Benjamin "Ben" B. Schwartz
Aug 7, 2019
Benjamin B. Schwartz, 71, of Elkhart, passed away at 11:13 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at his home, surrounded by love and his family, after a courageous battle with leukemia.
Ben was born June 11, 1948, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Donald F. and LaVonne I. (Crandall) Schwartz.
On October 14, 1979, in Elkhart, he married...
Richard "Dick" B. Beatty
Aug 6, 2019
Richard Benjamin "Dick" Beatty, 90, of Goshen, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, August 6, 2019 at his home. A native of Fulton County, he was born on June 16, 1929 to the late Elmer J. and Margaret V. (Johnson) Beatty.
He married the former S. Jane Hinderer on October 4, 1966 in Springfield, Tennessee; she survives, as...
John "Steve" S. Hupp
Aug 6, 2019
John S. "Steve" Hupp, 85, of Elkhart, was released from his earthly duty to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in LaPorte, IN on June 26, 1934 to the late George Theodore and Ninette (Huffman) Hupp.
He is survived by his loving wife, Terri (Jean) Hupp; daughter,...
Henry L. Love
Aug 4, 2019
Mr. Henry L. Love, 65, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 at 7:05 pm of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital.
Further arrangements for Henry are pending at Billings Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN 46514. Full service information will appear soon on the funeral home's website.
Larry D Krzyzanowski
Aug 4, 2019
Larry Dean Krzyzanowski
December 24th, 1955 – August 4th, 2019
Millersburg – Larry Dean Krzyzanowski: 63, died at 11:52pm on August 4, 2019, at Elkhart Hospice House and is now resting in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born December 24, 1955 in South Bend, Indiana to Mary...
Jason Allen Clark
Aug 3, 2019
Jason A. Clark, 41, of Dowagiac, passed away Saturday August 3, 2019. Jason was born on January 20, 1978 in Elkhart to John and Ashley (Ullrey) Clark.
Jason graduated from Jimtown High School and attended Southwestern Michigan University. Jason proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1998 until his honorable discharge in 2003. He worked as a...
Jack W. Vergonet
Aug 2, 2019
Mr. Jack William Vergonet, Sr., 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family near at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 at 07:50 am following an extended illness.
He was born in Queens, NY on June 13, 1944 to the late Frank and Anne (Gartz) Vergonet.
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Lameka Baker
Aug 1, 2019
Ms. Lameka Baker, 41, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 at 11:30 am following an extended illness.
She was born in Elkhart on Mar. 16, 1978 to Walter Walls and Katie Baker, who both survive.
Also surviving are sons Kaveon and Keandre Baker; sister LaKenya (Akida) Walker;...
Myrtle O. Gay
Aug 1, 2019
Myrtle O. Gay, 91, of Goshen, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Elkhart on November 20, 1927 to the late Claude and Emma Jane (Parcell) Hartman.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene L. Gay, whom she married on October 18, 1952; sons, Thomas Hoctor, Gregory Gay, and Theodor...
Jon W. Malk
Jul 31, 2019
Mr. Jon Walter Malk, 66, of Belen, NM and formerly of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at Stratford Commons Apartments on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 9:04 am while in the area on business.
He was born in Elkhart on July 22, 1953 to the late Walter and Lois (Nutter) Malkiewicz and then married Vicki Lynn Kassis on...
Nathan C. Carter
Jul 28, 2019
Nathan C. Carter, 71, passed away Sunday morning, July 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by love and family. He was born July 27, 1948 in Mobile, Alabama to the late William M. "Buck" and Rosa Maxine (Langley) Carter. In addition to his parents, a brother William Carter Jr. and two sisters Elaine Garrett and Rosemary Schmucker preceded him...
Treva "Carol" C. Sheldon
Jul 27, 2019
Carol Sheldon, 80, of Elkhart, IN passed away to be with her loving husband, Charles Sheldon, on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born in Elkhart on September 1, 1938 to the late Vernon "Vern" and Bernice (Kelly) Schooley.
She is survived by her son, Ronald D. Schooley; stepson,...
Charles "Chuck" Kipker
Jul 27, 2019
UPDATE: A memorial visitation for family and friends of Charles F. Kipker will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 at Billings Funeral Home. Private burial will follow at Prairie Street Cemetery. Charles, 88, died July 27, in Elkhart.
Charles F. Kipker, 88, of Elkhart, passed away early Saturday morning, July 27,...
Linda L. Becker
Jul 26, 2019
UPDATE - A celebration of life service for Linda L. Becker will be held at 6:30 PM., Thursday, Aug. 15, at That Church on the Rise, 28082 CR 4 W. Elkhart. Linda 71, passed away July 26. Billings Funeral Home assisted with her care.
Linda L. Becker, 71, of Elkhart, passed on to her heavenly home today,...
Donald "Don" R. Cope Ii
Jul 26, 2019
Donald R. Cope II, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 26, 2019 at his home. Don was born on August 24, 1949 in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Donald R. and Darlene (Hunsberger) Cope.
He married Carol J. Cook on December 12, 2013 in Elkhart, Carol survives, as well as a son Jeff (Patty) Cope of...
Barbara Lee Routson
Jul 24, 2019
Barbara Lee Routson, 84, of Elkhart, passed away to be reunited with her loving husband, Larry Routson, who had passed away in 1979, on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on August 31, 1934 to the late Donald F. and Lena C. (Kime) Amsden.
She is survived by her son,...
Thomas J. Gary
Jul 23, 2019
Thomas James Gary, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on July 23, 2019 after a lengthy illness.
A lifelong residence of Elkhart, he was born July 4, 1955 to the late Olivia Gary and TJ Mitchell and attended the Aux Chandelles School for special needs children.
Surviving are siblings Sam, Charles (Janie) and Gwendolyn Gary, Terry...
Christopher "Chris" Joseph Borsa
Jul 20, 2019
Christopher "Chris" Joseph Borsa, 65, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on July 2, 1954 to Carmen Joseph and Laura Ann Borsa, who survive.
Also surviving are his sisters, Cathleen (Daniel) Locey and Julie (David) Howard; brothers, Mark Borsa, Mathew (Sherry) Borsa, and Dennis (Robin)...
Kimberly Sue Cooper
Jul 20, 2019
Kimberly S. Cooper, 57, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 5:10 pm following an extended courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in South Bend on Oct. 24, 1961 to the late James L. Rock and Murta (Gerard) Rock Currie, who survives. She married...
Thomas "Larry" L. Mitchell
Jul 18, 2019
Mr. Thomas L. "Larry" Mitchell, 72, of Elkhart, passed away at Methodist Southlake Hospital in Merrillville on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 11:30 am (local) following an extended illness.
He was born in Sikeston, MO on June 7, 1947 to the late Thomas and Frances (Evans) Mitchell, and then married Rosemary L. Barbaro on Nov. 24, 1974...
