Carla J. Surprenant
May 1, 2021
Carla J. Surprenant., 67, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart Campus. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart.
Randall J. Forbregd
Apr 30, 2021
Randall "Randy" Forbregd, 59, of Bristol passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart in 1962 to Dennis and Sharon Forbregd, who survive him.
Randall is also survived by his loving wife, Nora Rock; faithful beagle companion, Booker; son, Chad Forbregd; step-daughters, Christy Holman and Nicole Davis; stepson(s) Mathew Magaldi,...
Joyce Ann Malcom
Apr 30, 2021
Joyce Ann Malcom, 78, residing in Elkhart, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home, surrounded by love and family. Joyce was born on October 31, 1942 in Manchester, Tenn. to the late Fred and Jean (Haggard) Brown. She married her true love and best friend Roy G. Malcom on November 18, 1961. Roy passed on March 9,...
Ruthann Marie Dewitt
Apr 29, 2021
Ruth Ann Marie DeWitt, 59, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Ruth was born on June 5, 1961 to Robert Breben and Linda (Zygert) Steinhofer in South Bend. She was married to the love of her life Lelon "Hoss" Dewitt in 1980. She is preceded in death by her father.
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Anita J. (Frucci) Rodgers
Apr 29, 2021
Mrs. Anita Jean (Frucci) Rodgers, 85, of Elkhart and formerly of Niles, Michigan and LaPorte, Indiana, passed away in her home on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 11:25 am. She was born in Niles, Michigan on July 17, 1935 to the late Anthony and Nellie (Eckler) Frucci. Anita married Peter A. Rodgers in Niles on August 6, 1955. He...
Andrew "Andy" Lee Fisher Sr.
Apr 28, 2021
Andrew "Andy" Lee Fisher, Sr., 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.
Andrew was born on July 20, 1939 to the late Ben and Myrtle (Wiser) Fisher. He was married to the late Cheryl L. (Dorrier) Fisher in 1980. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl on May...
Betty J Recchio
Apr 28, 2021
Betty J. (Bowers) Recchio, 97, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021 at Greenleaf Health Campus. Betty was a lifelong resident of Elkhart, she was born on April 29, 1923 to the late William C. and Lulu Alberta (Peters) Bowers. Betty attended Elkhart High School and graduated from Bristol High School class of 1942. After graduating, she...
Ronald "John" Goorhouse
Apr 27, 2021
Ronald "John" Goorhouse,55, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home.
John was born on May 14, 1965 to Ronald J. and the late, Betty (Lester) Goorhouse. He was married to Tammy (Kinne) Goorhouse on August 17, 2020. John is preceded by his mother, Betty.
John is survived by his wife,...
Donella (Whitsler) Shirk
Apr 24, 2021
Do not feel guilty for living
When I have passed away…
Keep smiling, laughing and playing,
And do this every day.
Quintessential grandma, unflappable humorist and prolific poet Donella Shirk passed away the morning of Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her Elkhart home following a bout of fragile health. She was...
Walter H. Swetcoff
Apr 22, 2021
Walter H. "Wally" Swetcoff, 58, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Jones, MI. He was born in Willard, OH on October 27, 1962 to the late Walter and Genevieve (Spears) Swetcoff.
He is survived by his loving wife, Amy Swetcoff; daughter, Brittany Mora; son, Dominick Swetcoff; brother, Timothy (Gena) Swetcoff; a sister;...
Sandra "Sandie" Kay (Squires) Holt
Apr 21, 2021
UPDATE: Graveside Services for Sandie will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in the Liberty Garden (first left off the McKinley Avenue Entrance).
Sandra Kay "Sandie" (Squires) Holt, 73, residing in Osceola, passed away Wednesday evening, April 21, 2021 at the Elkhart Center for Hospice Care, surrounded by...
David D. Blagg
Apr 21, 2021
David D. Blagg, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home.
David was born in Hammond, IN to the late Charles R. Blagg and Mary Ellen (Powell) Blagg. He is preceded in death by 6 siblings.
David is survived by many nieces and nephews, especially his close great niece, Winter...
Mary "Maxine" Smith
Apr 18, 2021
Mary Maxine Smith, 95, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, April 18, 2021 at Greenleaf Health Campus. Mary was born on December 3, 1925 to the late Merle F. and Mary (Silveous) Kimes.
She married her true love Billy "Bill" Smith on September 3, 1948. Bill survives, as well as a son Gary L. (Sue)...
Russell "Russ" E. Gullett
Apr 17, 2021
Russell "Russ" E. Gullett, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Hubbard Hill Living Wisdom Community.
Russell was born on April 18, 1934 to the late Albert and M'ozelle Gullett. He was married for 65 years to the love of his life, Virginia (Rust) Gullet. She passed away on April 6, 2020. Russell...
Coty L. Buelna
Apr 16, 2021
Mr. Coty L. "Lee" Buelna, 33, of Elkhart, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at 5:15 pm at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief but courageous battle with Covid-19. He was born in Elkhart on August 5, 1987 to Frank Buelna and Tammy (Wirick) Lemak, both of Elkhart. On August 23, 2008, he married Lisa A....
Shirley L. Casselman
Apr 16, 2021
Shirley L. Casselman, 78, of Elkhart, died Friday April 16, 2021 at Golden Living Center. She was born in Darlington, Indiana on September 17, 1942. Shirley married Eugene Casselman, Jr. on May 4, 1985 and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2003. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, spending time with her family & friends, and...
Judy K. Cole
Apr 15, 2021
Judy Kay Cole, 64, formerly of Elkhart and Kendallville, died Thursday, April 15, at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in South Bend.
Judy had survived covid one year ago but was in ill health from several illnesses and was in nursing care for several years.
She was born May 29, 1956, in Niles, Michigan, to...
Allen D. Roberts Ii
Apr 14, 2021
Allen Duane Roberts II, 33, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on April 14, 2021 at his home in Charleston, WV.
Allen was born on August 13, 1987 to Allen D. Roberts and Jane Walters in Elkhart, IN. He is preceded in death by his father, Allen Roberts, grandparents, Josephine and H. Wayne Roberts, Densil Walters, and Uncle...
Jesse L. Collins
Apr 14, 2021
Jesse Lee Collins, 53, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Elkhart on July 8, 1967 to the late Ernest R. and Patricia (Brown) Collins.
He is survived by his sons, Jesse (Ryanne) Randolph and Anthony (Brittany Elliott); grandchildren, Andrew and Hailey Randolph; brother, Ernest Collins; niece,...
Carol E. Wade
Apr 13, 2021
Carol E. Wade, 75, of Elkhart, died Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Signature HealthCARE of South Bend. She was born December 24, 1945 in Hayward CA, the daughter of (the late) Alfred & Nina (Lesher) Hay. Carol married Daryl S. Wade in Elkhart on June 18, 1987; he survives after 33 years of marriage. Carol was a homemaker; she...
