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...
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...
