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AUDREY M. WARREN
Audrey Mae Warren, 84, of Elkhart, died at 9:40 a.m. Friday (Feb. 5, 2010) in Riverside Village. She was born May 16, 1925, in Nappanee to Fred and Mabel (Wise) Maust. On April 17, 1954, she married Glenn W. Warren in Nappanee. He survives with three sisters, Patricia (Phil) Hochstetler of Nappanee, Gertrude Gerkey of Decatur, Mich., and Beverly Morris of Elkhart; and two brothers, William F.
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DARRELL G. VANDERGRIFF
Darrell G. Vandergriff, 54, 314 Eden Court, Elkhart, died Saturday (Feb. 6, 2010) in Elkhart General Hospital. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Waterman Westbrook Clouse Funeral Home, 1129 S. Prairie St., Elkhart, where other arrangements are pending.
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DAVID R. MOORE
David Rolland Moore, 20, of Elkhart, died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 7, 2010) in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, where he was airlifted after a motor vehicle accident near Vincennes. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
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DELORES R. BOWEN
Delores R. Bowen, 39, of Elkhart, died at 2:47 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 7, 2010) in St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, 403 W. Franklin St., Elkhart.
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EDWIN W. FORREST JR.
Edwin "Ed" Wolfe Forrest Jr., 86, of South Bend, formerly of Elkhart, died Monday (Feb. 8, 2010) at Regency Place Nursing Home. He was born May 29, 1923, to Edwin Sr. and Bessie (Pippenger) Forrest. On Dec. 24, 1943, he married Marigrace Bickel in Elkhart. She died in 2008. Mr. Forrest is survived by three children, Carolyn (Terry) Voogd of Onsted, Mich., and Ginny and Jim Forrest, both of
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JOSEPH D. BIEK
Joseph D. Biek, 59, of Peavine Street, died Friday (Feb. 5, 2010) in his home. He was born March 25, 1950, in Dowagiac, and is survived by eight children, Christine (John) Richey of Decatur, Lisa (Rob) Cutting, Seth (Leah) Biek and Will (Stephanie) Biek, all of Cassopolis, Jason (Allison) Biek of LaGrange, Ind., Sgt. J. Paul Biek of Okinawa, Japan, Skyler (Alicia) Biek of Colorado Springs,
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LARRY G. LAKES
Larry G. Lakes, 59, of Elkhart, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 7, 2010) in his home. Arrangements are pending at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart.
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MICHAEL A. LARGE
Michael Allen Large, 49, of Vinemont, died Monday (Feb. 1, 2010) in Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born April 29, 1960, in Elkhart, Ind., to Calvin F. Large Sr. and Judith J. (Strukel) Hostetler. They survive along with his wife, Jovelyn Celis McDonald; four daughters, Chelayna Alexander, Tara D. Large, Xandralyn Celis and Angela McDonald; three sons, Aljon Celis, and Marco and Russell
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WILMA J. HUMMEL
Wilma J. Hummel, 91, of Wakarusa, died Monday (Feb. 8, 2010) in Miller's Merry Manor. She was born May 10, 1918, in South Bend to Arthur and Frieda (Schmuck) Scope. On May 24, 1947, she married Harold F. Hummel who died in June 1997. Mrs. Hummel was a homemaker and is survived by two daughters, Mary (Ray) Kohn of South Bend and Janice Clark of Elkhart; one son, James (Cindy) Hummel of Conroe,
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DAVID R. MOORE
I am sorry to hear about this tragedy and Ill keep you in my thoughts and prayers
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
To The Bean,Beathea family you have our heart felt compassion for your loss, our prayers will be with you all.
Love S
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DAVID R. MOORE
david was a good guy.thoughts n prayers are out to the family.
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CHRIS E. BLANKENBAKER
Mike, hope you remember me from ACME.. I am so so sorry for your loss.
Please know my prayers are with you in your time
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EDWIN W. FORREST JR.
I will always treasure growing up listening to the wonderful music at the Pippenger Reunions in the grove.
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DAVID R. MOORE
I havent seen David in quite some time but I use to live down the street on maple row back in the day when we were kids,
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EPHRAIM BENMAN
To the family of Mr.Ephraim:Look to God for strength in your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.
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DAVID R. MOORE
I havent seen David in quite some time but he used to live right down the street from me on maple row, I send my thoug
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DORIS E. GRABER
Cheryl - I am so sorry for your loss. Words can't convey the grief when you lose a sibling. You are in our thoughts an
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STEPHEN A. LINK
We knew Stephen from the many scans we did on him. He was always in good spirits and very proud of his children and grat
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
TO THE BEAN AND BEATHEA FAMILY I WAS SHOCKED TO KNOW THAT RUTH HAS PASSED AWAY,I JUST SAW HER A WEEK AGO AT MARTINS SUPE
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JOE BIEK
Andy John and I are so sorry to here of your lose.we just wanted you to know take care of your self.
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
we are sorry to hear of your loss. May god bless and keep you during your times of trouble.
