Obituaries

Aug 18, 2025

Scott Alan Penninger, 63, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. In his final days, he was surrounded by love and comfort in the Mishawaka home of his daughter, Chelsea, who had been his greatest joy and proudest accomplishment.

Born in Elkhart on May 12, 1962, Scott...

Aug 16, 2025

Aracelia "Sally" Gonzales, 72, of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Majestic Care of Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.

Aug 16, 2025

Stanley Ray Eyestone of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away surrounded by family on August 16, 2025. Born on November 23, 1953 in Danville, Illinois to his parents Elvin and Estella Eyestone. Stan married Deneice Cox on October 19th, 1985. Stan was proceeded in death by both of his parents, and his brother, Clark.

Stan is survived by his...

Aug 15, 2025

Thomas "Tom" A. Brown, 76, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Tom was born on September 20, 1948 in Elkhart, to the late, Ernest E. Brown and Betty (Fasie) Costello. He married the love of his life, Constance "Connie" (Bennett) Brown on November 5, 1995 in Las Vegas, NV.

Tom is...

Aug 14, 2025

Philip Campagnoli, beloved husband of Geneele Crump, died in his home, surrounded by love, on August 14, 2025.  He was 84.

A life-long resident of Elkhart, Phil was born January 21, 1941, to the late Anthony and Eugenia (Smith) Campagnoli. The son of two public school teachers, Phil was educated in the Elkhart Community Schools where he...

Aug 13, 2025

Suzann Nance Laughlin, 87, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Suzann was born on November 12, 1937 in Brazil, IN. to Edmond and Alyce (Durkin) Nance. She married the love of her life, James (Jim) Thomas Laughlin on November 27, 1958 in Brazil, IN. They had been married for 62...

Aug 12, 2025

The Reverend Richard M. "Dick" Etner, 89, of Elkhart, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 12:08 p.m., surrounded by the peace of the Lord at Brickyard Healthcare Center in Elkhart, following an extended illness.

Born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, on July 14, 1936, to the late Richard Y. and Ruth...

Aug 11, 2025

Raymond Seiler, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Valley View Health Care in Elkhart.

Arrangements are entrusted to Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

If you are a known relative or have any information regarding to Raymond's family, please contact Billings Funeral Home at (574) 264-2425. Thank...

Aug 10, 2025

Susan K. Olmstead, 65, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in South Bend, IN on February 21, 1960, to the late David A. and Muriel L. (Boggs) Olmstead.

Susan is also preceded in death by her siblings, William J. "Bill" Olmstead, Thomas Wayne Olmstead, Michael P. "Mike"...

Aug 10, 2025

Tremitchell "Tre" Wright, 64, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Brickyard Healthcare in Elkhart on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on February 19, 1961, to the late Arother Ratliff and Minnie ola Wright.

Tre is also preceded in death by his son, Adam Wright; his brothers, Bruce and John Wright; and his...

Aug 9, 2025

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Cataldo, 75, of Elkhart, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Aug. 9, 2025.

She was born in Elkhart on Mar. 23, 1950 to the late Joseph C. and Angeline C. (Furfaro) Cataldo, and survivors include close friends Darlene Losee of Elkhart and Mrs. Glen Harris Miller of Naperville, IL...

Aug 6, 2025

Donna Marie Taylor, 71, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her daughter's home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 23, 1953, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Homer and Paulette (Stiles) Martsolf, Donna lived a life defined by devotion to family, hard work, and kindness.

She was preceded...

Aug 5, 2025

Dawn R. Stoner, 56, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at her home.

Dawn was born in Elkhart on December 30, 1968 to Steven A. Stoner and Cheryl D. (Zong) Stoner.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Cheryl Stoner on March 5, 2022.

Dawn is survived by her...

Aug 2, 2025

Robert Alan "Bobby" Hale, 71, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Briarcliffe Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Bend on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 5:55 p.m., following a lengthy illness. Though his passing brings sadness to all who knew him, the light he brought to the lives around him will forever outshine the shadow of this loss.

Aug 2, 2025

Claude Edward Wise, 91, of Elkhart, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Claude was born on July 9, 1934, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Clyde and Ruth (Sensenbaugh) Wise. He was united in marriage to Janice "Jan" (Null) Wise, who preceded him on death on March 4, 2023.

He is also preceded...

Jul 28, 2025

Celebrating the Life and Light of Jacob William Fain December 28, 2002 – July 28, 2025

With broken hearts but full of gratitude for the time we had with him, we share the news that Jacob William Fain, 22, of Middlebury, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 3:04 p.m., at Memorial Hospital in South Bend,...

Jul 25, 2025

Mr. David "Dave" D. Wood, Sr., 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the afternoon of Friday, July 25, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., surrounded by the familiar comforts of the home he built with his own hands and filled with love over a lifetime. He had been in declining health, but remained ever-stoic and strong-willed, just...

Jul 25, 2025

Denise A. Fergison, 58, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 25, 2025, at her residence. She was born in South Bend, IN on June 5, 1967, to the late Harvey and Judy (Betzer) Fergison.

Denise is also preceded in death by her sister, Susan Fergison. She is survived by her children, Stephanie (Burton) Boyd and...

Jul 24, 2025

Mr. Ralph William Butler, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:23 a.m., in the comfort and serenity of his own home.

Born on November 16, 1929, in Elkhart to the late Ralph W. and Margaret Butler, Ralph lived a life rooted deeply in family, faith,...

Jul 22, 2025

Lisa Charlene Treece, 65, of Goshen, formerly of Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Majestic Care of Goshen. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina on January 22, 1960, to Claude "Lee" Stroup and Cindy Lou (Witt) Dubose, who preceded her in death.

Lisa is survived by her husband of 17 years, Douglas...