Beth A. Shaffer
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...
Rodney M. Batts
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...
Melinda M. Dawson-Scott
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;...
David Acosta
Jan 13, 2025
David Acosta, 64, of Elkhart, passed away at home, Monday, January 13, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.
Eric Glenn Antisdel
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....
Gregory "Greg" Allen Middleton
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,...
Iona Mary Adams
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...
Marguerite M. (Schnieders) Nommay
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,...
Ardith F Garreffa
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...
Ernesto Patino-Valdez
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.
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Davida Sharon "Redd" (Henderson) Henderson
Jan 4, 2025
Davida Sharon "Redd" Henderson, 52, of Goshen, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, January 4, 2025 surrounded by love. She will be missed by many.
Davida was born in Elkhart, Indiana on Saturday, October 14, 1972, a crisp fall day, to David and Kathryn (McCreary) Henderson. Davida was preceded in death by her...
Roger Allen Shay
Jan 4, 2025
Roger Allen Shay, 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Roger was born on May 25, 1965 in Peru, IN to Robert Shay and Caroline (Perry) Randle.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert.
Roger is survived by his son, Adam Shay;...
Wesley "Wes" Kyle Merrill
Jan 4, 2025
Wesley Kyle "Wes" Merrill, 40, of Elkhart, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Esther House in Elkhart. He was born in South Bend, IN on October 9, 1984, to Randy and Michelle Merrill, who survive him.
Wes is also survived by his loving wife, Jena Nicole (Lauver)...
Richard Kent Edsall
Jan 4, 2025
Richard Kent Edsall, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Greenleaf Health Campus.
Richard was born on January 9, 1943 to Richard Clarence Edsall and Helen Fay (Stone) Edsall in Elkhart, IN. He married the love of his life, Sharon A. (Dattilo) Edsall.
Richard is preceded in death by his wife,...
Dennis Duane Byrket
Jan 3, 2025
Dennis D. Byrket, 71, of Elkhart, went Home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home.
Dennis was born on February 4, 1953 to the late Robert Eugene Byrket and Carol Jean (Dills) Byrket in Elkhart, IN.
Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Carol...
Nancy L (Cook) Moore
Jan 3, 2025
Nancy Lee (Cook) Moore, 88, 0f Elkhart, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at her residence, with her family at her side. Nancy was born June 10, 1936 in Elkhart to the late Edmond H. Cook and Velda A. (Shigley) Cook. Nancy married Richard "Dick" Moore on June 10, 1956 in Elkhart. Nancy was preceded in death by her...
Thomas Alvin Gropp, Sr.
Jan 3, 2025
Thomas Alvin Gropp Sr. 80, went to be with his Lord on Friday afternoon, January 3, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by love and his family. Thomas was born on October 26, 1944 in Mishawaka to the late Ralph Harvey Gropp and Fern Eleanor (Balmer) Gropp. Thomas graduated from Penn High School in 1962 and heard...
Edward Lewis Sliger
Jan 2, 2025
Edward Lewis Sliger, 64, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Elkhart. Edward was born on March 21, 1960 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to Lewis E. Sliger and Donna Marie (Uveges) Romero. Surviving is his son Jason M. Gonzalez; mother Donna Romero, father Lewis (Marilyn) Sliger; brother Scott R. (Sandy) Sliger; sister Linda M. Phillips; sister Angela R. Price; his...
David Alan Lipp
Jan 2, 2025
David Alan "Dave" Lipp, 73, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his residence. A native of Elkhart, Dave was born on June 24, 1951, a son of the late Paul V. Lipp and Gloria J. (Helmuth) Lipp.
On the 9th of July in 1985, Dave married his best friend and true love Kathryn J....
Sally Jo (Kline) Borem
Jan 2, 2025
Ms. Sally Jo Borem, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 10:19 a.m., surrounded by love at her daughter's home after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Born on April 27, 1951, in Elkhart, Sally was the cherished daughter of the late Jack and Wava (Miller) Kline. She is now reunited in heaven...
