Tullie J. "Tj" Parks

Mar 22, 2011

Tulip J. "Tullie" or "TJ" Parks, age 89, of Granger, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side on March 22, 2011 at The Sanctuary at Holy Cross in South Bend. Tullie was born March 25, 1921 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to the late Elmer and Mildred (Baumgartner) DeLap. On May 19, 1945, she married Frank Parks. He preceded her...

William R. Grossnickle

Mar 19, 2011

William Raymond "Bill" Grossnickle, 73, of Clermont, FL, formerly of Granger, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimer''s disease. Bill was born on July 25, 1937 in North Manchester, IN to the late Morris Grossnickle and the late Cassie Jackson Grossnickle. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sally Grossnickle and his two...

Robert J. Jean

Mar 18, 2011

Robert Joseph Jean, 59, of Goshen, went to be with the Lord at 1:30 am, Friday, March 18, 2011 in Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by family. Robert was born on January 25, 1952 in South Bend to Arthur and Lila (Batchelder) Jean. Mr. Jean is survived by his mother, Lila Jean of Elkhart, brother, Thomas A. (June) Jean of Anchorage,...

Rebecca J. Downing

Mar 18, 2011

Rebecca Jane Downing, 60, of Goshen, passed away at 11:00 pm, Friday, March 18, 2011. Rebecca was born on August 9, 1950 in Elkhart to the late LeRoy and Helen (Doty) Chandler, Sr. On May 6, 1984, she married Billie J. Downing. He passed away on November 2, 2010. She is survived by two children, Heather Ryman of Goshen and...

William Donald Shidler

Mar 16, 2011

William Donald Shidler, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in his home. Bill was born in Grass Creek, Indiana on March 31, 1925 to Harry and Olive (Zeider) Shidler. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, who loved to fish, watch every kind of sport and feed all the squirrels in the neighborhood....

Herbert C. Reasons

Mar 13, 2011

Herbert Clay Reasons, 79, passed from this life at 4:30p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2011, at his Mishawaka home, surrounded by his family. Born March 17, 1931, to Gilbert Clay Reasons and Odia Hester (Risner) Reasons at Viola, Arkansas. Graduated from Viola High School, 1950. Served in the U.S. Army 1952-1954. Married Ann Lee Kerley on October 27, 1952, at Sturkie,...

James W. Elkins

Mar 12, 2011

James W. Elkins, age 87 of Bristol, passed away March 12, 2011 at Woodland Manor Nursing Home in Elkhart. James was born April 17, 1923 to the late James W. and Inez (Robertson) Elkins in Grantsburg, IL. Surviving is his son David Elkins of Elkhart, and his step son Randy Weaver of White Pigeon, MI. He is also survived by...

Dores Jean Goodman

Mar 12, 2011

Dores Jean Goodman, age 70, of South Bend went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2011. She loved and lived her life to the fullest. She was quite happy and content. Dores loved her family and friends with gusto! She was devoted to the Lord . The fellowship she had with her church family at Sonlight Fellowship Church...

Rich L. Olinger

Mar 11, 2011

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

Mar 11, 2011

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...