Stacey Leigh (Horvath) Lutz
Mar 1, 2025
(Editor's note*)Â Thank you everyone for your patience in the composing of this obituary. It had been previously posted prior to recieving all of the necessary information needed and the funeral home apologizes for anyone inadvertently left out or inconvenienced!
Ms. Stacey Leigh Lutz, 43, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at the home of an acquaintence...
Dennis Kratzer
Mar 1, 2025
Dennis Kratzer, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Brickyard Healthcare. He was born on July 24,1950 in Elkhart, IN to the late Homer D. and Vernajean M. (Schmidt) Kratzer.
He was cremated at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart, IN and will be laid to rest with his father, Homer...
James Arthur Robinson Jr.
Feb 28, 2025
James A. Robinson, Jr., 70, of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
An obituary will be posted soon.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.
Burl Bryan Hatfield
Feb 28, 2025
Burl Bryan Hatfield, 84, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Emergency Room at Elkhart General Hospital. Burl was born on October 19, 1940 in Enterprise, West Virginia, one of three sons born to James Wesley Hatfield and Madge (Edgell) Hatfield.
He married his best friend and true love Linda K. Adams on...
Linda P. Fager
Feb 27, 2025
Linda P. Fager, 64, of Marcellus, MI, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Elkhart, IN on August 8, 1960, to the late Wilbur McDonald and Rena (Haley) Sailor.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Tom Fager; daughter, Aileena (Adam) Dunnuck; lifelong...
Janice "Jan" E. Bender
Feb 26, 2025
Janice E. Bender, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully encircled by loved ones on February 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. A devoted mother and grandmother, Jan spent her life surrounded by family and friends who will always remember her love and kindness.
Jan was born on September 30, 1938, in Elkhart, IN to Bert and Zelma Cook. ...
Monte L. Davies
Feb 26, 2025
Monte "Bigdog" spent his life dedicated to making others happy and keeping them laughing. He was a huge fan of not just his family but also Harleys and Jimmie Buffet. He was the life of the party, whether it was out with friends or hosting his backyard BBQs. He supported his 2 children as a single father working 2...
James Allen Goodsene
Feb 26, 2025
James Allen "Jim" Goodsene, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Esther's House, Center for Hospice Care. Elkhart. Jim was born on August 27, 1959 in Elkhart to the late William Eldon "Bill" Goodsene and Gloria Ann (Bowman) Wright.
Jim is survived by his son Shawn Lee (Anderea Hostetler) Peffley and his grandson Kaiden (Jalynn)...
Peter J. Emmett
Feb 24, 2025
Peter J. Emmett, 76, formerly of Carbondale, IL passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Esther's House in Elkhart, IN.
Peter was born in Chicago, IL on September 28, 1948 to the late Howard and Louise (Petersen) Emmett. He married the love of his life, Wendy (Weinman) Emmett on...
Ora "Sonny" E. Groover
Feb 24, 2025
Ora "Sonny" E. Groover, 86, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Elwood, IN to the late James E. Groover and Catherine (Owens) Thompson.
Sonny is also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Groover. He is survived by his siblings, Mary Jo Kennerd of Middlebury, Melanie...
Lonnie E. Rowe
Feb 22, 2025
Lonnie Edward Rowe, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully and quietly in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 5:22 a.m., following an extended illness. He was at home, exactly where he wished to be, in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of the life he built, with his beloved wife, Shirley, faithfully at his side.
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Jimmy Dale "Jim" Rushing
Feb 21, 2025
Jimmy Dale "Jim" Rushing did things on his own terms—including making his quiet exit on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 5:56 p.m., just in time to miss another round of bad TV reruns. At 58 years young, Jim wrapped up his time here at Greenleaf Health Campus after an extended illness, leaving behind a collection of memories, a few...
Amy L. Moore
Feb 20, 2025
Amy L. Moore, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Helping Angels Care Home. She was born in Lansing, MI on August 20, 1938, to the late Robert B. Moore and Roberta E. (Carter) Moore.
Amy is also preceded in death by her brother, Terry R. "Doc" Moore and close friend, Shelia Dibley....
Mary Alice Stull
Feb 18, 2025
Mary Alice Stull, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 26, 1942, to the late Arvil Everett Roll and Lula Jane (Tolson) Roll Seibert.
Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Stull; siblings, Rose Fields-Burns, Arvill "Bud" Evrett Roll,...
David Richard Sites
Feb 18, 2025
David Richard Sites, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home.
David was born in Elkhart, on December 2, 1951 to the late, Richard and Lillian (Daum) Sites. He married Janice E. (Digiacomo) Sites on April 1, 1971 in Michigan. She passed away on July 7, 1990.
He is also...
Robert John Boynton
Feb 17, 2025
Robert J. Boynton, 67, of Bristol, passed away at Majestic Care of Goshen on Monday, February 17, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home.
Gunnery Sergeant Alan Edward Brink, Sr., Usmc, Retired
Feb 16, 2025
Gunnery Sergeant Alan E. Brink, Sr., USMC, Retired, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully and quietly following an extended illness at the Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 6:55 a.m. He was 72 years old. With deep respect and gratitude, we salute his lifelong service to his country, his dedication to his family,...
Alexandra Espinoza
Feb 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alexandra Espinoza May 18, 1948 – February 15, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Alexandra Espinoza, a loving mother and grandmother who left us peacefully on February 15, 2025 at the age of 76. She was surrounded by her family and embraced with love in her final moments.
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Michael T. Wider
Feb 15, 2025
Michael T. Wider, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home.
Mike was born on August 29, 1947, in Elkhart, IN, to the late William E. Wider, Jr. and Stasia M. (Long) Wider. He married the love of his life, Julie A. (Matchette) Wider on June 7, 1969, at McCoy Memorial Baptist Church....
Lonnie M. Scott
Feb 15, 2025
Mother, Lonnie Mae Scott, our beautiful queen, transitioned into her heavenly home on February 15th, 2025 with her nurturing faithful family by her side. Lonnie Mae was born on July 19th, 1936 to the union of Harvey L. Bobo and Rosie L. (Blackburn) Bobo in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Lonnie Mae accepted Christ at an early age and remained...
