David E. Whiteman, 92, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home. Arrangements are pending and Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart is assisting the family.  

Steven John Bertch, 61, of Elkhart, IN, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born on Saturday, December 22nd 1959, to Marie Frances Gephard Bertch Bender and the late Jack Bertch and was raised by the late Mike “Milo” Bender. Steven is preceded in death by a brother, Terry Bender.   Steven was a graduate of Memorial High  School. He was formerly employed by Dexter Manufacturing, where he worked in...

Mrs. Stephanie Noelle Ankron, 37, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 4:26 am. She was born in Goshen on Christmas Day, 1983 to Robert B. and Rebecca J. (Metzler) Kelly of Elkhart and later married Rusty A. Ankrom on February 27, 2010 in Milford. He survives at home. Also surviving are her children William, Madison, Jaxon, and Eleanor; brothers Brad (Abigail) Kelly of Goshen and Max Kelly of Elkhart, and sisters Dryscha (Michael)...

Claran (Patrick) Schrock, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. She was born in Evanston, IL on December 10, 1932, to the late Chauncey and Mary Ellen (Geist) Patrick. Claran is survived by her children, Kimberly E., Stephen E., and Mark E. Schrock all of Elkhart; grandchildren, Sydney Schrock and Tara Rabiola both of Indianapolis and Derek Howard of Middlebury; two great grandchildren; sisters, Jackie Campbell of Elkhart, Patricia and...

Mr. Brandon Duane Vinsant, 39, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born on Sunday, November 8, 1981 in Elkhart to Ron and Connie Ottman Vinsant of Elkhart., He was preceded in death by uncles Ben Ottman, Howard Ottman Jr, Ronald Ottman Sr, Aunts; Sherry Raley, Debbie Schott.  Left to cherish his memories includes Brandon’s daughter; Emma Vinsant, his father and Stepmother; Ron (Melinda) Vinsant of Elkhart, His mother; Connie Ottman...

Timothy M. Whitesell, 57, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2021. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart. 

Mr. Dean J. Dudding, 63, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 12:44 pm. He was born on May 16, 1958, at the US Naval Base at Subic Bay on the island of Luzon, Philippines to the late Jerome “Red” and Anna M. “Ann” (Wyatt) Dudding. Surviving Dean are his brothers Gregg and Gary Dudding, both of Elkhart, Dave (Rhonda Skipworth) Dudding of Holdenville, OK and Mike Dudding of Riverside, FL; his sister Robin (Claren) Hanson of...

Valerie K. “Kay” Rines, 75, of Elkhart, passed away Friday evening, July 23, 2021, at her home, in the comfort and care of her family. A native of Elkhart, Kay was born on March 5, 1946, the daughter of the late John and Bernadine (Davis) Austin. Kay met her husband Bradly Rines, while they both were working at the Sarasota newspaper. They were married on June 9, 1967, in Sarasota. Surviving is her husband of 54 years, Brad Rines; son Timothy (Tonya) Rines, daughter Denise...

Stephen Ira “Steve” Rose, of Elkhart, passed to his rest on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home, in the love and comfort of his wife and family. Steve was born on May 15, 1956, in Goshen, to the late W. Ira and Lou Ella (Ruble) Rose. Steve leaves behind wife, Michelle K. (Huffman) Rose.  She survives, along with sons Patrick (Tonya) Rose; and his children Payton, Aiden, Presley and Phlynn and son Joseph Rose and Joseph's 2 children as well. He also has a great...

Mr. Joseph Norman “Joe” Banks, 29, of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:53 pm. He was born on March 21, 1992 in Elkhart to John A. and Reenet E. (Petersen) Banks of Elkhart. Along with his parents, Joseph is survived by his sisters Jennifer S. Strukel of Bristol and Justine D. Adams of Elkhart; nieces and nephew Kora Quick, Meleena Strukel, Madison and Mark Adams, III, as well as his...