Walter Arthur "Corkie" Cochrane, Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
Walter Arthur "Corkie" Cochrane, Jr., 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Woodland Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St, Elkhart, IN 46514.
An obituary for Corkie will be posted soon.
Todd Raymond Yeager
Aug 4, 2024
Todd Raymond Yeager, 62, of Elkhart passed away too soon on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Todd was born on September 1, 1961 in Elkhart to Ray Allen Yeager and Sandra June (Morse) Garrant. He married Lisa Yeager on November 25, 2005 in Elkhart.
He is preceded in death...
Cameron Kay (Dunnuck) Mullet
Aug 2, 2024
Mrs. Cameron Kay (Dunnuck) Mullet, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 17, 1947, in Elkhart, to the late James I. and Beverly (Marshall) Dunnuck. On June 16, 1984, in Nappanee, Cameron married the love of her life, Steven S. Mullet.
Cameron is survived by her...
Brenda Sue Thrasher
Aug 1, 2024
Brenda Sue Thrasher, 63, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her home.
Brenda was born on August 15, 1960 in South Bend, IN to Willie Thrasher and Alice (Warren) Thrasher.
She is preceded in death by her father, Willie Thrasher.
Brenda is survived by her children, Becky Crew...
Jeannine Whalen
Aug 1, 2024
Jeannine Whalen, 93, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Elkhart, IN on August 14, 1930, to the late Donald and Mildred Helen (Fisher) Defreese.
Jeannine is also preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Whalen and son, David Juday. She is survived by her daughters, Debra...
Ben B. Leslie
Jul 30, 2024
Ben B. Leslie, 67, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2024 at his residence. Ben was born on September 15, 1956 in Elkhart, to the late Ben E. Leslie and LaVerne G. (Cox) Leslie. Ben is survived by his children, son Justin Leslie, daughter Crystal L. (Joshua Tritto) Cartee; six grandchildren, Kassidy Cartee, Damion Cartee, Camron Tritto, Mason...
Veronica May (Savoie) Louiselle
Jul 28, 2024
Veronica May (Savoie) Louiselle, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare's Elkhart Campus. She was born on May 6, 1943, in Munising, MI, to the late Clarence Alexander and Opal Delila (Kiersey) Savoie. In July of 1974, Veronica married the love of her life, Floyd Louiselle. He passed away on March 20, 2013,...
Cory Lee Hurlbut
Jul 27, 2024
Cory L. Hurlbut, 38, of Elkhart, peacefully entered into his eternal rest on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 2 PM at Goshen General Hospital in Goshen, IN. He was faithfully surrounded by his loving family and friends throughout his brave battle against melanoma cancer.
Cory was born on May 5, 1986, in Mishawaka, IN to Randy Custard...
Jerry Allen Beathea, Sr.
Jul 26, 2024
Jerry Allen Beathea, Sr., passed away on July 26th, 2024 at the age of 58. Jerry was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life—whether it was working with his hands, sharing a joke, or enjoying music at full volume. His creativity, quick wit, and ever-present sly smile made him a magnetic presence, cherished by all...
John L. Neff
Jul 25, 2024
John L. Neff, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born in South Bend, IN on January 26, 1938, to the late Devoe and Emma (Toth) Neff.
John is also preceded in death by his brother-in-laws, Cortlin Casselman, Claude "Jim" Adams Jr., and Gerald "Jerry" VanOoteghem; in-laws, Robert...
Captain Brent David Long, Epd (Ret.) #188
Jul 25, 2024
Recently retired Elkhart Police Captain Brent David Long, #188, passed away suddenly but peacefully within the familiar confines of his own home following a medical event on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:37 pm. Brent was 54 years old.
He was born in Waverly, Iowa on August 11, 1969 to the late James M. Long and Pamela...
Billy L. Newman, Jr.
Jul 23, 2024
Billy L. Newman Jr., 69, formerly of Three Rivers, MI, passed away with his wife by his side on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther House.
Billy was born on July 9, 1955 in Three Rivers, MI to the late, Bill and Eleanor Lucille (King) Newman.
Billy was married to...
Terry A. Smothers
Jul 22, 2024
Terry A. Smothers, 20-day old infant son of Jamie Maurer and Kyle Smothers of Elkhart, unexpectedly passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at home.
He is survived by his parents; siblings, Gavin Maurer and Unity Smothers; paternal grandparents, Shawn and Michelle Smothers; maternal grandmother, Mandie Schmidt; paternal great grandparents, Walter Stanley Smothers and Debbie Sloan; maternal great...
Diana Jean (Hendricks) Hebner
Jul 21, 2024
Diana Jean (Hendricks) Hebner, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her home.
An obituary for Diana will be posted soon.
Myron Devon Rose
Jul 19, 2024
Myron Devon Rose was born January 4, 1941, to John F. Rose and Wilma G. Rose.
He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1959 and began working at Miles Lab/Bayer on August 7, 1959, till his retirement on January 31, 2003. He was the Director of the Elkhart Distribution Center after 43 years of service. To provide...
Walter Charles Harper
Jul 19, 2024
On July 19, 2024, The Lord led Walter Charles Harper peacefully home.
Walter, also known as "Walt or Charley", was born on February 21, 1946 in Carlisle, KY to John E. Harper and Christine Robinson Harper. He is preceded in death by his parents, and infant brother, Dennis Wayne.
Walter was a Vietnam Veteran who...
Raymond Henry "Ray" Mann
Jul 17, 2024
Raymond Henry "Ray" Mann, Passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 17, 2024 at his home after a short but courageous battle with leukemia. Ray was born on November 30, 1946 in Elkhart, to the late Wyman and Marjorie (O'Conner) Mann. In addition to his parents, a brother David Mann preceded him in death.
Ray was introduced to a...
Larry Eugene Bilger
Jul 15, 2024
Larry Eugene Bilger, 83, formerly of Elkhart and currently of Daphne, AL, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at The Retreat at SAAD Hospice in Mobile, AL. He was born on July 21, 1940, in Fort Wayne, to the late Kenneth and Ailene (Fell) Bilger. Larry graduated from North Side High School in Fort Wayne, in 1958, where...
Joann Smallwood
Jul 13, 2024
Joann Smallwood, 75, of Elkhart, went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Joann was born on December 1, 1948 in Fourmile, KY to the late, Noah and Thelma (Garland) Smallwood. She married the love of her life, Jerry Bottorff on June 1, 1973.
Joann...
Doris A. Howell
Jul 12, 2024
Doris A. Howell, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Manila, Arkansas on September 26, 1951, to the late A.Q. and Wilma (Bryant) Howell.
Doris is survived by her children, Troy Tidwell and Christina Bobiles; grandchildren, Hailee Tidwell, Parker Tidwell, Jaxson Tidwell, and Mia Bobiles; and brother,...
