Sally A. Griffin
Feb 19, 2011
Sally A. Griffin, 66, of Elkhart, died Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Elkhart General Hospital. The Elkhart native was born on December 31, 1944 to Merrill J. & Cleo (Hapner) Shellenberger, who both preceded Sally in death. Sally was a member of Osolo Missionary Church, she enjoyed bowling & puzzles and especially liked the summer months, camping and being outdoors....
Elias A Barnes
Feb 18, 2011
Baby Elias Andrew Barnes, born on February 18, 2011, passed away in his parent''s arms at 11:25 pm, February 18, 2011 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Elias is the son of Corey and Jessica (Smith) Barnes and the brother of Ethan and Ella Barnes. He leaves behind maternal grandmother, Christine Smith of Granger and paternal grandparents, Lee...
Margaret E. Stickler
Feb 16, 2011
Margaret E. Stickler, 90, of West Virginia, formerly from the area, passed away at 9:10 pm, Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. Margaret was born on June 14, 1920 in Springfield, IL, the youngest daughter of Sylvester and Lula (Springer) Hicks. She is survived by her son, Robert and his wife, Karen Strickler of Mishawaka, two...
Paul V. Finch
Feb 16, 2011
Paul V. Finch, 68, of South Bend, passed away at 7:15 am, Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in Morningside Nursing Home, South Bend. Paul was born on September 16, 1942 in South Bend, the son of the late Claude and Josephine (Harmacinski) Finch. On August 28, 1971, he married Barbara Swinehart, who survived along with their two children, Brenda (Ron) Clifton...
Lewis D. Balentine
Feb 14, 2011
Lewis D. Balentine, 52, of Osceola, died Monday February 14, 2011 at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born in Mishawaka on April 6, 1958 to Lewis E. and Grace (Felts) Balentine, who have both preceded him in death. Lewis was a member of the Ireland Road Church of God, enjoyed discussions on politics & sports and was an avid...
Maris D. Merencsics
Feb 14, 2011
Maris D. Merencsics, age 63 of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away at her residence on February 14, 2011. Maris was born September 14, 1947 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Orville and Rubena (Outland) Futrell. On June 4, 1984, Maris married Mr. Robert Merencsics in Elkhart, Indiana. Robert survives, along with three children; Brent Futrell of Elkhart, IN, Marisa Futrell Rivers...
Patty S. "Angel" Myers
Feb 12, 2011
Patty S. 'Angel' Myers, 28, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Elkhart General Hospital. Born August 5, 1982 in Elkhart, she worked as a nanny and enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking and she had a love for animals. Survivors include her parents, Larry and Linda Myers of Elkhart; her sister, Kathy (Brian) Yoder of Goshen; grandparents, Royce Rogers of Elkhart...
Reuben L. Mast
Feb 10, 2011
Reuben L. Mast, 81, of South Bend, passed away at 12:35 am, Thursday, February 10, 2011 in Regency Place Nursing Home, South Bend. Reuben was born on March 27, 1929 in Stoney Point, IN, the son of the late Jonathon and Lucy (Koffman) Mast. On September 2, 1960, he married Virginia D. Mast, who passed away on April 22, 1992....
Zearl R. "Zeke" Lewis
Feb 9, 2011
Zearl R. 'Zeke' Lewis, 83, of South Bend died Wednesday February 9, 2011. Born on September 26, 1927 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Elbridge and Elizabeth (Shelton) Lewis. Zeke was a US Army veteran of WWII and on October 17, 1953, he married Maxine Grodey. Retired from Allied Signal (Bendix), he was a member of the Masonic Lodge, South Bend Turners...
Harry P. Wellman
Feb 8, 2011
Harry Phillip Wellman, age 80, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Harry was born July 2, 1930 in Garrett, Kentucky to the late Carl Thomas and Thelma (Johnson) Wellman. On February 20, 1954, Harry married Stella Schott at the First Presbyterian Church in Mishawaka. They had celebrated 54 years of happiness together...