Ruth Ellen (Ernsberger) Stoner
Feb 14, 2024
Ruth Ellen (Ernsberger) Stoner, 104, recently of Middlebury and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at her daughter's home surrounded by loving family. She was born at home in Elkhart on June 3, 1919, to the late Howard and Hannah (Leonard) Ernsberger. On December 2, 1938, Ruth married the love of her life, Harry...
Kenneth Bryant
Feb 12, 2024
Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Bryant, 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 11:41 am in the comfort of his home.
He was born on June 25, 1964 in Steele, Missouri to the late Emmett Bryant and Margie (Jackson) Patterson, who survives in Elkhart. Kenny is also survived by his daughter...
Joann (Curtis) Reed
Feb 12, 2024
JoAnn Reed, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
JoAnn Reed was born on May 14, 1947 in Detroit, MI to the late Darrel and Thelma (Delaney) Curtis. JoAnn married the love of her life, Douglas "Doug" Reed on June 24, 1966 in Detroit, MI. He passed away...
Phillip R. Begley
Feb 12, 2024
Phillip R. Begley, 73, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Sturgis, MI on September 11, 1950, to the late Chester and Lucille M. (Blowers) Begley.
Phillip is also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and John Grossman. He is survived by his children,...
Carolyn Sue (Young) Dekoster
Feb 12, 2024
Carolyn Sue (Young) DeKoster, 60, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born on June 28, 1963, in Madison, WV, to Darrell Sr. and Martha A. (Smith) Young.
Carolyn is survived by her loving mother, Martha; brother, Darrell Young, Jr.; and a loving host of extended...
Betty Jean (Clark) Clements
Feb 12, 2024
Ms. Betty Jean (Clark) Clements, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:28 am in the comfort of her own home. She was 78.
She was born on November 15, 1945 in Scottsboro, Alabama to the late Ervin and Winnie (Hicks) Clark and was the faithful and loving wife of...
Jerry Wayne Pendleton
Feb 9, 2024
Jerry Wayne Pendleton, 79, of Elkhart, passed away Friday evening, February 9, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by love and family. Jerry was born on April 29, 1944 in Manchester, Tennessee to the late Edward L. and Bessie Mae (Davenport) Pendleton. In addition to his parents, a son Eric Ray Pendleton, daughter Vickie Webster, and two...
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...
