Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
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.
...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.
...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...
Lucinda Fay (Staley) "Cindy" Mamoran
Apr 16, 2024
Lucinda "Cindy" Fay Mamoran, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, at St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Noblesville, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 11, 1951, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Beatrice Staley, Cindy lived her entire life in the community she cherished. Sadly, she was predeceased...
Cora Jane (Chaney) Reed
Apr 16, 2024
Cora Jane Reed, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her home.
Cora was born on July 7, 1933 in South Bend, IN to the late, Oscar Henry Chaney and Hazel Chaney. She is preceded in death by her parents; 5 sisters and 2 brothers.
Cora is survived by her children,...
David John Clingerman
Apr 13, 2024
David J. "Dave" Clingerman, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Goshen, IN to John William Clingerman and Shirley J. (Weiland) Myers, who preceded him in death.
Dave is also preceded by father-in-law, Bill Wain. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Valerie Clingerman;...
Margie L. Patterson
Apr 13, 2024
Margie L. Patterson, 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on April 13, 2024 at 5:29 pm while convalescing from an extended illness. She was born in Wilson, Arkansas on May 11, 1947 and was raised by her mother, Ophelia (Hays) Jackson and her stepfather George Jackson. Besides her parents, Margie is preceded in death by...
Deems T. Gallimore
Apr 13, 2024
Deems T. Gallimore, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Deems was born on October 5, 1940 in Caretta, WV to the late Perry Irdell and Bessie Alma (Witt) Gallimore. Deems is married to the love of his life, Janice I. (Weltz) Gallimore on July 1, 1962 in Elkhart, IN.
He is...
Daniel Bernard "Dan" Cavanaugh
Apr 12, 2024
Daniel Bernard "Dan" Cavanaugh, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 7, 1943, in Michigan City, IN, to the late Bernard and Margaret (Carbury) Cavanaugh.
Dan is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Donna; children, Brian and Julie; 3 grandchildren; numerous nieces and...
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