V. Christine "Chris" Grinnell Davis
Sep 30, 2021
V. Christine "Chris" Grinnell Davis, 88, of Elkhart, went Home peacefully to her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Elkhart Place.
Chris was born on April 21, 1933, to Joseph and Aurora Pryor in West Ridge, AR. She was married to the late James Clifton Grinnell and her second husband, Wilbert Franklin Davis....
Maria Augusta (Pfeiffer) Miller
Sep 30, 2021
Mrs. Maria Augusta "Ria" Miller, 93, of Granger, passed away peacefully of natural causes in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at 10:38 am. She was born on September 8, 1928 in the quaint little hamlet of Kitzingen, Germany to the late Johann Pfeiffer family. Ria had quite a number of siblings, and she...
Concetta "Connie" M. (Rodino) Eppers
Sep 29, 2021
Concetta (Connie) Margaret Eppers, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully into the gates of heaven on September 29, 2021.
Connie was born on April 4, 1929 to the late Joseph and Mary (Patanelli) Rodino. She was the oldest of three children. Connie is survived by her loving husband of 72 years Joseph Henry Eppers, her sister Lenora...
Joseph Thomas Peterka
Sep 27, 2021
Joseph T. Peterka of Elkhart, passed away at the age of 61, on Monday, September 27, 2021 at his home.
Joseph was born on September 24, 1960 in Red Wing, MN to Frederick E. Peterka and Margaret "Peggy" Peterka. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Joseph is survived by his brother Peter Peterka,...
Dr. Thomas E. Durham
Sep 27, 2021
Thomas Eugene Durham, MD, 88 of Elkhart, passed into Heaven on Monday morning, September 27, 2021, with family by his side.
Thomas was born in Toluca, IL on January 23, 1933, the youngest of nine children, to the late Francis and Theresa (Farley) Durham. Thomas is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 64 years,...
Glenda R. Sailor
Sep 26, 2021
Glenda R. Sailor, 58, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on October 8, 1962, in LaGrange, Georgia to the late James E. Harris and Janice M. (Chandler) Reaves, who survives.
She is also survived by her loving husband, Steve Sailor; daughters, Kate Sailor and Stephanie (Jason)...
David J. Noffsinger
Sep 25, 2021
David J. Noffsinger, 59, of Elkhart, passed away at home on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.
Obituary will be posted soon.
Katherine B. Shetler
Sep 25, 2021
Katherine B. Shetler, 97, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Greenleaf Health Campus.
Katherine was born on August 10, 1924, to the late, Henry and Katherine (Birkey) Steider in Strang, Nebraska. She was married to the late, Merle G. Shetler on February 10, 1946 in Stickley, Nebraska. He passed away on October 25,...
Lawrence "Larry" J. Daher
Sep 24, 2021
Lawrence J. "Larry" Daher, 87, of Elkhart, passed peacefully into Heaven at 12:04 a.m. on Friday, September 24, with his beloved wife and children at his side. Born in St. Louis, MO, on December 4, 1933, Larry was the youngest child of the late Charles and Saheny (Peters) Daher; he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jeanette Pettet...
Cheryl L. "Cheri" (Bishop) Riggs
Sep 24, 2021
Mrs. Cheryl L. "Cheri" Riggs, 51, of Bristol, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 5:45 am following an extended illness. She was born on March 9, 1970 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Along with Cheri's parents, she is survived by foster mother Deb Weld, who resides in Bedford, Indiana. On...
Cynthia A. Byrd
Sep 23, 2021
Cynthia A. (Byrd) Smith, 70, of Elkhart, was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Methodist Hospital Southlake in Merrillville, IN. She was born on May 22, 1951, to the late Everett and Eloise Knight.
Cynthia is survived by her loving husband, Andrew Smith; children, William David Knight and Corine Tett; grandchildren,...
Willie Elmer "Pops" Hines
Sep 22, 2021
***All attendeeds to this service are kindly asked to wear masks due to close seating arrangements.***
Mr. Willie E. "Pops" Hines, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 at 10:00 am. He was born on April 30, 1944 in Brighton, Tennessee to the late Emmitt and Vanilla "Nellie"...
Mary A. Leyba
Sep 22, 2021
Mary A. Leyba, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Gary, IN on August 9, 1945, to the late Edmund and Hildred (Smith) Earl.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Josh) Sullivan; grandson, Xavier Sullivan; brother, Robert (Sharon) Earl; sister, Carolyn Barnes; and several nieces and...
Robert "Bob" K. Richardson
Sep 21, 2021
Robert Kent Richardson, 91, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.Bob was born on July 6, 1930, the son of the late Kenneth and Eva (Guild) Richardson. Bob played football and boxed in high school. He won the Golden Gloves novice 160 lb. championship boxing trophy in 1948. After graduating from Mishawaka High School in 1949,...
Patricia A. Snead
Sep 21, 2021
On Tuesday September 21, 2021, our beautiful, loving mother Patricia Snead 78 of Elkhart went to be with her heavenly Father. Patricia was surrounded, cherished, and cared for by her children throughout her 9-month battle (Marie Drake, Daniel Snead, Mary Snead, and Sandra Ford. She lived at Sandra Ford's home for 6 months where she battled injuries sustained from...
Jacqueline J. (Nelson) "Jackie" Westlake
Sep 20, 2021
Mrs. Jacqueline Jeanne "Jackie" Westlake, 92, of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed away of natural causes at her home on Monday morning, September 20, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1929 in Elkhart to the late Burr E. and Rose Marie (Reiner) Nelson and later married Harvey N. Westlake, who preceded her in death in 1999.
Surviving...
Zachary Austin Lee "Zach" Evans
Sep 19, 2021
Mr. Zachary Austin Lee "Zach" Evans, 28, of Goshen, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 in South Bend. He was born on April 10, 1993 in Elkhart to Brandt L. (Christa) Evans of Flushing, Michigan and Stephanie (Jason Helmuth) Fisher of Goshen.
Along with his parents and step-parents, Zach is survived by his...
Corine Smith Arnold
Sep 19, 2021
Corine Smith Arnold, 88, of Elkhart, went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.
Corine was born on March 10, 1933 to the late Victor and Maude (Pierce) Broyles in Butler, TN. She was married by her first husband, J.D. Smith and second husband, James...
Archibald L. Harchuck
Sep 17, 2021
Archibald L. "Archie" Harchuck, 93, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Archie was born in Warren, MI on February 20, 1928, to the late Stephen and Elena (Pleta) Harchuck.
Archie is survived by his daughters, Carol (Scott) Thomas and Mary; stepdaughter, Terrie (Scott) Roberts; stepson, Michael...
Leillah A. Davis
Sep 14, 2021
Leillah Ann "Lee Ann" Davis, 81 passed away in the love and comfort of her family at her Elkhart home on Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021. She was born on December 1, 1939 in Elkhart, a daughter of the late Donald and June (Martin) Price. In addition to her parents, she was sadly preceded in death by her sister...
