All Obituaries

Arthur T. Metzler, resident of Southfield Village in South Bend, peacefully passed away at the age of 82 on Sunday, February 16th at 4 am surrounded by his loving family and caregivers.    Art was born on July 2, 1937, in South Bend to Matthew L. Metzler and Catherine O. (Lauer) Metzler. He was a lifetime member of St. Matthew’s Cathedral Catholic Church.  His schooling included attending St. Matthew’s Elementary and Riley High School in the...

Eleanor M. Hill, 92, of Elkhart, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the home of her daughter. She was born January 11, 1928, in Huntingdon, TN, to the late Gulf and Flossie (DuPree) Barnett.  Also preceding her in death were six brothers: James, Willie C., Warren G., John, Bobby and J.L. Barnett. Eleanor married William T. Salls in Corinith, MS.  Three sons were born to this union, Cleophus Salls (deceased), Thomas R. (Ira Jean) Salls, of Louisville, KY and Lewis E. Salls,...

Shirley Elizabeth Ritter Chaddock, 95, of Elkhart, died February 10, 2020 at her home.  Shirley was born in Waukesha, WI on October 22, 1924. Her parents Christian Ritter and Anna Christine Jensen moved the family to Detroit and Dearborn, MI area. She had one sister Helen Ritter Riching of Inkster, MI also a brother, Milton P. Ritter of Bloomfield Hills, MI. Shirleys parents and siblings preceded her in death. Shirley has one sister-in-law Arline Chaddock Miller who is living at...

Raymond W. Ervin, 87, of Elkhart, died on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. He was born September 16, 1932 in Elkhart to the late Ralph J. and Mary L (Pfeiffer) Ervin.  Also preceding him in death were a son, Ronald W. Ervin, a brother, Robert L. Ervin and a granddaughter. On October 29, 1966 he married Bobbie J. Whetstone in Elkhart.  Bobbie died August 7, 1996.  He then married Sondra J. Huster on February 1, 1997 in Elkhart.  Sondra...

Ann Adele Broadbent, 88, of Elkhart passed away Wednesday February 5, 2020 at Hubbard Hill Estates surrounded by her loving family. Adele was born April 14, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Earl and Marjorie (Bishop) Stookey.  After graduating from Riley High School she attended Ball State University and earned degrees in English and Speech Language Pathology.  She also pursued her master’s degree at Western Michigan University. In 1954 she married James H. Broadbent...

    Donato “Danny” DelPrete, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 3, 2020 reuniting with his beloved wife Florence.  He was born in Elkhart to Louis and Josaphat (Patricelli) DelPrete on January 24, 1925.  He married Florence Troyer on July 19, 1947. Danny founded By Pass Paint Shop Inc., a moulding and woodworking corporation, in 1947. The business expanded to other locations nationwide including Florida and Pennsylvania....

Ruby E. Fry, 96, of Elkhart, died on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Hospice House in Elkhart. She was born on January 8, 1924 in Elkhart to the late Albert and Ethel (Poston) Hein.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Donald E. Fry Jr., a grandson, Christopher Fry, a sister, Mary Hein-Runyon, and a brother Howard Hein. As. Ruby E. Hein she married Donald Fry Sr.  He died in 1985.  Surviving are a daughter, Becky Humes of Chandler, AZ; three grandchildren, seven great...

Donald R. Huff, 74, of Elkhart IN, passed away on January 22nd after a courageous battle with multiple health issues. Donald was born on March 30th, 1945 to Paul and Theodora Huff in Elkhart, IN. After graduating from Elkhart High School, Don continued his education in South Bend where he met Susan Kopczynski, and they married in 1968 while stationed at Grissom Air Force base while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Don faithfully served during the Vietnam conflict and came home to build a...

Shirley J. Klingler, 90, of Elkhart died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born August 30, 1929 in Mishawaka to the late Richard E. And Hazel B. (Goetz) Coil. After graduating Mishawaka High School and obtaining her B.A. at Goshen College, Shirley began teaching first grade at Monger Elementary School.  Shirley will be fondly remembered for teaching needlecraft on the mezzanine at Ziesel’s.  Shirley was a charter member of the Embroiders of...

Lyle W. Pegg, 92, of Bristol died Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Riverside Village in Elkhart. Lyle was born January 31, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Elmer J. and Celia (Basing) Pegg. After high school, Lyle joined the United States Navy.  After his military tenure, the railroad life called to Lyle.  Employed by NY Central, Penn, and Conrail, Lyle retired as Yardmaster in 1989 after 42 ½ years. On September 25, 1955 he married Mary “Mazie” Holding and...