Keith E. Shaffer
Oct 12, 2010
Keith E. Shaffer, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 in Elkhart General Hospital. Keith was born on October 24, 1932 in Walkerton to the late Harry and Pearl (Floyd) Shaffer. Keith is survived by three children, Keith L. Shaffer of Elkhart, Angela (Andy) Souders of Elkhart and Jerry (Monica) Stevenson of Mauldin, SC; 10 grandchildren and...
Allen J. Neely
Oct 11, 2010
Allen J. Neely, Jr., 35, of South Bend died Monday, October 11, 2010 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in LaPorte Co. Born in Elkhart on May 26, 1975, Allen was a cook with the Old Style Deli in Elkhart. He was an avid car enthusiast who also enjoyed fishing & cooking, was a loving father to his children and always...
Dorothy M. "Dottie" Basham
Sep 28, 2010
Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Basham, age 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Dottie was born August 22, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Zue Ena Shubert and raised with her step father Julius Shubert. On July 27, 1964, she married Robert T. Basham. He preceded her in death, November of 2005. She...
Rose M. Cowley
Sep 28, 2010
Rose M. Cowley, age 68, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Mishawaka, Indiana. Rose was born November 16, 1941 to the late George and Leone (Ross) Wyse. On April 11, 1974, she married Orville Cowley. He preceded her in death, passing away in 1994. Surviving are her children, Steve (Paula) Corbin, Norman...
Gary D. Draheim
Sep 25, 2010
Gary D. Draheim, 43, of Mishawaka, died Saturday September 25, 2010 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1967 in Minneapolis, MN and was a 1985 graduate of South High School in Minneapolis. Gary resided in the area for 12 years, worked as a machinist, enjoyed travel and was an avid fisherman. Gary is survived by...
Sgt. Marvin R. Calhoun
Sep 21, 2010
Sgt. Marvin R. Calhoun, Jr., 23, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in a helicopter crash in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. The Elkhart native was assigned to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), 5th Battalion at Fort Campbell, KY. Survivors include his wife, Yamili Calhoun-Sanchez; his daughter, Yohani Marie Calhoun-Sanchez; his mother & step-father, Shirin M. and Michael...
Jerry W. Herron
Sep 20, 2010
Jerry W. Herron, age 62, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday September 20, 2010 at Our Lady Peace Hospital following an extended illness. Jerry was born September 17, 1948 in Savannah, Tennessee to William L. and Lilly M. (Clardy) Herron. A long time resident of the area, Jerry graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1967, where he was a champion in...
Lorraine V. Gibson
Sep 19, 2010
Lorraine Victoria (Nelson) Gibson, 88, died Sunday September 19, 2010 at Golden Living Center-Fountainview in Mishawaka. She was born in St. Paul, MN on May 16, 1922 to Nicholas Arvid and Olga Victoria (Nelson) Nelson, the fifth of six children. During WWII, Lorraine served in the Nurses Cadet Corps. and graduated in 1945 from the Swedish Covenant Hospital School of...
Dennis L. Clayton
Sep 18, 2010
Dennis L. Clayton, 51, of Osceola passed away at 10:30 am, Saturday, September 18, 2010 in his home. Dennis was born on January 8, 1959 in South Bend, IN to Bobby F. and Agnes (Smith) Clayton. He was an avid Harley Davidson fan and loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his mother, Agnes (Bill)...
Merle M. Humfleet
Sep 17, 2010
Merle Mae Humfleet, 71, of Elkhart, passed away at 8:13 pm, Friday, September 17, 2010 in Elkhart General Hospital. Merle was born on June 19, 1939 to Russell and Bertha (Adams) Allen. On August 20, 1956, she married Robert Humfleet and they were very rarely seen apart from one another. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who...