Calvin Edgar "Cal" Helbling
Sep 17, 2024
Calvin E. Helbling, 88, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in the comfort of his home and family. Calvin was born on May 31, 1936, in Elkhart to the late Emil and Elsie (Long) Helbling. He married Florence "Flo" A. Weaver on July 31, 1971, Flo died on April 10, 2019, after 47 years of...
Gabriel Antonio Machado Luna
Sep 14, 2024
Gabriel Antonio Machado Luna, 36, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 1:23 PM after a brief illness. Born on November 19, 1987, in Santa Elena, Usulután, El Salvador, Gabriel was the beloved son of Miguel Angel Machado of El Salvador and the late Armida Luna.
Gabriel's legacy...
Carolyn Sue Winegar
Sep 14, 2024
Carolyn Sue Winegar, 80, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St, Elkhart, IN 46514.
Francisca Catalina Gonzalez
Sep 14, 2024
Francisca Catalina Gonzalez, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 9, 1935, in Nogales, Mexico to the late Guillermo and Josefa (Garza) Landa. On December 26, 1955, Francisca married the love of her life, Mariano Gonzalez.
Francisca is survived by her loving...
Charles Allen "Chuck" Grimes
Sep 14, 2024
Charles Allen "Chuck" Grimes, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 12:45 am following an illness. He was born on December 17, 1958, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Neil Grimes and Mary (Chalmer Vanata) Hampton.
Chuck is survived by his significant other of 40 years, Kathy S....
Gloria L. (Perra) Arnett
Sep 13, 2024
Gloria L. (Perra) Arnett, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. A native of Elkhart, she was born on August 10, 1933, in Elkhart to the late Eimal Maximillian Perra and Helen (Migala) Perra. She married her true love and best friend, Burton L. "Burt" Arnett, on October 22, 1952, at...
Ronald B. "Ron" Macumber
Sep 13, 2024
Ronald "Ron" B. Macumber, 72, of Elkhart, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Ron was born on January 15, 1952 in Elkhart, IN to the late William "Bill" R. Macumber, Sr. and Clara R. (Black) Macumber. He married the love of his life, Eva E. (Morrow) Macumber at...
Elviry Arlandis Holliday
Sep 11, 2024
Ms. Elviry Arlandis Holliday, 58, currently of Lawton, MI and formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at home. She was born on August 27, 1966, in Elkhart, to the late Arlandis and Jacqueline Holliday.
Elviry is survived by her children, Marcedeze Brown, Mendez Holliday, and Martinez Miles; grandchildren, Indie and Jmya Holliday, and...
Shirline E. Ingles
Sep 5, 2024
Shirline E. Ingles, 76, of Middlebury, was called home to be reunited with her beloved soulmate, Gerald Ingles, on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was born in Gallia, OH on December 28, 1947, to the late Sherman and Emma (Wood) Sparks.
Along with her husband of 39 years and parents, Shirline is preceded in death by her...
Joseph "Joey" Richard Clay Thomas
Sep 4, 2024
Joseph "Joey" Richard Clay Thomas, 37, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Elkhart on April 2, 1987, to Jeanna M. and Franklin Thomas.
Joey is survived by his parents; the love of his life, Kelby Tienken; sister, Jessica (Timothy) Whalen; nephews, Tripp...
Rochelle Davis
Aug 30, 2024
Ms. Rochelle Davis, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 2:45 pm, surrounded by love and comfort in the home of her dear friend and caregiver, after bravely facing an extended illness. Born on February 9, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Bernice Johnson, Rochelle brought light, laughter, and warmth to everyone she...
Robert Gene 'Bob" Leedy
Aug 28, 2024
Robert Gene Leedy, lovingly known as "Bob," lived a life full of adventure, love, and dedication. Born on August 26, 1946, in Warsaw, Indiana, Bob spent 78 years making memories that will forever be cherished by those who had the honor of knowing him. On the morning of Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 9:15 am, Bob passed away peacefully...
Dante Michael Campbell
Aug 27, 2024
Dante Michael Campbell, 30, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 10:01 pm. Born on March 22, 1994, in Atlantic City, NJ, Dante blessed the world with his presence—and a sharp wit that kept everyone on their toes. His parents, Michael G. and Debra C. (DeMetz) Campbell, remain at home, holding the memories...
Robert "Bob" Charles Dixon, Sr.
Aug 27, 2024
Robert "Bob" Charles Dixon, Sr., 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Bob was born on May 14, 1943, in Bristol, IN to the late, John and Myrtle (Richmond) Dixon. He is married to Cindy A. (Ewing) Dixon on September 29, 2007, at St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church.
He is...
Bonnie L. Davis-Gipson
Aug 25, 2024
Bonnie Lou Davis Gipson, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Elkhart Medows. She was born in Wawaka, IN on August 28, 1933, to the late Ernest T. Gerkin and Margaret M. (Poyser) Moore.
Bonnie is also preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" C. Gipson; children, Richard Carl Ogle Jr. and...
Marilyn Rose (Buhr) Schmidtendorff
Aug 25, 2024
Marilyn Rose Schmidtendorff, 79, of Union, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at her home.
Marilyn was born on September 25, 1944 in Washington, IN to the late Dean and Betty (Worman) Buhr. She married the love of her life, Lonnie Schmidtendorff, on April 5, 1976, who passed away in 1995.
Marilyn...
Kenneth "Ken" Joseph Mcgregor
Aug 24, 2024
Kenneth Joseph McGregor, the loving husband of Judith L. McGregor, and devoted father of three sons, Kenneth Jr., Jacob, and Michael, died on Saturday August 24 at 6pm, following a long illness. He was 80 years old.
"The finest man I've ever known," says his son, Michael.
A longtime resident of Elkhart, "Ken" McGregor was...
Philip "Troy" Marshall
Aug 24, 2024
Philip Troy Marshall, affectionately known as "Troy", joined Heaven's Orchestra on August 24, 2024, at the age of 63, passing quietly in his sleep. Born on August 12, 1961, in Huntington, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Philip C. and Connie S. (Hunt) Marshall, who survive Troy in Huntington, Indiana. At the time of his passing, he resided...
Nancy Harriett Vanpatten Blough
Aug 22, 2024
Nancy Harriett VanPatten Blough, 82, of Shipshewana, IN passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 and joins her husband, Stephen Kent "Steve" Blough, 74, of Shipshewana, IN, who passed away before her.
Nancy is survived by her sons, James L. Clements Jr. and Christopher C. Clements; grandchildren, Sussudio Clements, Courtney Thomas, Erin Clements and Parker Clements; daughter...
John Earl Arter, Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
John Earl Arter Jr., 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Greenleaf Health Campus.
John was born on December 5, 1957 in Elkhart, IN to John E. Arter Sr. and Martha (Hall) Salisbury. He married the love of his life, Janice Williams, whom survives.
John is predeceased by his father, John...
