Daniel "Dan" James O'Brien
Mar 14, 2025
Daniel "Dan" James O'Brien, 55, of New Carlisle, IN passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Dan was born on August 4, 1969 in Elkhart to the late, William E. O'Brien and Mary J. (Bryan) O'Brien. He is preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Moser.
Dan is survived...
Jason Eugene Bleiler
Mar 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Jason Eugene Bleiler, born June 20, 1983, in Elkhart, Indiana. Jason passed away doing one of his greatest passions—riding his motorcycle. He was the beloved son of Bonnie Swinehart (Mark) and Pat Bleiler (Tanya), and a fiercely devoted, loving father to his two sons, Atticus and Dexter ...
Dontae M. Quinones
Mar 12, 2025
Dontae Malike Quinones, 24, of Elkhart, passed away from injuries he received in a single vehicle accident on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Dontae was born on January 15, 2001 in South Bend to Jawad "Jay" Alkanaani and Chilly A. Quinones. Surviving is his father Jawad Alkanaani of Tampa, Florida and mother Chilly A. Quinones of Douglas, Arizona. Also surviving...
Betty Ann Pettis
Mar 10, 2025
Betty Ann Pettis, 75, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on March 21, 1949, to the late Mack and Louise (Dent) Pettis.
Betty is also preceded in death by her siblings, Cora Pettis and Samuel Pettis. She is survived by  her siblings, Dorothy Timmons...
James Edgar Magyar
Mar 10, 2025
James "Jim" E. Magyar, 88, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Center for Hospice Care, Esther's House.
Jim was born in Mishawka, IN on October 16, 1936 to the late Nicholas George Magyar and Faye Marie (Boatman) Magyar. He married the love of his life, Dolly (Mc Glocklin) Magyar on June 21, 1959...
Kent R. Baskerville
Mar 10, 2025
Kent R. Baskerville, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart, IN on March 22, 1943, to the late John W. and Frieda (Kostienley) Baskerville.
Kent is also preceded in death by his sister, Rita Phoebus. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Stacia...
Michael L. Russey
Mar 9, 2025
Michael Leon "Mike" Russey, 70, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully but quite unexpectedly on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 10:05 am at the Center for Hospice Care Esther House in Elkhart following a very brief but courageous battle with cancer. His family was at his side during his quiet transition.
Mike started life in Three Rivers,...
Mamie Jean (Jennings) Jackson
Mar 7, 2025
Arangements for Mamie are currently pending here at the funeral home.
Daniel J. Holtman
Mar 7, 2025
Daniel J. Holtman, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at home. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 14, 1950, to the late Alvin Turnipseed and Betty Holtman.
Dan was preceded in death by his siblings, Alvin "Skip" Holtman and Elizabeth Geist; son-in-law Bob VanAernam, sister-in-law, Judy Holtman; and grandson Jesse...
Paul Jules Minne
Mar 7, 2025
Paul Jules Minne, 75, of Elkhart, IN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Paul was born on March 30, 1949 in Mishawaka to Paul C. Minne and Louise M. (Smith) Minne. He married his best friend and love of his life, Jean M. (Padgett) Minne. He is survived by his younger...
Terri Ann Liponoga
Mar 6, 2025
Terri Ann Liponoga, 61, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully—but suddenly—following an unexpected illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 2:32 a.m.
Terri entered this world on April 3, 1963, in Lincoln Park, Michigan, born to the late Virgil C. and Lucille E. (Ruff) Fletcher. And, from the get-go, she lived her life at...
John H. Cotrel, Sr.
Mar 2, 2025
John Henry Cotrel, Sr., 87, of White Pigeon, MI passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, after a brief stay at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
John was born on November 11, 1937, in Peking, IL to the late Phillip Edward Cotrel Sr. and Leta M. (Waterson) Cotrel. He married the love of his life, Mary...
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)...
