THOMAS D. KIDDER
Thomas D. Kidder, 70, of 57782 Quebec St., died at his home on Saturday (June 26, 2004). Arrangements are pending at Westbrook-Metz & Clouse Funeral Home. [cut off]
E. VENNITA KOENING
E. Vennita Koening, 69, of 2420 Stark Ave., died at 11 p.m. Saturday (June 26, 2004) at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home & Crematory. [cut off]
BOBBY KEITH LAUGHTER
April 29, 1944-June 26, 2004Bobby Keith Laughter, 60, of 57623 Gano St., died at 3 p.m. Saturday (June 26, 2004 at his home. He was born April 29, 1944, in Marion, N.C., to David and Grace (Sparks) Laughter. Survivors include one son, Brian K. (Marcia) Laughter of Savanah, Tenn.; two daughters, Dawn Bronson and Tammy (Mario) Perez, both of Elkhart; two stepsons, Billy (Mindy) McDonald of Elkhart and Bobby (Kathy) McDonald [cut off]
CATHRYN L. PATTERSON
Cathryn L. Patterson, 88, of 21178 S.R. 120, died at 2 p.m. Sunday (June 27, 2004) at Rosewood Terrace. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home. [cut off]
IRIS K. PRICE
March 31, 1917-June 26, 2004Iris K. Price , 87, of 1077 Greenleaf Blvd., died at 3 p.m. Saturday (June 26, 2004) at her home. She was born March 31, 1917, in Elkhart to Clyde and Ruby (Hayes) Searer. She married Harold E. Price April 26, 1942, in Elkhart. He died Aug. 21, 1992. Survivors include three sons, John D. "Jack" (Patricia) Price of Herndon, Va., and Robert M. Price and Gary L. (Kim) Price , both of Elkhart; and two [cut off]
ONEDIA SHEPHERD
Oct. 31, 1937-June 26, 2004Onedia Shepherd, 66, of 108 S. Chauncey St., was found dead in her home at 11:18 a.m. Saturday (June 26, 2004). She was born Oct. 31, 1937, in Prestonburg, Ky., to Samuel Tildon and Goldie (Reed) Hopkins. She married Kelly Eugene Shepherd Aug. 21, 1956, in Kosciusko County. He died in March 1984. Survivors include two daughters, Karen (Dakota) Seals of Elkhart and Kristy (Doyle) Kincaid of [cut off]
DANIEL D. BEECHY
Aug. 30, 1938-June 27, 2004Daniel D. Beechy, 65, of 3170 S. 375 W., died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday (June 27, 2004) at his residence. He was born Aug. 30, 1938, in LaGrange County to Daniel A. and Anna W. (Yoder) Beechy. He married Alma E. Miller Dec. 4, 1958, in Shipshewana. She survives with eight daughters, and Pollyanna (Vernon) Bontrager, of Shipshewana, Amanda Sue (Alvin) Yoder, Irma (Christy) Krepp Jr., Vera (Toby) Yoder, [cut off]
Vivian Bleau
Vivian A. Bleau, 72, of 64429 Pleasant Plain Drive, died Tuesday morning (June 29, 2004) at her home. Arrangements are pending at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. [cut off]
Martha Burgess
Sept. 25, 1942-June 29, 2004
Martha L. Burgess, 61, of 1053 Cone St., died at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday (June 29, 2004) at her home. She was born Sept. 25, 1942, in Cedar Grove, W.Va., to John and Emogene (Dent) Caldwell. She married James H. Burgess on Oct. 19, 1962, in Elkhart. He survives, along with a son, Jim (Stephanie) Burgess of Middlebury; a daughter, Lisa (Tim) Namisnak of Elkhart; five grandchildren; a brother, Donald [cut off]
Philip Carlson
Philip H. Carlson, 86, of 1649 Garden St., died at 8:32 a.m. Tuesday (June 29, 2004) in Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, 403 W. Franklin St., Elkhart. [cut off]
Judge Conard Jr.
