years before her retirement. She attended the Brethren church in Mishawaka and enjoyed gardening. Mary was preceded in death by her...
Donald A. Rumpler
Sep 16, 2014
Donald A. Rumpler, 71, of Granger, died at 2:45 am, Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Don was born on August 5, 1943 in Hamilton, OH, the son of the late Donald J. and Dorothy M. (Herklotz) Rumpler. On November 25, 1967, he married Diane Kalil. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Diane; two sons, Bob (Nikki) Rumpler...
Gary L. Emerson
Sep 15, 2014
Gary L. Emerson, age 65, of Granger passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Gary was born December 14, 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Glen R. and Althea G. (Haas) Emerson. The Penn High School graduate served honorably in the US Air Force and obtained the rank of Sergeant before being...