Jimbo H. Richter
Feb 15, 2026
James “Jimbo” Howard Richter, 60, of Elkhart, is with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Jimbo was born on October 1, 1965 in Elkhart to Lloyd Richter and Vivian (Hermanette) Winegardener. He married the love of his life, Jill (Conley) Richter on June 29, 2002 in Elkhart.
He is preceded in death by his, father Lloyd Richter...
Joann E. Miller
Feb 14, 2026
Joann Elizabeth Miller, 93, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:22 p.m., in the familiar and loving surroundings of her daughter-in-law’s home in Bristol. She left this world the way she lived in it — surrounded by family, wrapped in love, and having given every ounce of herself to the people...
Derrick L. Woods Sr.
Feb 14, 2026
Derrick L. Woods Sr., 54, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.
Delores Ingraham
Feb 13, 2026
Delores Ingraham, 85, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Delores was born on September 10, 1940 in South Bend, IN to the late, Robert Miller and Juanita Miller. She married the love of her life, Rodney Douglas Ingraham on June 14, 1958 in South Bend, IN.
Delores is survived by her husband...
Terry L. Hoeksema
Feb 13, 2026
Terry L. Hoeksema, 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Arrangements are pending with Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.
Sherry Linn Sayles
Feb 11, 2026
Sherry Linn Sayles, 82, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday. February 11, 2026 at her home.
Sherry was born to Charles W. and Zella M. (Lang) Miller on January 21, 1944 in Beaumont, TX. Sherry married the love of her life, Douglas W. Sayles on October 12, 1963 in Goshen, IN.
She is preceded in death by...
Mark Fiorentino
Feb 10, 2026
Arrangements for Mark are pending here at the funeral home and will be published soon!
Phillip Ralph Howland
Feb 10, 2026
Phillip "Phil" Ralph Howland, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Brickyard Healthcare Fountainview Care Center in Mishawaka.
Phillip Ralph Howland, 83, a quiet man of kindness and grit, passed away on February 10, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare Fountainview Care Center in Mishawaka.
Born to Ralph and Mary (Hunt) Howland in Elkhart, Ind., Phil was known as a...
Michele Lee Merryman - Staples
Feb 8, 2026
Service information on Michele will be posted here as soon as possible!
Rodney A. Atkinson
Feb 6, 2026
Rodney A. Atkinson, 60, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born in Elkhart, IN on March 19, 1965, to the late Dorothy (Steffel) Atkinson and Frank Atkinson, who survives him.
Rodney is also survived by his siblings, Debra McBrier, Barbara Byler, Mike Atkinson, and Victor Atkinson; companion, Cindy Hubbard; 2 nieces; and one nephew.
Cremation was...
Anna Lea Graves
Feb 5, 2026
Anna Lea Graves, 82, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care Esther’s House in Elkhart on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 6:42 a.m., following an extended illness. True to her gentle and steady nature, she slipped from this world quietly, leaving behind a lifetime of love stitched into the hearts of those who knew her...
Robin Adell Wagers
Feb 3, 2026
Robin A. Wagers, 52, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at home.
Robin is born on August 29, 1973 in South Bend to the late Cleveland Edward and Catherine (Mullins) Grant.
Robin is survived by her son, Tristan Grant (Ray Ann Howard) of Goshen; adored grandchildren, Promise Ann Howard and Prince Lee Grant; stepdaughter, Cessely Kelly of Elkhart; brother,...
Charles Ray Smith
Feb 3, 2026
Services for Charlie are currently pending here at the funeral home and will be published soon.
Robert Paul McConnell
Feb 3, 2026
Robert Paul McConnell, 60, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Center for Hospice Care-Esther’s House.
Robert was born on May 17, 1965 in South Bend to the late, William W. McConnell and Paulette (Olinger) McConnell.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Paulette.
Robert is survived by his brother, Scott McConnell of...
Susan M. Sellden
Feb 2, 2026
Susan M. Sellden, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fargo, North Dakota on December 29, 1961, to the late Carolyn “Dolly” (Klotz) Quiggle and Larry Quiggle, her father survives her.
Susan is also survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Tom Sellden; sons, Eli (Paige) Sellden and...
Janice Rae "Jan" Bloomer
Feb 2, 2026
Janice Rae Bloomer, a cherished lifelong resident of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2026, at 1:55 p.m., after a long and courageous battle with cancer. With the heaviest of hearts, we share that our beautiful Jan is now free from all pain and suffering, resting in the arms of Jesus in Heaven.
Born November 16, 1951,...
Darlene Fischer
Jan 30, 2026
Grace “Darlene” Fischer, 88, of New Paris, IN won the race to heaven on Friday, January 30, 2026 at home surrounded by her family.
Darlene was born in Delphos, KS on June 17, 1937 to the late Lawrence Shea and Daisy Louise (Sommers) Shea. She married the love of her life, Carl J. Fischer, Jr. on September 20, 1958.
She is preceded...
Witaly Stankiewicz
Jan 29, 2026
Witaly Stankiewicz, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Brickyard Healthcare of Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart. If anyone has any information on how to contact his family, please contact the funeral home. Thank you.
Dereic Richard Bowlin
Jan 28, 2026
Dereic Richard Bowlin, 59, of Niles, MI, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Ernestine M. Raclin Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, IN from a sudden illness.
Dereic was born on May 30, 1966 in South Bend, IN to Thomas Bowlin and Sherry (Clark) Bowlin.
He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas and beloved stepfather, James M....
Michael Scott Middlestadt
Jan 26, 2026
Michael Scott Middlestadt, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Valley View Healthcare.
Michael was born on January 23, 1946 in Paw Paw, MI to the late, Lyle V. Middlestadt and Esther Edith (Cole) Middlestadt.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Esther Middlestadt; son, Jeffrey Scott Middlestadt; first wife, Elaine Middlestadt; recent wife, Bonnie...
