William V. "Bill" Persic, Jr.
May 27, 2024
William V. "Bill" Persic, Jr., 85, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Harmony at Elkhart Assisted Living. He was born on April 29, 1939, in Cleveland, OH, to the late William Sr. and Lurlyn (McCabe) Persic. On June 17, 1978, Bill married the love of his life, Joyce D. Bielby, in Elkhart. The couple spent...
Dixie Madonna (Bibler) Hays
May 27, 2024
Dixie Madonna Hays, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 4:15 am at Riverside Village of Elkhart while convalescing from a recent health decline.
She was born in Findlay, Ohio to the late Norman E. and Cecelia (Greiner) Bibler and later married Marvin Dean Hays in Defiance, Ohio on May 6, 1973. He...
Vivian Marie (Standiford) Erb
May 26, 2024
Vivian Marie Erb, 63, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Vivian was born on September 12, 1960 in Orange County, CA to the late Ray and June (Morris) Standiford.
Vivian is survived by her children, Charlene Diaz (Kyle Snodgrass), Michael (Kathryn) Berkley, Anthony (Alicia)...
Jacquelyn Mary (Doetsch) "Jackie" Smith
May 23, 2024
Jacquelyn Mary "Jackie" (Doetsch) Smith, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare's Elkhart Campus. She was born on July 11, 1937, in South Bend, to the late Richard Charles Doetsch and Dorothy Irene (Hufford) Erhardt.
Jackie is survived by her loving daughters, Mary Fox and Elizabeth (Joseph Jr.) Rose; grandchildren, James...
Trudy Elaine (Drexler) Battjes
May 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Trudy Elaine Battjes, our beloved wife, mother, grandma, friend, and coach to many, she was 68 years old. Trudy was born a day after Christmas in 1955, a daughter of the late Rudy M. Drexler Sr. and Elaine I. (Hardman) Drexler.
On November 8, 1980, Trudy...
Jeri Lynn (Hart) Lenaburg
May 17, 2024
Jeri Lynn Hart-Lenaburg, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
Jeri was born on April 29, 1958, in Elkhart, as the youngest of three children, the only daughter, to the late Donald L. and Jerrie (Beghtel) Hart. Jeri was a proud alumna of Rice Elementary, North Side Middle...
Wayne Thomas "Tom" Craigo
May 16, 2024
Wayne Thomas "Tom" Craigo, 50, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:28 pm at Elkhart General Hospital after being transported there following a sudden health emergency. Many of his closest friends would say he was 'Gone Too Soon', and that 'Heaven Can Wait' was no longer a viable excuse. He was born right outside of...
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.
