All Obituaries

Latina L. Malone, 50, of Elkhart, died at home on Saturday, May 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Latina was born May 12, 1969 to the late Willie and Willa Lloyd.  She married Calvin Malone and he survives along with her two brothers, Timothy and Melvin Lloyd.  Also surviving is a host of relatives and friends. Latina worked at LaSalle Dietch as a production worker. Funeral services for Latina will be held at noon on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman...

Beatrice M. Stamper, 98, of Elkhart, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Valley View Healthcare Center in Elkhart. She was born January 5, 1921 in Williamsville, MI to the late James A. and Myrtle F. (Lucas) Cannon.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Burton and Clarence Lucas. As Beatrice Cannon she married Clint D. Stamper on February 8, 1954 in South Bend.  Clint died on April 2, 1995.  Surviving is a son, Arthur A. “Tony” Johnson of Compton,...

Sanita H. Rheinheimer, 86, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.  She was born November 21, 1932 in Elkhart, to Angelo and Antoniette (Checchio) Dascoli.  Sanita graduated from Elkhart High School in 1950.  She married Carl R. Rheinheimer, Jr. in 1953.  He preceded her in death in 1974.  Also preceding her are her Brothers, Joe and Tony Dascoli, Sister, Mary Jane Vaughn, her Daughter in Law, Patti Rheinheimer, and Nephew, Michael...

Marquita J. Allen, 80, of Elkhart, went to her eternal reward on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Deborah.  She was born on December 7, 1938 in Elkhart to Russell and Juanita (Glover) Gamble.  She married Lonnie B. Allen Sr. who preceded her in death in 1995. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Lonnie B. Allen, Jr, Cheryle Brown (Hubert), Rochelle Allen, Deborah Smith (Johnny), and Kimberly Levy (Tobias), all of Elkhart, Step Children, Larry Warden,...

Frances Teeter, 90, long-time resident of the Elkhart and Union, MI area, died May 16, 2019, in Grand Blanc, MI. Frances Jean VanScoik was born to Berlin and Laura Fay (Hiatt) VanScoik on April 10, 1929, in Rochester, IN.  She graduated as salutatorian of her class from Edwardsburg High School in 1947. She was employed at CTS Corp. in Elkhart for forty-five years. Frances played trombone in the high school band. Along with her children, she played in Gray’s Community Band in...

Paul W. Sheibley, 86, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Eastlake Terrace in Elkhart. He was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on September 17, 1932 to the late Larry F. and Winifred (Gladeaux) Sheibley. On September 15, 1956 Paul married Mary C. Ward.  She died on May 13, 2017.  Surviving are two daughters; Paula L. Sheibley of Elkhart and Debra J. (John) Hulewicz of Goshen; one grandson, Jacob P. Hulewicz of Goshen and one sister, Patricia (Bill) Unger of Granger. Paul...

Sally A. Doering, 84, of Mishawaka, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at her home on Monday, May 13, 2019. Sally lived a wonderful life as an amazing wife to her late husband, Jack, loving mother to four children: Randy (Rhonda) Doering, Michael (Lynda) Doering, Leslee (Gordon) McCrory and Darcy (Scott) Bock Heinold.  She was also an adoring grandmother to eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Per Sally’s wishes, a private memorial service will be held at a later...

Dorothy H. Overpeck, 86, of Elkhart, died Friday morning, May 3, 2019 at her home after an illness. She was born February 24, 1933 in Millhousen, IN to the late Louis and Martha (Rolfes) Luken.  Also preceding her in death was her husband, two brothers; Bert and Carl Luken and one sister, Marion Hunter. As Dorothy Luken, she married Carl Overpeck on September 1, 1951 in Greensburg, IN.  Together they enjoyed traveling to many interesting places, including a trip to Myanamar with...

Eugene C. “Gene” Williamson, 93, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at his residence. Gene was born on March 13, 1926 in Cass County, Michigan to the late Ben and Ruba (Bement) Williamson.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Alice Pabreza and a son-in-law, James Seybold. On October 17, 1948 in Elkhart, he married the former June Johnson.  She survives along with their three daughters: Delores (Donald) Smith of Elkhart; Donna Seybold of Champaign,...

Claire Louise Luther, 89, of Elkhart, died Wednesday afternoon, April 24, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. Claire was born to the late Charles J. and Hazel V. (Howe) Fitzpatrick in Providence, RI on March 16, 1930. Claire married William C. Luther on May 24, 1948 in New Hampshire.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William C. Luther and her son, William C. Luther Jr. She is survived by her four daughters; Kathy H. Luther of Ft. Wayne, Susan L. (Stephen) Criscenzo of...