Bonnie J. (Burggraff) Owens
Mar 24, 2025
Bonnie Janelle Owens, 47, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at her home.
Bonnie was born in Houston, TX on January 18, 1978 to Thomas J. Burggraff and Jean (Martens) Burggraff.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Burggraff in 2019.
Bonnie is survived by her husband, Jason...
Terry Scott Butters
Mar 24, 2025
Terry Scott Butters, 61, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 24, 2025 at his home.
Terry was born in Phillipsburg, KS on August 24, 1963 to the late, Leslie L. Butters and Lois June (Harmon) Butters.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Hyacinth (Dawn) Butters and Forest and Mamie Harmon; parents;...
Brenda Sue Hout
Mar 23, 2025
Brenda Sue Hout, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Hellenic Senior Living. She was born in Cheyenne, WY on December 11, 1957, to the late Lanny Riddle and Judith (Zeigler) Riddle-Kern.
Brenda is also preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Bruce W. Hout. She is survived by her son,...
Lawrence "Larry" Conley
Mar 21, 2025
Mr. Lawrence "Larry" Conley, 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 9:30 am.
Arrangements for Larry are pending at Billings Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN 46514.
Patrick M. Leslie
Mar 20, 2025
Patrick M. Leslie, 81, of Elkhart, also known as the "Red Baron", passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Elkhart Meadows Nursing Home. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 5, 1944, to Ben and LaVerne (Cox) Leslie.
His family moved to Jimtown in 1949. Patrick attended Baugo Elementary and later Jimtown High School....
Larry Glen Converse
Mar 19, 2025
Larry Glen Converse, 84, of South Haven, Michigan and formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:42 am at the Douglas Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center in Douglas, Michigan. He suffered traumatic injuries from a fall and the Lord took him home when his body and brain could no longer recover.
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Eric James Mishler
Mar 19, 2025
Eric James Mishler, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Eric was born in Elkhart, IN on May 26, 1951 to Robert and Betty Lou (Johnson) Mishler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Betty Lou Mishler; brother Bill Mishler; sister-in-law, Fran Mishler; and niece,...
Shirley A. Akers
Mar 16, 2025
Shirley A. Akers, 84, of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, passed away to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Majestic Care of Goshen. She was born in Elkhart on August 7, 1940, to the late Kenneth and Hazel D. (Braddock) Wenner.
Shirley was also preceded in death by her sons, Bryan K. Akers and...
Daniel "Dan" James O'Brien
Mar 14, 2025
Daniel "Dan" James O'Brien, 55, of New Carlisle, IN passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Dan was born on August 4, 1969 in Elkhart to the late, William E. O'Brien and Mary J. (Bryan) O'Brien. He is preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Moser.
Dan is survived...
Jason Eugene Bleiler
Mar 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Jason Eugene Bleiler, born June 20, 1983, in Elkhart, Indiana. Jason passed away doing one of his greatest passions—riding his motorcycle. He was the beloved son of Bonnie Swinehart (Mark) and Pat Bleiler (Tanya), and a fiercely devoted, loving father to his two sons, Atticus and Dexter ...
Dontae M. Quinones
Mar 12, 2025
Dontae Malike Quinones, 24, of Elkhart, passed away from injuries he received in a single vehicle accident on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Dontae was born on January 15, 2001 in South Bend to Jawad "Jay" Alkanaani and Chilly A. Quinones. Surviving is his father Jawad Alkanaani of Tampa, Florida and mother Chilly A. Quinones of Douglas, Arizona. Also surviving...
Betty Ann Pettis
Mar 10, 2025
Betty Ann Pettis, 75, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on March 21, 1949, to the late Mack and Louise (Dent) Pettis.
Betty is also preceded in death by her siblings, Cora Pettis and Samuel Pettis. She is survived by  her siblings, Dorothy Timmons...
James Edgar Magyar
Mar 10, 2025
James "Jim" E. Magyar, 88, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Center for Hospice Care, Esther's House.
Jim was born in Mishawka, IN on October 16, 1936 to the late Nicholas George Magyar and Faye Marie (Boatman) Magyar. He married the love of his life, Dolly (Mc Glocklin) Magyar on June 21, 1959...
Kent R. Baskerville
Mar 10, 2025
Kent R. Baskerville, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart, IN on March 22, 1943, to the late John W. and Frieda (Kostienley) Baskerville.
Kent is also preceded in death by his sister, Rita Phoebus. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Stacia...
Michael L. Russey
Mar 9, 2025
Michael Leon "Mike" Russey, 70, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully but quite unexpectedly on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 10:05 am at the Center for Hospice Care Esther House in Elkhart following a very brief but courageous battle with cancer. His family was at his side during his quiet transition.
Mike started life in Three Rivers,...
Mamie Jean (Jennings) Jackson
Mar 7, 2025
Arangements for Mamie are currently pending here at the funeral home.
Daniel J. Holtman
Mar 7, 2025
Daniel J. Holtman, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at home. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 14, 1950, to the late Alvin Turnipseed and Betty Holtman.
Dan was preceded in death by his siblings, Alvin "Skip" Holtman and Elizabeth Geist; son-in-law Bob VanAernam, sister-in-law, Judy Holtman; and grandson Jesse...
Paul Jules Minne
Mar 7, 2025
Paul Jules Minne, 75, of Elkhart, IN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Paul was born on March 30, 1949 in Mishawaka to Paul C. Minne and Louise M. (Smith) Minne. He married his best friend and love of his life, Jean M. (Padgett) Minne. He is survived by his younger...
Terri Ann Liponoga
Mar 6, 2025
Terri Ann Liponoga, 61, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully—but suddenly—following an unexpected illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 2:32 a.m.
Terri entered this world on April 3, 1963, in Lincoln Park, Michigan, born to the late Virgil C. and Lucille E. (Ruff) Fletcher. And, from the get-go, she lived her life at...
John H. Cotrel, Sr.
Mar 2, 2025
John Henry Cotrel, Sr., 87, of White Pigeon, MI passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, after a brief stay at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
John was born on November 11, 1937, in Peking, IL to the late Phillip Edward Cotrel Sr. and Leta M. (Waterson) Cotrel. He married the love of his life, Mary...
