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Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Frederick Eugene Luckey, Ii

Frederick Eugene Luckey, Ii

May 2, 2023

Frederick "Fred" Eugene Luckey II, 60, of Elkhart, passed away after fighting a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1962, in Kokomo, IN to the late Frederick E. Luckey I and Jacqueline Sue Nichols, who survives.

Fred is also survived by his daughters, Jennifer Wagner and Elizabeth Ann...

Tony F. Flores

Tony F. Flores

Apr 30, 2023

Tony F. Flores, 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home.

Tony was born on June 26, 1963 in East Chicago, IN to the late, Antonio and Lorraine (Rivera) Flores.

Tony is survived by his close friend, Casey Lehman of Elkhart; sister, Melissa Moreno of Hobart; 3 nieces; 2...

Alvin Ray Gill

Alvin Ray Gill

Apr 29, 2023

WITH LOVE FROM THE GILL FAMILY & FRIENDS

Alvin Ray Gill, age 58, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

He was born January 31st, 1965, in Birmingham, AL. His childhood home where he grew up was in Elkhart IN. He graduated from Jimtown High School in 1983. Ray worked several years...

Arden E. Miller

Arden E. Miller

Apr 25, 2023

Arden Earl Miller, 102, of Fort Myers, Florida, died April 25, 2023.

He was born December 3, 1920, in Midland, MI, to Ernest and Clara Alice (Emmert) Miller.

The family moved to Indiana in his early youth, and he lived in the Elkhart, Indiana area until his retirement in 1985. He married Mary Jean McFall...

Peter "Pete" Lind Russell

Peter "Pete" Lind Russell

Apr 25, 2023

Mr. Peter Lind "Pete" Russell, 77, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital with his wife Debra by his side on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, following an extended battle with a rather stubborn illness. He was born on February 19, 1946, to the late Leonard and Jane (LaBelle) Russell. He later married Debra J. Carpenter, who survives him...

Janice Eileen (Leist)  Yonts

Janice Eileen (Leist) Yonts

Apr 25, 2023

Janice was born August 23, 1945, to Richard and Velma (Eairleywine) Leist. She passed away at home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving sons.

She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1963, and from the Elkhart General Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, which she attended from 1963 to 1965. In the aftermath of the...

Bryon Leroy Crebbs

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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