Richard H. Williams
Oct 18, 2021
Richard Houston Williams, 75, of Goshen, IN passed away Monday October 18, 2021 at the Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Richard was born May 23, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Alma Lee (Markham) and John Wiley Williams Sr. both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his sister Beverly...
Arnett L. Trotter
Oct 18, 2021
Arnett L. Trotter, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at his residence. Arnett converted to Christ at an early age at Beautiful Zion Missionary Baptist Church in West Memphis, AR under the leadership of S.L. Henry. He was born on September 10, 1951, to the late Leroy Trotter and Marie (McCoy) Trotter, who survives in...
Jared Andrew Towns
Oct 17, 2021
Jared Andrew Towns, 25, of Elkhart and Phoenix, Arizona tragically passed away on October 17, 2021. He is survived by a daughter, Mayleia Faith Towns, of Phoenix; parents, Laura (Sickels) Towns & Larry Towns, of Phoenix (formerly of Elkhart), a sister, Joette Towns, of South Bend; a brother, Ryan Towns, of Brooklyn, New York; a niece, Maya Towns, of...
Walter A. Repaich
Oct 16, 2021
Walter "Wally" A. Repaich, 73, formerly of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen.
Walter was born on January 7, 1948 to the late Eli and Lorraine (Dust) Repaich in Chicago, IL.
Walter is survived by his two sons, T.J. (Carrie) Repaich of Bristol and Travis Repaich...
Timothy "Tim" S. Jones
Oct 14, 2021
Timothy Steven Jones, 62, of Goshen, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at 7:29 am following a brief but fierce battle with Covid-19. Tim was born on November 25, 1958 in Jasper, Indiana to the late Ezra and Maridean (Kraft) Jones. He married Michelle Martin on September 2, 1997. She survives...
Joshua K. Menbere
Oct 14, 2021
Joshua K. Menbere, 27, of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. He was born in Barrington, IL on December 19, 1993, to Fikre and Ritva Menbere, who survive him. Joshua is also survived by his wife, April Reed and brother, Johannes Menbere.
Visitation will be...
Annie M. Branch
Oct 14, 2021
Annie M. Branch, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart.
A Visitation and Funeral Service will be in Tennessee at a later date.
Larry E. Freshour
Oct 11, 2021
Larry Eugene Freshour, 82 of Elkhart passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, October 11, 2021. Larry was born on May 22, 1939 in Elkhart to James and Fannie Louise (Wilson) Freshour. Â He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish Larry's memory and his many stories include his sons Darren (Debi)...
Bruce C. Foster
Oct 10, 2021
Bruce C. Foster, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart. If anyone has any information about his family, we ask that you please contact the funeral home. Thank you.
Joyce D. (Bielby) Persic
Oct 10, 2021
Joyce D. Persic, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at her home.
Joyce was born on June 11, 1932, in Bay City, MI to Carl A. and Hazel Mae (Ferris) Bielby. She married the love of her life, William "Bill" Persic on June 17, 1978, in Elkhart.
Joyce is preceded in...
Sally J. Bowen
Oct 8, 2021
Sally J. Bowen, 81, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 25, 1940, in Elkhart to the late Donald Ellsworth and Bonnie (Doan) Chamness.
Sally is survived by her children, Jackie Stutzman, Craig (Emily) Bowen, and Tina (Kent) Trahan; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and sister, Bonnie...
Flora Jean "Jean" (Wilkens) Mcafee
Oct 6, 2021
***Please note that the church has requested that all service participants wear masks while inside.***
Ms. Flora J. "Jean" McAfee, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 11:05 pm following an extended illness. Not that she didn't love her time here on Earth, but...
Steven Eric Neel
Oct 6, 2021
Steven E. "Steve" Neel, 50, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on August 30, 1971, to the late Malvin E. and Diana L. (Henderson) Neel.
Steve is survived by his sister, Shelly Neel, and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was preceded...
Kenneth W. Cantzler
Oct 6, 2021
Kenneth W. Cantzler, 73, of Elkhart, passed away early Wednesday morning in the emergency room at Elkhart General Hospital. Ken was born on April 26, 1948, in Chicago to the late Richard and Margaret (Schultz) Cantzler.
He is survived by four sons, Chris (Julia) Cantzler of San Diego, CA; Sean (Nicole) Cantzler of Elkhart; Ryan (Jill) Cantzler...
Willie Carter Jr.
Oct 5, 2021
Mr. Willie Carter, Jr., 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 11:57 am following a brief illness. He was born in Edwards, Mississippi on April 29, 1941 to the late Willie and Leanna (Collins) Carter, Sr., and later married Mary Frances (Carpenter) Carter, who survives him at home.
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Lee J. Willson
Oct 5, 2021
Lee J. Willson, 79, of Cassopolis, MI, formerly of South Haven, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Lee was born on February 18, 1942, to the late Jim and Alice (Ely) Willson in South Haven, MI. He lived most of his life in Michigan.
He is preceded in...
Shirley Ann (Bontrager) Shelton
Oct 5, 2021
Shirley Ann Shelton, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly in the comfort of her own home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 5:07 pm following some health issues. She was born on September 16, 1948 in Elkhart to the late Samuel and Myrtle (Troyer) Bontrager.
Surviving is her son Steve L. Stover of Elkhart; daughters...
Melissa "Missy" Ann Wright
Oct 4, 2021
Melissa Ann "Missy" Wright, 36, passed away of natural causes but unexpectedly on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on June 24, 1985 to James and Nancy C. (McDonald) Wright.
Surviving is her mother Nancy C. Wright; two sisters, Jennifer (Chris) Brown, Crystal Wright; three brothers, James (Heather) Wright, Johnny...
Rosemary K. Poe
Oct 1, 2021
Rosemary K. Poe, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Marion, IN on May 2, 1949, to the late Earl Andrew and Beulah L. (McCarti) Poe.
Rosemary is survived by her brothers, Joe (Nan) Poe of Killeen, TX and Paul (Julie) Poe of Goshen;...
Josephine "Jo" A. Dibley
Oct 1, 2021
Josephine "Jo" A. Dibley, 89, of Elkhart, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 1, 2021 in the love and comfort of her family. Jo was born on January 18, 1932 in Elkhart to the late Frank "Cheech" and Mary Grace (Turzo) Lucchese. She married her true love Michael John Dibley on May...
