John D. Jones

Dec 24, 2009

John D. Jones, 79, of Elkhart, passed away at 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 24, 2009 in Woodland Manor Nursing Home, Elkhart. John was born on March 19, 1930 in Manchester, TN to the late James B. and Ona (Pitts) Jones. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Haggart, who passed away in 1993. On August 9, 1974...

Sharon L. Humphreys

Dec 21, 2009

Sharon L. Humphreys, 73, of South Bend, passed away at 4:10 pm, Monday, December 21, 2009 in Healthwin Specialized Care Center, South Bend. Sharon was born on March 25, 1936 in Kimmel, IN to the late Clyde and Virginia (Johnston) White. She is survived by two daughters, Christine Humphreys of Nappanee and Vicki J. (James) Metzger of Mishawaka, three grandchildren...

Robert L. Black

Dec 20, 2009

Robert L. Black, 71, of Elkhart, passed away at 2:27 pm, Sunday, December 20, 2009 in his home surrounded by family. Robert was born on August 27, 1938 in Ludington, MI to Robert J. and Mary E. (Haynor) Black. On September 10, 1962, he married Linda L. Walters. He is survived by his wife, Linda of Elkhart, four children, Cathy...

Joyce I. Wait

Dec 19, 2009

Joyce Irene Wait, age 77, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away December 18, 2009 at Elkhart General Hospital. Joyce was born August 26, 1932 in Osceola, Indiana to the late George and Gladys Brooks. Joyce was united in marriage to Allen Wait in 1953. Allen survives, along with their children, Shirley (Butch) Critzer of Berrien Springs, Michigan and Robert (Marsha) Wait...

Fred G. Vandiepenbos

Dec 19, 2009

Fred G. VanDiepenbos, age 83, of Cassopolis, Michigan, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 19, 2009 of natural causes. Fred was born August 23, 1926 in Waterford, Indiana to George and Velma (Kris) VanDiepenbos. On November 27, 1948, Fred married the former Ms. Marietta Dispennett. She preceded him in death, passing away in 1995. Surviving...

Kathleen Gayle Bontrager

Dec 18, 2009

Kathleen Gayle Bontrager, age 58, of Osceola, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 at Elkhart General Hospital following a brief illness. Kathy was born September 23, 1951 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Paul and Geneva (Tabler) Funkhouser. Kathy was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1969-1970. She was employed for 21 years as an ATM Clerk by Notre Dame...

Robert A. Patterson

Dec 18, 2009

Robert A. Patterson, age 80, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Robert was born September 17, 1929 in Mishawaka, Indiana. Robert married Virginian VanderKooy in 1958. She preceded him in death, passing away in 1968. Surviving is his son, Michael (Brenda) Patterson of Osceola. He was preceded in death by...

Hilda M. Putek

Dec 17, 2009

Hilda M. Putek, 89, of Georgetown, SC, formerly of South Bend, passed away December 17, 2009 in Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Georgetown, SC. She was born on October 17, 1920 in South Bend to the late Warrne and Lena (Kramer) Rodgers. A private family service will be held with entombment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola

Friedrich C. "Fred" Werner

Dec 15, 2009

Friedrich (Fred) Clemens Werner, age 78, passed away December 15, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Fred was born May 7, 1931 in Reading, Pennsylvania to the late Erna and Fritz Werner. They preceded him in death. Surviving are his siblings, Christiane (Lester) Snyder, Hildegard (Thomas) Bennett, and Johannes (Margret) Werner, along with their children and grandchildren. After high school graduation, Fred...

Joseph Youngbok Jo

Dec 14, 2009

Joseph Youngbok Jo, age 60, of Granger, Indiana passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 in Kosciusco Community Hospital following an automobile accident. Joseph was born July 30, 1949 in Chungnam, South Korea to Chul Woo and Chung Soon Lee Jo. His parents survive, along with his wife, Hyun-Hi Jo of Granger, and their children, A Seo Jo of New Jersey,...