Thomas "Tom" J. Wiacek
Jun 8, 2022
Thomas James "Tom" Wiacek, 74, of Elkhart, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at his home. Tom was born on January 3, 1948, in Dearborn, MI, to the late Thaddeus J. and Irene J. (Damaradzki) Wiacek. He married his true love, Kathleen "Kate" Garbe, on October 10, 1998, in Chandler, AZ.
Surviving is his wife...
William "Bill" A. West
Jun 7, 2022
William A. "Bill" West, 73, of Bristol, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Raclin House in Mishawaka, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Bill was born on February 8, 1949 in Elkhart, to the late George and Anastasia (Kielczewski) West. Bill graduated from Elkhart High School in 1967. He served in the United States Army during...
Jerry R. Workman
Jun 7, 2022
Jerry Ray Workman, 76, of Goshen, passed away after a sudden illness on Tuesday, June 7,2022 at I.U. Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was born on April 13, 1946, in Elkhart to the late Ray and Helen (Coppler) Workman.
He married his true love and best friend Jana L....
Pamela "Pam" Jo (Simmons) Woods
Jun 6, 2022
Pamela "Pam" Jo Woods, 67, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at her home.
Pam was born on September 12, 1954 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Garrett and Dorothy Jean (Richie) Simmons. She is married to the love of her life, John Woods in Elkhart on January 10, 1970.
Pam is...
Baby Boy Rykker Kaylub Lee Sechrist
Jun 2, 2022
Baby boy RyKker Kaylub Lee Sechrist, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was 28 days old and was born on May 4, 2022 in South Bend to Ms. Molly Sechrist of Goshen.
Surviving little RyKker along with his mom is his brother Kingsly Rizor of New Haven, Indiana;...
Robert L. Forler
May 31, 2022
Robert L. Forler, 84, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Cardinal Nursing Home, South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home,
Janice "Jan" E. (Tenney) Ganger
May 30, 2022
Janice Elaine Ganger, 87, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at Greenleaf Health Campus. Janice was born on January 25, 1935 in Elkhart to the late Warren and Margaret (Webster) Tenney. She was a 1953 graduate of Concord High School. On August 2, 1953, she married her true love Max G. Ganger at Dunlap United Methodist Church,...
James Howard "Jim" Simons
May 29, 2022
Mr. James Howard (Farmer Jim) Simons, 83, of Elkhart, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in Elkhart. He was born on December 16,1938 and was the son of the late Katherine Peck Osborn Sterling.
Surviving Jim are his children Jennifer (John) Young of Middlebury, Katherine Simons of LaGrange, Jeff (Barb) Simons of Bristol...
Cathy Lynn (Mcintire) Spry
May 29, 2022
Cathy L. Spry, 70, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Cathy was born on December 2, 1951 in Sidney, OH to the late Carroll David McIntire and Jenna Lee (Estep) McIntire. She married the love of her life, Thomas Michael Spry in 1971 in Elkhart.
Cathy is survived...
Debra Ann (Yoder) Kiefer
May 29, 2022
Debra Ann Kiefer, 62, residing in Goshen, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Goshen Hospital, after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Debra was born on September 5, 1959, in Elkhart to the late Ralph Lamar and Norma Jean (Crume) Yoder. She married her true love Edward Austin Kiefer Jr. on April 21, 1979, in Elkhart. Surviving...
Elizabeth "Liz" A. (Mcclure) Mccourt
May 29, 2022
Elizabeth "Liz" A. McCourt, 52, of Bristol, moved on peacefully from this world into the next on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born into this world, blessing those around her, on May 22, 1970, in Elkhart to James and Joyce McClure.
Liz leaves behind her children, Blaine McClure and Bridgette (Warren Bomersbach)...
Kenny C. Roscoe
May 27, 2022
Kenneth "Kenny" Charles Roscoe, 70, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home.
Kenny was born on December 3, 1951, to the late K.C. and Adah (Erwin) Roscoe in Elkhart, IN. He married the love of his life, Judy K. (Demler) Roscoe on November 19, 2008, in Las Vegas,...
Marcus E. Holmes
May 26, 2022
Marcus E. Holmes, 32, of Minneapolis, passed away at his brother's home on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.
Rosie Jean (Johnson) Holloway
May 26, 2022
Ms. Rosie Jean (nee: Johnson) Holloway, 52, of Elkhart, passed away following an illness on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in St. Joseph, Michigan on August 1,1969 and was the daughter of the late Robert Miller and Gertrude (Forrest) Johnson, who survives her in Elkhart.
Also surviving Rosie are her sons...
Cassandra "Cassie" Geschke
May 25, 2022
Cassie M. Geschke, 21, of Elkhart, passed away too soon on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home.
Cassie was born in Elkhart on January 17, 2001 to Robert Geschke and Angela Holt.
She is preceded in death by her mom, Angela on January 2, 2022.
Cassie is survived by her daughter, Amaya;...
Benjamin G. Elliott
May 24, 2022
Benjamin "Ben" G. Elliott, 48 , of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at his home.
Ben was born on March 13, 1974 to Robert and Susan Elliott in Cleveland, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Ben is survived by his wife, Angie...
Maryanne (Konicek) Rudin
May 24, 2022
Maryanne (Konicek) Rudin, 75, was peacefully promoted to heaven on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, surrounded by family.
A beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend, Maryanne found joy in spending quality time with her immediate and extended family. She also enjoyed pinochle nights and gatherings with her closest friends. Gardening and house projects (there were always many)...
Norman "Norm" J. Salo
May 21, 2022
Norman J. "Norm" Salo, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 14, 1932, in Stambaugh, MI to the late John and Esmeralda "Izzy" (Ask) Salo.
Norm was also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn J. Salo; former spouses, Marcia (Haslanger) Burns...
Iris A. Dawson
May 21, 2022
Mrs. Iris Ann Dawson, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home in her sleep on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 9:56 am. She was born on April 5, 1943 in Bradshaw, West Virginia to the late Charles C. and Pearl (Robertson) Roberts. Now, it has been said that lightning isn't supposed to strike in the same place...
Michael Wayne "Mike" Stewart
May 20, 2022
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Mr. Michael Wayne "Mike" Stewart, 69, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at the Ann Arbor VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 3:30 pm following an extended illness. He was born on July 8,1952 in Galion, Ohio to the late Leslie "Peck" and Hilda (Rawlins) Stewart, and later married Rose...
