Bonnie J. Sponseller
Mar 29, 2020
Bonnie Joan Sponseller, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 29, 2020 at the home of her daughter Debra Sponseller. She was born on June 13, 1925 in Nappanee to John and Mary Jane (Reed) Haloway. She married her true love Richard D. Â "Irish" Sponseller on Feb. 19, 1947 in Nappanee. Richard passed away in Aug. of...
Marvin I Mock
Mar 29, 2020
Mr. Marvin I. Mock, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 4:00 am following an extended illness.  He was born November 17, 1946 in Oraldo, FL and later married Sandra Eastman, who precedes him in death as do his parents.
Surviving are step-sons Shawn (Jessica) Marzini of Ark City,...
Robert "Bob" J. French
Mar 28, 2020
Robert J. "Bob" French, 78, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his residence in Cassopolis, MI after an extended illness. He was born on April 3, 1941 to the late John and Edith French.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Melissa K. (Murphy) French; children, Jodi (Jim Meadows) Murphy, Dawn Murphy, and Robert (Chelsi)...
David "Dave" P. Delks
Mar 28, 2020
David P. Delks, 58, of Elkhart passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He was born September 12, 1961 in Louisville, KY to Gerald F. Delks of Indianapolis who survives him, and Merry C. (Harris) Delks, who preceded him in death.
Surviving is his daughter Courtney Mary Delks; brothers Steven (Stacie) Delks from Crestwood,...
Cathy M. Lytell - Arnett
Mar 27, 2020
Cathy M. Lytell-Arnett, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on November 4, 1956 to the late Burton L. "Burt" Arnett and Gloria L. Arnett, who survives at home.
She is also survived by her daughter, Melody Jellson; brother, Danny J. Arnett; sister, Sandy L. (Terry) Smith;...
Jeffery L. Conklin
Mar 26, 2020
Jeffery Lynn Conklin, 71 passed away on Thursday March 27, 2020.
Jeff was the only son of the late Jack and June (Tidey) Conklin of Plainwell Michigan. He was born on April 30th 1948 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo Michigan.
After graduating from High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jeff earned his Certificate of Apprenticeship in...
Philip J. Dejohn, Sr.
Mar 26, 2020
Mr. Philip J. DeJohn, Sr., 82, of Granger, passed away peacefully with his daughter at his side following an extended illness at Heritage Point Assisted Living Center in Mishawaka on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  He was born Sept. 14, 1937 in Newaygo, MI to the late Philip and Stephanie E. (Lezauski) DeJohn. He later married Mildred A. Wildoner in...
Claude "Jim" J. Adams, Jr.
Mar 26, 2020
UPDATE:  Services celebrating Jim's life will be held beginning at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29 at New Hope United Methodist Church, 28765 CR 4, Elkhart, IN 46514. Face coverings and social distancing are encouraged at while at the church.
Claude James "Jim" Adams Jr., 83, of Elkhart, passed away early Thursday morning at Elkhart General Hospital after...
Lois J. Antonelli
Mar 25, 2020
ELKHART – Lois J. Antonelli, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
She was born January 27, 1927 in Elkhart to the late Dwight & Lillian (Wise) Stickel. Lois married Louis A. Antonelli on June 25, 1952 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elkhart. He preceded her in death on July 24,...
Diana L. (Little) Wilkins
Mar 25, 2020
Mrs. Diana Lynn Little Wilkins, 57, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 3:40 pm.  She was born August 29, 1962 in McDowell, KY to the late Willis Little and Ekra (Owens) Little, who survives her in Elkhart. She later married Harold L. Wilkins...
John W. Kiernan
Mar 22, 2020
ELKHART - John W. Kiernan, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 4:50 pm at Green House Village of Goshen.
John was born on October 21,1939 in Fennville, MI to Harold Kiernan and Betty (Minnega) Orlich. He married Deanna "Dee" Weaver on January 11,1959. She passed away on September 9, 2010.
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Betty M. Ervin
Mar 22, 2020
Mrs. Betty Mae Ervin, 93, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 11:45 am.  She was born August 8, 1926 in Rushville to the late Earl and Nellie (McGee) Andis. She later Married Harry F. Ervin, Sr. on Feb. 12, 1950 in Kentucky. He passed away in Elkhart...
Jean E. Woodworth
Mar 21, 2020
Jean Ellen Woodworth, 73 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, March 21, 2020 at Elkhart Meadows. Jean was born on March 15, 1947 in Elkhart to the late Daisy Lynn May and Mary (Aman) Wright.
Surviving are her children, Jim (Kristin) Woodworth, Kimberly J. (John) Brewer and Carlen L. (Scott) Sharp; as well as 8 grandchildren,...
Greg A. House
Mar 19, 2020
Greg Alan House, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his home. Greg was born on July 1, 1979 in Forrest City, Arkansas. He survived by his loving parents, Henry and Ora L. House; 12 siblings, Henry (Anissa) House Jr., Roxanne House, Tana Broadway, Jimmy (Jessica) House, Willie B. House, Titus (Nicole) House, Gene House, Brittney House, Charnelle House,...
Martha J. Werth
Mar 15, 2020
Ms. Martha J. Werth, 80, of Elkhart, passed away at Hearth at Juday Creek in Granger on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 7:55 am.
Further arrangements for Martha are pending at Billings Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN 46514, where service information will appear soon on the funeral home's website.
Martha S. Ferm
Mar 14, 2020
Ms. Martha S. Ferm, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital following some health and surgical complications on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 12:57 pm.  She was born August 2, 1952 in Ft. Wayne to the late Clarence A. Cox and Bertha G. (Ellert) Cox, who survives her in Elkhart.
Also surviving are her...
Louise E. Mckrill
Mar 11, 2020
Mrs. Louise E. McKrill, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2020 at 10:35 am.  She was born Sept. 4, 1936 in Goshen to the late Clarence and Vera (Kendall) Berkey. On April 14, 1956, she married Warren F. McKrill in Elkhart. He passed away in 2006.
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Fredrick D. Hershberger
Mar 10, 2020
Fredrick Dean Hershberger, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was born on July 10, 1937 to his late mother, Francis Evelyn (Kaylor) Neff.
Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Andrea (Riffe) Hershberger; daughters Betsy Hershberger (Brian Habic) of Elkhart; Jennifer (Todd) Crist of Granger; son Fred (Whitney) Hershberger Jr. of...
Mary C. Mcbride
Mar 9, 2020
Mary C. McBride was born to Julius and Mary Rank on July 16, 1920 in La Unión, El Salvador. Her father was a Swiss chemist who worked in the gold mining industry. Her mother was a native of El Salvador.
Mary studied elementary education and became a schoolteacher. Around the age of 25, she immigrated to the...
Michael J. Smole, Jr.
Mar 8, 2020
Michael J. Smole Jr., 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Golden Living Center. Michael was born on September 9, 1942 in Elkhart. He attended St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church grade School and graduated in 1960 from South Bend St. Joseph High School. Michel worked as a group leader at CTS Corporation for...
