Obituaries

Jan 26, 2025

Barbara May Smith, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Brickyard Care Center in Elkhart, IN.

Barbara was born on November 14, 1938 in Holywell, Wales to the late, Matthew and Caroline Fay Smith.

Barbara is preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Osborne Pritchard on January 30, 2023 and her...

Jan 24, 2025

Ms. Sidney S. Moore, 84, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:15 p.m. at Riverside Village Rehabilitation Community in Elkhart. Born on April 2, 1940, in Charleston, West Virginia, Sidney was the cherished daughter of the late Fred and Helen Ballard. She was reunited in eternity with her beloved son, Michael...

Jan 24, 2025

Mrs. Angela June "Angie" Schoenborn, 55, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 7:55 p.m. at Elkhart General Hospital following a sudden illness. Though her time here was far too short, Angie's life was one woven with love, resilience, and an unmistakable sparkle that lit up the hearts of those who knew her.

Born...

Jan 23, 2025

Elvin E. "Gene" Wagner, 80, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at his home.

Gene was born on January 21, 1945 to the late James A. Wagner and Fern C. (Thompson) Wagner in Dubois County, IN.

Gene married the love of his life, Faye (Galloway) Wagner on July 7, 1974 in Carroll...

Jan 21, 2025

Karen Sue Morgan, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on October 27, 1954, to the late Neil J. Michael and Cleona M. (Spratt) Calabrese.

Karen is also preceded in death by her stepfather, Joseph Calabrese; stepmother, Joyce Michael; husband, Mike Morgan; grandmother, Velma Curtis; grandson, JaCarri;...

Jan 19, 2025

Judith Ann (Drake) Troyer, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Woodland Manor. Judith was born on January 11, 1942 in Elkhart, to the late Durward Wood Drake and Dorothy Wilma (Coppes) Drake. She married David Troyer; He preceded her in death as well as her son Mark David Troyer and a sister Nancy...

Jan 17, 2025

Mikel Troy Marker, 62, of Elkhart, IN, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, January 17th, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with sarcoma. Mikel was known by his family for his stubborn determination and ability to find humor in any situation. He faced every challenge, including this one, with grace, strength, and a...

Jan 17, 2025

Sergeant First Class Levester "Lee" Williams, United States Army, Retired, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6:17 PM, following an extended illness. He was 73 years old. Lee spent his final days under the compassionate care of the Esther House Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, surrounded by love and comfort.

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Jan 16, 2025

Dmitry I. Mikhalchuk, 77, of Elkhart, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the Emergency Department at Elkhart General Hospital at 7:41 a.m., following a sudden illness. Born in Kostopil', Ukraine, on November 27, 1947, Dmitry was the cherished son of Ivan and Olga Mikhalchuk, who preceded him in passing, along with his brother, Ivan Mikhalchuk,...

Jan 16, 2025

John M. Majewski Jr., 68, formerly of Oak Lawn and Orland Park, IL passed away peacefully at home in Bristol, IN under hospice care after a lengthy illness.

John was born on June 30, 1956 in Chicago, IL to John M. Majewski Sr. and Geraldine (Chalus) Majewski.

He is preceded in death by his father,...

Jan 16, 2025

Beth Ann Shaffer, age 57 of Elkhart, passed away Thursday morning, January 16, 2025 at Woodland Manor, surrounded by her husband and loving family. Beth was born on August 6, 1967 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Michael Gill and Faye (Mercer) Gill.

Beth graduated in 1985 from Elderton (PA) High School. She later married her...

Jan 14, 2025

***There has been a change of date for Rodney's services, please see new date below.***

Rodney M. "Rod" Batts, 51, of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was born in Yuba City, California on January 22, 1973, to Roger Dale and Judy (Bookout) Batts.

Rod is...

Jan 13, 2025

Melinda M. Dawson-Scott, 55, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Goshen, IN on August 31, 1969, to Sherman and Iris A. (Roberts) Dawson.

Melinda is survived by her husband, Steven J. Scott; sons, Anthony Coleman, Andrew Coleman, Joshua Dawson, and David Dawson;...

Jan 13, 2025

David Acosta, 64, of Elkhart, passed away at home, Monday, January 13, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.

Jan 12, 2025

Eric Glenn Antisdel, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room after a sudden illness. Eric was born on June 2, 1962 in Edwardsburg, Michigan to the late Kenton Antisdel Sr. and Ruby (Hadley) Antisdel.

He married his best friend Cynthia "Cindy" Miller on June 2, 2010 in Las Vegas....

Jan 12, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Allen Middleton, 50, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his home. Greg was born in Elkhart, IN on December 12, 1974 to William R. Middleton and Carrie (Durbin) Middleton. He is preceded in death by his father, William R. Middleton.

Greg is survived by his mother, Carrie Middleton of Elkhart; brother,...

Jan 12, 2025

Iona Mary Adams, 92, affectionately known as, "Grandma Sophie" and residing in Elkhart, passed away peacefully on her 92 nd birthday, January 12, 2025, at Providence House in Mishawaka. Iona was born on January 12, 1933, in Elkhart to the late Bert Albert Williams an Ruby Olene (Onkes) Williams.

Iona married the love of her life, Theo...

Jan 8, 2025

Marguerite M. Nommay, 90, of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Waterford Crossing, Goshen.

A celebration of life open house for Marguerite M. Nommay will be held from 11am until 1 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. Elkhart.

A native of Fort Wayne,...

Jan 5, 2025

Ardith F. Garreffa, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare in Elkhart, IN. She was born in Newton, Kansas on July 2, 1950, to the late Henry and Othielia M. (Ewert) Fransen.

Ardith was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Garreffa and brother, John Fransen. She is survived by...

Jan 4, 2025

Ernesto Patino-Valdez, 59, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Ernesto was born in Mexico City, MX on March 26, 1965 to Juan Patino Briseno and Maria Elana Valdez Franco. He married Mari Nolte on March 10, 2013 in Elkhart.

Ernesto is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Maria.