Marlene V. Slayter
Nov 15, 2020
Marlene V. Slayter, 85, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Hubbard Hill, surrounded by her family. Marty, as she was fondly known to family and friends, was born on April 14, 1935 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Claire Edwin and Mildred (Larason) Patterson. She is survived by her 3 children, two sons, Games (Vicky) Slayter,...
John "Johnny" E. Purvis
Nov 15, 2020
John "Johnny" Everett Purvis, 82, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, November 15, 2020 at his home.
Johnny was born on September 3, 1938 to the late Archie and Marjorie (Harper) Purvis in Sharpsburg, KY. He married the love of his life, Martha (Smith) Purvis on September 21, 1962 in Elkhart. John is preceded in...
Rickey Edward Barnes
Nov 11, 2020
Rickey Edward Barnes, 68, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 11, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born on August 14, 1952 in Cassopolis, Michigan to the late Sylvester Barnes II and Dorothy (Goins) Breckenridge.
He is survived by his wife Beatrice Barnes; daughter Rochelle Barnes-Davis and a step-son Corey B....
Frank R. Nusbaum
Nov 11, 2020
Frank R. Nusbaum, 82, residing at Greencroft in Goshen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was the son of Clifford and Bertha (Stricker) Nusbaum and was born on July 15, 1938 into a large family in Elkhart, IN. He lived in this area his whole life. Frank worked at manufacturing jobs when he was younger, and...
Michael J. Turner
Nov 10, 2020
Michael J. Turner, 74, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away at Valley View Healthcare Center on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
Billy D. Wicker
Nov 9, 2020
Billy D. Wicker, 60, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at his home.
Billy was born on June 21, 1960 to Anthony Wicker and Janet Stapleton in Kendallville, IN.
He is survived by his close friend, Ted Campbell of Elkhart; brothers, Tony (Laurie) Wicker of Dowagiac, MI, Dave Wicker of Bremen, Steve...
Michael Houston
Nov 9, 2020
Michael Houston, 70, of Granger, passed away at Center For Hospice Care on Monday, November 9, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
Thomas K. Fletcher
Nov 8, 2020
Thomas "Tom" Fletcher, 70, of Elkhart, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Tom was born on December 30, 1949 in Elkhart, IN to Leland P. and Evelyn L. (Miller) Fletcher. He married the love of his life, Patricia (Kline) Fletcher on December 30, 1971. Tom...
Kelly Diane (Barrick) Sappington
Nov 7, 2020
Mrs. Kelly Diane Sappington, 58, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 8:09 pm, following an extended illness. She was born October 13, 1962 in Amarillo, TX to the late Pat and Diana (Dobbins) Barrick. On Christmas Eve 2000, she married Terrence "Terry" Sappington in Elkhart. He survives at home after just...
David "Dave" L. Mcgrath
Nov 7, 2020
David "Dave" L. McGrath, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his home.
Dave was born in Massillon, OH to Max McGrath and Shirley Smith. He graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1976. He is preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Earl Habic.
Dave is survived by his...
Julia P. "Pat" (Condon) Collins
Nov 7, 2020
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Mrs. Julia P. "Pat" Collins, 90, of Elkhart, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 12:18 pm, following an extended illness. She was born July 9, 1930 in Green Point, NY to the late John and Julia (Laska) Condon, and is preceded in death by her husband, William A. Collins,...
Paul E. Baker
Nov 7, 2020
Mr. Paul Eugene Baker, 85, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at 8:30 am following a brief illness. He was born on Dec. 26, 1934 in Rochester to the late Ira E. and Edna F. (Felty) Baker, and married Norma J. "Jane" Bowyer on Feb. 27, 1954 in Rochester. She passed...
Ricardo Patino
Nov 6, 2020
Ricardo Patino, 60, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Zacatepec Morelos, Mexico on April 16, 1960 to Ricardo Patino and the late Margarita Hernandez.
Ricardo is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Catalina Patino; daughters, Katia (Nathan) Hills, Selene (Jesus) Patino, and Jessica...
Hazel M. (Watchorn) Sanders
Nov 6, 2020
Ms. Hazel M. Sanders, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Riverside Village in Elkhart on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at 8:30 am following an extended illness. She was born on February 15, 1939 in Sault St. Marie, MI to the late William and Edith (Letson) Watchorn.
She is survived by her husband Don Sanders, who resides...
Ekra J. (Owens) Little
Nov 5, 2020
Mrs. Ekra Jewel Little, 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 3:08 am, following an extended illness. Lovingly known as "Ick" by her kids and grandkids, Ekra was born on November 30, 1944 in McDowell, KY to the late Walter and Elsie Owens, and is preceded in death by her...
Donald C. Cox
Nov 5, 2020
Donald C. "Don" Cox, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 15, 1932 in Elkhart to the late Maple Camp and Gwendolyn (Shelt) Cox. He married his true love and best friend Viola Jane Warren. Surviving is his wife...
Harold Juday
Nov 4, 2020
Harold Wayne Juday, 81, of Bristol, passed away at his home Wednesday morning, November 4, 2020, surrounded by love and family. Harold was born in Elkhart on February 11, 1939 to the late George A. and Viola Marie (Seidner) Juday Jr.
He married his true love and best friend Mary Beth Fike. They built a wonderful life...
Bruce L. Hoeppner
Nov 4, 2020
Bruce L. Hoeppner, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 3:10 am, following an extended illness. He was born November 29, 1936 in Freeport, IL to the late Reverend Lawrence C. and Louise (Schmigee) Hoeppner. On December 13, 1958, he married Carolyn May Schuelke in Elkhart....
Barbara L Lennox
Nov 3, 2020
Barbara L. Lennox, 66, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Elkhart on April 11, 1954 to the late Varian R. and Anna Mary (Day) Lennox.
Barbara is survived by her brothers, David L. (Carol) Lennox and Steven R. Lennox; nephew, Richard (Maureen) Parker; and great nephews,...
Gregory "Cowboy" A. Templeton
Nov 3, 2020
Gregory A. "Cowboy" Templeton, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Easton, PA to the late Preston Templeton and Madeline (McElroy) Leers on September 27, 1951.
Cowboy is survived by his loving wife, Rosalie; daughters, Crystal (Chris) Longbrake and Holly (Juan) Riviera; step daughter, Kim (Gary)...
