Donna B. Hardy

Aug 1, 2009

Donna B. Hardy, age 85, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away August 1, 2009 at her residence at Hubbard Hill Estates of natural causes. Donna was born March 14, 1924 in Elkhart Indiana to the late Jesse and Hazel (Strang) Green. On July 31, 1948, Donna married Edward G. Hardy in Elkhart, Indiana. The Hardy''s had just celebrated 61 years of...

Charlene A. Ottavi

Jul 28, 2009

Charlene Ann Ottavi, age 67, a devoted and loving wife, mother grandmother "Bubba" sister, cousin and friend, went home to prepare a place in heaven for her loved ones on July 28, 2009. For two and a half years, she courageously assisted the Oncologists, Dr. Paul Helft, and Dr. Higenia Cardenes in directing her treatment for esophageal cancer, in a...

Dick J. Rabb

Jul 28, 2009

Richard (Dick) Joseph Rabb, born on February 18, 1940, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 after a brief illness. Dick was born in Gladwin, Michigan and moved to Elkhart in 1967. Dick Rabb lived in Elkhart with his wife and three daughters until November of 2004 when he moved to Brooksville, Florida. Dick was preceded in death by his...

C. Elsie Mccaslin-Turner

Jul 26, 2009

C. Elsie McCaslin-Turner, age 88, of Niles, Michigan, formerly of Osceola, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 7:25 a.m. Elsie was born December 21, 1920 in Elkville, Illinois to the union of the late Marion and Daisy (Carnahan) Bean. On July 2, 1938, she became the bride of the late William A. McCaslin...

Rob L. Melton

Jul 25, 2009

Rob L. Melton III, age 19 of Osceola, passed away July 25, 2009. Rob was born May 26, 1990. Rob was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 2008 and attended Purdue College of Technology, South Bend where he studied Mechanical Engineering. Rob was planning to transfer to Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis to pursue a degree in Performance...

Helen M. Shelby

Jul 24, 2009

Helen M. Shelby, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 12:45 pm, Friday, July 24, 2009 in Golden Living Center, Elkhart. Helen was born on August 15, 1920 in Waterloo, AL to the late Thomas and Dell (Higgins) Temple. Helen is survived by her sister in law, Ruth Shelby of Mishawaka, six nieces and nephews, Thomas (Linda) Shelby of Granger,...

Jane L. Kraus

Jul 19, 2009

Jane L. Kraus, 89, of South Bend, passed away at 3:29 am, Sunday, July 19, 2009 in Hospice House of Elkhart. Jane was born on November 20, 1919 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Ralph and Lillian F. (Callen) Shank. Jane has been a member of United Pentecostal Church since 1983. She worked and retired from Barger Box of Elkhart...

Lucy Artive Halsaver

Jul 15, 2009

Lucy Artive Halsaver, age 88, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Miller''s Merry Manor in New Carlisle of natural causes. Artive was born January 10, 1921 in Boonville, Mississippi to the late Harrison and Flossie (Lewis) Armstrong. On October 24, 1942, Artive was united in marriage to Mr. Chester Halsaver. Chester preceded her in death, passing away...

Pauline M. Shelly

Jul 14, 2009

Pauline Margaret Shelly, age 91, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Miller''s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. Pauline was born January 25, 1918 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Clarence and Mathilda (Harshman) White. On December 19, 1936, Pauline was married to William Grover Shelly in Osceola, Indiana. William preceded her in death, passing away on November...

Ida Marie Gwilt

Jul 13, 2009

Ida Marie Gwilt, age 76, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away July 13, 2009 in her residence of natural causes. Ida was born October 9, 1932 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late William Thomas and Hazel (Welter) DeGraff. On May 1, 1948, Ida was united in marriage to Clifford "Red" Gwilt in South Bend, Indiana. Clifford preceded her in death, passing...