Elvin "Gene" E. Wagner
Jan 23, 2025
Elvin E. "Gene" Wagner, 80, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at his home.
Gene was born on January 21, 1945 to the late James A. Wagner and Fern C. (Thompson) Wagner in Dubois County, IN.
Gene married the love of his life, Faye (Galloway) Wagner on July 7, 1974 in Carroll...
Karen S. Morgan
Jan 21, 2025
Karen Sue Morgan, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on October 27, 1954, to the late Neil J. Michael and Cleona M. (Spratt) Calabrese.
Karen is also preceded in death by her stepfather, Joseph Calabrese; stepmother, Joyce Michael; husband, Mike Morgan; grandmother, Velma Curtis; grandson, JaCarri;...
Judith Ann (Drake) Troyer
Jan 19, 2025
Judith Ann (Drake) Troyer, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Woodland Manor. Judith was born on January 11, 1942 in Elkhart, to the late Durward Wood Drake and Dorothy Wilma (Coppes) Drake. She married David Troyer; He preceded her in death as well as her son Mark David Troyer and a sister Nancy...
Mikel Troy Marker
Jan 17, 2025
Mikel Troy Marker, 62, of Elkhart, IN, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, January 17th, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with sarcoma. Mikel was known by his family for his stubborn determination and ability to find humor in any situation. He faced every challenge, including this one, with grace, strength, and a...
Sergeant First Class Levester "Lee" Williams, Us Army, Retired
Jan 17, 2025
Sergeant First Class Levester "Lee" Williams, United States Army, Retired, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6:17 PM, following an extended illness. He was 73 years old. Lee spent his final days under the compassionate care of the Esther House Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, surrounded by love and comfort.
Born...
Dmitry (Дмитро) Ivanovich (Іванович) Mikhalchuk (Міхальчук)
Jan 16, 2025
Dmitry I. Mikhalchuk, 77, of Elkhart, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the Emergency Department at Elkhart General Hospital at 7:41 a.m., following a sudden illness. Born in Kostopil', Ukraine, on November 27, 1947, Dmitry was the cherished son of Ivan and Olga Mikhalchuk, who preceded him in passing, along with his brother, Ivan Mikhalchuk,...
John M. Majewski Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
John M. Majewski Jr., 68, formerly of Oak Lawn and Orland Park, IL passed away peacefully at home in Bristol, IN under hospice care after a lengthy illness.
John was born on June 30, 1956 in Chicago, IL to John M. Majewski Sr. and Geraldine (Chalus) Majewski.
He is preceded in death by his father,...
Beth A. Shaffer
Jan 16, 2025
Beth Ann Shaffer, age 57 of Elkhart, passed away Thursday morning, January 16, 2025 at Woodland Manor, surrounded by her husband and loving family. Beth was born on August 6, 1967 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Michael Gill and Faye (Mercer) Gill.
Beth graduated in 1985 from Elderton (PA) High School. She later married her...
Rodney M. Batts
Jan 14, 2025
***There has been a change of date for Rodney's services, please see new date below.***
Rodney M. "Rod" Batts, 51, of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was born in Yuba City, California on January 22, 1973, to Roger Dale and Judy (Bookout) Batts.
Rod is...
Melinda M. Dawson-Scott
Jan 13, 2025
Melinda M. Dawson-Scott, 55, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Goshen, IN on August 31, 1969, to Sherman and Iris A. (Roberts) Dawson.
Melinda is survived by her husband, Steven J. Scott; sons, Anthony Coleman, Andrew Coleman, Joshua Dawson, and David Dawson;...
David Acosta
Jan 13, 2025
David Acosta, 64, of Elkhart, passed away at home, Monday, January 13, 2025. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.
Eric Glenn Antisdel
Jan 12, 2025
Eric Glenn Antisdel, 62, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Room after a sudden illness. Eric was born on June 2, 1962 in Edwardsburg, Michigan to the late Kenton Antisdel Sr. and Ruby (Hadley) Antisdel.
He married his best friend Cynthia "Cindy" Miller on June 2, 2010 in Las Vegas....
Gregory "Greg" Allen Middleton
Jan 12, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Allen Middleton, 50, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his home. Greg was born in Elkhart, IN on December 12, 1974 to William R. Middleton and Carrie (Durbin) Middleton. He is preceded in death by his father, William R. Middleton.
Greg is survived by his mother, Carrie Middleton of Elkhart; brother,...
Iona Mary Adams
Jan 12, 2025
Iona Mary Adams, 92, affectionately known as, "Grandma Sophie" and residing in Elkhart, passed away peacefully on her 92 nd birthday, January 12, 2025, at Providence House in Mishawaka. Iona was born on January 12, 1933, in Elkhart to the late Bert Albert Williams an Ruby Olene (Onkes) Williams.
Iona married the love of her life, Theo...
Marguerite M. (Schnieders) Nommay
Jan 8, 2025
Marguerite M. Nommay, 90, of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Waterford Crossing, Goshen.
A celebration of life open house for Marguerite M. Nommay will be held from 11am until 1 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. Elkhart.
A native of Fort Wayne,...
Ardith F Garreffa
Jan 5, 2025
Ardith F. Garreffa, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare in Elkhart, IN. She was born in Newton, Kansas on July 2, 1950, to the late Henry and Othielia M. (Ewert) Fransen.
Ardith was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Garreffa and brother, John Fransen. She is survived by...
Ernesto Patino-Valdez
Jan 4, 2025
Ernesto Patino-Valdez, 59, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Ernesto was born in Mexico City, MX on March 26, 1965 to Juan Patino Briseno and Maria Elana Valdez Franco. He married Mari Nolte on March 10, 2013 in Elkhart.
Ernesto is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Maria.
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Davida Sharon "Redd" (Henderson) Henderson
Jan 4, 2025
Davida Sharon "Redd" Henderson, 52, of Goshen, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, January 4, 2025 surrounded by love. She will be missed by many.
Davida was born in Elkhart, Indiana on Saturday, October 14, 1972, a crisp fall day, to David and Kathryn (McCreary) Henderson. Davida was preceded in death by her...
Roger Allen Shay
Jan 4, 2025
Roger Allen Shay, 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Roger was born on May 25, 1965 in Peru, IN to Robert Shay and Caroline (Perry) Randle.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert.
Roger is survived by his son, Adam Shay;...
Wesley "Wes" Kyle Merrill
Jan 4, 2025
Wesley Kyle "Wes" Merrill, 40, of Elkhart, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Esther House in Elkhart. He was born in South Bend, IN on October 9, 1984, to Randy and Michelle Merrill, who survive him.
Wes is also survived by his loving wife, Jena Nicole (Lauver)...
