Keith L. Linzy
Feb 27, 2023
Keith L. Linzy, 65, of Union, MI passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home.
Keith was born on December 21, 1957 to the late Eugene and Lorraine (Goldsmith) Linzy in Cincinnati, OH. He married the love of his life, Robin on August 26, 1989 in Elkhart.
Keith is...
John Henry Lancaster, Sr.
Feb 26, 2023
Mr. John Henry Lancaster, Sr.,  73, of Elkhart, passed away comfortably and peacefully within the familiar confines of his own home on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 10:15 am. He was born in Laporte, Indiana to the late James D. and Nell B. (Brown) Lancaster, who precede John in death along with his stepmother, Goldie Sue (Lemon) Lancaster, his...
Shelba "Shelly" Jean (Peffly) Bickel
Feb 26, 2023
ELKHART, Ind. – Shelba (Shelly) Jean Peffly Bickel, 84, died Sunday morning, February 26, 2023, at home in Elkhart, with her family beside her.
She was born to Edward and Elizabeth Peffly on August 5, 1938, and had an older brother, James, who all predeceased her.
She had worked for many years for a variety...
Deborah "Debi" Ann Hatton
Feb 25, 2023
Deborah "Debi" Ann Hatton, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her home.
Debi was born in Elkhart, IN on July 11, 1959 to the late Casey and Shirley (Hartman) Richardson. She was married to the love of her life for 33 years, Allen L. Hatton on July 20, 1987. He preceded her...
Suzanne Elizabeth Dunham
Feb 24, 2023
Ms. Suzanne Elizabeth Dunham, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Riverside Village. Suzanne was born on November 16, 1955, in Berea, OH, to the late Willis and Doris (Cox) Dunham.
Suzanne is survived by her sister, Diane (David) Aguilera of Corona, CA; nieces, Shelia Hernandez of Huntington Beach, CA, Missy (David)...
Helen Joan (Anders) Troup
Feb 20, 2023
Helen Joan Troup, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Helen was born on August 14, 1932 in Columbia City, IN to the late Homer Anders and Tina (Bell) Hawn. She was married for 49 years to the late Jay Eldon Troup, on September 8, 1951. Jay passed...
Edward A. Kiefer, Jr.
Feb 20, 2023
Edward A. Kiefer Jr., 62, passed peacefully at his home in Goshen, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.
Edward was born on June 14, 1960 in Elkhart to Judith (Michaels) Safford and the late Edward Kiefer Sr.  Edward married his true love Debra Ann Yoder...
Eddie "Edie" Mae Conner
Feb 19, 2023
Ms. Eddie Mae "Edie" Conner, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home in Elkhart on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born in Marston, Missouri on February 3, 1942 to the late Walter Taylor and Ethel B. Moore.
Surviving Edie are her daughters Bridgette Neal and Keisha Conner, both of Elkhart; son Alton Connor, Jr....
Cynthia "Cindy" Lou Rodino
Feb 18, 2023
Cynthia Lou "Cindy" Rodino, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Community Hospital South, Indianapolis, after a brief illness. Cynthia was born on June 2, 1950 in Elkhart to the late Carmen T. and Regina E. (Koppy) Rodino. Cynthia is one of Carmen and Regina's ten children and was very close with her family. Cynthia was...
Timothy "Timmy" Dooley
Feb 18, 2023
Timothy "Timmy" Dooley, 63, of Elkhart, went Home to His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in South Bend.
Timmy was born on November 24, 1959 to the late Velver Dooley II and Elsie Marie (Dancler) Dooley in Elkhart.
He is survived by his sons, Timothy and Zachary Dooley; siblings, Marjorie...
Sally Eleanor (Alwine) Hobson
Feb 17, 2023
Sally Eleanor (Alwine) Hobson, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home, with Sue and Bradley at her side. Sally was born December 16, 1930 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Russell and Margret (Schick) Alwine. She married her true love Richard H. "Dick" Hobson, they took off on a Harley and eloped...
Georgia (Kopchinski) Slabaugh
Feb 16, 2023
Georgia Slabaugh, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at her home.
Georgia Slabaugh was born in Michigan City, IN on June 7, 1943 to the late Clement Kopchinski and Patranella "Pat" (Miller) Kopchinski. She married the love of her life, Robert D. Slabaugh in 1965 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
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Gary Patrick Davis
Feb 16, 2023
Gary P. Davis, 74, died Thursday, February 16, 2023, at home in Elkhart, IN. Gary was born February 10, 1949, in Whittier, CA, to the late Hurshel F. and Mary L.(Gardner) Davis and would later graduate from Whittier High School. On June 17, 1972, in Elkhart, Gary married the love of his life, Catherine A. (Nelson) Davis whom he...
William "Bill" A. Ludlow
Feb 15, 2023
William "Bill" A. Ludlow, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home.
William was born on November 5, 1957 in South Bend to the late Milton Emmer Ludlow and Joan Mae (Frasemer) Ludlow.
Bill is survived by his children, Nicholas "Nick" A. Ludlow and Christina Lee Castro, both formerly of...
Velma Katherine (Duesler) Mahnesmith
Feb 14, 2023
Mrs. Velma Katherine Mahnesmith, 97, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Woodland Manor in Elkhart on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 8:50 pm. She was born in Ligonier on October 18, 1925 to the late Fred and Louisa (Growcock) Duesler. On January 16, 1943, she married Berton W. Mahnesmith in Albion. He passed away in South Bend in 1997....
Kimberly Ann Johnson
Feb 13, 2023
Kimberly Ann Johnson, 60, of Elkhart, passed to her rest Monday evening, February 13, 2023 at her home, with her loving family by her side. Kimberly was born on October 9, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Walter and Connie (Justice) Rhodes. She married Leslie Johnson Sr. on December 2, 1977.
Surviving is her husband of...
Lula Mae "Mudea" Woods
Feb 13, 2023
Lula Mae "Mudea" Woods, 91, of Elkhart, went Home to be with Her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, February 13, 2023 at her home.
Lula was born on February 23, 1931 in Mason, TN to William Jones Sr. and Lula Bell (Macklin) Lemons. She was married to the late Arthur Woods Jr. on November 30,...
Margie R. (Hayes) Wilson
Feb 13, 2023
Margie R. (Hayes) Wilson age 91 passed away peacefully the morning of Monday, February 13, 2023, in her home where she found comfort and joy.
Margie was born in Clarksville, TN on March 28, 1931, the daughter of the late James Allen Hayes and Anna (Baggett) Hayes. Margie had four children with the late Guy C. Nelson...
Pamela Ann Pannell
Feb 12, 2023
Pamela Ann Pannell, 65, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Riverside Village.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN.
Amelia "Lia" Paula Franz
Feb 12, 2023
Amelia Paula "Lia" Franz, passed away Sunday morning at her home, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was 98 years young. Amelia was born on January 10, 1925 in Rijeka, Croatia to the late Marijan Romano and Mary (Paskvan) Bleccich. She met and married Johannes E. Franz, a prisoner of war survivor, on November 16,...
