James J. Young, Dd
Nov 6, 2012
Pastor James Joseph Young, D.D., 74, of Elkhart was welcomed home into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Pastor Jim was born on August 31, 1938 in Bakersfield, MO to the late Clyde and Opal (Gillette) Young. On September 18, 1981, he married Jeanne L. Franks. He is survived by his loving wife...
Geraldine Alice "Jeri" Jolliff
Nov 2, 2012
Geraldine Alice "Jeri" Jolliff, age 93 of Niles, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 2, 2012. Jeri was born August 13, 1919 in South Bend, Indiana. On November 21, 1940, Jeri was united in marriage to Luther Jolliff, who preceded her in death, passing away July 24, 1981. Surviving are her children, Karen Kuzbay, and...
Mollyanna Keeps
Nov 1, 2012
Mollyanna Keeps, age 76, of Osceola, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Mollyanna was born on September 21, 1936 in Mishawaka. She was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Hazel Hittig. On May 19, 1956, Mollyanna was married to Perry Keeps in Mishawaka. They celebrated 56 years of marriage. Perry survives, along with their...
Nancy A. Mikev
Oct 31, 2012
Nancy A. Mikev, age 65, of Elkhart passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Elkhart General Hospital. Nancy was born June 4, 1947 in Elkhart, Indiana to Michael and Betty (Kurtz) Iavagnilio. Surviving are her daughters, Tamara (Jason) Rorie of Elkhart, and Angela (Josh) Havens of Middlebury, her mother Betty Iavagnilio of Elkhart, and her brother Michael (Linda) Iavagnilio of...
James M. Claxton
Oct 27, 2012
James Maurice Claxton, Jr., 87, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 in Arborwood Living Center, Granger. Jim was born on February 27, 1925, the son of the late James and Isidora (White) Claxton. On January 13, 1951, he married Esther I. Light. The enjoyed 51 years of marriage before her passing on February 25, 2008. He is survived...
David C. Stoll
Oct 25, 2012
David Conwell Stoll, 69, of Elkhart passed away 5:30 pm, Thursday, October 25, 2012 in his home. Dave was born on July 19, 1943 in Elkhart, the son of the late Emil and Eda (Vance) Stoll. On July 23, 1966, he married Frances Young. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances; four daughters, Terri Stoll of Elkhart, Lisa Berry...
Melba E. Messick
Oct 20, 2012
Melba Elaine Messick, age 84 of Elkhart, went home to be with the Lord on Sat. Oct. 20, 2012. Melba was born Sept. 4, 1928 to the late Charles and Fanny (Niemi) North in Newberry, Michigan. On July 4, 1951, she married Gene Messick. They were married for 61 years. Gene survives, along with their children, Linda (Jerry) Leinonen of...
Wilbur H Tesch
Oct 15, 2012
Wilbur H. Tesch, age 88, of Kernersville, NC, formerly of Niles, MI, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 at his home. Wilbur was born March 2, 1924 to the late Henry and Minnie (Obert) Tesch in Livingston, IL. On Dec. 26, 1945, he married Florence M. Lewis. She preceded him in death on September 23, 1998 after 52 years of marriage....
Walter J. Holcomb
Oct 15, 2012
Walter J. Holcomb Jr. age 74 of New Paris, IN, died Oct. 15, 2012. Walter was born April 3, 1938 in South Bend, IN to the late Walter and June Holcomb. Surviving is his wife, Georgia Holcomb of New Paris, and his daughter, Lori (Terry Beverly) Holcomb of Elkhart. Also surviving are his children, Sue, Terri, Diana, Tony and Rick....
Betty L. Pendl
Oct 9, 2012
Betty Louise Pendl, 86, of South Bend, passed away at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in Michiana Health & Rehab, Mishawaka. Betty was born on May 14, 1926, the daughter of late Harvey and Elizabeth (Fritz) King. On October 12, 1947, she married Paul J. Pendl in Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by five children, Mark J. Pendl,...