Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Pacino C. Ruiz

Pacino C. Ruiz

Dec 10, 2021

Pacino C. Ruiz, 34, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1987, in Newark, NJ to Carlos (Toni) and Colleen (Whiteaker) Ruiz, who both survive him in Elkhart County.

Pacino is also survived by his sisters, Chelly Quinones, Nancy Quinones, Jaubre Quinones, and Chelsea Naida Ruiz; nieces...

Ressie C.  "Dressler" (Towndson)  Dipert

Ressie C. "Dressler" (Towndson) Dipert

Dec 10, 2021

Ressie C. "Dressler" Dipert, 79, our loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed to her rest on Friday Morning, December 10, 2021 at Courtyard Healthcare Center, Goshen.

Ressie began life on May 26, 1942 in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Lonie and Belvey Towndson. She attended East bank High School, class of 1959,...

Darren D. Freshour

Darren D. Freshour

Dec 9, 2021

Darren D. Freshour, 60, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home.

Darren was born on May 12, 1961 to Larry E. Freshour and Rochelle (Barnes) Alberding in Elkhart, IN.

He is preceded in death by his father, Larry E. Freshour and son, Marcus Lee Freshour.

Darren is...

Larry L. Clark

Larry L. Clark

Dec 8, 2021

Larry L. Clark, 82, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN.

Larry was born in Elkhart, IN on July 27, 1939. He married the love of his life, Marlene (Shank) Clark on October 6, 1962 in Osceola, IN and remained devoted to her for 59...

Neal F. Voorde

Neal F. Voorde

Dec 6, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Neal Frederick Voorde, 45, announces his passing on Monday, December 6, 2021 at his residence in Indianapolis. Neal was born on September 24, 1976 in Elkhart, to Frederick J. and Sarah J. (Bicard) Voorde. He is survived by his loving parents Fred and Sarah Voorde; loving sister Paige M. Voorde;...

Morris A. Clement

Morris A. Clement

Dec 6, 2021

Morris A. Clement, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on February 8, 1927, in Kansas City, MO to the late Albert Morris Clement and Geneva Ruth (Kelly) Brady.

He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara (Clark) Clement; father who raised him, Elmer...

Taylor L. Lanier

Taylor L. Lanier

Dec 6, 2021

Taylor L. Lanier, 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on June 7, 1955, in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Robert Lee and Deltha Mae (Wilkins) Lanier.

Taylor is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Phyllis Lanier; children, Elena Arno, Amanda Arno, Mark (Kayla)...

Richard L. Moore

Richard L. Moore

Dec 5, 2021

Richard L. Moore Richard L. Moore, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his home.

Richard was born on September 19, 1932, to the late Andrew and Thelma (Myers) Moore in South Bend, IN. He was married to the love of his life, Betty Jo (Ellsworth) Moore on May 3, 1952, in South...

Mark Douglas Clere

Mark Douglas Clere

Dec 4, 2021

Mr. Mark D. Clere, Sr., 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 1:40 am at the Raclin House Hospice Center in Mishawaka. He had been battling health complications for some time.

He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 12, 1955 to the late Tice and Irene (Campbell) Clere, and later...

Donald W. Wagner

Donald W. Wagner

Dec 3, 2021

Donald W. Wagner, 77, of Elkhart passed away at his residence on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.

Don was born on Sept. 11, 1944, in Elkhart to Gerald and Erma (Routsong) Wagner. On Feb. 14, 1998, he married Sharon Imus who preceded him in death.

Don was a 1963 graduate of Elkhart High School before proudly...

Dennis Greiner

Dennis Greiner

Dec 2, 2021

Dennis K. Greiner, 75 of Elkhart, passed away at his home on Thursday December 2, 2021 after a brief illness.

He was born November 4, 1946 in Elkhart to the late George and Gloria (Newman) Greiner.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Todd Greiner.

Members of...

Mary E. (Kile)  Carr

Mary E. (Kile) Carr

Dec 2, 2021

Mary Evelyn (Kile) Carr, 91, of Elkhart, passed into the arms of Jesus her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2021.  She was born May 13,1930 in Goshen, Indiana to the late Frank J. Kile and M. Fern (Erb) Kile.  On August 6,1950, she married David Carr of Erie, Pennsylvania at Zion Missionary Church, Elkhart Indiana.

Surviving...

Larry W. Auld

Larry W. Auld

Dec 1, 2021

GOSHEN: Larry W. Auld, 84, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, after a sudden illness.  Larry was born on June 10, 1937 in Elkhart, a son of the late Harold G. and Dorothy (Wilcox) Auld. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wives and...

Raul Perez Hernandez

Raul Perez Hernandez

Nov 30, 2021

Raul Perez Hernandez, 49, formerly of Pueblo, MX passed away on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 at his home in Elkhart, IN.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

Linda A. Hapner

Linda A. Hapner

Nov 30, 2021

Linda A. Hapner, 72, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Greenleaf Health Campus. Linda was born in Canton, Ohio on June 27, 1949 to the late Harley Grover Henson Sr. and Margaret (Walmsley) Henson. She married her best friend and true love Mark C. Hapner on May 29, 1993 in Elkhart. Surviving is her husband of...

Vanessa Lynn (Brooks)  Andrews

Vanessa Lynn (Brooks) Andrews

Nov 30, 2021

Mrs. Vanessa Lynn Andrews, 41, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 7:38 am at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. She had been battling health complications for some time.

She was born in South Bend on November 7, 1980 to the late Ronnie Lee Brooks and Karen S. (Harman) Brooks, who...

Richard  "Scott" Simons

Richard "Scott" Simons

Nov 30, 2021

Scott Simons, 66, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, while in the comfort of his own home, with his loving wife and family by his side. Scott's life began in Elkhart on September 15, 1955, he was one of four children born to the late Richard P. and Vera L. (Spry) Simons.

He married his...

Edward J. Bollero, Jr.

Edward J. Bollero, Jr.

Nov 30, 2021

Edward J. Bollero Jr., 68, of Bristol, Indiana, passed to his rest on Tuesday morning, November 30, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Edward was born on August 29, 1953 in Elkhart, Indiana to Edward J. and Albena K. "Bena" (Manfredi) Bollero Sr., who preceded him in death.

Ed attended St. Vincent School, Riverview and graduated...

Robert "Bob" W. Brown

Robert "Bob" W. Brown

Nov 29, 2021

Robert "Bob" Brown, 76, of Elkhart, Indiana, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack on November 29, 2021.

Bob is survived by his wife Becky (Bechtel) Brown of Elkhart, IN; daughter Libby (Tom Deimerly) Brown of Marshalltown, IA; son Jason Brown of Des Moines, Iowa; daughter Jessica (Ryan) Hellman of Wasilla, Alaska; sister...

Larry D. Abel

Larry D. Abel

Nov 28, 2021

ELKHART: Larry D. Abel, 90, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1931 in Chicago to the late Clarence and Hazel (Longley) Abel. He married Concetta "Connie" R. Adamo on November 11, 1954, Connie survives, as well as their 7 children; Kathy Gordon, Mark (Marybeth) Abel, Sue Keller, Denise (Greg Closter) Abel, Mary (Tony)...

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Billings Funeral Home posts tributes

GriefSteps logo in black text, with a curved underline. The trademark symbol is at the end.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.