Mark E. Paskell
Apr 23, 2026
Mark E. Paskell, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart, IN.
Barbara E. Vargo
Apr 21, 2026
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Barbara Elizabeth Vargo, 78, of Elkhart, Indiana. She went to meet the Lord on April 21, 2026, following her long battle with dementia. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the 2nd of 7 children to Bill and Delores O'Brien. After marrying the love of her life Frank, she raised her family in...
Lisa Dawn Adkins
Apr 20, 2026
Lisa Dawn Sachse-Adkins, 50, of Goshen, went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Lisa was born on July 25, 1975 in Elkhart, IN to father, Bill Sachse and mother, Deb (Rowe) Weld.
She is preceded in death by her dad, Bill Sachse and sister, Cherilyn L. “Cheri” Riggs.
Lisa is survived by her children, Kyla Melfi...
Viola Mae Hatfield
Apr 19, 2026
Viola Mae Hatfield, 93, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Woodland Manor Nursing Home.
Viola was born in Marshall Co, IN on July 13, 1932 to the late, Andrew McKesson and Fayette (Rankin) McKesson.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Shirley Kintigh and Rickie Holt, two sons in law, Doug Osborn and Lee Holt, one...
Margarito Estrada Hernandez
Apr 14, 2026
Arrangements for Margarito are pending here at the funeral home and will be posted soon!
Robin Elizabeth Rader
Apr 14, 2026
Robin Elizabeth Rader, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at her home.
Robin was born on October 4, 1955 in Denver, CO to the late, Edgar and Phyllis (Clark) Piper. She married Daren J. Rader on November 15, 1974 in Goshen, IN. He passed away on October 6, 2022.
Robin is preceded in death by her husband of...
Mary Magdalene Dean
Apr 13, 2026
Mary Magdalene (Ware) Dean, 97, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, peacefully at her home in North Chelmsford, MA, with her daughter, Shirley, and Ann, who is like a daughter, by her side. She was born on February 13, 1929, in Covington, Tennessee, to Samuel (Ed) and Sarah P. (Harris) Ware. She was the second-eldest of eight daughters and...
Stephanie J. Hillyer
Apr 12, 2026
Stephanie J. Dalton-Hillyer, 53, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at her home.
There will be no services at this time. Per the family's request, Stephanie will be cremated.
Keep checking for an updated obituary.
Thank you!
Laura Lee Quarandillo
Apr 11, 2026
Laura Lee Quarandillo, 90, of Sturgis, MI, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis, MI. She was born on February 6, 1936, to the late Laurence E. Ely and Eva O. (Peters) Ely.
Laura is survived by her children, Daniel (Cheryl) Wood, David Wood, and Dale (Loni) Wood; step daughters, Lisa (Robert)...
Chad K. Fruchey
Apr 11, 2026
Chad K. Fruchey, 52, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his residence. He was born in South Bend, IN on October 27, 1973, and raised by the late Larry E. Fruchey and Vicki J. (Corl) Fruchey, who survives him.
Chad is also survived by his wife, Ann Fruchey; daughter, Alexis Singleton; stepchildren, Deacon Feldman and Veronica...
Brenda Lee Wingard
Apr 9, 2026
Brenda Lee Wingard, 84, of South Bend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Brenda was born on January 27, 1942 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana to the late, Harold Tranquille Webre and Margaret (Robbins) Webre. She spent most of her life living in Indiana and Florida, places she proudly called home.
On November 23, 1984, Brenda married...
Sue Ann Colley
Apr 9, 2026
Ms. Sue Ann Colley, 84, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 3:30 a.m. Though her passing leaves a quiet space in the hearts of those who loved her, the memory of her strength, warmth, and spirited nature will continue to live on...
Constance L. Coe
Apr 8, 2026
Constance “Connie" L. Coe, 82, of Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Greencroft Healthcare.
Connie was born on October 10, 1943 in King City, CA. Her parents were the late Orin and Adeline (Rux) Halverson. She married the love of her life, Larry J. Coe on June 15, 1968 in Madison, WI. From that moment, Connie and Larry...
Philip "Phil" D. Stillson
Apr 7, 2026
Philip D. "Phil" Stillson, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Mishawaka, IN on March 17, 1950, to the late Gerald A. and Beatrice (Wilson) Stillson.
Phil is survived by his loving wife, Barbara “Barb” L. Stillson; daughters, Carrie (T.J.) Repaich and Jenni (Kaleb) Wegner; grandchildren, Ali Repaich,...
Todd A. Baugh
Apr 7, 2026
Todd Alvin Baugh
April 19, 1957 – April 7, 2026
Todd Alvin Baugh, 68, passed away in the comfort of his home on April 7, 2026. He was born in Pomona, California and moved to Elkhart, Indiana in 2007 after meeting the love of his life. Todd lived a full and vibrant life marked by his exuberant personality, generous spirit, and deep...
Antonio Beltran, Sr.
Apr 7, 2026
Antonio Beltran, Sr., 73, of Elkhart, fought the good fight and went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Antonio was born on April 6, 1953 in Allendes, MX to the late, Cristobal and Amalia (Luna) Beltran. He married the love of his life, Bessie G. (Cantu) Beltran on...
Robert Alphonse "Robby" DeSchepper, III
Apr 5, 2026
Mr. Robert Alphonse “Robby” DeSchepper, III, 35, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away at his home late Sunday evening, April 5, 2026.
Born on May 6, 1990, in Mishawaka, Indiana, Robby was the son of Robert A. DeSchepper, Jr. of Edwardsburg and Michaele E. “Shelly” DeSchepper of Elkhart, Indiana. He is survived by his loving parents, along with a close-knit and devoted...
Barbara Jean Douglas
Apr 4, 2026
Barbara Jean Douglas, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 28, 1942, to the late Frank and Catherine (Borneman) Walters.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Dean Douglas; children, Deniese (Mark) Exner, Debbie (Tom) O’Donnell, and Stacy...
Lawrence "Larry" John Krazit
Apr 1, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” J. Krazit, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born in Elkhart on February 18, 1954, to the late Stephen E. and Bernice E. (Davy) Krazit.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jerry Heeter. Larry is survived by his wife,...
Carolyn Marie Plunkett
Mar 31, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Marie Plunkett, 66, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. at the Center for Hospice Care Raclin House in Mishawaka, following a sudden and courageous battle with cancer. Though her time here feels far too short for those who loved her, Carolyn’s life was rich with warmth, devotion, laughter, and a spirit...
