Kim A. Morehouse
Nov 18, 2021
Kim A. Morehouse, 51, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at her home.
Kim was born on July 30, 1970 in Elkhart, IN to Jerry W. Morehouse and Freda A. (Mullins) Morehouse. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry and stepfather, Paul Holt.
Kim is survived by her mother, Freda...
Marybeth Louise (Rieck) Jones
Nov 18, 2021
Marybeth Louise Jones, 66, reunited with her husband and son on November 18, 2021. She
got to rest peacefully at home.
Marybeth was born on February 13, 1955 in Michigan City, to the late Robert G. and Betty Jane
(Poehler) Rieck. She married David Lee Jones on June 18, 1977 at St. Paul's...
Nancy J. Snyder
Nov 17, 2021
Nancy J. Snyder, 85, of Elkhart, formerly of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. She was born in Northampton, MA on November 1, 1936, to the late Mr. William and Mrs. Mary Hanks.
Nancy is survived by her children, Steven (Linda) Snyder of Elkhart, Scott (Lisa) Snyder of South...
Dale Eugene Ruttschaw
Nov 16, 2021
Mr. Dale Eugene Ruttschaw, 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 following a brief illness.
He was born in Niles, Michigan on October 19, 1945 to the late Charles F. "Sonny" and Katie (Freeze) Ruttschaw Waite and is survived at home by his beloved wife, Linda S. (Mattix).
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Sheron L. Weiss
Nov 13, 2021
Sheron Louise Weiss, 75, born August 15, 1946, in Sacramento, CA to Donald L. and Donna Z. (Meads) VanderVeen, passed away peacefully at 1:45 P.M. on Saturday, November 13, 2021.
She grew up in Sacramento, graduating in 1964. Here is where she met her husband of 48 years, Kentland W. Weiss. They were married on March 15,...
Michael Stephen Smead
Nov 11, 2021
Michael Stephen Smead, 69, of Elkhart, went home to the arms of Jesus, his Savior, on Thursday evening, November 11, 2021. He peacefully departed this life, in his residence, surrounded by the love of his family. A native of Elkhart, Michael was born on March 13, 1952, to the late Francis Smead and Aletha "Erma" (Martin) Roberts. He was...
Charles L. Chew, Jr.
Nov 11, 2021
Charles "Bud" Chew, 84, of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at East Lake Nursing Home.
Charles was born on April 10, 1937 to the late Charles L. Chew, Sr., and Wilma (Johnson) Chew. He married the love of his life, Judith (Crout) Chew on September 12, 1959 in Cass County,...
John Thomas Hammers
Nov 10, 2021
Mr. John T. Hammers, age 66, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Arrangements for John are pending at Billings Funeral Home
John Norwood, Jr.
Nov 10, 2021
John Norwood Jr., 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home.
John was born in Gloster, Mississippi to John Wesley Sr. and Iver Lee (Banks) Norwood. He was married to Brenda Faye (Mason) Norwood on August 18, 1971.
John is preceded in death by his parents, John and Iver Lee;...
Nancy M. (Henderson) Herron
Nov 8, 2021
Nancy M. Herron, 84, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Goshen Hospital.
Nancy was born on July 18, 1937 in Lexington, KY to the late Jason and Rosa (Carroll) Henderson.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Foreman; recent husband, Leroy "Lee" Herron; daughter, Judy K. Foreman; and...
Lester Schaeffer
Nov 8, 2021
Lester Schaeffer flight 3444 to Daisy Scheffer (mother) and Daniel Sanders father. Lester attended elementary and high school suburbs of Chicago Mogan Park, where he resided. After completion of school Lester became Mogan Parks renowned mechanic. Later years he met and married (Naomi). After the death of Naomi, Lester met Rochelle Jackson, they had together a real genuine golden...
Karen S. Okazaki
Nov 8, 2021
Karen S. Okazaki, 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at her residence. She was born on September 6, 1962, in Seminole, OK to the late Walterine (Green) Cooper and Charles L. Cooper, who survives her.
Karen is also survived by her loving husband, husband, Michael Okazaki; children, Mark Daily of Indianapolis, Kayla Cook...
Angel Diaz-Reza
Nov 7, 2021
Baby Angel Diaz-Reza passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
David R. Lundgren
Nov 7, 2021
Mr. David R. "Dave" Lundgren, 61, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:18 pm at Goshen General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Blue Island, Illinois on September 3, 1960 to the late Fred W. and Dorothy (Rasmussen) Lundgren and later married Tonya R. Hall on May 28, 1982 in Goshen. She survives...
Russell "Russ" E. Johnson
Nov 7, 2021
Russell "Russ" Edward Johnson, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his home.
Russ was born in Elkhart, IN to the late, Jack and Hope (Raeder) Johnson on December 16, 1944. He was married to the late, Darleen (McDonald) Johnson on March 24, 2001.
Russ is preceded in death by his...
Ora Rose (Brock) Phillips, Rn
Nov 5, 2021
"Live now; make now always the most precious time, for now will never come again." —Capt. Jean-Luc Picard "Inner Light"
Mrs. Ora Rose Phillips, RN, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 05, 2021 in the comfort of her own home. She was born October 13, 1960 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late...
Doris J. (Comer) Funkhouser
Nov 4, 2021
Doris J. Funkhouser, 85 of Osceola passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday morning November 4, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
She was born February 11, 1936 in Elkhart to the late Dale and Evelyn (Sheetz) Comer.  On July 31, 1955 she married Thomas D. Funkhouser in Elkhart whom she shared over 56 years...
Paul Eugene Banks
Nov 3, 2021
Paul Eugene Banks, 62, residing in Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House in Mishawaka, following injuries from an automobile accident that happened on Prairie Street in Elkhart on October 22, 2021.
Paul was born in Elkhart on April 3, 1959 to the late Donald L. and Dolores M...
Jane A. Shorter
Nov 3, 2021
Jane Ann Shorter, 77, of Elkhart, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at her home.
Jane was born on June 7, 1944 to Norman and Annabelle (Baker) Thomas in Culver, IN. She married to her loving husband, Terry Shorter on May 2, 1987 in Louisville, KY.
Jane is...
Eric M. Owings
Nov 3, 2021
Eric M. Owings, 26, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on August 28, 1995, to Craig and Elizabeth (Ray) Owings, who both survive him.
He is also survived by his brother, Luke Owings; paternal grandparents, Doug and Dorothy Street; uncles, Kevin (Julie) Owings, Tracy Butler,...
