Jack L. Deshone
Dec 29, 2020
Jack Lee DeShone, 83, of Elkhart passed away with his wife at his side on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Jack was born on March 8, 1937 in Elkhart, IN to the late, William Henry DeShone and Cleo Maxine (Shively) DeShone. He married the love of his life, Shirley (Crofoot) DeShone....
Elsie M. Chris
Dec 29, 2020
Elsie May Chris, 84, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 5, 1936 in Ligonier, IN to the late Jonas and Mary (Miller) Beachy.
Elsie is survived by her son, Rodney (Tonya) Chris; daughter, Ronda Chris; granddaughter, Erica Plummer; three great...
James "Jim" T. Laughlin
Dec 29, 2020
Elkhart-James "Jim" T. Laughlin, 84, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Greenleaf Health Campus.
Jim was born on August 15, 1936 in Manhattan, KS to Thomas and Eleanor (Seibers) Laughlin. He married the love of his life, Suzann (Nance) Laughlin on November 27, 1958 in Brazil, IN.
Jim is preceded in...
April D. Terry
Dec 27, 2020
April D. Terry, 56, of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
Robert M. "Bob" Keiser
Dec 27, 2020
Mr. Robert M. "Bob" Keiser, 86, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 3:24 pm. He was born in South Whitley, IN on July 17, 1934 to the late Arthur and Wanda (Landes) Keiser.
Surviving are his daughters Kelley (Walter) Davenport of Portland, OR and Karla (Gary) Renne of Bothell,...
James "Jim" R. Cross, Sr.
Dec 27, 2020
Jim R. Cross, Sr., 77, of Elkhart, passed away at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
Mary Christine Terlep
Dec 26, 2020
Mary Christine Terlep passed away on Saturday, December 26th in Washington DC from complications of the Covid-19 virus. She was 71 years old.
Mary was born in Elkhart, IN to Vince and Lucy Terlep and was the third of their seven children. She was a graduate of Elkhart High School and Albertus Magnus College in New Haven,...
Dennis Lee Edwards
Dec 26, 2020
Dennis Lee Edwards, 59, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home. Dennis was born on March 10, 1961 in Elkhart, to the late William Dale and Betty Irene (Peffley) Edwards. Surviving is his wife Isabel Edwards, children, Horacio Monroy, Sommer (Sean) Adkins, Courtney Edwards, Karla Monroy, Gabriella and Francisco Rosales, also a brother...
David "Tow Motor Dave" Lee Jones
Dec 25, 2020
David "Tow-motor Dave" Lee Jones, 68, of Osceola, began his eternal nap on December 25, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
David was born on June 16, 1952 in South Bend to the late, William Jones and Emogene (Coffey) Jones. He married Marybeth (Rieck) Jones on June 18, 1977 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in South...
Scott "Biff" Mann
Dec 25, 2020
Scott "Biff" Mann, 48, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home.
Biff was born on June 16, 1972 to Paula Mann-Bryant and raised by the late, Honey Lou (Ganger) Mann. Honey Lou Mann passed away on May 28, 2012.
Biff is survived by his birth mother, Paula Mann-Bryant of Ohio;...
Jeff Lane Haynes
Dec 24, 2020
Jeffrey Lane Haynes, 51, of Elkhart, passed away, suddenly on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home.
Jeff was born on November 1, 1969 to Willie Joseph Haynes and Helen (Dunn) Eastman. He is married to Lura (Ingle) Haynes on May 25, 2019 in Elkhart. He is preceded in death by his father, Willie and granddaughter, Emily....
Etherial Syrvinia "Buzz" (Foster) Phillips
Dec 24, 2020
Mrs. Etherial Syrvinia "Buzz" Phillips, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 7:25 pm. Her family found her passing quite remarkable as Buzz had been praying and reciting bible passages most of that afternoon and early evening and was in mid-prayer when her Lord came...
Neil D. Herman
Dec 24, 2020
Neil D. Herman, 76, residing in Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, December 24, 2020 at his home. Known as "Mr. Wonderful" to his family and friends, Neil was born on November 13, 1944 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Edith (Ammerman) Herman. In addition to his parents, a son Neil Kyle, three brothers, Roger,...
Craig M. Gonsoski
Dec 23, 2020
Craig Matthew Gonsoski, 48, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in the comfort of his family, after a hard fought battle against Covid-19 at I U Health Methodist, Indianapolis. Craig was born on July 26, 1972 in Elkhart to Donald Thomas and L. Kay (Funk) Gonsoski. His father Donald passed away October 5, 2000. He married his...
Louis G. Coulter
Dec 21, 2020
Louis G. Coulter, 62, of Elkhart, passed away December 21, 2020. Louis was born on October 2, 1958 in Hartford City, Indiana to the late Louis G. and Roberta (Miller) Coulter Sr. In addition to his parents; a daughter Julia M. Coulter preceded him in death.
On August 9, 2002 Louis married his true love and best...
May Elizabeth (Muntz) Jones
Dec 21, 2020
May Elizabeth Jones, 96, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Life Care Center of LaGrange.
May was born on September 19, 1924 in Wyatt, IN to the late, Eugene H.L. Muntz and Lillie B. (Strahley) Muntz. She married the love of her life, Robert H.L. Jones, on July 1, 1946 in Millersburg,...
Carolyn S. Kauble
Dec 20, 2020
Carolyn S. Kauble, 76, of Elkhart, formerly of Kokomo, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 1, 1944 in Kokomo to the late Ilderem "Abe" Lindley and Onda (Hite) Lindley.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Thomas (Lisa) Kauble and Laura (Al) Cauthen; grandchildren, Ashley (Jeremy Bontrager) Kauble, Kristin (Justin)...
Vicky Denise Young
Dec 19, 2020
Vicky D. Young, 61, of Elkhart, passed away at Valley View Healthcare Center on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
There will be no visitation or services. Cremation was chosen.
Bruce A. Helbling
Dec 18, 2020
Bruce A. Helbling, 69, of South Bend, passed away under the care of hospice on Friday, December 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 30, 1951 to the late Kenneth Helbling and Gloria May (Myers) Helbling, who survives him.
Bruce is also survived by his close cousin, Deborah Decker of Mishawaka; children, Carrie Ann...
Shirley Ann (Bails) Tulley
Dec 18, 2020
Union - The world lost a beloved mother, Shirley A. Tulley, 83, on Friday, December 18th.  She passed away in her home surrounded by her children after a brief battle with cancer. Her illness never stopped her from spending time with her loved ones.
She is survived by Cindy (Paul Jacobus)Young, Kathy (Rick Schultz)Tulley, Mike Tulley (Niki),...
