Michael Jervase "Mike" Prince
May 14, 2024
Michael Jervase "Mike" Prince, 48, of Elkhart, was discovered passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 7:17 pm at the downtown home of an acquaintance. He was born in Elkhart to Michael J. Neely of Elkhart and the late Jamie Prince.
Along with his dad, Mike is survived by two brothers, Corry D. Prince and Lonnie...
Beverly J. (Wood) "Jean" Freeby
May 14, 2024
Beverly J. "Jean" Freeby, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her sleep at The Acres of New Carlisle on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:30 am. She was born July 24, 1929 in Elkhart to the widowed Ruth (Sassaman) Giese. Ruth married Charles W. Wood in 1935, who adopted Jean. Jean married Charles R. Freeby on November 19,...
Christopher "Chris" E. Dietz
May 12, 2024
Christopher "Chris" E. Dietz, 65, of Millersburg, IN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart, IN on June 15, 1958 to the late Hanns-Bertold and Julia L. (Latta) Dietz.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Susan Dietz; children, Jessica Palentino, Miranda Hollar, and...
Kenneth Allen "Ken" Nelson
May 11, 2024
Kenneth Allen "Ken" Nelson, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1947, in Elkhart, to the late Kenneth C. and Ora Bell (Stair) Nelson.
Ken is survived by his son, Justin N. Nelson of Elkhart; beloved cats, Dewey and Buddy; and a loving host...
Karen Jean Allen
May 10, 2024
Karen Jean Allen, 52, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home after a long and courageous battle with MS. She was born on August 24, 1971, in Oakland, CA, to the late Earl Gene and Irene Viola (Young) Allen.
Karen is survived by her longtime companion, Carl Taylor; best friend and caregiver,...
John Vincent Niper, Jr.
May 9, 2024
John Vincent Niper, Jr., 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter on Thursday, May, 2024 at 4:08 pm, where he had been courageously battling some ongoing health issues. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on October 12, 1950 to the late John and Mildred (Cordwell) Niper, Sr. Along with his parents, John is preceded...
Daniel V. Alvarez
May 9, 2024
Daniel V. Alvarez, 54, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Memorial Hospital.
Daniel was born on January 2, 1970 in Inglewood, CA to Daniel P. and Rita Alvarez. Daniel was married to Maria Alvarez in 1995.
He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel and his brother, Javier Alvarez.
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Elizabeth Ann (Davis) "Liz" Smith
May 7, 2024
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Smith, 72, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on May 07, 2024 at 9:50. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Liz had been courageously battling some ongoing health issues and had moved closer to be with her family. She was born on May 16, 1951 to the late Wade...
Juanita June (Forrest) Stout
May 3, 2024
Juanita June (Forrest) Stout, aged 95, passed away peacefully on May 3 at Creekside Village Nursing Home in Mishawaka. She was born on October 3, 1928 in Elkhart to the late Bessie (Pippenger) Forrest Dobbyns and Edwin Forrest. Juanita was previously married to Donald Johnson from 1948-1961 and later married Earl Stout on May 29, 1970, who preceded her...
Nicholas "Nick" Robert Culp
Apr 29, 2024
Nicholas Robert "Nick" Culp, 40, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home.
Nicholas was born on March 9, 1984 in Elkhart to Kevin J. Culp and Leanne Laub. Nicholas is survived by his father Kevin J. (Sylvia) Culp and mother Leanne Laub; brother Alexander W. Culp; sister Catherine L. Culp as...
Betty Stone (Mills) Irelan
Apr 29, 2024
Betty S. (Mills) Irelan, 93, of Elkhart, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born on July 15, 1930, in Elkhart, to the late Albert and Hattie (Young) Mills.
Betty is survived by her sons, William "Bill" (Dialene) and Mike (Linda) Irelan; twin daughters, Linda (Denny) Weltz and...
Ronald G. "Ron" Silc
Apr 28, 2024
Ronald G. "Ron" Silc, 80, of Coloma, Michigan and formerly of Elkhart, finished the race of life today, 28 April 2024. Ron was born on February 12, 1944 in Joliet, Illinois, to the late Harry F. and Hazel R. (Janssen) Silc.
He is survived by his wife Chris (Hoffman), two sons, Aaron and Sarah (Meyer) of Chicago,...
Vincent Fernando Sharp
Apr 28, 2024
Vincent F. Sharp, 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.
Joyce Eileen Carver
Apr 27, 2024
Joyce Eileen Carver, 86, of Granger, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Center for Hospice Care's Esther House in Elkhart. She was born on March 23, 1938, in Richmond, IN, to the late Lyle and Edna (Seaver) Carver.
Joyce is survived by her loving partner of 45 years, Frances "Kika" Brown, of Elkhart; nephews,...
Jeanette Alice (Hartsell) Light
Apr 27, 2024
Jeanette Alice Light, 88, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her home.
Jeanette was born on May 10, 1935, in Cassopolis, MI, to the late, Carlisle and Alice (Dixon) Hartsell. She was married to the love of her life, Earl T. Light, on September 22, 1957, in Elkhart. He passed away on...
Ella Louise (Baker) Lewis
Apr 25, 2024
Ella Louise Lewis, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on April 25, 2024 at 6:21 pm. She had been courageously battling some ongoing health issues. She was born in Olive Branch, Mississippi on June 1, 1957 to the late Reverend Roosevelt and Eliza Mae (King) Baker, Sr., and later married Ernest Eugene Lewis in Elkhart on...
Ralph Leroy Leiby
Apr 24, 2024
Ralph L. Leiby, 81, formerly of Mottville, MI, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Ralph was born on September 28, 1942 in Middlebury, IN to the late Arthur and May (McCoy) Leiby. He married the love of his life, Joann (Swartzell) Leiby on February 12, 1966 in Bristol, IN.
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Cheryl Kay Etherington
Apr 24, 2024
Cheryl K. Etherington, 73, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Cass County Medical Care surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Covington, KY on August 15, 1950, to the late John and Florence (Williams) Etherington.
Cheryl is also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Etherington. She is survived by...
Elgie Richard Merryfield
Apr 20, 2024
ELGIE R. MERRYFIELD
Aug. 15, 1930 – April 20, 2024
SOUTH BEND – Elgie Richard Merryfield, 93, of Elkhart and South Bend, died peacefully after an extended battle with Alzheimer's disease at 3:30 p.m. Saturday (March 20) at home with his son and caregiver, William. His daughter (Jenny) and family visited him shortly before his...
Harold Eugene "Gene" Harding
Apr 17, 2024
Harold Eugene "Gene" Harding, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1934, in New Castle, IN, to the late Willard Harding and Vela Mae (Anderson) Thomas.
Gene is survived by his loving wife, Dianne (Mettert) Harding of Elkhart; sons, Michael Harding of Osceola, and...
