Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
David E. Newman
Sep 10, 2019
Mr. David E. Newman, 67, of Elkhart, was found passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 at 7:18 p.m.
He was born Aug. 22, 1952 in Goshen to the late Clayton and Verna (Clipp) Newman
Surviving are his brothers Rick and Roger Newman; and he is preceded in death by his two beloved canine companions,...
Margaret A. Smith
Sep 9, 2019
Mrs. Margaret A. Smith, 84, of Goshen, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Greencroft Health Center on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at 12:25 p.m.
She was born Dec. 1, 1934 in Montgomery, WV. to the late Lonnie and Leona (Sattle) Reese. On June 1, 1953, she married Bobbie L. Smith. He passed on Aug. 8, 1994....
Irvin Nicholson, Sr.
Sep 6, 2019
Mr. Irvin Nicholson, Sr., 85, of Goshen, was found passed away at his residence on Friday, September 06, 2019 at 11:48 am.
Further arrangements for Irvin are pending at Billings Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN 46514, where full service information will appear soon on the funeral home's website.
Mike Shrock
Sep 6, 2019
Mike Shrock, 73, of Goshen, Indiana passed to his rest Friday morning, September 6, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Mike was born in Goshen on October 20, 1945, the son of the late Wayne and Betty Jane (Butts) Shrock, and graduated from Goshen High School with the class of 1964. He worked as a...
John "Jack" C. Oosta
Sep 5, 2019
ELKHART: John C. "Jack" Oosta, 52, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Jack as he was known to his family was born on December 5, 1966 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is survived by his daughter Tiffany L. Oosta; mother, Margaret Oosta; three sisters, Kathy (Mark) Childress, Carol (Garry) Walsh; Joanie...
Marvin A. Betancourth
Sep 1, 2019
Marvin A. Betancourth, 47, of Duluth, Georgie, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his sister's home. He was born on April 6, 1972 in Choluteca, Honduras to Lorenzo and Rubenia (Mondragon) Betancourt.
Surviving is his wife Mabel (Ochoa) Betancourth; son Marvin Lorenzo Betancourth; parents Lorenzo and Rubenia Betancourt; siblings, Iris (Saul) Estrada, Fabio (Claudia) Betancourth...
Trecia A. Howell-Tanner
Aug 30, 2019
Trecia A. Howell-Tanner, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Blytheville, AR on January 20, 1963 to the late David Howell and Hellen (Smith) Jackson.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond Tanner; daughter, Vontia (Tyrone) Crockett; brothers, Terry (Sandy) Jackson, Jerry (Bonita) Jackson, Willie Jackson,...
David G. Mccarty, Jr.
Aug 30, 2019
Mr. David G. McCarty, Jr., 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home following an extended illness on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 at 2:40 p.m.
He was born Apr. 13, 1960 in South Bend to David G. McCarty, Sr., who survives him, and Mary (Stouder) McCarty, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 22, 1999 he...
Randy R. Cameron
Aug 30, 2019
Mr. Randy R. Cameron, 51, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly following a probable heart attack while camping at Twin Mills Camping Resort in Howe, IN.
He was born Aug. 16, 1968 in Elkhart to the late Clemis O. and Carol A. (Hoover) Cameron. On July 13, 2002 He married Laura L. Nelson in Bristol, who survives him...
Kenneth Mcfarland
Aug 29, 2019
Kenneth J. McFarland, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on September 29, 1962 to Myrl and Sharon (Williams) McFarland who survive.
He is also survived by his brothers, Steven (Ruby) McFarland and Roger (Lilly Argualla) McFarland; nephews, Royal DelaCruz and Christopher McFarland; grandnieces, Gwynn and...
Charles Edward Thomas
Aug 28, 2019
Charles Edward Thomas, 82, of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed to his rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home, surrounded by love and family. Charles was born on December 14, 1936 in Lockwood, West Virginia to the late Claudie Elmer and Bessie Belle (McClung) Thomas. In addition to his parents, five brothers and a sister preceded him in...
James V. Green
Aug 28, 2019
James V. Green (Bro), 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Brighton, TN on January 11, 1949 to the late Willy Mayes and Annie B. Green.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Rhonda Green; son, Keith (Jeanette) Green; granddaughter, Carmen Green; sister, Evelyn...
Karen Ann Testo
Aug 24, 2019
Karen Ann Testo, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer's, at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Karen was born October 1, 1952 in Elkhart; she was the daughter of Frank J. and Donna Ruth (Kamp) Testo, who have preceded her in death as well as a nephew Matthew Gus Fearnow....
David S. Peffley
Aug 22, 2019
David Scott Peffley, Sr, 51, of Elkhart passed away at home on Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was born to Kial and Marianne (Leffler) Peffley on March 29, 1968 in Elkhart. David married the former Amy Ritter on August 14, 1999.
David is survived by his loving wife, Amy; his children, David S. Peffley, Jr., Jamie Peffley,...
Donna M. Throesch
Aug 22, 2019
Donna M. Throesch, 63, of Bristol IN, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pontiac, MI on November 9, 1955 to the late James Bullen and Stelmo (Dalton) Branson, who survives.
She is also survived by her beloved husband Michael Throesch of 46...
Robert L. Utt
Aug 21, 2019
Robert Lee "Bob" Utt, 75, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Bob was born on September 2, 1943 in South Bend to the late Howard Eldon and Ernestine (Wiley) Utt.
He married Betty L. Cavender on January 25, 1981, Betty survives, as well as six children, Michelle R. (Doug) Smith,...
Michael J. Cudowski
Aug 21, 2019
ELKHART—Michael John Cudowski, 64, passed away Wednesday evening, August 21, 2019 at his home. Michael was born on May 4, 1955 in Quebec, Canada to the late Ervin J. and Mary Anne (Torok) Cudowski.
He married the former Judi Lorraine Higgins on May 27, 1978 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. Surviving is his wife of 41...
Tony C. Hemminger
Aug 21, 2019
ELKHART—Tony C. Hemminger, 74, of Elkhart, met his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home, surrounded by family. Tony was born on October 14, 1944 in Elkhart to the late Carlyle E. and Rosemary (Maust) Hemminger. He married his sweetheart Anne M. Ditmer on August 9, 1969 in Elkhart. Tony is survived by his wife...
Phyllis K. (Dimos) Wienhoft
Aug 20, 2019
Mrs. Phyllis K. Wienhoft, 75, of Elkhart, passed away at Golden Living Center following an extended illness on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
She was born June 23, 1944 in Mishawaka to the late John and Flossie Dimos. On Aug. 4, 1962 she married Mikel Wienhoft, Sr. He passed on May 13, 2014.
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Walter "Alex" A. Kemp
Aug 18, 2019
Mr. Walter A. "Alex" Kemp, 46, of Elkhart, passed away at his home following an apparent heart attack on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 at 2:55 am.
He was born in Elkhart on July 07, 1973 to Walter L. Walls and Doris Rosie Kemp, both who survive him, as well as his significant other, Nicole Larkin.
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