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Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Matthew "Matt" E. Stokely

Matthew "Matt" E. Stokely

Feb 1, 2019

Matthew "Matt" E. Stokely, 61, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Elkhart Hospice House. He was born on October 20, 1957 to David Stokely and to the late Barbara A. (Brown) Green in Elkhart.

He is survived by his father, step mother, Doris Stickel, daughter, Melissa Stokely, brother, David (Jackie) Stokely, sister, Susan Chadwell,...

Arthur Grant Sailor

Arthur Grant Sailor

Jan 31, 2019

Arthur G. "Art" Sailor, 57, of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at 9:00 am.

He was born in Elkhart on Feb. 17, 1961 to the late Clem Sailor and Doris (Emerson) Sailor, who survives him at home, along with his sister, Linda Sailor. Also surviving is niece and nephew Holly and...

Malachai Alexander Dye

Malachai Alexander Dye

Jan 29, 2019

Infant Malachai Alexander Dye, stillborn son of Lakeesha Ellis of Elkhart, passed away at birth on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 6:31 a.m. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN  46514

Christopher A. Wallace

Christopher A. Wallace

Jan 24, 2019

ELKHART – Christopher Allen Wallace, 59, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 at his home. Christopher was born in Elkhart on May 27, 1959 to Mancel and Barbara Jean (Gray) Wallace. He is survived by his father, Mancel of Bedford, IN; 3 sons, Anthony Gordon of Elkhart, Chris Axell of Boston, MA and Christopher Allen Wallace-Erwin of ...

Thomas R. Massing

Thomas R. Massing

Jan 24, 2019

ELKHART - Thomas Ray "Tom" Massing, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, January, 24, 2019 at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart, after a 2 year battle with cancer.  He was born to Peter and Eunice Pauline (Holtz) Massing on December, 25, 1938 in Elkhart. On May 27, 1972, Tom married Dora F. Trosper in Elkhart.

Dora survives,...

Harold "Dick" Crabtree

Harold "Dick" Crabtree

Jan 24, 2019

ELKHART: Harold "Dick" Crabtree, 91, residing in Elkhart, passed away Thursday morning, January 24, 2019 at the home of his daughter, where he lived. Harold was born on March 28, 1927 in Chattaroy, West Virginia to the late James and Eliza (Blankenship) Crabtree. He married the former Phyllis James on September 2, 1947 in Maysville, Kentucky. Phyllis passed away...

Virginia Jean Snodgrass

Virginia Jean Snodgrass

Jan 23, 2019

ELKHART - Virginia Jean Snodgrass 65, of Elkhart went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 23, 2019. Virginia was born on March 5, 1953 to Arthur and Lillian Rasmussen. Virginia was a loving mother, wife, and Nana.

She is survived by her children Janell Lunsford (Patrick), Jeremy Snodgrass, and Joy Robinson...

Jodeena E. Thomas

Jodeena E. Thomas

Jan 23, 2019

ELKHART - Jodeena "Jodee" E. Thomas, 45, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She was born on December 19, 1973 in Grinnel, Iowa to the late Patrick A. Thomas and Janet Bartley, who survives at home.

Jodee is survived by her mother, step father, Gerald Bartley, brother, Charles (Connie) Thomas,...

John V Freimund

John V Freimund

Jan 22, 2019

Mr. John V. Freimund, 97, of Parrish, FL and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Tidewell Ellenton Hospice House in Palmetto, FL on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

He was born in Elkhart on Aug. 6, 1921 to the late Julius and Maud (Boyer) Freimund. He later married Cora Hamlet in Elkhart in 1941....

Thomas M. "Tom" Fodrocy, Jr.

Thomas M. "Tom" Fodrocy, Jr.

Jan 21, 2019

ELKHART - Thomas M. "Tom"  Fodrocy, Jr., 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital of natural causes on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 at 3:23 pm.

