Ruth Ann (Garver) Sommer
Feb 8, 2024
Mrs. Ruth Ann Sommer, 82, of Bristol, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 1:30 pm at Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born on June 13, 1941 in Petoskey, Michigan to the late Jacob B. and Blanche (Niswander)Â Garver, Sr. and was the faithful and loving wife of Ronald G. Sommer,...
David Lee Hess
Feb 8, 2024
David Lee Hess, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born in Redlands, CA on March 4, 1947, to the late Paul and Edith (Hubbard) Hess.
David is also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Hess. He is survived by his wife of 40 years,...
Connie Jo Little
Feb 8, 2024
Connie Jo (Edwards) Little passed away at 10:00 am on Thursday February 8, 2024 at Eastlake Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Elkhart, IN. She was 70 years, 3 months and 14 days.
She was born in Elkhart County, IN on October 25, 1953. She was the fifth child to her mother Bonieta "Bonnie" Fern (Drake) Maxson who...
Ila Jean (Eckert) Quiggle
Feb 7, 2024
Ila Jean (Eckert) Quiggle, 87, of Osceola, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She peacefully finished her journey after a lengthy hospital stay.
Ila was born on July 7, 1936 in Plymouth, IN to George and Ilene (Kaylor) Eckert. She was a 1954 graduate of West High...
Joyce M. Helm
Feb 7, 2024
Joyce M. Helm, 87, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Hubbard Hill Living Wisdom Community, where she had lived for the past 2 years.
She was born on December 5, 1936, in Richmond, KY. On September 3, 1954, she married the late John M. Helm. He passed away in April of 2022 after...
Gary Wayne Dunlap
Feb 6, 2024
Mr. Gary Wayne Dunlap, 60, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 12:20 am at Goshen General Hospital in Goshen.
He was born on October 20, 1963 in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Delbert and Frieda "Ruth" Dunlap while his dad was stationed there serving in the Military. He...
Shirley L. Deshone
Feb 5, 2024
Shirley L. DeShone, 85, of Elkhart, passed away Monday morning, February 5, 2024 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Shirley was born on July 1, 1938 in Elkhart to the late George and Zetta Marie Crofoot. Shirley graduated from Elkhart High School, and formerly worked at Bill's Lumber Company, Whitehall Laboratories and then NIBCO. She was a member of...
Alan Ray "Al" Mcgillem
Feb 3, 2024
Alan Ray "Al" McGillem, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare's Elkhart Campus.
In accordance with Al's wishes, cremation has been chosen and no services have been planned at this time. Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart has been assisting with arrangements.
Becky Adams
Feb 2, 2024
Becky Adams, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Mishawaka. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.
Mary Lou (Warner) Earnhart
Feb 2, 2024
Mary L. (Warner) Earnhart, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on January 27, 1934, in Elkhart, to the late Robert "Bob" and Flossie Marie (Holdeman) Warner. On November 15, 1958, she married the love of her life, Frederick C. "Fred" Earnhart, in Three Rivers, MI. He passed away...
Thomas "Tom" L. Huneryager
Feb 1, 2024
Thomas L. Huneryager, 92, of Goshen, IN passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
Tom was born on September 15, 1931 to Paul Huneryager and Thelma (Brown) Huneryager. Tom was married to the love of his life, Jerrie Jo (Richard) Huneryager on August 18, 1951 in Elkhart.
Tom is preceded in...
Leeya Sharell Robinson
Jan 31, 2024
Ms. Leeya Sharell Robinson, 41, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 8:00 pm following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on August 27, 1982 in Elkhart to the late Ollie Lee House Jr. and Denorris Y. (Robinson) Sprow...
John Ross Emerson
Jan 30, 2024
John Emerson passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart, IN, surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 30th at 01:54am. He is preceded in death by his parents Betty and Barney Emerson of Marion, IN, as well as his beloved Labrador companion, Oreo. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Emerson, his daughter and son-in-law Valerie...
Gary W. Jackson
Jan 29, 2024
Gary W. Jackson, 80, of Granger, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Story Point Senior Living in Granger. He was born on February 26, 1943, in Farmland, Indiana to the late Murray E. and Elizabeth Violet (Oliver) Jackson.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Ann Jackson. He is survived by his children,...
Thomas Hall Jr.
Jan 28, 2024
Thomas Hall Jr. was born in Elkhart, Indiana on July 29, 1965 to Thomas Hall Sr. and Virginia (Donaldson) Jackson.
Tom graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School. He spent the majority of his life living and working in Elkhart and Lafayette, IN. He found joy in fixing and maintaining vehicles, often extending his expertise to family and...
Phillip Edward Howard
Jan 27, 2024
Phillip Edward Howard, 67, residing in South Bend, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his home. Phil was born in Niles, Michigan on March 7, 1956 to the late Joseph N. and Dorothy (Vaughn) Howard. He is survived by his siblings, Kenneth (Diane) Howard, Joel (Karen) Howard, Joseph (Anna) Howard, ½ brother Bill (Marty) Jann, Marguerite Howard, and...
Saul E. Bryant Jr.
Jan 27, 2024
Saul E. Bryant Jr., 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on February 2, 1949 to the late Saul & Phyllis (Hartman) Bryant.
Saul was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jane (Hettmansperger) Bryant. Saul is survived by his daughter, Sara (Jason) Paulson; son, Joshua Bryant; grandchildren, Garrett...
Rose Ann (Berry) "Roseann" Johnson
Jan 26, 2024
Ms. Rose Ann (Berry) Johnson, of Bristol (lovingly known as Roseann), passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 6:30 am in the comfort of her home. She was 72.
She was born on May 16, 1951 in Elkhart to the late Shirley (Frantz) Ostrom and step-father Gene Ostrom, Sr., and was the...
Joseph Ronald "Joe" Linton
Jan 25, 2024
Mr. Joseph Ronald "Joe" Linton, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:41 pm at Memorial Hospital in South Bend following a terminal seizure brought about by recent health issues. He was 42.
He was born on February 10, 1981 in Elkhart to the late Stephen R. Linton and Sheryl S. Teasdale. He...
Dolores Ann (Roscoe) "Laurie" Herbert
Jan 25, 2024
Dolores Ann "Laurie" (Roscoe) Herbert, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born on March 21, 1933, in Highland Falls, NY, to the late Jake and Josephine (Snyder) Roscoe. On February 12, 1955, in Highland Falls, NY, Laurie married the love of her life, the late Joseph Stuart...
