Ron Steven Holmes
May 10, 2026
Ron Steven Holmes, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his home.
Ron was born on November 9, 1952 in Evansville, IN to the late, Raymond L. Holmes and Margie Lee (Gibson) Holmes. Ron married the love of his life, Susan (Grimes) Holmes on June 1, 1991 at Augustine Lutheran Church in Elkhart.
He is preceded in death...
Philip "Phil" G. Lux
May 9, 2026
Philip G. Lux
Philip was born in Flint, Michigan, on December 15, 1928. His family, mother, father, and older sister, Irene, moved to Elkhart, Indiana in 1931. His father passed away shortly after and his mother later married Edward F. Lux who adopted Irene and Philip.
Philip graduated from Elkhart High School in 1947 and was just completing his first year at...
Shirley Jean Young
May 8, 2026
Ms. Shirley Jean (Martin) Young, 81, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully from natural causes at Brickyard Healthcare Center in Elkhart on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:52 p.m. Though tiny in stature at just 4’11”, Shirley’s personality, heart, and spirit filled every room she entered. She was a woman whose warmth could brighten even the darkest day, and whose...
Ruth Funderburk
May 7, 2026
Ruth Naomi Funderburk, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2026 at the Elkhart Center for Hospice Care.
Ruth was born on March 3, 1950 in Wheat Ridge, OH to the late, Orval and Anna R. (Wright) Newkirk. She married Donald E. Funderburk on April 28, 1987 in Goshen, IN. He passed away on January 6, 2021.
She is also...
Juanita Clay Varney
May 7, 2026
Juanita “Anita” Clay Varney, 91, of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at her home.
Anita was born in Huddy, KY on October 22, 1934 to the late, Delmer F. Lee and Bessie (Clay) Lee. She married the love of her life, Thomas “Tom” G. Varney in Ft. Wayne, IN on December 23, 1953. He passed away on June...
Christine D. Webb
May 6, 2026
Mrs. Christine Dianne (Charles) Webb, 67, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully within the quiet comfort of her home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 2:18 pm, following a period of declining health. Though her family’s hearts are heavy with loss, they find comfort in knowing that Christine’s gentle spirit, loving heart, and unforgettable personality will continue to live on...
Billie L. Malott
May 6, 2026
Billie LaDelle Malott, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at her home.
Billie was born on October 18, 1931 in Holland, MI to the late Joseph Sisson and Harriet Louise (Smith) Sisson.
She was married to first husband and father of her children, Charles Firestone and later her second husband, Charlie Malott. Both whom have passed.
Billie is...
Jeanette Fay Cripe
May 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jeanette Fay (Sauder) Cripe
April 19, 1939 – May 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeanette Cripe of Elkhart on May 5, 2026, at the age of 87.
Jeanette was a compassionate and devoted nurse, a loving mother to her sons Greg and JAB (Brett), and a cherished sister. She graduated from...
Marvin Eugene Minegar
May 3, 2026
Mr. Marvin Eugene Minegar, 95, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 11:20 a.m., surrounded by the comfort of a life well-lived.
Born in Elkhart on February 11, 1931, Marvin was the son of the late William Henry and Mabel Helen (Fish) Minegar. He was preceded in death by his dear wife of...
Deborah Turner
May 2, 2026
Deborah Turner, 73, of South Bend, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.
Nancy Alice Zoller
May 1, 2026
Nancy Alice Zoller, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in South Bend, IN on November 18, 1937, to the late Louis C. and Ethel (Shafer) Layfield.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Edward J. Zoller; children, David C. (Amanda) Hilde and Suzanne K. (Cameron) Snyder; step children, Michael (Stephanie) Zoller,...
Kathy A. Smith
Apr 30, 2026
Kathy Ann Smith, 62, of Elkhart, was born on November 26, 1963, to the late George Franklin McNeal and Janet Ann Linton, who survives her. Kathy also had two brothers, Tim (Robin) Linton and Jeff (Erin) Bowers [Jeff precedes Kathy in death] and a host of loving nieces and nephews. She was known by many names—Grandma, Momma, Mrs. Smith, Sister,...
Tina M. Allen
Apr 29, 2026
Tina Mae Allen, 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at her father’s home surrounded by loved ones.
Tina was born on November 15, 1966 in Elkhart, IN to Ronald Allen and Rose Ann (Viers) Allen.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Rose Ann Allen and sister, Terry Ann Von Blon.
Tina is survived by her son, Adam...
Terri June (Bess) Meehan
Apr 28, 2026
Ms. Terri June (Bess) Meehan, 64, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7:20 a.m., following an illness.
Born on June 8, 1961, in Elkhart, Indiana, Terri was a woman who made an impression wherever she went—not because she tried to, but because being fully, genuinely herself was simply her...
Kathleen A. Holmes
Apr 28, 2026
Kathleen Ann Holmes, age 85, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Her passing follows a long and courageous battle with complications from viral encephalitis - a journey she navigated with the same quiet strength and dignity that defined her entire life.
Born on January 13, 1941, in South Bend, Indiana, Kathleen...
Mark E Paskell
Apr 23, 2026
Mark Paskell passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 70 after a two-year battle with cancer. Mark was born on April 13, 1956, in Alexandria, Indiana.
Mark was the beloved son of the late Catherine and Chester Paskell of Alexandria, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Michael and Thomas Paskell, and nephew Bill Clabaugh...
Barbara E. Vargo
Apr 21, 2026
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Barbara Elizabeth Vargo, 78, of Elkhart, Indiana. She went to meet the Lord on April 21, 2026, following her long battle with dementia. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the 2nd of 7 children to Bill and Delores O'Brien. After marrying the love of her life Frank, she raised her family in...
Lisa Dawn Adkins
Apr 20, 2026
Lisa Dawn Sachse-Adkins, 50, of Goshen, went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Lisa was born on July 25, 1975 in Elkhart, IN to father, Bill Sachse and mother, Deb (Rowe) Weld.
She is preceded in death by her dad, Bill Sachse and sister, Cherilyn L. “Cheri” Riggs.
Lisa is survived by her children, Kyla Melfi...
Viola Mae Hatfield
Apr 19, 2026
Viola Mae Hatfield, 93, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Woodland Manor Nursing Home.
Viola was born in Marshall Co, IN on July 13, 1932 to the late, Andrew McKesson and Fayette (Rankin) McKesson.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Shirley Kintigh and Rickie Holt, two sons in law, Doug Osborn and Lee Holt, one...
Ralph Edward Miller, Jr.
Apr 15, 2026
Ralph Edward Miller Jr., born April 7, 1949, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in Ixtapa, Mexico—a place he dearly loved and called his second home for over 40 years.
Ralph is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Pamela Miller; his children, Angela Marshall (Stuart), Ryan Miller (Brandie), and Dennis King (Melissa); his cherished grandchildren, Brendan Marshall (Katelynn),...
