Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Janet Louise (Farrell)  Mull

Janet Louise (Farrell) Mull

Apr 4, 2025

Janet Louise Mull, 92, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully of natural causes at the Hubbard Hill Retirement Community on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 5:55 p.m., surrounded in spirit by the love of her family.

Born on February 16, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana, Janet was the cherished daughter of the late John and Catherine (Koseff)...

Jill Ann (Krichbaum)  Tevlin

Jill Ann (Krichbaum) Tevlin

Apr 4, 2025

Jill Ann Tevlin, age 60, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 1:15 p.m., after facing cancer with immeasurable courage and grace. She was surrounded by the unwavering love of her family in the home she had filled with laughter, warmth, and countless cherished memories.

Born in Mishawaka, Indiana,...

Kenneth H. Twa

Kenneth H. Twa

Apr 3, 2025

Kenneth H. Twa, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart, IN on September 7, 1941, to the late Charles W. and Loretta (Stang) Twa.

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Twa of Elkhart; children, Michael Twa of Marion, AR and Kenlynn (James) Cashen...

Gertrude Johnson

Gertrude Johnson

Apr 1, 2025

Gertrude "Gert" Johnson ,79, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Decatur, IL on July 22, 1945, to the late Benjamin and Ella V. (Williams) Forrest.

Gert was also preceded in death by her children, Vernon Johnson and Rosie Jean Johnson; and siblings, Alvin Forrest, Bennie Forrest Jr.,...

Donald R. Holder

Donald R. Holder

Apr 1, 2025

Donald "Don" Royce Holder, Sr. 84, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Port Charlotte Hospice House. He was born in Linton, IN on January 4, 1941, to the late Ernest and Virginia (Cullison) Holder.

Don is also preceded in death by his wife, Alice A. (Nunez) Holder;...

Sandra F. Patton

Sandra F. Patton

Apr 1, 2025

Sandra F. Patton, 85, of Osceola, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at her home.

Sandra was born on July 4, 1939 in Goshen, IN to the late, George Chrispyn and Alice (Baugher) Fairfield. She married the love of her life, Allen J. "James" Patton on February 24, 1957 at First Baptist Church in Goshen. He...

Rosemary Diver

Rosemary Diver

Mar 30, 2025

Rosemary Diver, 79, of Goshen, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Cottage Gardens in Goshen. She was born in Trenton, MI on April 17, 1945, to the late Loreto and Frances (Caruso) Dentico.

Rosemary was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Diver and sister, Jerri Dentico. She is survived by her children, Ty...

Doris Marie Brouse

Doris Marie Brouse

Mar 29, 2025

Doris  Marie Brouse, 97, formerly of Union, MI passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart.

Doris was born on June 3, 1927 in Plymouth, IN to Ora and Leona (Eaton) Snyder. She was married to her late husband, Warren Brouse in 1982.

She is preceded in death by the...

Leon M. Ringenberg

Leon M. Ringenberg

Mar 25, 2025

Leon M. Ringenberg, 84 of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Esther's

Hospice House in Elkhart.  He was born in Warsaw, IN on March 9, 1941, to the late Max Evard and Evelyn Maxine (Whitehead) Ringenberg.

Leon was preceded in death by his eldest son, Randy (Pat, widow) and sisters Penny Annette...

Marilynn Kay (Olsen)  Anson

Marilynn Kay (Olsen) Anson

Mar 25, 2025

Marilynn Kay Anson, 78, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 8:41 p.m. in the emergency department at Elkhart General Hospital. Though her departure was unforeseen, she was surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to her family, friends and faith.

Born on...

John A. Banks

John A. Banks

Mar 24, 2025

John Albert "Johnny" Banks, 72, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025,at 9:27 a.m., leaving this world the same way he lived in it—on his own terms – peacefully in his favorite chair with a cup of coffee, and possibly thinking about the next Alabama football game.

Born on April 11, 1952, in Latrobe,...

Diana E. Rohrer

Diana E. Rohrer

Mar 24, 2025

BRISTOL: Diana E. (Vargo) Rohrer, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, March 24, 2025 at her residence. Diana was born on October 3, 1946, in Elkhart to Nichlos S. and Freda J. (Detwiler) Vargo. On June 28, 1969 she married Daniel R. "Dan" Rohrer in Elkhart. Dan died October 23, 2012.

Surviving are three children, Danielle...

Bonnie J. (Burggraff)  Owens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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