Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Margarite "Margie" Souliotis

Margarite "Margie" Souliotis

Oct 2, 2024

Margarite "Margie" Souliotis, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born March 18, 1930, in Benton Harbor, MI to her parents, George and Stella Andrews. Margie graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1948 and attended Twin City Business College and was a member of Annunciation and St. Paraskevi Greek...

Todd Lee Osborn

Todd Lee Osborn

Oct 2, 2024

Mr. Todd Lee Osborn, 31, of Cassopolis, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home near Shavehead Lake.

Born in Elkhart on March 24, 1993, Todd was the cherished son of Jeanette M. (Dallas) Osborn Barnhart of Union, Michigan, and David L. (Jeremy McCord) Osborn of Elkhart. Along with his loving parents, Todd leaves behind his brother Troy...

Stephen D. Berger

Stephen D. Berger

Sep 30, 2024

Stephen D. "Steve" Berger, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Greenleaf Health Campus. He was born in Elkhart, IN on July 19, 1942, to the late V. Dale and Eileen (Berry) Berger.

Steve is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Ruth Ann (Brown) Berger of Elkhart; daughters, Melissa (Myles) Miner...

Roxanne Norment-Shrock

Roxanne Norment-Shrock

Sep 28, 2024

Roxanne Norment-Shrock, 68, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home.

Roxanne was born on January 11, 1956, in Elkhart, IN to the late William Alton Norment and Frankie Madeline (Carr) Norment.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Frankie, and granddaughter, Katelyn Marie Norment.

Roxanne...

Garry Lee Coppinger

Garry Lee Coppinger

Sep 26, 2024

Garry Lee Coppinger, aged 69, of Elkhart, left us peacefully but far too soon on September 26, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital, following an unexpected visit to the ER. Although born on August 29, 1955 in Lebanon, Tennessee, to the late Charles B. "Shorty" Coppinger and Dorothy N. (Winfrey) Coppinger Swindle, Garry made his home and heart in Indiana...

Lois May (Gildner)  Vonkarowsky

Lois May (Gildner) Vonkarowsky

Sep 25, 2024

Lois May (Gildner) VonKarowsky, 90, of Goshen, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Center for Hospice Care's Esther House in Elkhart. She was born on June 27, 1934, in Elkhart, to the late Charles and Bertha (Walter) Gildner. On June 27, 1974, Lois married the love her life, the late Donald VonKarowsky.

Lois is survived...

Kenneth E. Chrisman

Kenneth E. Chrisman

Sep 23, 2024

Kenneth E. Chrisman, 84, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, September 23, 2024, at his home.

Ken was born on February 1, 1940, in Goshen, IN to the late, John S. Chrisman and Clara B. (Drake) Chrisman. Ken married the love of his life, Vickie (Hine) Chrisman at Crest Manor Church of the...

Sheila Lynn (Floyd)  Johnson

Sheila Lynn (Floyd) Johnson

Sep 23, 2024

Sheila Lynn (Floyd) Johnson, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at home surrounded by loving family. She was born on July 15, 1951, in New Castle, IN, to the late John and Hester (Morgan) Floyd. On April 1, 2007, Sheila married the love of her life, Larry W. Johnson, in Elkhart.

Sheila is...

Mary Jo  "Mj" (Dusek)  Lamb

Mary Jo "Mj" (Dusek) Lamb

Sep 22, 2024

On a peaceful Sunday morning, September 22, 2024, at 9:31 a.m., the world lost a bright and beautiful soul. Ms. Mary Jo "MJ" Lamb, 89, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by love. Bornon November 6, 1934, in Elkhart to Joseph J. and Mabel O. (Bumpus) Dusek, MJ lived her life with a joyful heart, an unstoppable spirit, and more...

Michael "Mike" S. Harmon

Michael "Mike" S. Harmon

Sep 18, 2024

Michael "Mike" S. Harmon, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by his children. He was born in Elkhart on September 23, 1952, to the late Eugene and Eva (Hoffman) Harmon.

Mike is also preceded in death by his sister, Cindy Thurston. He is survived by his children, Jonathan "Jon" (Tasha) Harmon, Ashley...

Calvin Edgar "Cal" Helbling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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