Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Rosetta Dye

Rosetta Dye

Jul 12, 2024

Rosetta Dye, 65, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in the familiar and comfortable confines of her own home on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:41 am following an apparent cardiac episode. She was born in Gary on April 9, 1959 to the late John and Mary Jo (Lewis) Dye and, along with them, is preceded in death by a...

Eric Joel Cartagena-Colon

Eric Joel Cartagena-Colon

Jul 11, 2024

Eric J. Cartagena-Colon, 51, of Elkhart, passed away at home on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home.

Rosalie Ann (Castiglione)  Templeton

Rosalie Ann (Castiglione) Templeton

Jul 10, 2024

Rosalie Ann Templeton, 80, of Elkhart, passed away quietly and peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was born in Auburn, New York on February 12, 1944, to the late Joseph and Josephine (Guarino) Castiglione. On July 24, 1993, she married Gregory A. "Cowboy" Templeton in Elkhart. He also precedes Rosalie in death along with...

John Carter Cleveland

John Carter Cleveland

Jul 5, 2024

ELKHART: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Carter Cleveland on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was 81 years old. A native of Elkhart, he was born on February 13, 1943 to the late Dr. Kenneth G. and Evelyn M. (Carter) Cleveland.

John married his best friend, life...

Janet Jean (Loucks)  Grise

Janet Jean (Loucks) Grise

Jul 4, 2024

Janet Jean Grise, 88, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at The Brickyard Health and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 1:00 am. She was born in Elkhart on June 20, 2024 to the late Adam and Vera (Rogers) Loucks and is also preceded in death by her husband Glenn R. Hertsel, Sr.

Surviving...

Curlie B. "Bill" Latham

Curlie B. "Bill" Latham

Jul 4, 2024

Curlie B. (Bill) Latham

May 5, 1950 – July 4, 2024

"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." – Psalm 116:15

Deacon Curlie B. Latham was the third child born on May 5, 1950, in Pickens County, Alabama, to the late Silas Latham and Mary Elizabeth Latham....

Joan Elizabeth (Lawson)  Jacobs

Joan Elizabeth (Lawson) Jacobs

Jul 4, 2024

Joan Elizabeth Jacobs, 87, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at her home.

Joan was born on November 18, 1936, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Clayton Raymond Lawson and Margaret Lawson. She married the love of her life, Andy Jacobs, on May 25, 1990. He passed away on January 22, 1998.

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Maria J. Johnson

Maria J. Johnson

Jul 3, 2024

Maria J. Johnson, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Jackson, MI on January 27, 1954, to the late Clyde T. and Beatrice I. (Garlick) Johnson.

Maria is also preceded in death by her great granddaughter, Faya Watson and her faithful canine companion, Bear. She is...

Elizabeth Ann (Wiler)  "Beth" Harsh

Elizabeth Ann (Wiler) "Beth" Harsh

Jul 2, 2024

Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Harsh, 83, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. She was born on April 26, 1941, in Mishawaka to the late Alfred S. and Dorothy (Smith) Wiler.

Beth is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Harsh; sons, John (Wendy) Harsh Jr....

Cynthia Lou "Cindi" O'Flynn

Cynthia Lou "Cindi" O'Flynn

Jul 1, 2024

Cynthia "Cindi" Lou O'Flynn, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at her home.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

An obituary will be posted soon.

Philip E. Quinones Laporte

Philip E. Quinones Laporte

Jun 30, 2024

Philip E. Quinones LaPorte, 50, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 15, 1974, in Buchanan, MI to the late Fausto and Genevieve (Miller) LaPorte.

Philip is also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Ka-Lynn LaPorte; grandchildren, Zaiden,...

Richard Henry "Dick" Koss

Richard Henry "Dick" Koss

Jun 30, 2024

*SERVICE TIMES AND DATES HAVE BEEN UPDATED*

Richard Henry "Dick" Koss, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Center for Hospice Care's Esther House in Elkhart. He was born on May 11, 1952, in Mount Clemens, MI, to the late Richard J. and Mary Koss. On May 2, 1998, Dick married the love...

Todd Michael Williams

Todd Michael Williams

Jun 30, 2024

Todd Michael Williams, 61, of Goshen, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Majestic Care of Goshen. He was born on October 29, 1962, in Elkhart, to the late Larry W. and Joyce (Stewart) Williams, who survives.

In addition to his mother, Todd is survived by his brothers, Clay Williams, and Jamie (Amber) Williams; sisters, Dr....

Mary Ann (Wilson)  Williams

Mary Ann (Wilson) Williams

Jun 29, 2024

Mary Ann Williams, 71, of Elkhart, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Mary Ann was born on May 11, 1953 in Blytheville, AR to John and Rosie (Williams) Wilson.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine Wilson; father, John Wilson; mother,...

Rusty (Jess R.) Kline

Rusty (Jess R.) Kline

Jun 28, 2024

Rusty (Jess R.) Kline, 72, of Elkhart, passed away quietly and peacefully at his northside residence on Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born in Elkhart on February 21, 1952 to the late Harvey Kline and Dorothy F. (Ginther) Kline Warner.

Surviving Rusty are his daughters Melanie A. (Teddy R.) Ervin and Heather M. (Michael L. "Mike")...

Geraldine "Gerry" A Mayberry

Geraldine "Gerry" A Mayberry

Jun 28, 2024

Geraldine Ann "Gerry" Mayberry, 88, of Elkhart passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Centralia, IL on June 29, 1935, to the late Virgil and Lucille (Fowler) Zetzsche.

Gerry is also preceded in death by her husband Paul F. Mayberry; daughter, Debra S. Mayberry; and faithful pug companions, Snuggles, Boo,...

Joan Clara Francisco

Joan Clara Francisco

Jun 28, 2024

Joan Clara Francisco, 83, of Burr Oak, MI passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born in South Bend, IN on December 25, 1940, to the late Stephen and Joanna (Biritz) Yambrich.

Joan is survived by her husband, Lawrence A. "Larry" Francisco; daughters, Julie, Christine, and Suzanne; son, Alan Francisco; 9 grandchildren;...

Ann Marie (Baer)  Kronemyer

Ann Marie (Baer) Kronemyer

Jun 28, 2024

Ann Marie Kronemyer, 74, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away quietly and peacefully at Elkhart Meadows nursing facility in Elkhart, Indiana, on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 4:40 a.m., following an extended illness.

Ann was born in South Bend on March 3, 1950, to the late John "Jack" and Mary Jane (Baer) Snyder, and later married Robert J....

Mary (Holley)  Williamson

Mary (Holley) Williamson

Jun 24, 2024

Mary Williamson, 72, of Elkhart, passed away quietly and peacefully at the Brickyard Healthcare Center in Elkhart on Monday, June 24, 2024 following an extended illness. Not much is known about the lovely Ms. Mary, but it is said that she hailed from the great state of Tennessee and that her father's name was Luther Holley.

As...

Patricia Ann Horner

Patricia Ann Horner

Jun 21, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" Horner, 91, of Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Majestic Care of Goshen. She was born on November 20, 1932, in Niles, MI, to the late Clarence and Neva (Price) Horner.

Pat is survived by her nieces, Jennifer (Scott) Holley, Amanda Ahmed,...

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