He was born in South Bend on March 7, 1945 to the late Thomas and Ethel (Karacson) Fodrocy, Sr. and is survived by his significant other, Linda Francesconi.

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Reginald Culbertson

Reginald Culbertson

Jan 21, 2019

ELKHART — Reginald Rene Culbertson, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 1, 1955 to the late Charlie and Bessie R. (Lee) Culbertson in Clintwood, VA.

Rene is survived by his sisters: Janice Rakes, Charlene Tucker, Peggy Whitt, Carrie Rein, and Brenda Worley and his brothers: Tom...

Jonathan T.  "Tim" Cox

Jonathan T. "Tim" Cox

Jan 19, 2019

Jonathan T. "Tim" Cox, 67, of Elkhart, was found passed away at his home following an illness on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 at 11:48 pm.

He was born in Fort Wayne on July 18, 1951 to the late Clarence Cox and Bertha (Ellert) Cox, who survives him. He later married Mary E. (DeMoss) Pelmonter on July 11,...

James    "Jim" M. Rinaldi

James "Jim" M. Rinaldi

Jan 18, 2019

ELKHART — James "Jim" M. Rinaldi, 61, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, January 18, 2019. He was born in Elkhart on January 14, 1958 to the late Angelo Rinaldi and Joanne (Aller) Hurley.

He is survived by his daughter, Burgandy (Preston Coburn) Rinaldi; step sons, Derek Shagena and Dakota Dodd; brother, Gilbert...

Rosalee R. Kolher

Rosalee R. Kolher

Jan 18, 2019

Rosalee Rehsif Kolher, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at 9:51 am.

She was born in Edgerton, OH on Jan. 4, 1925 to the late I. Loyal and Chloa (Fisher) Newcomer. Rosalee took much delight in telling others that her middle name was her mother's maiden...

Barbara J Cassity

Barbara J Cassity

Jan 16, 2019

Barbara J. Cassity, 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart following an extended illness on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 at 6:00 pm.

She was born in Elkhart on May 7, 1959 to the late William and Helen (Smith) Faught, and is also preceded in death by siblings Mark and Rex...

Breckan G Van Zyl

Breckan G Van Zyl

Jan 13, 2019

Breckan G. Van Zyl, 4-week-old son of Amber and Chris Van Zyl of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Riley's Children Hospital in Indianapolis. Breckan was born on December 18, 2018 in Indianapolis.

He is survived by his parents and his brother Keagan Van Zyl. Also surviving are his grandparents; Bob & Patty Butler,...

Alfred L Lee

Alfred L Lee

Jan 11, 2019

Alfred Louis Lee, 78, residing in Elkhart, passed away Friday morning, January 11, 2019 at his home, after an extended illness, surrounded by his family. Alfred was born on June 13, 1940 in Cairo, Illinois to the late Alfred and Idella (Ham) Lee. He married Deloris Jean Peoples on February 15, 2014, She survives, as well as 3 daughters,...

Tina Marie Poe

Tina Marie Poe

Jan 9, 2019

Tina Marie Poe, R.N., 53, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly at home following an illness on Wednesday, Jan. 09, 2019 at 7:37 am.

She was born in Marion, IN on Sept. 2, 1965 to the late Vernon and Ruby (Hamilton) Heil, and is also preceded in death by siblings Patty Hall, Cindy Manning and Victor Heil. Her...

Wilma Jean Gill

Wilma Jean Gill

Jan 3, 2019

Wilma Jean Gill, 91, of Elkhart, passed away early Thursday morning, January 3, 2019 at Riverside Village.  Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.

Peggy A. Smith

Peggy A. Smith

Jan 2, 2019

Peggy Ann Smith, 82, of Goshen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Wednesday, Jan. 02, 2019 following an extended illness.

She was born Aug. 1, 1936 to the late Harold and Mildred (Denny) Grant and later married Henry L. Smith on July 30, 1960. He passed Sept. 22, 2005 in Elkhart.

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