Sept.15, 1918-June 28, 2004
Friends of Judge Conard Jr. may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, 403 W. Franklin St., Elkhart, and one hour before the service, which will be at noon Friday at Canaan Baptist Church, 933 Fieldhouse Ave., Elkhart. The Rev. Theodis Hadley will officiate. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Mr. Conard, 85, of Blaine Avenue, died at [cut off]
Yuriko La Velle
Feb. 2, 1945-June 28, 2004
Yuriko La Velle, 59, of North Main Street, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday (June 28, 2004) in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born Feb. 2, 1945, in Tokyo, Japan. She married Chuck La Velle in South Bend. He survives, along with her sister-in-law, Kay (Stan) Mowiser of Osceola, and a stepson, Jon C. La Velle. Mrs. La Velle was a founding member of the Nihon Friendship Club, a longtime dancer [cut off]
Melvin Nissley
Melvin D. Nissley, 67, of 58998 Crestview Drive, died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday (June 29, 2004) from injuries suffered in a vehicle-train accident. Arrangements are pending at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 700 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart. [cut off]
Richard Pion
June 2, 1923-June 29, 2004
Richard A. Pion, 81, of Fort Wayne, died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday (June 29, 2004) in Heritage Park Nursing Home. He was born June 2, 1923, in Fort Wayne, to Clarence and Myrtle (Pappert) Pion. He married Betty Brooks on Aug. 11, 1945, in Virginia. She survives, along with two daughters, Sharon A. Bryan of Woodburn and Patricia P. Brotherson of Elkhart; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by a [cut off]
Linda Raderstorf
Aug. 21, 1948-June 28, 2004
Linda Sue Raderstorf, 55, of 70251 Elkhart Road, died Monday (June 28, 2004) in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend. She was born Aug. 21, 1948, to Joseph and Myrtle (Hatley) Bunton in Johnson City, Tenn. She married Larry Raderstorf on July 4, 1969, in Niles. He survives, along with two daughters, Melissa Raderstorf of Elkhart and Michelle (Keith) McMillan of Lawton, Mich.; one son, [cut off]
Eleanor Shuff
Feb. 23, 1913-June 28, 2004
A memorial service for Eleanor Florence Shuff will be announced at a later date. Cremation will take place. Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 700 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, is handling arrangements. Mrs. Shuff, 91, of 1900 Jeanwood Drive, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday (June 28, 2004) at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Feb. 23, 1913, in Bloomington, Ill., to Julius and Pearl [cut off]
Brett Weidner
Nov. 25, 1960-June 26, 2004
Friends of Brett J. Weidner may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 700 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, where the funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday. Pastor Robert "Doc" Stevens of Warner's Camp in Buchanan will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend. Mr. Weidner, 43, formerly of Goshen, died at 2:12 p.m. Saturday (June 26, 2004) at his home [cut off]
Harry Welles
April 9, 1914-June 27, 2004
Harry Edward Welles, 90, of Lark Street, died at 11 p.m. Sunday (June 27, 2004) at home. He was born April 9, 1914, to Henry and Ida Welles. On April 30, 1938, he married Vera Mae Goodenough. She survives along with three sons, Arthur (Judy) Welles of Fort Wayne and Terry Welles and Harry Edward Welles Jr., both of Elkhart; two daughters, Rosemarie (Donald) Gregg of Elkhart and Vicki (Ralph) Bell [cut off]
VONDA S. CRIPE
June 29, 1939-June 12, 2004
Vonda S. Cripe, 64, of 811 S. 11th St., died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday (June 12, 2004) at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend. She was born June 29, 1939, in Nappanee to Raymond and Ethel (Hoffer) Losee. She married Douglas G. Cripe March 19, 1960, in Goshen. He survives with two daughters, Brenda Cripe of Goshen and Holly (Brian) Slabach of Wakarusa; four grandchildren; one brother, [cut off]
JAMES A. THOLEN
James Adam Tholen, 38, of Clermont, died on Thursday (June 10, 2004). Mr. Tholen is survived by his wife, Jill; mother, Rosalie Tholen of Edwardsburg; and two brothers, John (Kim) Tholen of Edwardsburg and Joe (Tina) Tholen of South Bend; and his paternal grandparents, Larry and Dorothy Tholen of South Bend. His father is deceased. Arrangements are pending at the Becker Family Funeral Home in [cut off]
FRANK J. LORENTZ
Frank J. Lorentz, 63, of 125 E. Lexington Ave., died at 10:06 p.m. Saturday (June 12, 2004) at Elkhart General Hospital. He and his wife MaryAnn were owners of the Copy Shop since 1983. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Billings Funeral Home where other arrangements are pending. [cut off]
BILLY "BILL" MISHLER
Billy "Bill" Mishler, 77, of 163 E. Nelson Drive, formerly of Nappanee, died at 2:02 p.m. Sunday (June 13, 2004) at Goshen General Hospital from natural causes. Arrangements are pending at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee. [cut off]
KATHLEEN E. DANIELS
May 3, 1928-June 12, 2004
Kathleen Elaine Daniels, 76, of 68112 Klinger Lake Road, died at 8:58 p.m. Saturday (June 12, 2004) at her home. She was born May 3, 1928, in Coldwater, Mich., to Dr. Walter and Thelma (Gilbert) Shay. She married Arthur W. Daniels Jr. June 21, 1950. He died April 4, 1982. Survivors include two daughters, Julie (Charlie) Stutesman of Sturgis and Barb (Steve) Niblock of White Pigeon; and six [cut off]
ALEX JACOB
Alex Jacob, 68, of 1120 Lafayette St., died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday (June 13, 2004) at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home. [cut off]
MARIAN E. BUTTERMORE
Oct. 12, 1917-June 13, 2004
Marian E. Buttermore, 86, of 410 E. Kercher Road, died at 7:03 a.m. Sunday (June 13, 2004) at her home from natural causes. She was born Oct. 12, 1917, in Hamilton to Shirley L. "Jake" and Eula D. (Teegardin) Sanxter. She married Harold Robert Buttermore Dec. 19, 1948, in Detroit. He died July 30, 1995. Survivors includes one son, Steven R. (Vicky) Buttermore of Goshen; one daughter, Susan L. [cut off]
Marvin G. Richards
March 27, 1937-June 18, 2004
ELKHART -- Marvin G. Richards, 67, of 30194 Wren St., died at 11:55 p.m. Friday (June 18, 2004) at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born March 27, 1937, in Tyronza, Ark., to Clyde and Earcell (Garey) Richards. He married Milissa D. Maciejewski on July 10, 1996, in Las Vegas.
