Rich L. Olinger, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, March 11, 2011 at his home in Elkhart. Rich was born March 3, 1946 to the late Homer and Susie (Kimes) Olinger in Mishawaka, Indiana. On November 26, 1999, Rich married Dorothy Sowders in Mishawaka. Dorothy (Herron) Olinger of Elkhart survives, along with Rich''s children,...
David C. Humphry, 61, of Grand Haven, Michigan and formerly of Granger, died Friday March 11, 2011 at his residence. Born September 8, 1949 in Independence, IA, he was the manager of the Ferrysburg Citgo Petroleum Pipeline Terminal. David enjoyed playing golf, and truly loved his Sunday baseball games, played for years with friends from his youth, and also enjoyed...
Billy W. Henley, age 71, of Osceola, passed away at 8:07 am Friday, March 11, 2011 at Hospice House of Elkhart County. Billy was born November 14, 1939 in Truman, Arkansas to the late George Nathaniel and Mary Rebecca (White) Henley. In 1979, Billy married Melba Wood in Truman, Arkansas. Their love has lasted over 31 years. Melba, of Osceola,...
Barbara S. Stanley, 75, of Elkhart, died Tuesday March 8, 2011 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in South Bend on June 3, 1935 to Harold and Goldie (Matz) Feather. Barbara graduated from Mishawaka High School, Class of 1953 and attended Indiana University-South Bend. A member of Trinity United Methodist Church, she was past-president of the Elkhart County Chapter...
William M. "Mik" Treble, 55, of Elkhart, passed away at 8:50 am, Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in his home. Mik was born on August 23, 1955 in Valparaiso, IN to the late William A. and Lyndell A. (Dispennett) Treble. Mik is survived by his children, James Treble and Jessica Treble, both of Elkhart, four grandchildren, Rylie, Madison, Sean, and Justice....
Betty JoAnn Sutphin, age 65, of Osceola, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born May 7, 1945 in Pensacola, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Hazel (Crawford) Duckworth, her brothers Russ and Roger Duckworth, and her sister, Kathy Brooks. Surviving is her husband Franklin Sutphin...
LaVern H. Werner, 67, of Elkhart died Thursday March 3, 2011 at home. The Ypsilanti native was born August 25, 1943 to Harold L. and Elizabeth M. (McCorkle) Werner. LaVern graduated from White Pidgeon HS in the Class of 1962 and was the owner of Werner Painting in Elkhart for over 40 years. A member of Victory Chapel General Baptist...
Easielean Noel, age 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at midnight, March 2, 2011 at Valley View Nursing Home in Elkhart. Easielean was born October 17, 1928 in Grenada, Mississippi to Archie and Leadie Hall. Easielean was raised by Leadie and Lorenzo Lee Sr. They preceded him in death. On January 31, 1980, Mr. Noel was...
Shirley M. Shamory, age 72, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away at her home on Monday, February 21, 2011. Shirley was born November 8, 1938 to the late Frederick and Marguerite (Lee) Daly in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was a graduate of the Class of 1956 from Mishawaka High School. On December 22, 1956, she married Roy E. Shamory in South Bend,...
Martha Alice (Weatherford) Smith, 87, of Mishawaka, IN passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 11:20 AM at the (Elkhart) Center for Hospice Care after a brief illness. Some knew her as "Martha," but she was better known as "Smitty," "Marthalice," "Marshy" or most of all "Mama Smith," not only by her family but by many others as well. Martha...