Life Stories

Vincent F. Sharp, 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2024 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

Jeanette Alice Light, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514. 

Ronald G. Silc, 80, of Coloma, MI, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at home Sunday, April 28, 2024.  Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.  

Joyce Eileen Carver, 86, of Granger, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Center for Hospice Care's Esther House in Elkhart.  Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St, Elkhart, IN 46514. 

Ella Louise (Baker) Lewis, 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her home.  Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St, Elkhart, IN 46514. 

Ralph Leroy Leiby, 81, formerly of Mottville, MI passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation. Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family. A full obituary will be posted soon. There will be a Celebration of Ralph’s Life at 6:00 pm on Friday, May 10, 2024 at New Creation Fellowship Church, 30190 C.R. 10, Granger, IN 46530. Visiting for family and friends will be from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 1 hour prior to...

Cheryl K. Etherington, 73, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Cass County Medical Care surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Covington, KY on August 15, 1950, to the late John and Florence (Williams) Etherington. Cheryl is also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Etherington. She is survived by her children, Josh (Karley) Vandiver and John Scott (Kathy) Vandiver; grandchildren, Jon, Erin, Bently, and Markus Vandiver; honorary granddaughter,...

Elgie Richard Merryfield, 93, of South Bend, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at home.  Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St, Elkhart, IN 46514. 

Harold Eugene “Gene” Harding, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1934, in New Castle, IN, to the late Willard Harding and Vela Mae (Anderson) Thomas. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Dianne (Mettert) Harding of Elkhart; sons, Michael Harding of Osceola, and Tim Harding of St. Petersburg, FL; grandson, Little Wolf of Osceola; sister, Patricia “Patty” Harding of New Castle; brother-in-law,...

Lucinda "Cindy" Fay Mamoran, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, at St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 11, 1951, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Beatrice Staley, Cindy lived her entire life in the community she cherished. Sadly, she was predeceased by her mother and her son, Daniel Staley. Cindy's life was enriched by a loving family. She leaves...

Cora Jane Reed, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her home. Cora was born on July 7, 1933 in South Bend, IN to the late, Oscar Henry Chaney and Hazel Chaney. She is preceded in death by her parents; 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Cora is survived by her children, Donald E. (Donna) Curtis, Debra J. Shafer (Dennis Schott), Bobbie (Buddy) Webber and Lorraine (Eric) Wong; brother, Dale Chaney; many grandchildren, great grand children and great great grandchildren. Cora...

David J. “Dave” Clingerman, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Goshen, IN to John William Clingerman and Shirley J. (Weiland) Myers, who preceded him in death. Dave is also preceded by father-in-law, Bill Wain. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Valerie Clingerman; son, Chad (Michelle) Clingerman; sister, Jackie (Mike) Gingerich; brother, Jerry Clingerman; sisters-in-law, Rachel Wain, Mary (Mike) Wain, and...

Deems T. Gallimore, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Deems was born on October 5, 1940 in Caretta, WV to the late Perry Irdell and Bessie Alma (Witt) Gallimore. Deems is married to the love of his life, Janice I. (Weltz) Gallimore on July 1, 1962 in Elkhart, IN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Bessie and son in law, Tony Tucker. Deems is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janice Gallimore; daughters, Tamara (Randy) Rowe, Sheryl Tucker, Tonya...

Margie L. Patterson, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514

Daniel Bernard “Dan” Cavanaugh, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 7, 1943, in Michigan City, IN, to the late Bernard and Margaret (Carbury) Cavanaugh. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Donna; children, Brian and Julie; 3 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a loving host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his two brothers and two...

Patty Lou Sharkey, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2024, at her home. She was surrounded by love, laughter, and a bucket of tears. At 89 years old, Patty had seen it all and left a trail of joy wherever she went. Born in Goshen, Indiana on December 29, 1934, Patty came into this world ready to spice things up. She was the offspring of Carl and Alberta Sharkey, who surely never had a dull moment with Patty around. Patty married...

Mr. Rodney Knoll Strang, 86, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home

Flora “Ann” Sowers, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on April 4, 2024 at 2:32 pm while convalescing there. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 12, 1941 to the late William and Doris (VanHook) Bate and is preceded in death by her brother Richard Bate and her sister Linda Obert, as well as a granddaughter, Elizabeth Sowers. Surviving Ann are her sons George W. Sowers of Granger and Michael R. Sowers of LaVergne,...

Lewis Phillip Rich, 75, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at home surrounded by loving family. He was born on October 11, 1948, in Elkhart to the late Roscoe and Helen (Tallman) Rich. Lewis is survived by his loving wife, Pam Rich; children, Tricia Rich, Kimberly (Andy) Martin, and Ryan Shenefield; 12 beautiful grandchildren; 7 beautiful great-grandchildren; and a loving host of extended family, friends, and acquaintances. In addition to his parents, Lewis was preceded in...

Jeannie Marie Shaw, 77, residing in Elkhart, passed away peacefully with family by her side, early Tuesday morning, April 2, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. Jeannie was born on June 2, 1946, in Oroville, California to the late Vernon and Genevieve (Tousignant) Smith. In addition to her parents, a son Joshua H. Shaw, two brothers, Vernon Smith Jr., Michael Smith, and her sister Mary (Michael) Lee, preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving daughters Heather Joy (Patrick) Hummer,...