Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Rodolfo Antonio Benavidez
May 28, 2025
Con profundo dolor en el alma y corazones llenos de tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Rodolfo Antonio Benavidez, quien partió de este mundo el 28 de Mayo de 2025, a la edad de 69 años.
Rodolfo fue un padre ejemplar, un abuelo lleno de ternura, un hijo orgulloso y un amigo incondicional. Su partida repentina nos deja...
Robert Hugh Watson
May 26, 2025
Robert Hugh Watson, 65, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at his residence.
Robert was born on September 26, 1959 in Caruthersville, MO to the late Jimmy T. Watson Sr. and Fannie Mae (Lee) Watson.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tyisha Nicole Taylor and his brother, Jimmy Watson, Jr....
Dolly Jane (Mcglocklin) Magyar
May 26, 2025
Dolly Jane Magyar, 87, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Center for Hospice Care Esther's House.
Dolly was born in Athens, AL on November 4, 1937 to the late, James Edward McGlocklin and Hattie Lou (Perr) McGlocklin. Dolly married the love of her life, James "Jim" Edgar Magyar on June 21, 1959 in...
Jay A. Krull
May 25, 2025
Jay A. Krull, 71, of Goshen, passed away on Sunday May 25, 2025, at Majestic Care of Goshen. He was born on October 8, 1953, in Goshen to the late Gerald "Jerry" and Elizabeth (Johnson) Krull. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Mari Hall.
Jay, a graduate of World Harvest Bible College, was a...
Julianne (Kuhner) Scalise
May 24, 2025
Julianne "Julie" (Kuhner) Scalise, 87, passed away early Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at Esther's House, Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. Julie was born
on February 4, 1938 in Sharon, Pennsylvania to the late Rudolph and Christine (Schuster) Kuhner. After graduating high school, Julie attended Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA...
Carol Ann (Chapman) Moyer
May 23, 2025
Carol Ann Moyer, age 68, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the comfort and familiarity of her own home on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 3:37 p.m. after a period of declining health. Her transition was quiet and serene, just as she lived much of her life—surrounded by love, strength, and grace.
Carol was born on...
Larry Eugene Moore
May 23, 2025
Larry Eugene Moore, 87, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the home he built.
Larry was born in Elkhart, IN on January 4, 1938 to the late, Millard E. Moore and Pauline W. (Close) Moore. He married the love of his life, Sherry LaVon (Fruchey) Moore on May 20,...
Leon Williams
May 21, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Mr. Leon Williams
Mr. Leon Williams, 70, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Riverside Village nursing facility on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
Leon was born on September 17, 1954, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to the late Radford and Lucille (Chandler) Williams. He was preceded in death by his...
Ana Gladys Benavides
May 20, 2025
Ana Gladys Benavides, 72, of Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. She was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on November 6, 1952, to the late Pedro Jose Cotto Cortez and Ana Maria Gonzalez Benavides.
Gladys is survived by her children, Rubens Alexander Monge Benavides, Ricardo (Crystal) Benavides, Lupe Yesenia Benavides; grandchildren,...
Annie L. Kantz
May 20, 2025
Annie L. Kantz, 63, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at her home.
There will be gathering to celebrate Annie's life from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to Cancer Resources of Elkhart County, 23971...
Pamela Diane Prinz
May 19, 2025
Pamela Diane Prinz, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2025, at the age of 75.
Born on November 2, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, to Charles and Mary (Wood) Hutton, she moved to Norfolk, Virginia as a child and graduated from Old Dominion University with a degree in nursing. She worked...
James "Tony" Nelson
May 18, 2025
James Anthony "Tony" Nelson, 71, of Union, MI, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Rector, AR on February 20, 1954, to the late Marvin Alonzo Nelson and Jenette (Merdith) Floyd.
Tony is survived by his loving wife and companion of 54 years, Sally...
Judith "Judy" Kay (Demler) Roscoe
May 15, 2025
Judith "Judy" Kay Demler-Roscoe, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at her home.
Judy was born on April 28, 1959 to Robert D. Demler and Carol M. (Olds) Demler in South Bend. Judy was married to Kenneth Roscoe on November 19, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. He passed away on May 27,...
Dale Howard Linhart
May 15, 2025
Rev. Dale Linhart, 87, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. A devoted pastor in the United Methodist Church, Dale faithfully served congregations in Swayzee, New Paris, Churubusco, and LaGrange.
Born on July 16, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, Dale was the son of Howard and Julia Linhart and grew up in the Minerva area. He attended Taylor...
Master Sergeant Gordon Leroy "Gordie" Sherven, Us Army, Retired
May 15, 2025
Master Sergeant Gordon Leroy "Gordie" Sherven Sr., U.S. Army, Retired, of Venice, Florida and formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 11:02 a.m., while traveling near Immokalee, Florida. He was 83. A devoted patriot, proud veteran, and beloved family man, Gordie lived a life rooted in service—to his country, his fellow veterans, his...
Robert Wayne "Bob" Kamp
May 13, 2025
Robert Wayne "Bob" Kamp, 78, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully—though rather unexpectedly—in the emergency department of Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11:55 p.m., surrounded in spirit by those who loved him most.
Bob was born on November 6, 1946, in Elkhart to the late Wayne and Helen (Gordy) Kamp. A proud Hoosier...
Charles "Charlie" Weaver
May 13, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Weaver, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart, IN.
Ronald "Ron" J. Goorhouse
May 11, 2025
Ronald "Ron" J. Goorhouse, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home.
Ron was born on July 4, 1945 in Hillsdale, MI to the late John and Elizabeth (Thompson) Goorhouse.
Ron is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty (Lester) Goorhouse in 1989; second wife, Grace (Edmonds) Cook-Goorhouse in...
Dale Edgar Crist
May 9, 2025
Dale E. Crist, 93, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living in Fishers, IN.
Dale was born in Elkhart on August 25, 1931, to the late John U. Crist and J. Ruth (Huffman) Crist. He lived for many years in Elkhart, IN, and spent over three decades in White...
Kathleen "Kathy" A. (Orsund) Kulp
May 8, 2025
Kathleen Ann Kulp, 73, of Goshen, passed away from an extended illness on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home.
Kathy was born on November 27, 1951 in Mishawaka, IN to Henry Orsund and Betty Jane (Kindy) Orsund. She married Dennis A. Kulp on March 28, 2006 in Elkhart.
She is preceded in death by her...
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