John F. Seifer
Feb 5, 2012
John F. Seifer, Jr., 85, of Elkhart passed away at 1:20 pm, Sunday, February 5, 2012 in his home surrounded by family. John was born on October 18, 1926 in Chicago, the son of the late John F. and Mary (Garner) Seifer. On July 17, 1947 in Valparaiso, he married Carol A. "Dolly" Neill. She passed away on November 2,...
James G Philpot
Jan 30, 2012
James G. Philpot, 47, of Elkhart, died Monday January 30, 2012. The Ft. Thomas, KY native was a US Army veteran and spent the past 20 years employed in the RV industry. Jim was a car and Harley motorcycle enthusiast who enjoyed attending car shows and special events. Dedicated to his grandchildren, Jim was excited about the pending arrival of...
Joan Melser
Jan 30, 2012
Joan Melser, 81, of South Bend, passed away at 7:48 am, Monday, January 30, 2011 in Hospice House of South Bend. Joan was born on July 26, 1930, the daughter of the late Arlo and Helen (Bostwick) Cox. On October 10, 1947, she married Harry J. Melser, who passed away on April 28, 2010. Joan retired as the Head Baker...
Rob A Birky
Jan 25, 2012
Rob A. Birky, age 43, of Elkhart, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2012 at Elkhart General Hospital following a brief illness. Rob was born Jan. 18, 1969 in Goshen to Mervin P. and Nancy (Corpe) Birky. He was employed for over 14 years at Homan Lumber Mart in Elkhart. Surviving is his wife of 19 years, Gail (Lee) Birky and his...
Emma L. Walter
Jan 25, 2012
Emma Louise Walter, age 86, of Osceola, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Valley View Health Care Center in Elkhart. Emma was born July 4, 1925 in Mishawaka. Surviving is her husband, Melvin of Osceola, and their children Jean (Jerry) Petersen of Sacramento, CA, Jack (Dee Dee) Walter of Goshen, Roy (Kathy) Walter of Osceola, and Linda (Cecil) Wilkinson...
Thomas W. Martin
Jan 23, 2012
Thomas W. Martin Jr., age 87, of Elkhart passed away at 6:15 pm Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at Greenleaf Health Center. Tom was born Feb. 21, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Thomas and Ruth (Keebler) Martin. After graduation from Riley High School, Tom enlisted in the US Army Air Corps during WWII where he was a gunner...
Elsie M Starke
Jan 21, 2012
Elsie Marie Starke, 85, of Elkhart, passed away at 9:00 am, Saturday, January 21, 2012 in her home. Elsie was born on March 2, 1926 in Niles, MI. She married the late Rae T. Starke on March 3, 1951 in Niles. He passed away on November 27, 1991. Elsie is survived by five children, Frederick Starke, Richard Starke, Terry Starke,...
Lula M Gwin
Jan 16, 2012
Lula Margaret Gwin, 77, of Osceola passed away at 1:15 pm, Monday, January 16, 2012 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Lula was born on July 17, 1934 in Monette, Ark. to the late Jonah and Margie M. (Wyachof) Wallace. On October 7, 1950, she married Bobby G. Gwin. He passed away on October 3, 1983. She is also...
Richard W. Fitzsimmons
Jan 10, 2012
Richard Wayne FitzSimmons Sr., age 94, of Elkhart, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 after a brief stay in Woodlawn Manor. Richard was born April 19, 1917 in Mishawaka to the late Richard O. and Margaret E. (Gordon) FitzSimmons. In 1935, he graduated from Mishawaka High School. Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army where he fought in...