Janice Gayle "Jan" Malcom Books
Oct 17, 2024
On October 17th, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loving family, Janice Gayle (Malcom) Books, 80, of Elkhart, was called home to be with the Lord. She was immediately reunited in Heaven with her beloved daughters Tara Leigh (1967), Tina Jo Motz (2020), mother Imogene Malcom (2002), and brothers James, Kenneth and Roy Malcom, and she now rests...
Murdis Louise Hines
Oct 16, 2024
Murdis Louise Hines, lovingly known as Weezie, 89, of Elkhart was called to be with her Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Tipton County, TN on January 24, 1935, to the late Emmit and Nellie (Jackson) Hines.
Louise was also preceded in death by her siblings, Emmit Hines Jr.,...
Mary Ann Veronica Osuch
Oct 15, 2024
Mary Ann Veronica Osuch, 83, of Elkhart, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at her home.
Mary Ann was born on February 9, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Chester J. Osuch and Genevieve (Shimanis) Osuch. Mary Ann married the love of her life, Lawrence "Larry" Kruse on November 11,...
Infant Lucian Conan Johnson
Oct 13, 2024
Sweet, tiny infant Lucian Conan Johnson, exactly 2 months old, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with his mommy and daddy at his side following an unexpected trip to the emergency room on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 4:47 am. It is believed that tiny Lucian had an unseen congenital anomaly that triggered his passing. He was born in South...
Sherryl Kathleen (Hostetter) Vannoty
Oct 13, 2024
The time has come for Mom's Celebration of Life!
This Saturday, April 26, 2025 is the Celebration of Life for Sherryl (Redman) VanNoty. Per her request, the family has chosen to honor her by bringing family and friends together for a potluck meal at the Elkhart County Historical Museum Auditorium, 304 West Vistula St, Bristol, IN 46507....
Sharon Diane (Pettit) Hicks
Oct 13, 2024
Sharon Diane (Pettit) Hicks, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at home surrounded by loving family. She was born on January 8, 1947, in Elkhart, to the late Homer and Delores (Quick) Pettit.
Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Timothy Hicks; son, Jeffrey (Anna) and Eric Hicks; grandchild, Banji Hicks; siblings, Robert...
Jennifer "Jenny" L. Beck
Oct 12, 2024
Jennifer L. "Jenny" Beck, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Esther House in Elkhart. She was born on May 14, 1948, to the late Norval and Jean Waldref.
Per Jenny's wishes, there will be no services held at this time. Cremation was chosen and will take place at Billings Funeral Home,...
Vicki A. Poling
Oct 12, 2024
Ms. Vicki Annette Poling, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 7:30 pm at the Brickyard Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. Born in Elkhart on December 21, 1958, to the late Byrl Gene and Mary Ellen (Christophel) Poling, Vicki's life was filled with love, dedication, and creativity.
Vicki is survived by...
Jack C. Wagers
Oct 9, 2024
Jack C. Wagers, 61, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 4, 1963, in Elkhart, to the late Jake Calvin and Ann (Frantz) Wagers.
Jack is survived by his children, Jack C. (Ashley Luipold) Wagers II of Elkhart, Jacob Wagers of Goshen, and Nicole McKesson of Elkhart;...
Kayla Marie Campbell
Oct 8, 2024
Kayla Marie Campell, 33, of Union, MI passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Elkhart on Monday, November 26, 1990, bright and early in the morning to her parents, Jeffery and Erika (Sacro) Campbell.
Kayla is survived by her brother, Jason (who came into this...
David Scott Williamson
Oct 8, 2024
Mr. David Scott Williamson, age 31, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend following a tragic accident at home. Born on June 10, 1993, in Elkhart, Indiana, David was the beloved son of Laura L. (Kip) Craigo Marshall of Bristol and Scott (Jackie Deppe) Williamson of Elkhart.
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Joseph F. Smith
Oct 7, 2024
Joseph F. Smith, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare Center. He was born on January 2, 1957.
Joseph will be cremated, and no immediate services are to be held at this time. Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart is assisting with cremation arrangements.
Joseph worked as a groundskeeper...
Dale Allen Litzenberg
Oct 6, 2024
Dale Allen Litzenberg, 73, of Bristol, was reunited with his loving wife, Pam, on Sunday October 6, 2024. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN on May 7, 1951, to the late Harold O. and June Jeannetta (Barrand) Litzenberg.
Dale was survived by his children, Rhonda (Mike Lidner) Â Draper-Lindner B.J. (Heather) Armstrong, Danny (Susan) Hiatt, Cindy (Dustin...
Clinton R. "Ray" Clements
Oct 5, 2024
Clinton R. "Ray" Clements, 53, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Center for Hospice Care's Esther House in Elkhart.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St, Elkhart, IN 46514.
Michael Brian Buchanan
Oct 5, 2024
Michael Brian Buchanan, 32, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Niles, MI. Michael was born on September 10, 1992 in Elkhart. Surviving are his parents Ted A. and Joan E. (Campbell) Buchanan of Bristol; two sisters, Ryan (Shawn) Nofziger of Grand Beach, MI, Mikayla Campbell of Elkhart; two brothers, Shawn Buchanan of...
Christine (Phillips) Gubi
Oct 5, 2024
Christine (Phillips) Gubi, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at home surrounded by loving family. She was born on January 8, 1954, in Baxter, TN, to the late Albert and Imogene Phillips.
Christine is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Gary Gubi; daughter, Crystal (Jacob) Briscoe; grandchildren, Lucas Briscoe, Dean Drake,...
Jamie Ray Peffley
Oct 5, 2024
Jamie Ray Peffley, 35, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his home.
Jamie was born on August 21, 1989 in Mishawaka, IN to David S. Peffley, Sr. and Ann (Waugh) Ickes.
He is preceded in death by his father, David Peffley Sr. on August 22, 2019 and brother, Steve Waugh...
Ronald Eugene Cataldo
Oct 4, 2024
Ronald Eugene Cataldo passed away peacefully at his home in Elkhart, Indiana on October 4, 2024, surrounded in love by his family.
A life-long resident of Elkhart, Ron was born on February 18, 1936, to Peter Carmen Cataldo and Mary Edith (Huff) Cataldo. Ron was raised by his beloved paternal grandparents, Frank Carmen Cataldo and Teresa Cataldo...
Albert Leo "Al" Kruczek
Oct 4, 2024
Mr. Albert Leo "Al" Kruczek, 89, of Osceola, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11:30 am. He was born on May 3, 1935 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Sophia (Krawczyk) Kruczek, and remained in the Keystone State most of his life until...
Randy Wade Acord, Sr.
Oct 3, 2024
Randy Wade Acord, 66, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning October 3, 2024 at the Center for Hospice Care Esther's House. A native of Elkhart, Randy was born on May 6, 1958 to the late Carl E and Bernice (Bingaman) Acord. In addition to his parents, brother James Acord and sisters Mary Jean Hunt and Connie Sura preceded him in...
