Andres "Andy" Bahena
Nov 27, 2021
Andres "Andy" Bahena, 57, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Andres was the youngest of 13 children, born in Jojutla, Morelos, Mexico on October 2, 1964, to the late Evaristo Bahena Salgado and Rosa (Benitez) Rangel.
Andres was a Quality Control inspector for many local manufacturing...
Mary E. (Hosier) Solano
Nov 26, 2021
Mary E Solano, 73 of Elkhart passed away on Friday November 26, 2021 at The Center for Hospice Care, Mishawaka.
She was born on June 9, 1948 in Long Beach, California to Paul D. Hosier and Mildred (Sequin) Hosier.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter Tifani Miller.
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James "Jim" A. Hanes
Nov 25, 2021
Mr. James A. "Jim" Hanes, Sr., 79, of Bristol (and formerly of Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania), passed away peacefully at Goshen General Hospital on Thursday, November 25, 2021 following a brief illness. On November 20, 1976 he married Kay L. Phillips, who passed away at home in Bristol on November 29, 2016, after 43 wonderful years together.
Jim was...
Catherine M. Price
Nov 24, 2021
Catherine M. Price, 57, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at her residence. She was born on June 19, 1964, in El Paso, TX to the late Gerlof and JoAnn (Eastwood) van Hattum.
Catherine is survived by her children, Greg Price and Jennifer Rentfrow; grandchildren, Brock and Isabella Rentfrow; brother, John (Carla) van Hattum;...
Thomas Lee Horein
Nov 24, 2021
Thomas Lee Horein, 69, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday November 24, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital, after a hard fought battle with Myotonic Dystrophy. Thomas was born on July 5, 1952 in Mishawaka, to the late John M. and Harriett Louise (Crofoot) Horein.
Thomas graduated from Penn High School, class of 1971. He received his BS in...
Joseph "Joe" R. Adkins
Nov 23, 2021
Joseph "Joe" R. Adkins, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Joe was born on February 21, 1948 in Belle, West Virginia to Grace (Blake) and Roy Adkins.
He is preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Joe is survived by his...
Linda D. Tomlinson, Rn, Msn
Nov 20, 2021
Ms. Linda D. Tomlinson, RN, MSN, 64 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born in Elkhart on January 29, 1957 to the late Herbert and Doris (Blackwell) Greene and is survived by her daughters Rachael (Chris) Huffman and Jennifer (Mauricio) Sanchez, both of Elkhart; brothers...
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.
