Willie L. Woods
Dec 27, 2025
Willie L. Woods, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at his home.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.
Wade L. Weldy
Dec 27, 2025
Wade L. Weldy, 86, of Elkhart, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. He was born on December 10, 1939, in Wakarusa, IN to the late Floyd and Marion (Schrock) Weldy.
Wade is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janice Weldy; daughters, Tammy (Randy)...
Jeffery S. Gouker
Dec 27, 2025
Jeffery Scott "Jeff" Gouker, of Goshen, passed away at Memorial Hospital of South Bend on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 3:55 p.m. In a moment filled with quiet divine poetry, Jeff suffered a health episode as he and his beloved wife were entering their church to worship—his new Bible still clutched in his hand. That final moment of devotion...
Thomas Michael Hines
Dec 26, 2025
Thomas Michael Hines, 85, of Elkhart, IN passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Tom was born on November 8, 1940 in Ludlow Falls, OH to the late, Lewis Randall Hines and Gracie (Hicks) Hines. Tom married the love of his life, Cynthia (Janowczyk) Hines, on October 31, 1995 in Elkhart.
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Teru F. Hendrey
Dec 25, 2025
Teru F. Hendrey, 98, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Greenleaf Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.
A Celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
An obituary will be posted soon.
The...
Larry E. Banter
Dec 25, 2025
Larry E. Banter, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Valley View Nursing Home.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.
Phyllis E. Surowiec
Dec 24, 2025
Phyllis E. Surowiec, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Riverside Village in Elkhart. She was born on December 31, 1934, in Ulm, Arkansas to the late Ward and Sybil (Ferrell) Duncan.
Phyllis is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert J. "Bob" Surowiec; son, Michael Surowiec, and...
James Allen "Jim" Kirts
Dec 22, 2025
James Allen "Jim" Kirts, 64, of Swartz Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully within the familiar comforts of his own home on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Though his passing leaves a quiet space behind, Jim's life was anything but quiet—and those who knew him will remember a man who lived fast, laughed often, and loved deeply.
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Brandon Lee ((The Gentle Giant)) Cross
Dec 22, 2025
Brandon Lee Cross, 49, of Goshen, passed away peacefully within the familiar confines of his own home on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., following an extended illness. True to the way he lived his life, Brandon did not leave this world alone—his family was there, surrounding him with love, laughter, and the comfort he so freely gave...
Thelma Ann (Mann) Bixler
Dec 21, 2025
Services and the obituary are currently pending for Thelma here at the funeral home website and will be posted shortly!!
Doris Helen Hasse
Dec 21, 2025
Doris Helen Hasse, 90, of Elkhart, went Home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Doris was born on January 27, 1935 in New York City, to Josef and Valeria (Zolandz) Stann. She married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Hasse, at Calvary Baptist Church in New York City on October 6, 1956. ...
James Patrick Quinlan, Sr.
Dec 20, 2025
James Patrick Quinlan, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at his home.
James was born on July 18, 1954 in South Bend, IN to James Peter Quinlan Sr., and Mary (Atherton) Quinlan.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Quinlan and niece, Heather Quinlan.
James...
Mary Anna Doncaster
Dec 19, 2025
Mary Anna Doncaster, 91, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Waterford Crossing in Goshen.
Mary was born in Elkhart, IN on March 7, 1934 to James Arthur McLain and Helen (Angel) McLain. She married the love of her life John Doncasteron August 10, 1963 in Elkhart.
She is preceded in death...
Leonard D. Cook
Dec 19, 2025
Leonard D. Cook, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.
Paula Elaine (Troutwine) Dailey
Dec 18, 2025
Paula Elaine Dailey, 98, of Goshen, went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Paula was born on June 7, 1927 in South Bend, IN to the late, Paul A. and Nancy "Ellen" (Lovell) Troutwine. She married Walter "Doc" S. Dailey in Laporte, IN in November of 1972. Doc passed away...
Patricia Ann (Liken) "Pat" Donofry
Dec 16, 2025
Patricia Ann (Liken) Donofry, age 86 of Bristol, IN, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Center for Hospice Care Esther's House in Elkhart, IN.
Pat was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 17, 1939, to the late Russell Breckenridge Liken and Alberta Luella Liken (Muehlbronner). Pat had one older brother, Charles E. Liken and one stepbrother,...
William Douglas Stephens
Dec 15, 2025
William "Bill" Douglas Stephens, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Bill was born on May 10, 1936 in Elkhart, IN to the late, William J. Stephens and Lillian E. (Price) Stephens. Like a modern love story, he married the love of his life, Sally (Hussey) Stephens on June 15,...
John P. Mullikin
Dec 10, 2025
John Paul Mullikin, 66, of Elkhart, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on July 9, 1959 in Jackson, TN to the late William Ledford Mullikin and Margaret (Fortune) McKee. He was the youngest of 8 children and was preceded in death by his brothers, William...
Shirley Ruth (Neterer) Mccreary
Dec 7, 2025
Shirley Ruth (Neterer) McCreary, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at HolistiCare group home on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 4:43 a.m.
Born on May 24, 1930, in Edwardsburg, Michigan, Shirley was the beloved daughter of Franklin "Frank" and Mildred (Smith) Neterer, whose gentle guidance and sturdy values shaped her entire life. She carried...
Virginia M. Scarberry
Dec 7, 2025
Virginia Mae Scarberry, 76, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. She was born in South Charleston, WV on July 19, 1949, to the late Hershel and Ethel (James) Cyrus.
Virginia is also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paul E. Scarberry and her brothers, Roger and...
