Larry E. Freshour
Oct 11, 2021
Larry Eugene Freshour, 82 of Elkhart passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, October 11, 2021. Larry was born on May 22, 1939 in Elkhart to James and Fannie Louise (Wilson) Freshour. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish Larry's memory and his many stories include his sons Darren (Debi)...
Bruce C. Foster
Oct 10, 2021
Bruce C. Foster, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart. If anyone has any information about his family, we ask that you please contact the funeral home. Thank you.
Joyce D. (Bielby) Persic
Oct 10, 2021
Joyce D. Persic, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at her home.
Joyce was born on June 11, 1932, in Bay City, MI to Carl A. and Hazel Mae (Ferris) Bielby. She married the love of her life, William "Bill" Persic on June 17, 1978, in Elkhart.
Joyce is preceded in...
Sally J. Bowen
Oct 8, 2021
Sally J. Bowen, 81, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 25, 1940, in Elkhart to the late Donald Ellsworth and Bonnie (Doan) Chamness.
Sally is survived by her children, Jackie Stutzman, Craig (Emily) Bowen, and Tina (Kent) Trahan; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and sister, Bonnie...
Flora Jean "Jean" (Wilkens) Mcafee
Oct 6, 2021
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Ms. Flora J. "Jean" McAfee, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 11:05 pm following an extended illness. Not that she didn't love her time here on Earth, but...
Steven Eric Neel
Oct 6, 2021
Steven E. "Steve" Neel, 50, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on August 30, 1971, to the late Malvin E. and Diana L. (Henderson) Neel.
Steve is survived by his sister, Shelly Neel, and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was preceded...
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.
