Gayle R. Whitmer, 73, Elkhart, formerly of South Bend, died 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at her home. She was born Oct. 22, 1944 in St. Joseph County to Ermal & Myrtle (Hawkins) Smith. She married Philip Whitmer on Oct. 24, 1964. Surviving... View Obituary & Service Information