Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Bryon Leroy Crebbs
Apr 24, 2023
Bryon L. Crebbs, 64, of Granger, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Center for Hospice Care Ernestine Raclin House.
Bryon was born on May 17, 1958 in Bloomington, IN to Leroy and Maudie (White) Crebbs. Bryon is married to the love of his life, Angela ( Rice) Crebbs on July 11, 1997 in Elkhart. He...
Mikel "Mike" K. Mitchell
Apr 24, 2023
Mikel Kent "Mike" Mitchell, 73, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Mike, as he was known to family and friends, was born on July 18, 1949 in Plymouth, Indiana to the late Robert L. Mitchell & Betty J. (Brown) Fairchild. Mike is survived by his two daughters Sarah E. (Kurt) Burns and...
Lura E. (Hargrove) Woodfin
Apr 23, 2023
Lura E. Woodfin, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, April 23, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 15, 1930 in Athens, Alabama to the late Howard and Elsie (Malone) Hargrove. She married Junior L. Woodfin on January 4, 1949 in Athens. Junior died on November 28, 2003 in Elkhart....
Leslie Johnson Sr.
Apr 22, 2023
Leslie Johnson Sr., 64, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his home, with his loving family by his side. Leslie was born October 29, 1958, in Leslie County, KY to the late Pearl and Tylie J. (McCallister) Johnson.
He is survived by his daughters, Angela Johnson, her life partner Brandon Tolliver, and Kristina...
Joyce Ann (Christiansen) Suiter
Apr 21, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Ann Suiter, 86, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, April 21, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1936 in Davenport, Iowa to the late Arthur and Laura (Meyer) Christiansen. On June 18, 1955 she married Cecil Wayne Suiter in LeClaire, Iowa and he currently survives at home.
Along...
David Francis Bertrand
Apr 21, 2023
David Francis Bertrand, 82, of Cranford, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Elkhart, Indiana. David was born on April 24, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, to the late David and Frances (Begley) Bertrand. On December 29, 1962, in Cleveland, OH, David married the love of his life, Arlene Stalker.
David is survived by his...
Phyllis M. (Stewart) Eby
Apr 20, 2023
Phyllis M. Brown Eby, 91, Harmony of Elkhart, IN, previously of Sebring, FL, died at 9:14 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka following an extended illness.
She was born July 16, 1931, in Dayton, OH to Samuel W. and Mary Ethel (Fulton) Stewart. On November 7, 1953, she was...
Kathryn "Kay" Elizabeth (Olsen) Horein
Apr 19, 2023
Kathryn Elizabeth "Kay" Horein, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
She was born on August 1, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Gordon M. and Mary K. (Parker) Olsen and went on to marry Terry L. Horein in Wakarusa on August 25, 1957....
Carl D. Prince
Apr 18, 2023
Carl D. Prince, 34, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2023, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1988, in Dowagiac, MI to Chris E. Laribee, who survives, and the late Sherry L. Prince-Stutzman, who precedes him in death.
Carl is also survived by his children, Keenan Romeo Prince, Leeland Jaxon...
Elizabeth Janet (Billey) Robinson
Apr 17, 2023
Elizabeth Janet (Billey) Robinson, 98, of Union, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 17, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1924, in Fairchance, PA, to the late George and Elizabeth (Fedick) Billey.
Elizabeth is survived by her son and caretaker, Robert "Robbie" Robinson of Union, MI, and son, Edward "Eddy" Robinson of...
Ron Rudin
Apr 16, 2023
Ron Rudin, 85, was eternally promoted on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was embraced by family as he was peacefully reunited with his wife.
Born in Chicago to Alice and Erling, Ron grew up with his 3 siblings: Ruth (Molnar), Karen (Lambe) and Betty†(Poellien). He enjoyed the ski club (iBex), his mothers cooking and pairs figure...
Victor Horace Gray
Apr 16, 2023
Victor Horace Gray departed this life on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
A son of the late, Deacon Leo Willoughby and Marvelean "Morgan" Gray was born May 16, 1927 in Indianapolis, IN.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Marvelean "Morgan; three children, Tara Conner, Micah Jackson and Stacy Hernandez; his siblings, Yolanda Albey, Roderick...
James "Norm" Purvis
Apr 14, 2023
James "Norm" Purvis, 82, was born on September 11, 1940, and died on April 14, 2023.
There will be no services per the request of the family.
William "Bill" Charles Philbrook
Apr 13, 2023
William "Bill" C. Philbrook, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Elkhart.
There will be no services at this time.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN is assisting the family.
Victoria "Vicky" Sue (Dowllar) Constable
Apr 12, 2023
Mrs. Victoria Sue "Vicky" Constable, 62, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband Jim at her side on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, following an extended bathe with some health issues. She was born on May 15, 1960 in Springfield, Illinois to the late Arthur Dowllar, and later married James A. "Jim" Constable on June 21,...
Henry Lee Sharp
Apr 10, 2023
A Lasting Memory
Henry Lee Sharp of Elkhart, Indiana passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on April 10, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, Indiana. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Henry was born on October 19, 1938, in Trenton, Tennessee to Robert Lee Sharp and Addie Mae (Walker)...
Roberta "Bobbie" Jane (Mullen) Blackburn
Apr 9, 2023
Mrs. Roberta Jane "Bobbie" Blackburn, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born on February 8, 1937, in Plymouth, Illinois to the late Gerald D. and Mary D. Mullen (Hawkins). Along with her parents, Bobbie is preceded in death by her late husband Thomas Blackburn, a brother...
Linda L. (Jones) Miller
Apr 2, 2023
Linda L. Miller, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital. Linda was born on August 19, 1953 in South Bend to the late Roy and Ruth Jones.
Linda was married to Joseph "Joe" Miller on June 24, 1978 in Elkhart, IN.
She was preceded in death by her...
Barbara "Barb" Louise (Johnson) Coleman
Apr 2, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Louise Coleman, 60, of Elkhart, peacefully passed on from this life into the next on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 2:07 pm in the comfort of her own home with her family at her side. She had been in ill health for some time. She was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on April 17, 1962, to the late...
Pastor Michael "Mike" Glenn Quirey
Mar 31, 2023
Pastor Michael Glenn "Mike" Quirey, 76, of Elkhart, went to his heavenly home on Friday, March 31, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by love and family. Pastor Mike, as everyone knew him, was born on December 5, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana to the late Bailey "Glenn" Quirey and Margaret (Steincamp) Quirey. He married his true love Sandra K. (Long)...
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