Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

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.

Victoria "Vicky" Sue (Dowllar)  Constable

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

David Reese Miles

David Reese Miles

Mar 30, 2023

David Reese Miles, 78, of Goshen, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House in Mishawaka. Born on June 20, 1944, in Franklin, Kentucky, David was the son of the late Eddie and Hilda (Reed) Miles and first spouse Beverly (Yates) Miles.

David was married...

Paul "Sarge" Van De Mark

Paul "Sarge" Van De Mark

Mar 29, 2023

Paul "Sarge" Van De Mark, 79, formerly of Elkhart, departed this life on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at his home in Barbourville, KY.

Paul was born in Elkhart, IN on November 12, 1943 to the late, John Van De Mark and Virginia (Height) Christie. He was raised by his stepfather, Arthur Christie, whom also passed.

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Tonda Renee (Roby)  Lewis

Tonda Renee (Roby) Lewis

Mar 29, 2023

Ms. Tonda Renee Lewis, 63, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital following an illness. She was born on September 7, 1959, in Gary, to the late Melvin and Barbara Roby, but Tonda was raised most of her life by her great aunt and uncle, Ora (Lee) and Manzo Williams, who also...

Denver Lemoine Fingerle

Denver Lemoine Fingerle

Mar 28, 2023

Denver L. Fingerle, 90, of Elkhart, went Home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Riverside Village.

Denver was born on October 10, 1932, in Wabash Co., IN to the late Paul and Zelma (Blocher) Fingerle. He married the love of his life, Delores "Dee" Elaine (Williams) Fingerle on February 26, 1983, in Cass County, MI.

He...

Marilyn Beatrice Jones

Marilyn Beatrice Jones

Mar 27, 2023

Marilyn Beatrice Jones, 61, of Elkhart, passed away after an extended illness on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital.

Marilyn was born in Covington, TN on October 19, 1961, to Lorenzo Jones and Susie B. Taylor.  She was raised by her mother, Susie and stepfather, David Adams, who both survive.

She is preceded...

Kathern "Kay" (Comer)  Nunemaker

Kathern "Kay" (Comer) Nunemaker

Mar 26, 2023

Kathern Kay (Comer) Nunemaker, 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by loving family. Kay was born on February 14, 1941, in Elkhart, to the late Mervin and Pearl (Wise) Comer. On October 10, 1970, Kay married the love of her life, Carl E. Nunemaker.

Kay is preceded in...

Leonard "Michael" M. Hunt, Sr.

Leonard "Michael" M. Hunt, Sr.

Mar 26, 2023

Mr. Leonard M. "Michael" Hunt, Sr., 65, of Granger, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on April 30, 1957, in Osceola, Arkansas to the late James A. and Annie D. (Reese) Hunt Sailor.

Surviving Michael are his children Amy (Tim) Schmucker of Bristol, Leonard M....

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