She survives with two sons, Russell G. Richards of Dean's Island, Ark., and Terry G. Richards at home; a grandson; one brother, Billy (Darlene) Richards of Apple Valley, Calif.; three sisters, Betty (Mitchell) Forrester of Elkhart, Patricia (Ivan) Gleize of Wright City, Mo., and Joy (Walt) Anglemyer of Goshen; a stepson, Allen (Sherry) Grant of Angola; two stepdaughters, Vickie (Greg) Matafin of Mishawaka and Debbie (Fred) Butler of The Bahamas; and several stepgrandchildren.
A brother, Clyde G. Richards, preceded him in death.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Elkhart Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Richards retired in 1999 as a supervisor at Excel Industries, where he was employed for 36 years.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Osceola American Legion and Elkhart DAV Chapter 19. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, motorcycles and old cars.
Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.
Dorothy Elsie Schultz
ELKHART -- Dorothy Elsie Schultz, 99, of 1001 W. Hively Ave., died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday (June 20, 2004) at Rosewood Terrace Nursing Facility.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home.
William Ray Ward Sr.
ELKHART -- William Ray Ward Sr., 49, of 25865 C.R. 6, died at his home at 4:50 p.m. Saturday (June 19, 2004).
Arrangements are pending at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home & Crematory.
Jaime Atayde
Aug. 12, 1978-June 19, 2004
ELKHART -- Jaime Atayde, 25, of 2503 Morehouse Ave., died Saturday night (June 19, 2004) at 3410 J Lane.
He was born Aug. 12, 1978, in Durango, Mexico, to Jesus and Virginia (Herrera) Atayde. He married Fabiola Canchola in March 2001 in Elkhart.
She survives with one daughter, Leisle, at home; his parents of Elkhart; a sister, Margarita (Antonio Monus) Atayde of Elkhart; a brother, Jose (Maria) Atayde of Elkhart; a paternal grandmother, SiMona Atayde of Durango; and maternal grandparents, Jesus (Petra Nevarec) Herrera of Mexico.
Friends may call from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Westbrook Metz & Clouse Funeral Home, 1129 Prairie St., Elkhart. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Wilson Corso will officiate. Burial will be in St. Vincent's Cemetery.
Mr. Atayde was a production worker at Omega Industries the past two years. He attended St. Vincent's church.
Ethel Lucile Yoder
July 8, 1908-June 20, 2004
GOSHEN -- Ethel Lucile Yoder, 95, of 1114 Spring Brooke Drive, died at 8:36 a.m. Sunday (June 20, 2004) at Linda's Home Care in Goshen.
She was born July 8, 1908, in Metamora, Ill., to Edward and Ellen (Smith) Oyer. She married Dr. Samuel A. Yoder on Sept. 10, 1932, in Illinois. He died July 26, 1970.
Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis (Carl) Yoder and Elaine Unziker, both of Goshen; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Pauline Oyer of Phoenix, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Thelma Noe, and one brother, Harold Oyer.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church, where there will be a prayer service at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at College Mennonite Church. Ellis Croyle, interim pastor at College Mennonite Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery in Goshen.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Yoder moved from Illinois to Goshen in 1946. She was a former teacher and also worked at Goshen College as a switchboard operator and in the Alumni Office.
She was very active at College Mennonite Church. She was a former member of the PHILO book club, a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and taught English in the Adult Literacy program. She was a hostess to international students and teachers through the college. She traveled widely around the world with her husband.
Memorials may be given to the S.A. Yoder Memorial Fund at Goshen College.
Anita A. Browning Pappas
Dec. 3, 1964-June 20, 2004
Anita A. Browning Pappas, 37, of Guyer Street, died on Sunday (June 20, 2004) at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Dec. 3, 1964, in Mishawaka to Charles and Martha Ann (Hoover) Browning. She married Alan J. Pappas on Sept. 17, 1994, in Union. He survives with her parents in Mishawaka; a stepdaughter, Misty (Mike) Jeffcoat of Elkhart; one brother, Christopher (Julie) Browning of Elkhart; a [cut off]
Robert C. Burmeister
CASSOPOLIS -- Robert C. Burmeister, 86, of 422 E. York St., died at 4 p.m. Sunday (June 20, 2004) in his home after an extended illness.
Arrangements are pending at Connelly Funeral Home in Cassopolis.
Sterling Carter
Sterling Carter, 65, of 25767 Meadow Oak Lane, died at 7:53 a.m. Sunday (June 20, 2004) at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home. [cut off]
