Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Treva  "Carol" C. Sheldon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Cheryl Lynn (Watson)  Archer

Cheryl Lynn (Watson) Archer

Jul 18, 2019

Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Archer, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 1:30 am at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in San Antonio, TX on Dec. 13, 1951 to the late Woodrow C. and Betty Mae (Vasbinder) Watson, and...

Leslie B. Wall

Leslie B. Wall

Jul 12, 2019

Leslie B. Wall, 68, of Elkhart, passed away Friday evening, July 12, after an extended illness, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Leslie was born on October 8, 1950 in Keiser, Arkansas to Leslie and Cleola (Brown) Neely who both preceded her in death along with her siblings, Ella Peoples, Sadie Pegues, Theodore Robinson and Leroy Robinson.

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Tom L. Sigsbee

Tom L. Sigsbee

Jul 10, 2019

Tom L. Sigsbee, 80, of Elkhart, passed away, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Elkhart Hospice House. Tom was born in Elkhart on August 3, 1938 to the late James W. and Marie (Anderson) Sigsbee. He graduated from Elkhart High School. He worked for a time at Elkhart Brass before enlisting...

Bonita (Went)  Bickerton

Bonita (Went) Bickerton

Jul 10, 2019

Ms. Bonita M. Bickerton-Harris, 47, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 4:37 am at her home.

She was born in Elkhart on Dec. 17, 1971 to the late Delmar D. and Kandis (Fletcher) Went and is survived by her sons Michael and Daniel Bickerton; former spouse John (Denise) Bickerton...

Viktoriya And Elias G. Derosa

Viktoriya And Elias G. Derosa

Jul 8, 2019

Viktoriya DeRosa, 19, of Edwardsburg, MI, departed this world to be in the presence of her Maker on Monday, July 08, 2019 at the University of Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Elias Grey DeRosa, on June 28, 2019, who only stayed for a moment but left an indelible imprint...

Howard J. Herrick

Howard J. Herrick

Jul 8, 2019

Howard Jay Herrick, 68, of Goshen, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 10, 1950 in Zeeland, Michigan to the late Howard J. and Johanna (Dahm) Herrick. He married the former Suzan M. Osborne on March 2, 1975 in Edmore, Mich. Surviving is his wife of...

Donnita "Doni" M. Soos

Donnita "Doni" M. Soos

Jul 8, 2019

Donnita M. "Doni" Soos, 82, of Elkhart, passed away early Monday morning, July 8, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by love and her family.  Doni was born on July 8, 1937 in Tipton, Indiana to the late Donald and Bernita (Foreman) Wolff. Surviving are her daughters, Rose (Neil) Darrah, Kathy Cooke; son Jim (Kathy) Cavinder; 7 loving grandchildren,...

James "Jim" M. Combs

James "Jim" M. Combs

Jul 7, 2019

Mr. James M. "Jim" Combs, 72, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 8:10 am at Goshen Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born in Sturgis, MI on Dec. 27, 1946 to the late Bernard and Laverne (Hiatt) Combs and is survived by his step-mother Luanne Combs and his loving spouse of...

Marsha A. Cramer

Marsha A. Cramer

Jul 4, 2019

Marsha A. Cramer, 70, of Goshen, IN passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on November 19, 1948 in Elkhart to the late Raymond and Mary (Pletcher) Haut.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 48 years, Mike Cramer, whom she married on October 10, 1970. Marsha is...

William "Bill" M. Whalen

William "Bill" M. Whalen

Jul 4, 2019

William M. "Bill" Whalen, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 2:18 pm at Elkhart General Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on Oct. 12, 1935 to the late Roy and Florence (Taber) Whalen and later married J. Jeannine Defreese on May 8, 1986 in Elkhart;...

Richard Glen Martin

Richard Glen Martin

Jun 30, 2019

UPDATE - A celebration of life for Richard G. Martin will be held Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 from 1-5 pm, with a short service at 1:30 pm.  at the Simonton Lake Sportsman Club, 51036 CR 11, Elkhart. Richard, 74,  died June 30, in Elkhart, Billings Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Richard Glenn Martin, 74, of Elkhart, passed...

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