Johnnie C. Huff
Sep 29, 2022
Johnnie C. Huff, 84, of Elkhart, formerly of Jamestown, TN, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at his home.
Johnnie was born on December 11, 1937 to the late Dennis and Ina (Williams) Huff in Jamestown, TN. He married the love of his life, Tina Huff. She passed away in 2014.
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Barbara Jane (Hall) Arms
Sep 28, 2022
Ms. Barbara Jane Arms, 75, of Elkhart, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital at 11:19 am. Born in Adams, Tennessee on April 30, 1947, Barbara was the daughter of the late Jesse Ray and Mary Ellen (Kirby) Hall. She was also the longtime loving companion of Carl L....
Kenneth "Ken" A. Ronske
Sep 27, 2022
Kenneth "Ken" A. Ronske, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in Elkhart. Ken was born on October 28, 1933, in Elmhurst, IL to the late Frank and Wanda (Asche) Ronske.
Ken is survived by his children, Cal Ronske, Steve (Hope) Ronske, and Lisa Ippolito; grandchildren, Jim, Nicole, Aric, Leah, Stephanie, Peyton, and Derek;...
Virginia Theresa (Kaczmarek) Wiercioch
Sep 26, 2022
Virginia Wiercioch (Kaczmarek), 95, passed on September 26, 2022, in West Lafayette, Indiana. She was born on August 22, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and Agnes Kaczmarek (Kubinski). She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur (Benny), her son-in-law, Scott Morlock, 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Virginia is survived by her five children: Laura (Rick),...
Dawn Lynn (Haarer) Augspurger
Sep 25, 2022
Dawn Lynn Augspurger, 66, of Elkhart, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was born in Goshen on February 25, 1956 to William H. and Shirley D. (Miller) Haarer, Jr. On March 6, 1993, she married Bradley A. Augspurger at her parents' home in Sarasota, Florida. He survives.
Besides Brad and her parents,...
Betty Jean (Wilson) Drust
Sep 22, 2022
Betty J. (Wilson) Drust, 77, of Elkhart, formerly of Bristol, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Riverside Village. Betty was born on September 22, 1945 in Coldwater, Mich., to Francis and Violet (Pulaski) Wilson.
Betty married Raymond S. Drust on May 22, 1965 in Coldwater, Mich.
Surviving are sons, Vincent Joseph Drust, Joe...
Gregory John Rafalski
Sep 21, 2022
Gregory John Rafalski, 70, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at his home. Greg was born on January 3, 1952 in South Bend to John Francis and Florence Lucille (Palkowski) Rafalski. He married his best friend and true love Cheryl Ann Ransom on October 18, 1980 in South Bend. Greg is lovingly survived by his...
Bertram "Bert" W. Crase
Sep 21, 2022
Bertram W. "Bert" Crase, 64 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, September 21, 2022 of natural causes at his home. Bert was born on December 2, 1957 in Battle Creek Michigan to the late Gordon Brooks "Gordo" Crase and Joan Ruth (DeShon) Crase.
He married his true love Kim Sue Colver on April 23, 1988 in...
Don Eugene Morey
Sep 20, 2022
Donald "Don" Eugene Morey, 75, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital.
Don was born on April 5, 1947, in Allegan, MI to the late Arnold and Eleanor Morey. He married the love of his life, Linda (Fry) Morey in Elkhart.
He is preceded in death by his biological...
Mamta D. Patel-Cragg
Sep 20, 2022
Mamta D. Patel-Cragg, 45, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. Mamta was born in Endhal, India on December 14, 1976, the daughter of Dayalji and Pushpa Patel. Mamta attended Fremont and Elkhart Memorial High School and graduated class of 1995. Mamta enjoyed spending time with her dogs, family and friends. Some of her...
Deborah Jean Sheppard
Sep 19, 2022
Deborah Jean Sheppard, 59, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 19, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 8, 1962, in Osceola, Arkansas to Deloris (Peoples) Lee and McILwraith (Veronica) Peoples, who survive her.
Deborah is also survived by her sons, Davon Williams and Trayvon Sheppard; grandchild, Laelynn...
Calvin "Cal" Lloyd Spiegel
Sep 19, 2022
Calvin L. Spiegel, 71, of Elkhart, passed away at home on Monday, September 19, 2022. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
James "Jim" William Noffsinger
Sep 19, 2022
James William "Jim" Noffsinger, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Woodland Manor. Jim was born on April 29, 1928 in Elkhart, IN to the late William Frank and Josephine (Detwiler) Noffsinger. Jim married his true love, Carmelene M. Ambrose on September 2,1950 in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She passed on February 25,...
Frank Wayne Lundeen
Sep 18, 2022
Frank Wayne Lundeen, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Hellenic Senior Living. Frank was born on August 3, 1960, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to the late Glenda (Spirto) Bradberry.
Frank is survived by his daughters, Brittany Lundeen, Laura Frizzo, and Amanda Mellen; sons, Wayne Lundeen, Scott Mellen; 5 grandchildren; former wife,...
Richard "Randy" R. Leighton
Sep 17, 2022
Richard "Randy" Leighton, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN.
Randy was born on May 7, 1957 in Phoenix, AZ to the late Donald E. Leighton and Helen M. (Eggleston) Leighton.
Randy is preceded in death by his son, Richard R. Leighton, Jr....
Michael Edward Barden
Sep 16, 2022
Michael Edward "Mike" Barden, 61, residing in Elkhart, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at his residence. Mike was born on January 17, 1961 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late William and Betty (Albertson) Barden. Mike is survived by his son, William Allen "Bill" Barden of Elkhart; brothers, Steve (Brenda) Barden, Mark (Christine) Barden, Keith Barden and a half-brother...
Kirk A. Foulk
Sep 16, 2022
Kirk Allan Foulk, 66, of Cassopolis, MI, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Fairview Living Center in Centreville, MI.
Kirk was born on February 25, 1956 to the late Robert and Marie (Ross) Foulk in Wolcottville, IN. He married the love of his life, Brenda (Terry) Foulk on May 20, 1989 in Elkhart, IN.
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Nancy E. Stolz
Sep 10, 2022
Mrs. Nancy E. Stolz, 86, of Elkhart, passed away quietly on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born in Nappanee, Indiana on August 12, 1936, Nancy was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Lawrence (Phillips) Keller. Preceding Nancy in death are her beloved husbands Lynn D. Plummer and Harold Stolz. Additionally, she is also preceded by...
Sandra "Sandy" Georgette Cockerham
Sep 8, 2022
Sandra "Sandy" Georgette Cockerham, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St, Elkhart, IN 46514.
Christine "Chris" Ellen (Froelich) Ogar
Sep 8, 2022
Christine Ellen Ogar, 77, of Elkhart joined her Heavenly Father at 2:15 P.M. on September 8, 2022, surrounded by her devoted family. She was known as Tine by her husband, family, and friends, but she loved most being called Mom and Grandma.
She was the youngest of 3 daughters to Leonard and Verna (Snyder) Froelich of Elkhart....
