Joe Albert White
Apr 23, 2017
ELKHART— Joe Albert White, 87,  died April 23, 2017.
Joe was born Dec. 19, 1929, in Detroit, to the late Benjamin and Mable White.
Joe was married to the late Kay Freel White; she past way June 1985.
Survivors are daughter Ronda Myberg; grandchildren Adam Renkiewacz, Joshua Jann, Amber Jann, Allison Schimdt and...
Richard J. Kettering, Jr.
Apr 22, 2017
MIDDLEBURY — Richard James Kettering Jr., 68, of Middlebury, formerly of Osceola, passed away Saturday morning, April 22, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.
Richard was born on Aug. 3, 1948, in Elkhart to Richard James and Beverly Iris (Beam) Kettering Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Hartman and grandson Mason Reeves, both of South Bend;...
Kristen L. Lee
Apr 21, 2017
GOSHEN — Kristen Louise Lee, 33, of Goshen, passed away on Friday morning, April 21, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kristen was born in Elkhart on June 25, 1983, to Roger Elswick and Anna (Gunnoe) Gwinn.
She married Steven J. Lee on Nov. 3, 2007, in Elkhart.
He survives along with...
David L. Adams
Apr 18, 2017
Graveside service for David L. Adams will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Rice Cemetery.
Military honors will be rendered by DAV No. 19.
Adams, 77, of Elkhart, died Dec. 18, 2016.
Billings Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Philip K. Smith
Apr 18, 2017
Philip K. Smith, 32, of Syracuse, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Phil was born on October 19, 1984 in Lafayette, to James Andrew "Andy" Smith, who passed on August 12, 2012, and his mother Michelle Marie (Martin) Madden. He married Megan A. Jones on September 15, 2014 in Goshen, Megan survives,...
Douglas A. Zachary
Apr 17, 2017
ELKHART — Douglas A. Zachary, 57, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 11:58 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2017,  at home following a brief illness.
He was born in Berrien Springs, Michigan, July 25, 1959, to his late mother Loretta (Rapert) Frasher-Olson, and later married Michele R. (Hartman) Cole on Oct. 15, 2005, in South Bend. She survives...
John Anthony Moskwinski, Sr.
Apr 17, 2017
John A. Moskwinski, 84, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
Jewel Elizabeth Axsom
Apr 17, 2017
ELKHART — Jewel E. (Mahar) Axsom, 95, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017, at the Elkhart Hospice House with family at her side.
She was born Dec. 5, 1921, in North Liberty, to James and Wilma (Witter) Mahar. She married David S. Axsom Sr. on March 21, 1942.
Together they formerly owned the...
Maxine Norman
Apr 16, 2017
ELKHART— Maxine Norman, 70, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Trenton, Tennessee, to the late Eddie Milan and Katherine (Willis) Sharp.
Surviving are her sons, Michael (Stephanie) Weakly and Willie Sharon Norman Jr. ; brothers Harold Willis and Walter Sharp Jr.; sister...
Dennis R. Miller
Apr 16, 2017
ELKHART—Dennis Ray Miller, 64, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2017.
He was born June 14, 1952, in Mishawaka, to the late Arlow and Julia (Salisbury) Miller, and later married Carol A. Miller, who passed away in 2013.
Surviving are his children, Teresa (Eric) Reeves of Moreno Valley,...
Donald B. Fisher
Apr 15, 2017
ELKHART — Donald B. Fisher, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 9, 1939, in Ronceverte, West Virginia, to the late Otho and Ellen E. (Hodges) Fisher.
He married Wanda M.Davis on Aug. 24, 1963,. Wanda passed March 4, 2016.
Surviving are their children,...
Ruth Annalee Dowden
Apr 15, 2017
Ruth A. Dowden, 87, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart
Delores J (Cappelletti) Degolier
Apr 15, 2017
ELKHART — Delores Jean "Dee" (Cappelletti) DeGolier, 88, of Elkhart left to be with Jesus on Saturday morning, April 15, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Feb. 28, 1929, in Elkhart, to Dominic and Ida (Fortino) Cappelletti. She married Gene E. DeGolier on April 29, 1950. He passed Nov. 18, 1995.
She...
Catherine M. "Cathy" Pojeta
Apr 14, 2017
Catherine M. "Cathy" Pojeta, 57, Elkhart, passed to her rest with her family at her side, Friday, April 14, 2017 at 12:12 p.m. at the Mosaic Group Home, Elkhart. Cathy was born on December 12, 1959 in Cassopolis, Michigan to the late Jerry S. and Rose C. (Bartik) Pojeta. In addition to her parents, 2 sisters, Jeanne Longbrake, Patricia...
Norman H Hopper
Apr 13, 2017
ELKHART — Norman H. Hopper, 70, of Elkhart, was found passed away at his home Thursday, April 13, 2017, following an extended illness.
He was born, in Elkhart, Dec. 27, 1946, to the late Salem and Marie Hopper.
Surviving are sons Jason Hopper of Goshen and Christopher (Melissa) Hopper of Holland, Michigan; sisters Sally Ollis...
Douglas M. Lewis
Apr 13, 2017
Douglas MacArthur (Uncle) Lewis, 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, Apr. 13, 2017 at 1:50 am at the Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart.
He was born Mar. 29, 1942 in Elkhart to the late George and Joella (Anderson) Lewis.
Surviving is his daughter, Ajee Aja Aramenta Lewis of Elkhart; grandson...
Delmar D. Went, Jr.
Apr 12, 2017
ELKHART — Delmar D. Went Jr., of Elkhart, passed away at home Wednesday morning, April 12, 2017, after a long battle with dementia. He was 75.
Del was born Aug. 30, 1941, while his mother was vacationing in St. Joseph, Michigan to the late Delmar D. Went Sr. and Bonnie Jean (Gerring) Zook.
He was...
Frank M. Serafino
Apr 12, 2017
ELKHART —. Frank M. Serafino, 92, of Elkhart passed away peacefully of natural causes at Riverside Terrace Nursing Facility in Elkhart on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 8:20 a.m. He was born Aug. 1, 1924, in Wyola, Wisconsin to the late Anthony and Mary (Campiti) Serafino and later married Marilyn J. Schidler on Sept. 1, 1989 in Elkhart. She survives...
James Arthur Marks
Apr 7, 2017
ELKHART — James Arthur Marks, 65, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, April 7, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. James was born on Sept. 7, 1951, in Elkhart to Robert W. and Leita "Betty" E. (Miller) Marks. He is survived by five sons, Nichols P. Marks, Matthew J. Marks, Paul W. Marks, Daniel J. Marks and Benjamin...
Lois Ann Greer Vawter
Apr 6, 2017
ELKHART — Lois Greer Vawter, 91, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Golden Living Center. She was born on March 26, 1926, in Mishicot, Wisconsin, the daughter of Hugo and Florence (Nachtwey) Skwor. Lois graduated from Mishicot High School and furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin and Indiana/Purdue University. She was preceded in death by...