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
To the Bean/Beathea Family: My heart go out to you on your loss of your loved one. Ruth was a joy to be around at the f
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CARL P. HORNEMAN
When a classmate passes it leaves am empty space in our hearts. Carl will be missed and we all will be better for knowi
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
Look to the hills which comes you help in a time of need. We know that God is holding you in this time of sorry. Brain y
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CARL P. HORNEMAN
Carl was a good friend who will certainly be missed,but I know someday we will all be together again!
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EPHRAIM BENMAN
Sis. Benham we love you. We will keep you in our prayers. We are sorry to hear about the passing of Bro. Benham. He w
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DALE R. OSWALT
Jules - these last few years with your dad have been precious. Your parents obviously taught you how to love well and d
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EPHRAIM BENMAN
I got to know Ephraim at the Y....I am a new member there. He was so friendly, and, as I got to know, "didn't know a st
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DALE R. OSWALT
Carol, so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. You have made a l
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
To the Bean/Beathea family: I am so sorry for your loss, Ruth was a very beautiful person. I only knew her through shop
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DORIS E. GRABER
Doris will be greatly missed. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. The world will be a lesser place withou
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PAUL K. GROOM
Gary, sorry for your loss. I'll always remember the fun time on the lake and how much Paul loved it. We are out of tow
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EPHRAIM BENMAN
Tto the family -
I had the privelege in the last two years to be able to work out with Ephraim at the YMCA. My heart
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
To the Bean/Beathea Family: We are so going to miss Ruth. She was a very special person and her presents is surly going
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
Hellen, Joyce and Family:
With each new day may the Lord restore your soul and through His Love, give you the stre
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
Bryan
sorry to hear about your mother,my prayers are with you and your family your mother.she will be so missed
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GLADYS H. BRILL
Brent, Karen and Connie, So sorry to hear of your loss.
Hopefully many good memories have been made over the years. Wi
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GLADYS H. BRILL
Connie - so sorry for your loss. Let me know if you need anything or if I can help with anything. Love ya!
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EPHRAIM BENMAN
To Bernice & Family: I was so sadden in hearing of Ephraim's passing. May God Keep you and give you the strength to carr
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
To Ralph and the family: May God Bless you and the family in your time of sorrow. Ruth was such a special, warm and lovi
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
To Ralph and the family: May God Bless you and the family in your time of sorrow. Ruth was such a special, warm and lovi
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GLADYS H. BRILL
My heart goes out to your family. Gladys was always so kind to my family. She will be missed.
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GLADYS H. BRILL
I know gladys will be missed by her family & many others.I had'nt seen her for some time,I worked with her she was a nic
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GLADYS H. BRILL
I know gladys will be missed by her family & many others 'I haven't seen her in some time ,I used to work with her ,she
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JAMES W. MISHLER
Ami I am very sorry for your lost. I am keeping you in my prayers.
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CARL P. HORNEMAN
A man who will be missed. It was wonderful to have had the opportunity to see him again after so many years at our 50th
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
To the Bean and Beathea family, Ruth was one of the sweetest person I knew. She was so encouraging and had a loving spi
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
To Ralph and the Bethea family, Ruth was loved and respected by many and she will be missed. Ralph our love and prayers
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DALE R. OSWALT
Julie, Beth, Holly, Carol -- so sorry to hear your sad news. I'm praying that you all feel God's peace surrounding you a
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DALE R. OSWALT
Julie,
I know you will miss your dad. I know he left behind some very fond memories. Hold on to those memories. God
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GLADYS H. BRILL
Shawyna, Connie, Randy:
Not sure you remember me, Jim Martin, Earl's step son. Danny let me know of Aunt Gladys' passi
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
To Ralph and the Bean/Beathea family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ruth was a very special lady and a friend
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GLADYS H. BRILL
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sister Brill was at the MTC with me in 1999 and I was always so thrilled to bump into her on
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CARL P. HORNEMAN
I enjoyed re-connecting with Carl at our 50th Culver Reunion. We hadn't been in contact for many years and it was good t
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RUTH A. BEATHEA-BEAN
To the Bean's and Beathea family my thoughts and prayers are with you! "Ruth was absolutely beautiful"
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DORIS E. GRABER
I will always remember Doris as a kind-hearted co-worker who had a way of making you smile and was very family oriented.
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PAUL K. GROOM
Jason, Gary and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'll always remember PK's laugh and smile...he was a goo
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GLADYS H. BRILL
Our heartfelt condolences on your mom's temporary parting from you, Randy and Linda. We share your blessed assurance in
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PAUL K. GROOM
Gary, My thoughts and prayers are with you. PK was a wonderful person. Su Clark
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HELEN L. WARRICK
Steve, I wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It sounds like your mother lived a ve
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DALE R. OSWALT
Dear Carol, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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STEVEN C. CRANMER
Steve was an amazing guy who lived his life full of excitement. I had the pleasure of working with him for close to 5 ye
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Area Obituaries
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April 13, 1931-Feb. 6, 2010
From: GOSHENNEWS
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June 5, 1963-Jan. 16, 2010
From: GOSHENNEWS
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April 3, 1918-Feb. 7,2010
From: GOSHENNEWS
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May 17, 1936-Feb. 6, 2010
From: GOSHENNEWS
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June 2, 1933-Feb. 6, 2010
From: GOSHENNEWS
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Oct. 1, 1934-Feb. 7, 2010
From: GOSHENNEWS
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