Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Anthony "Tony" Michael Mcdonald
Aug 21, 2023
Anthony M. "Tony" McDonald, 38, of Elkhart, was found passed away in South Bend on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:37 pm. He was born May 13, 1985 in Elkhart to Gary McDonald of Elkhart and the late Diana (Holderread) Sparr.
Surviving Tony along with his dad are his children Brice Costella and Amelia Henkler, both of...
Ruby Ann (Setty) Muncie
Aug 21, 2023
Ruby Ann (Setty) Muncie, residing in Elkhart, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home, with Adam and Maggie by her side. Ruby was so proud to make it to 90 years of age. Ruby was born on June 5, 1933 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Andrew and Margaret...
Judith "Judy" A. Nine
Aug 20, 2023
Judith "Judy" Ann Nine, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Elkhart on October 4, 1940, to the late John and Pauline (McLaughlin) Ellsworth.
Judy was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Douglas "Doug" L. Nine; brothers, Robert Ellsworth, John Ellsworth, Jr,...
Ciarra "Cj" Joann (Hammers) Thompson
Aug 19, 2023
Ciarra "CJ" JoAnn (Hammers) Thompson, 27, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at her home. She was born on November 8, 1995, in Albuquerque, NM.
CJ is survived by her loving parents, Brian (Tanya) Hammers and Carrie (James) Miller, both of Bristol; siblings, Walter (Samantha) Chaffee and Athena Chaffee, both of FL, Chloie...
Roger Alan Pletcher
Aug 19, 2023
Roger Alan Pletcher, 51, of Elkhart, passed away at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19, at Elkhart Center for Hospice Care surrounded by family and friends after a two-year battle with cancer.
He was born November 14, 1971, in Santa Monica, California to Eugene and Marian (Willard) Pletcher. On July 4, 2021, he married Tina Marie (Anson) Garrison...
Michael Adam Kuzniewicz
Aug 18, 2023
Michael Adam Kuzniewicz, 72, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by loved ones Friday, August 18, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief, hard fought illness. Mike was born on June 4, 1951, in Hamburg, Germany to the late Adam P. Kuzniewicz and Margarethe Kennedy. Mike had a passion for travel and adventure his entire life, that took him...
Hope (Christmas Lady) Berry
Aug 18, 2023
Hope Berry, 80, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Hope was born on July 10, 1943 in Renton, WA to the late Carson and Ruby (Conner) Fulford. She is preceded in death by her brother Delbert Fulford and nephew, Patrick Barton.
Hope is survived by her children,...
Daniel "Danny" W. Crist
Aug 17, 2023
Mr. Daniel W. Crist, 47, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home following years of health issues. He was born in South Bend on September 26, 1975 to the late Jerry W. Crist, Sr. and to Ruth (Mel) Gard Nielsen, who survives him in Mulberry, Florida. Most of Daniel's friends knew him as "Danny", but the true believers...
Thomas Edward Ruhling
Aug 17, 2023
Thomas Edward Ruhling of Elkhart passed away in Goshen on Thursday, August 17, 2023 after an extended illness.
Tom was born March 20, 1937 in Elkhart to Paul and Winifred (Reames) Ruhling.
In 1961 Tom married Beverly Tice in South Bend, who survives. Together they have three children: Michele (Jeff) Radkey of Middlebury, Michael (Julie)...
Stephen "Steve" Barella
Aug 16, 2023
Stephen "Steve" Joseph Barella, 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Center For Hospice Care, Esther's House. He was born in Elkhart on January 11, 1959, to the late Stephen A. and Marian "Sue" Barella.
Steve is also preceded in death by his partner, Mary Little and brother, Scott Barella. He is...
Terry Ray Barham
Aug 16, 2023
Terry R. Barnham, 63, of Elhart, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
An obituary will be posted soon.
There will be no services at this time.
Edward "Ed" Correia
Aug 16, 2023
Edward "Ed" Correia, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 30, 1934, in Salinas, CA, to the late Joe and Rita (Gomez-DeGuerro) Correia.
Surviving Ed are his children, Rita (Dennis) Kane of Sarasota, FL, and Joseph (Andrea) Correia of Holly Ridge, NC; grandchildren, Stephen, William and...
George "Ike" Alan Watson
Aug 16, 2023
George Alan Watson, 95, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Greenleaf Health Campus.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Elsie L. (Wagner) Forgey
Aug 14, 2023
Elsie Lou Forgey, 85, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther House of Elkhart.
Elsie was born on September 17, 1937 in LaGrange, IN to the late, Homer and Joy Belle (McClellan) Wagner. Elsie is married to Robert Forgey on April 8, 1960 in Elkhart.
...
Annemarie (Himmel) Konkle
Aug 11, 2023
Annemarie (Himmel) Konkle, 96, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born in Greiz, Germany on August 30, 1926, to the late Alexander and Lisbeth (Wiedemann) Himmel.
Annemarie is also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Konkle Sr. She is survived by her children,...
Kierstin Faith "Kiersy-Bo" Johnson
Aug 8, 2023
Ms. Kierstin Faith "Kiersy-Bo" Johnson, 23, of Cassopolis, Michigan, passed away from injuries sustained following an automobile accident in Newberg Township. She was born in Elkhart to Dorothy G. "Gail" Johnson, who survives her at home.
Kierstin is also survived by her sisters Precious Johnson, Patiance (John Wirick) Johnson and Areea Johnson, all of Cassopolis; her Aunts...
Thomas Vincent "Tom" Konecny
Aug 8, 2023
Mr. Thomas V. "Tom" Konecny, 75, of Granger, passed away following a rather lengthy and courageous battle with dementia and Parkinson's Disease while in the care of the wonderful staff of doctors and hospice nurses at the Center for Hospice Care Raclin House in Mishawaka. Tom remained a consummate jokester even to the end, keeping a smile on his...
Adam K. Wright
Aug 7, 2023
Adam K. Wright, 37, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital.
There will be no formal services at this time.
Check back for an obituary. Thank you!
Ray Lewis Welch, Sr.
Aug 7, 2023
Ray Lewis Welch, Sr., 82, of Rochester and formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. He was born on October 17, 1940, in Elkhart, to the late Forrest T. and Lucille D. (Stockwell) Welch.
Ray is survived by his daughters, Sarah Back of Rochester, Tamara (Kent) Jennings of Idaho,...
Christian Augusto Delgado Palomino
Aug 5, 2023
Christian Augusto Delgado Palomino, 66, of Elkhart, was called Home by the Lord on August 5, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Christian was born on January 3, 1957 in Lima, Peru to Augusto Delgado Perez and Susana Palomino Arvieto de Delgado. He is married to his soulmate, Ana Maria Taboada Rojas in Lima on September 8, 1993....
Obituary Notifications
Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Billings Funeral Home posts tributes

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.



