Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Jason W. Holland

Jason W. Holland

Jun 5, 2026

Jason W. Holland, 50, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514. 

Shirley R. "Renea" Covington

Shirley R. "Renea" Covington

Jun 5, 2026

Shirley "Renea" Covington, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 at her home.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

Steven C. Lisi

Steven C. Lisi

Jun 4, 2026

Steven C. Lisi, 73, of Elkhart, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Esther’s House in Elkhart. He was born on March 26, 1953, in Elkhart to the late John Lisi and Patsy Lisi-Bock.

Steven is survived by his wife, Cathie Struble; children, Sonny Lisi and Heather (Justin) Cox; grandson, Kieran; and siblings, Pam...

Robert W. Pierce

Robert W. Pierce

Jun 1, 2026

Mr. Robert William “Bob” Pierce, 96, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully within the familiar comfort of his own home, with his faithful and loving daughter Susan by his side, on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., following an extended illness.

Bob was born on March 15, 1930, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, to the late Allen and Essie Mae Pierce. In...

Sharon E. Latzke

Sharon E. Latzke

May 28, 2026

Sharon Eleanor Latzke, 81, of Elkhart, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Sharon was born on January 15, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Hazen and Loraine (Melchert) Hintz. On February 6, 1971, she married the love of her life, Wilhelm “Bill” John Latzke.

Sharon is survived by her devoted husband of 55...

Bryce A. Franks

Bryce A. Franks

May 27, 2026

It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Bryce Andrew Franks, born May 8, 1994, who left us far too soon. His loss is immeasurable, leaving behind a family who loves him deeply and will miss him always.

Bryce was the beloved son of Autumn Nicholson (Eric) and Eric Franks, a devoted and loving father to his...

Arlene Joyce Hirschy

Arlene Joyce Hirschy

May 27, 2026

Arlene Joyce Hirschy, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare in Elkhart. She was born on November 5, 1948, in Decatur, IN to Ellis and Rhoda (Baumgartner) Hirschy, who preceded her in death.

Arlene is survived by her son, Scott (Crystal) Friskney; three grandchildren, Jessica, McKayla, Breanne; and her brother, Maurice “Moe” Hirschy.

In accordance with...

Jean E. Reisacher

Jean E. Reisacher

May 25, 2026

Jean E. Reisacher, 95, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Chico, TX on January 2, 1931, to the late Russell and Beatrice (Buckner) Harshman.

Jean is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Roger Reisacher; sons, Marc (Kelly) Reisacher, Philippe (BaiMei) Reisacher, and Daniel (Cheryl) Reisacher; seven grandchildren; two great...

Cortland Lee Dennis

Cortland Lee Dennis

May 25, 2026

Cortland “Cork” Lee Dennis, 95, of Elkhart, went Home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Brentwood Independent Living with his wife at his side.

Cork was born on July 1, 1930 in Leighton Township, MI to the late, David and Florence (Vandermeer) Dennis. He married the love of his life, Ruth Ann (Wirt) Dennis...

Patricia Sue Williams

Patricia Sue Williams

May 24, 2026

Mrs. Patricia Sue “Trishy” Williams, 39, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly within the familiar comfort of her own home on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 3:20 a.m. Her passing leaves behind a silence far too large for the vibrant, loving, and spirited woman who filled so many lives with warmth, laughter, and unconditional love.

Born on March 30, 1987, in...

Nora A. McNeely

Nora A. McNeely

May 22, 2026

Nora A. McNeely, 83, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at The Bluffs Nursing Home in Columbia, MO.

 Nora was born February 6, 1943, in Proctorville, Ohio to Noah Clonch and Eva Westfall. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Leona Rood and brother, Garrett Clonch. 

She is survived by her two sons James “Jim” (Jennifer)...

James Leroy Gross

James Leroy Gross

May 22, 2026

James “Jim” Leroy Gross, 92, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his home.

Jim was born on March 29, 1934 in Scott, IN to the late John Henry Gross and Zelma (Leeth) Gross. Jim married the love of his life, Rosalie M. (McHale) Gross in September of 1961. She passed away on July 18, 2023.

He is preceded...

Ruth Mae Childress

Ruth Mae Childress

May 21, 2026

Mrs. Ruth Mae (Williams) Childress, 100, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away gently and peacefully within the familiar comfort of her own home, surrounded by the love of her devoted family, on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

To reach the remarkable age of 100 is a blessing in itself. To spend those years pouring love, wisdom, faith, strength, and encouragement into generations of...

Randall L. "Randy" Davis Jr.

Randall L. "Randy" Davis Jr.

May 20, 2026

Randall L. “Randy” Davis Jr., lovingly known as “Buzz” by his close friends and family, 66, of South Bend, IN, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his residence. He was born in South Bend, IN on June 28, 1959, to the late Randall L. Davis SR. and Phyllis (Fleck) Pratt, who survives him.

Randy is also survived by his loving...

David J. Lutes Sr.

David J. Lutes Sr.

May 18, 2026

David J. Lutes Sr., 79, formerly of South Bend, passed away at Creekside Village in Mishawaka. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on September 18, 1946, to the late Ernest G. and Catherine Elizabeth (Rakowska) Lutes.

David is survived by his wife, Vickie Lutes; sons, Richie (partner Jerrilyn Lechlitner) Lutes and David (Terri) Lutes; daughter, Angela (James) Wooden; stepson, James “Jim”...

Phylis Eileen Harrandon

Phylis Eileen Harrandon

May 17, 2026

Mrs. Phylis Eileen (Sites) Harradon, 74, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the familiar comfort of her own home, with her faithful and devoted husband, Dennis, by her side on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 9:25 a.m., following an extended illness.

Born in Elkhart on May 11, 1952, Phylis was the daughter of the late Frances (Chasteen) Sites. In 1977,...

Patrick J. Duffy

Patrick J. Duffy

May 17, 2026

Patrick “Pat” James Duffy, 71, of Goshen, went Home to His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Greencroft in Goshen after a prolonged battle with Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. His strength, resilience, and determination to recover have been an inspiration to everyone around him.

Pat was born in Pawtucket, RI on July 27, 1954 to the late...

Maryann Engle

Maryann Engle

May 16, 2026

Ms. Maryann Engle, 78, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at Riverside Village in Elkhart on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:10 a.m.

Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, on January 7, 1948, Maryann entered the world with a determined spirit that would remain one of her defining traits throughout her life. She was the daughter of...

Darlene Susan Calvo-Nelson

Darlene Susan Calvo-Nelson

May 14, 2026

Darlene Sue Calvo-Nelson

5-14-1942 to 5-14-2026

Born Darlene Sue Loney to George and Marjory Loney of Elkhart, though most people knew her as Susie and those of us who loved her knew her as Mom or GG.

She grew up in Elkhart and graduated from Elkhart High School.

She worked in the community at White Hall, and as both a waitress and bartender at...

Marvelean Mariah Williams

Marvelean Mariah Williams

May 10, 2026

Ms. Marvelean Mariah (Bolen) Williams, 46, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at The Brickyard Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, May 10, 2026 at 12:25 a.m., following a lifetime of courageously battling chronic illness with extraordinary strength, grace, and determination. Though her body often struggled, her spirit never did. Marvelean faced life’s hardships with a resilient heart, an enduring...

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