Stephen C. Kucela
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...
Dahyabhai J. Patel
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.
Demetrio "Mick" Flores, Jr.
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.;...
Bette L. Henderson
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,...
April Jean (Hardesty) Randall
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);...
Patricia A. Richards
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...
James "Jim" E. Swathwood
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...
Sharon Kay Rice
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...
James "Jim" Ignatius Pirrie
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...
Stephen "Steve" E. Drudge
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....
Brian S. Davis
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.
Olden "Fuzzy" Couch
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...
Justin L. Holaway
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...
Douglas "Doug" D. Lewandowski
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...
Paul E. Fuller
Sep 29, 2019
ELKHART: Paul E. Fuller, 85 passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his home. Paul was born on February 21, 1934 in St. Joseph County to the late Paul and Lola Irene (Barr) Fuller. In addition to his parents, three brothers, Jim, Don and Herb Fuller and a grandson Shane Ream preceded him in death.
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Lora "Jean" J. Miller
Sep 29, 2019
Lora J. "Jean" Miller, 95, of Elkhart, passed away at her residence on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was born on May 15, 1924 in Ligonier, IN and was later brought into the lives of the late Carl and Phyllis (Schock) Baer.
She married Gerald L. Miller on October 16, 1942 in Elkhart, who passed away on...
James "Jim" P. Wiskotoni
Sep 26, 2019
James P. Wiskotoni, 62 passed away peacefully at his home in Elkhart following an extended illness on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. He was born Nov. 26, 1956 in South Bend, IN.
Survivors include his mother Evelyn M. (Latowski) Wiskotoni-Kibler (John) and brothers Phil, Ric and sister Becky. Jim is preceded in death by his father Joseph I....
Linda L. Jones
Sep 25, 2019
Mrs. Linda L. Jones, 70, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital following a sudden illness on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at 8:25 am.
She was born July 15, 1949 in Homer City, PA to the late Frank and Margaret (Pagliaro) Alloy and later married Michael L. Jones in 1980. He preceded her in death in...
Barbara "Barb" Ann (Murray) Turney
Sep 25, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Ann "Barb" Turney, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home following an extended illness on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at 4:30 a.m.
She was born Dec. 8, 1951 in Whittier, CA to the late Eldon and Petranella H. "Nell" (Bouma) Murray, and later married Ronald L. Turney, Sr. in March, 2001. He survives...
Richard L. Zinsmeister
Sep 23, 2019
Richard L. Zinsmeister, 85, of Elkhart, passed away at his residence on Monday, September 23, 2019. He was born in Bloomington, IL to the late Lyndll and Marion F. (Schumate) Zinsmeister.
He married Pamela S. (Muir) Zinsmeister on September 22, 1956, who passed away on December 5, 2018. Pamela and Richard spent 62 wonderful years together, including...
