Peter J. Emmett
Feb 24, 2025
Peter J. Emmett, 76, formerly of Carbondale, IL passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Esther's House in Elkhart, IN.
Peter was born in Chicago, IL on September 28, 1948 to the late Howard and Louise (Petersen) Emmett. He married the love of his life, Wendy (Weinman) Emmett on...
Ora "Sonny" E. Groover
Feb 24, 2025
Ora "Sonny" E. Groover, 86, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Elwood, IN to the late James E. Groover and Catherine (Owens) Thompson.
Sonny is also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Groover. He is survived by his siblings, Mary Jo Kennerd of Middlebury, Melanie...
Lonnie E. Rowe
Feb 22, 2025
Lonnie Edward Rowe, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully and quietly in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 5:22 a.m., following an extended illness. He was at home, exactly where he wished to be, in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of the life he built, with his beloved wife, Shirley, faithfully at his side.
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Jimmy Dale "Jim" Rushing
Feb 21, 2025
Jimmy Dale "Jim" Rushing did things on his own terms—including making his quiet exit on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 5:56 p.m., just in time to miss another round of bad TV reruns. At 58 years young, Jim wrapped up his time here at Greenleaf Health Campus after an extended illness, leaving behind a collection of memories, a few...
Amy L. Moore
Feb 20, 2025
Amy L. Moore, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Helping Angels Care Home. She was born in Lansing, MI on August 20, 1938, to the late Robert B. Moore and Roberta E. (Carter) Moore.
Amy is also preceded in death by her brother, Terry R. "Doc" Moore and close friend, Shelia Dibley....
Mary Alice Stull
Feb 18, 2025
Mary Alice Stull, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 26, 1942, to the late Arvil Everett Roll and Lula Jane (Tolson) Roll Seibert.
Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Stull; siblings, Rose Fields-Burns, Arvill "Bud" Evrett Roll,...
David Richard Sites
Feb 18, 2025
David Richard Sites, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home.
David was born in Elkhart, on December 2, 1951 to the late, Richard and Lillian (Daum) Sites. He married Janice E. (Digiacomo) Sites on April 1, 1971 in Michigan. She passed away on July 7, 1990.
He is also...
Robert John Boynton
Feb 17, 2025
Robert J. Boynton, 67, of Bristol, passed away at Majestic Care of Goshen on Monday, February 17, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home.
Gunnery Sergeant Alan Edward Brink, Sr., Usmc, Retired
Feb 16, 2025
Gunnery Sergeant Alan E. Brink, Sr., USMC, Retired, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully and quietly following an extended illness at the Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 6:55 a.m. He was 72 years old. With deep respect and gratitude, we salute his lifelong service to his country, his dedication to his family,...
Alexandra Espinoza
Feb 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alexandra Espinoza May 18, 1948 – February 15, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Alexandra Espinoza, a loving mother and grandmother who left us peacefully on February 15, 2025 at the age of 76. She was surrounded by her family and embraced with love in her final moments.
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Michael T. Wider
Feb 15, 2025
Michael T. Wider, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home.
Mike was born on August 29, 1947, in Elkhart, IN, to the late William E. Wider, Jr. and Stasia M. (Long) Wider. He married the love of his life, Julie A. (Matchette) Wider on June 7, 1969, at McCoy Memorial Baptist Church....
Lonnie M. Scott
Feb 15, 2025
Mother, Lonnie Mae Scott, our beautiful queen, transitioned into her heavenly home on February 15th, 2025 with her nurturing faithful family by her side. Lonnie Mae was born on July 19th, 1936 to the union of Harvey L. Bobo and Rosie L. (Blackburn) Bobo in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Lonnie Mae accepted Christ at an early age and remained...
Stephen Evans
Feb 15, 2025
Stephen "Steve" T. Evans, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 after a brief stay at Woodland Manor.
Steve was born on May 20, 1959 in Chicago, IL to the late, Andrew Thomas Evans, Jr. and Patricia Mary (Cannon) Evans. He married the love of his life, Linda (Veich) Evans in Elkhart.
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Marjorie Lynn Nofziger
Feb 14, 2025
Marjorie Lynn "Marge" Nofziger, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, February 14th, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. Marge was born on December 9th, 1947, in Corry, Pennsylvania, to the late Clayton K. and Ruth (Hershberger) Troyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gary A. Troyer.
Marge attended Goshen College...
Delores Elaine (Williams) "Dee" Fingerle
Feb 13, 2025
Mrs. Dolores Elaine "Dee" Fingerle (aka "Grandma Dee" to some of her most favorite people), of Elkhart, quietly passed away of natural causes at Riverside Village in Elkhart on Thursday, February 13, 2025, around 6:00 pm while listening to her daughter Terri play gospel songs to her.
Born in Elkhart on March 24, 1933, she was the...
William Galarza
Feb 10, 2025
William Galarza, 80, of Elkhart, formerly of Bristol, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Riverside Village in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.
Todd A. Genth
Feb 8, 2025
Elkhart lost one of its finest raconteurs, fish wranglers, and all-around good guys on Saturday, February 8, 2025, when Todd Arthur Genth, 61, peacefully cast off from this life in the comfort of his own home. After a years-long battle with various health issues, Todd, ever the fisherman, reeled in one last deep breath, muttered something about "the big...
Janet Dee (Cummins) Reed
Feb 8, 2025
Janet Dee Reed, 85, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at HolistiCare Homes in Elkhart.
Jan was born in Elkhart on October 2, 1939 to Albert and Thelma (Hemminger) Cummins. She married Richard (Dick) Reed in Elkhart on May 22, 1960. Theirs was the first wedding ceremony held in the sanctuary...
Princeton D. "Nuk" Wright
Feb 4, 2025
Princeton D. "Nuk" Wright, 39, of White Pigeon, MI went Home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Princeton was born in Chicago, IL on May 12, 1985 to Tarvin C. West and Beverly Wright.
He is preceded in death by his step father, John Martin...
Peggy J. Bender
Feb 4, 2025
Peggy J. Bender, 67, of Elkhart, passed away after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born in Kokomo, IN to the late Richard Bowen and Norma (Hayworth) Jarvis.
Peggy is also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Chasity Stephenson; brothers, Ronald and Markey Bowen; and her best furry friend, Puppy. She is survived by her...
