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...
Cheronia M. Trotter
Apr 4, 2017
ELKHART — Cheronia Michelle Trotter, 49, of Elkhart, was discovered passed away at her home Tuesday, April 4, 2017. She had been in ill health. She was born Oct. 15, 1967, in Elkhart, and is survived by her mother, Gloria B. (Trotter) Dancler of Elkhart. Also surviving are sons Mario, Cleophus and Lovell Trotter, all of Elkhart; brother Cody Trotter...
John R. Cupery
Apr 4, 2017
ELKHART — John R. Cupery, 70, of Elkhart, passed away at his home Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Visitation will be from 6 -8 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. All other arrangements are pending.
Herbert "Herb" M. Reeves Iii
Apr 4, 2017
Herbert M. "Herb" Reeves, 74, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday morning, April 4, 2017. He was born Sept. 2, 1942, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to the late Herbert M. Reeves Jr. and Edna M. (Croxen) Reeves who survive him in Elkhart. He later married Delores E. "Dee" Whitmer in Elkhart Dec. 12,...
Darleen "Dar" J. (Hunt) Johnson
Apr 3, 2017
ELKHART—Darleen J. "Dar" Johnson, 70, passed away at Eastlake Nursing and Rehab Center, in Elkhart, Monday, April 3, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Freemont, Michigan, Dec. 29, 1946, to the late Walter and Gloria (Murphy) Hunt. She married Russell E. "Russ" Johnson on March 24, 2001, in Elkhart. He survives at home. Also surviving are sons...
Robert H. Dietz
Mar 30, 2017
Robert H. "Bob" Dietz, 79, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, following an extended illness at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born June 13, 1937, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Henry E. and Bertha (Ford) Dietz, and later married Eileen B. Jurcevich on June 22, 1957, in Johnstown. She survives at home. Also surviving...
Kelly Jean Hollingsworth
Mar 29, 2017
ELKHART — Kelly Jean Hollingsworth, 45, passed away Wednesday evening March 29, 2017, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home.
Edith Degraffreed
Mar 29, 2017
BRISTOL — Edith A. DeGraffreed, 74, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday morning, March 29, 2017, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart with her loving family at her side. Edith was born June 5, 1942, in Elkhart, to the late Paul and Irene James. On Sept. 15, 1983, she married William E. "Graff" DeGraffreed in Elkhart. He survives with...
William Hixon
Mar 28, 2017
William E. "Bill" Hixon Jr., 66, of Bristol, passed away early Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at this home. Bill was born Oct. 28, 1950, in Indianapolis, to the late William E. and Jacqueline (Thurston) Hixon Sr. He married the former Linda S. Rodino on Dec. 29, 1972, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart. Bill is survived by...
Anderson Kyle
Mar 27, 2017
Anderson "Junior" Kyle Jr., 77,  of Union, passed away peacefully at his home of natural causes Monday morning, March 27, 2017. He was born June 17, 1939, in Marion, Arkansas, to the late Anderson and Etter (Gamble) Kyle Sr. He married Henrietta Jones in Bullhead City, Arizona, in 1993. She survives him at home. Also surviving are sons Anderson (Anna)...
William "Bill" M. Wain
Mar 27, 2017
William M. "Bill" Wain, 80, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, March 27, 2017. Bill was born July 18, 1936, in Indianapolis. He married the former Rose M. Gartee on Feb. 8, 1958, in South Bend, creating a loving marriage that spanned more than 59 years. Rose survives, as well as their 3...
Clyde Allen Weirick
Mar 26, 2017
Clyde Allen Weirick, 61, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday evening, March 26, 2017, at Belltower Health and Rehabilitation Center in Granger. Clyde was born Oct. 28, 1955, in Goshen, to Clyde and Alice Weirick. He is survived by four children, Maria Sue (Richard) Cross, Jazmine Weirick, Joshua Weirick and Stephanie (Jesse) James; seven grandchildren, Josh, Audrey, Sydney, Nelly, Kayla, Pryce...
