Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Jack Morgan
Jun 7, 2021
Mr. Jack Morgan, 85, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the comfort of his Elkhart home with his wife at his side on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 10:40 am following an extended illness. He was born in Indianapolis on July 20, 1935 to the late Euin K. and Bertie May (Grant) Morgan, and is survived at home by...
Jack Rigsby
Jun 7, 2021
Jack Rigsby, 69, of Goshen, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 surrounded by his family at home.
Jack was born on May 22, 1952 to the late Henry and Mable (Keaton) Rigsby in Paintsville, KY. He is married to Pamela (Thompson) Rigsby in 1978 in Paintsville, KY.
He is preceded in death by his...
Tamara Jane "Tammy" (Plake) Callahan
Jun 3, 2021
"Family Sticks Together"
"Happiness is like a butterfly which, if pursued, is always beyond our grasp. But, if you sit down quietly, it may even alight on you." Nathaniel Hawthorne
Ms. Tamara Jane Callahan, 63, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the comfort of her Elkhart home on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 9:00 pm...
Terry L. Hillman
Jun 3, 2021
Terry L. Hillman, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Elkhart on April 13, 1949 to the late Phillip John and Mildred L. (Geiger) Hillman.
Terry is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathleen "Kathy" Hillman of Elkhart; children, Jasen...
Gill M. Ragsdale
May 30, 2021
Gill M. Ragsdale, 69, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart on September 25, 1951 to the late Glibert and Mary Lou (Porter) Ragsdale.
Gill is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Anita Ragsdale; son, Johnny (Mindy) Ragsdale; granddaughter, Miley Ragsdale; siblings, Jerry Ragsdale,...
Barbara J. Wilmore
May 29, 2021
Barbara J. Wilmore, 74, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Hospice House in Elkhart.
Barbara was born on November 7, 1946 in Elkhart to the late Earl Avery II and Jean J. (Scott) Avery. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Jean; former spouse, David Wilmore and brother Earl Avery...
Theresa "Terri" Marie Fister
May 26, 2021
Theresa "Terri" M. Fister, 75, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Theresa was born on June 19, 1945 to the late John and Elizabeth (Griman) Fister in Elkhart. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Sweazy.
Survivors of Terri include her children,...
Ronnie Joseph Boothe
May 26, 2021
Mr. Ronnie Joseph Boothe, 47, of Elkhart, passed away in the emergency department at Elkhart General Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born on March 5, 1974 in Chicago to the loving union of the late Marvin Boothe, Sr. and to Mrs. Barbara (Van Horne) Boothe Wilson of Grant Park, IL, the oldest of four children. On July...
Richard Earl Smith
May 25, 2021
Richard Earl Smith, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Rich was born on August 17, 1964 in Hammond, IN to Gerald A. Smith and Exa Sue (Simmons) Rodriguez.
Rich is preceded in death by father, Gerald and wife, Anna Smith.
Surviving Rich are his children,...
Reggie Alyn Fisher
May 25, 2021
Reggie Alyn Fisher, 65, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on January 18, 1956 to the late Evert and Dorothy (Adams) Fisher.
Reggie is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Denise Fisher; son, Jason Fisher of Norfolk, VA; daughters, Melissa (D.J.) Holloway of Fort...
Deborah Kay "Deb" (Hanson) Montagano
May 24, 2021
Ms. Deborah Kay "Deb" Montagano, 63, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the comfort of her Elkhart home on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 9:50 pm, with much of her family at her side. She had been in frail health. Deb was born on July 5, 1957 in Elkhart and was raised by her mother, Mrs. Barbara (Robert "Pops")...
Shirley Ann (Wise) Carrell
May 24, 2021
Shirley Ann (Wise) Carrell ,79, of Elkhart, passed away at her daughter's home on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Shirley was born on July 8, 1941 in Jimtown, IN to Samuel Wise and Wilma (Lechlitner) Powell. She was married to the late, Kenneth Carrell on Sept. 17, 1960 in Centerville, MI. He passed away on Sept. 27, 2011....
David "Dave" L. Miller
May 23, 2021
David Lee Miller, 62, of Elkhart, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital, with his wife and daughters at his side. Dave was born on June 8, 1958 in South Bend to the late Robert L. and Geneva (Larimer) Miller. He met and married his true love...
Cecelia "May" Metz
May 22, 2021
Cecelia M. Metz, 95, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.
Jon E. Hicks
May 22, 2021
Jon E. Hicks, 59, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 22, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Jon was born on August 20, 1961 in Rantoul, Illinois, to the late Bruce L. Hicks Jr. and Maribeth (Daniels) Hicks.
Jon married Valerie J. (Kurtz) Neal; Valerie survives, as well as 3 children, Matthew Kramer, Amy (Daniel Martinez)...
Gerald Karl "Jerry" Jankowski
May 22, 2021
Mr. Gerald Karl "Jerry" Jankowski, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully within the comfort of his Elkhart home on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 1:30 pm following an extended illness. He was born in Chicago on March 14, 1941 to the late Charles and Helen (Blaszak) Jankowski, and later married Noreen C. Ryan on May 25, 1968. She preceded...
M. Joan Essig Rinehart
May 21, 2021
M. Joan Essig Rinehart, of Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away on May 21, 2021. She was born in Elkhart, Indiana on September 2, 1930. In honor of Joan's wishes, her cremated remains are being brought back to her hometown of Elkhart, IN to be laid to rest alongside her husband, Eugene Rinehart in Rice Cemetery.
She was...
Michael "Mike" J. Serafino
May 21, 2021
Michael J. "Mike" Serafino, 64, of Elkhart, passed away after his fierce and courageous battle with cancer on Friday, May 21, 2021 where he was surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on November 13, 1956 in Elkhart, IN to the late Joseph C. Serafino and Lila L. (Patanelli) Serafino, who survives him.
Mike...
Douglas Ray "Doug" Tyson
May 19, 2021
Mr. Douglas Ray Tyson, 72, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 7:00 am following an extended illness. He was born in Elkhart on May 22, 1948 to the late Clyde L. and Charlene M. (McCreary) Tyson.
Doug is survived by his sister, Sue Ann Bradshaw...
Ronald Lee "Ron" Baker
May 15, 2021
(Editor's Note: Hello All. The last time we were together, we celebrated the life and times of the illustrious and zany Jami Lynn Baker, whose obituary was shared on this website back on January 13, 2021. Since then, Jami's faithful husband, confidant, pain-in-the-neck, sounding board, companion and partner-in-crime Ron has passed away as well, and we figured the best...
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