Obituaries

Oct 29, 2019

Shirley A. Baughman, 84, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Elkhart Meadows to be reunited with her loving husband, Donald L. Baughman, Sr. who preceded her. She was born September 1, 1935 to the late Clem and Margorie A. (Sumpter) McGary.

She is survived by her children, Paula Taylor, Amanda (Rich) Rose, Donna...

Oct 29, 2019

Sharon Kay Campbell, 84, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes, Tuesday morning, October 29, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Sharon was born October 15, 1935, in Bourbon, Indiana to the late Harry and Francis (Kester) Ganger. Survivors include her loving children, Charles Stout and wife Carol, Steve Stout and wife Kathleen, Mike...

Oct 26, 2019

William J. Avery, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 29, 1949 to the late Wilfred J. and Lois Mae (Sones) Avery.

William graduated from Penn in 1968 where he excelled in football and wrestling. He won a full scholarship in...

Oct 26, 2019

Mrs. Sandra L. Ellsworth, 70, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at 10:36 pm. She was born May 16, 1949 in Ames, WV to the late Joe and Betty (Gilkerson) Stokley; but she was raised by the late Clyde Bowe whom she always...

Oct 25, 2019

Donald E. "Don" Kidder, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side to be reunited with his loving wife, Sharon K. Kidder, who preceded him on August 31, 2010. He was born on March 21, 1943 to the late Lee E. and Helen F. (Dodge) Kidder.

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Oct 23, 2019

Mr. Donald Lee Clark, 65, of Lagrange, passed away peacefully at his home following a sudden illness on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. He was born Nov. 20, 1953 in Constantine, MI, to the late Robert and Lou (Young) Clark.

Survivors include his beloved spouse of 20 years Pamela Bowens; children Robert Clark, Daniel Evink and Stacy Clark;...

Oct 21, 2019

Stephen C. Kucela Sr., 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. He was born on February 3, 1947 in Elkhart to the late Richard Kucela Sr. and Bette (Zook) Kucela McNeal.

He is survived by his children, Stephen C. (Nicki) Kucala Jr., Kimberly Ward, Amanda (Philip) Skees, Daniel...

Oct 20, 2019

Dahyabhai J. Patel, 73, of Elkhart passed away at home on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services are assisting the family with Private Services.

Oct 19, 2019

ELKHART: Demetrio "Mick" Flores Jr., 45, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, October 19, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 4, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan. He leaves behind three children, Demetrio Flores III, Isabel Duran, Selena Vargas; 4 grandchildren, Miguel Flores, Angelina Zaragoza, Avelina Duran, Rey Flores; his mother Eva Angelina Flores; father Demetrio Flores, Sr.;...

Oct 18, 2019

Bette L. Henderson, 79, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 of natural causes at Hubbard Hill Estates. Bette was born on February 21, 1940 in Parks Township, Pennsylvania to the late Glenn R. and Eleanor M. (Shaffer) Donaldson. She married the Rev. Charles O. Henderson Jr. on December 8, 1956 in Leechburg, Penn.; he died November 27,...

Oct 14, 2019

Mrs. April Jean Randall, 55, of Constantine, MI, passed away at Three Rivers Hospital, following a sudden illness on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at 10:39 pm. She was born July 19, 1964 in Goshen, IN to Hubert and the late Shirley A. (Norton) Hardesty.

Survivors include her father Hubert (Janet) Hardesty; children Jessica (Scott) and Jory (Cristin);...

Oct 12, 2019

Patricia A. Richards, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Elkhart Hospice House. She was born on March 23, 1947 to the late August and Anna (Doncilovic) Vlaeminck.

Patricia is survived by her son, David (Deanna) Richards; daughter, Nancy Misener and Jim Prentkowski; grandchildren, Patrick "Clay" Misener, Cody Alan Franks, Drew Ann...

Oct 12, 2019

James E. "Jim" Swathwood, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Osceola following a long battle with cancer on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. He was born Aug. 8, 1939 in Elkhart to the late Ellsworth J. "Bus" and Martha P. (Saunders) Swathwood.

Surviving is his beloved Susie (Sue Swathwood); children Alysa (Andy) Snell, Adam Riddle, Leslie...

Oct 10, 2019

Sharon Kay Rice, 80, of Valparaiso, formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side to be reunited in heaven with her loving husband, Marvin "Eddie" Rice, who preceded her on January 20, 2003. She was born on March 13, 1939 to the late Pierre "Pete" and Eileen (Moore) Lemon.

She...

Oct 9, 2019

James Ignatius Pirrie of Elkhart, IN died on Wednesday, October 9 at the age of 92. Jim was born on October 4, 1927 in Melbourne, Australia to his parents, Richard and Isabel (Maguire) Pirrie, who preceded him in death. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Cooney), loving father of Elizabeth (Martin) Hoffmann and Helen (Joe) Roy, and cherished...

Oct 7, 2019

Mr. Stephen E. "Steve" Drudge, 67, passed away at his home in Elkhart of natural causes on Monday morning, Oct. 7, 2019.

He was born May 19, 1952 in Elkhart to the late John W. and Ruth (O'Connor) Drudge. Survivors include a son, Craig Drudge of South Bend and a sister, Denise K. (Danny) Hosler of Elkhart....

Oct 6, 2019

Brian S. Davis, 50, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.

Oct 3, 2019

Olden "Fuzzy" Couch, 80, of Elkhart, passed to his rest on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Greenleaf Health Campus, surrounded by his loving family. Fuzzy was born on April 19, 1939 in Barboursville, Kentucky to the late Woodson and Stella (Smallwood) Couch. He married Wilma, his wife of 27 years, on April 11, 1990. She survives, as well as...

Oct 3, 2019

Justin Lee Holaway, 34, of Goshen, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was born on September 7, 1985 in Goshen, Indiana to Ronda (Holaway) Harrison.

Justin loved being with his sons, Harrison and Hank. He enjoyed spending time with them, especially when he could teach them how to play ball, ride a...

Oct 2, 2019

Douglas D. "Doug" Lewandowski, 67, of Elkhart passed away at his residence on October 2, 2019. He was born on July 31, 1952 in South Bend, IN to the late Clem M. and Pauline M. (Pierport) Lewandowski Sr.

He is survived by his brother, Clem Lewandowski Jr.; Patricia Kron and Rita Lolmaugh; stepbrothers, Craig A. and Kristopher...