Obituaries

Aug 8, 2022

Ilene M. Willard, 84, of Granger, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home.

Ilene was born on May 27, 1938 in Park County, IN to the late, Charles Glen Stalker and Sarah "Opal" (Done) Stalker. She married the love of her life Richard Lee Willard on July 14, 1956 in Mishawaka, IN. He passed...

Aug 3, 2022

John S. Crowe, 94, originally of Webster Springs, WV, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Healthwin Nursing Facility in South Bend. He was born on December 7, 1927, in Weston, WV to the late Cecil and Goldie (Life) Crowe.

John is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Joanna Crowe; daughters, Jan Garber and...

Aug 1, 2022

Mrs. Mary Jean (Harper) Markley, 86, of Elkhart, passed to her rest, Monday morning, August 1, 2022 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Mary was born on December 2, 1935 in Chicago to the late Sam and Lillian Patricia "Pat" (Graham) Harper. She married her true love and best friend Robert Lee "Bob" Markley on...

Jul 31, 2022

Mr. Michael Gene Comer, 65, passed away Sunday morning, July 31, 2022 at his home, surrounded by love and his family. Mike was born on August 3, 1956 in Elkhart to the late Harold G. and Shirley Mae (Stewart) Comer. He married his best friend and true love, Brenda C. Aenis on October 22, 1977. Surviving is his wife...

Jul 31, 2022

Melvin Flenoy Jr., 55, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his residence. He was born on March 21, 1967, in Chicago, IL to Melvin Flenoy Sr., who survives him, and the late Martha Jean (Walker) Floyd.

Melvin is survived by his son, Melvin Flenoy III; two grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn Floyd, Gail Johnson,...

Jul 29, 2022

Dean K. McIntyre, 93, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Hubbard Hill Healthcare.

Dean was born on September 26, 1928 to the late George and Nadine (Creviston) McIntyre in Mentone, IN. He married the love of his life, Patricia (Starr) McIntyre on June 24, 1955. He is preceded in death by a...

Jul 27, 2022

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Ms. Marlyse Janell "MK" Kemp, 22, of Elkhart, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in the emergency department at Elkhart General Hospital from injuries sustained after being struck by an automobile along County Road 20 earlier in the evening. She was born in Elkhart on December 9, 1999 and was...

Jul 27, 2022

Daniel "Dan" L. Marker, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at his home.

Daniel is born on March 3, 1945 to the late Donald and Erma (Kipfer) Marker in Elkhart, IN. He married the love of his life, Carol (Robinson) Marker in Elkhart on June 12, 1993.

Daniel is preceded in...

Jul 24, 2022

Mr. Ray Michael "Mike" Cramer, 75, of Goshen, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Saturday afternoon, July 23, 2022.  Mike was born in Elkhart on February 20, 1947 and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Gladys (Adams) Cramer, who precede Mike in passing along with a sister, Melanie Como. He is...

Jul 24, 2022

Joan E. Spry, 78, of Elkhart, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Three Rivers, MI on November 19, 1943, to the late Thelma Wait.

Joan is survived by her children, Kevin (Debra) Spry and Elizabeth (Thomas Thompson) Ontiveros both of Elkhart; grandchildren, Dayna,...

Jul 24, 2022

Suyapa Antonia Castro Portillo, 21, of Elkhart, passed away at home on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

A Visitation for Suyapa will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

Burial will be in El Salvador at a later date.

Billings...

Jul 23, 2022

Mr. Michael A. "Mike" Malkowski, 42, of Goshen, finally made peace with his personal demons and quietly slipped into the hands of his Saviour sometime prior to Saturday, July 23, 2022. He was born in Munster, Indiana on April 25,1980 and was the son of the late Robert Malkowski, Sr. and Kathleen (McCormack) Malkowski Flanagan, who precede Mike in...

Jul 19, 2022

Joan R. Smeltzer, 89, of Elkhart, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at her home.

Joan was born on May 23, 1933 in Elkhart to the late, Raymond W. Leatherman and Pauline P. (Basse) Leatherman. She was married to the late, Vance O. Smeltzer on November 22, 1958 in Elkhart....

Jul 16, 2022

Cynthia (Cindy) Marie Lippincott left this earthly realm on July 16th, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Cynthia was born on May 14th, 1970, to Walter and Mildred Lippincott in Neptune, New Jersey. She shared her adult life with her partner, Leo Mansfield and their dog Freckles.

Cynthia is survived by her daughters Virginia (Devin) Mills...

Jul 16, 2022

David Alonzo "Dave" Herron, 65, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at his home on the morning of Saturday, July 16, 2022. Lovingly known as "Papaw" by his multitude of grandchildren, Dave was born in Mishawaka on April 5, 1957 and was the son of the late James Ellis and Oneida Willodean Herron. He is survived by his lovely wife,...

Jul 15, 2022

Mr. Monte W. Fisher, 74, of Elkhart, passed away quietly at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 7:36 in the morning. Monte's arrival in Heaven, on the other hand, was joyous and loud; reportedly forcing the Devil to send up a message requesting for them to keep the noise down! Born in Sturgis, Michigan on April...

Jul 14, 2022

Johnny Thomas, 72, Elkhart, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. Johnny was born on February 1, 1950, in Lilbourn, Missouri to the late Andrew Thomas and Ether (Gamble) Thomas. Johnny was a 1968 graduate of Elkhart High School, where he excelled in sports. He retired from Miles Laboratories (Bayer Health-Care Corporation) with over 30 years...

Jul 13, 2022

Urcel R. Merritt, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on June 2, 1934, in Mammoth, WV to the late Urcel and Eutha (Coble) Merritt.

Urcel was also preceded in death by his wives, Glenna Merritt, who passed away in 1979 and Mildred B. Merritt, who passed...

Jul 11, 2022

Rose Mary (Balzano) Nisley, 67, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly, Monday evening, July 11, 2022 at her home. Rose was born on August 16, 1954 in the province of Reggio Calabria, town of Gioiosa Ionica, Italy to Giuseppe Joseph Balzano and Palma Rosa (Iemma) Balzano.

Rose was preceded in death by her father Giuseppe, brother Rocco Balzano...

Jul 11, 2022

Susan Marie (Rounds) Johnson, 70, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 11 2022 in her home, surrounded by dear family and friends.

Susan was born June 13th 1952 to Harold Burton Rounds and Lois Marts Rounds.

Susan grew up in Ashville, New York and attended Ashville Elementary and Panama Central Schools, graduating in 1971. Susan...