Obituaries

Nov 17, 2020

The Reverend Oscar Herman Sheets, 88, of Middlebury and formerly of Elkhart, peacefully left this world to rest with his Savior on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 5:03 am at Goshen General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on August 25, 1932 on his parent's homestead in Cambria, (Clinton County) Indiana to the late Oscar Hoyt and...

Nov 16, 2020

W. Barbara (DeBoni) Swartzell Cloud, 99, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart, IN 46517. She was born on September 29, 1921 in Holland, MI to Jacob and Marie Agatha (Thar) DeBoni.

Barb is survived by her children, Judith "Judy" (Larry) Miller, Shirley (Terry) Chomer, Charles "Chuck" Swartzell and...

Nov 15, 2020

Ruby Jewel "Susie" Sawyer, 77, of Granger, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Bell Tower Health & Rehabilitation Center, Granger. Susie was born on February 7, 1943 in Elkhart to the late David Sylvester and Jewel Elizabeth (Mahar) Axsom Sr. In addition to her parents, two brothers David Sylvester Axsom Jr., Thomas Axsom and sister...

Nov 15, 2020

Robert "Bob" Paul Nadon, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Robert was born on May 13, 1937 in Cook County, IL to Elbert W. Nadon and May (Riendeau) Skelly-Nadon. Robert married Barbara (Emmans) Nadon on Oct. 5, 2001. He is preceded in death by his first wife,...

Nov 15, 2020

Geraldine Ann Hostetler, 86, passed away after a brief battle with lung cancer Nov. 15 at the Center for Hospice Care with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. COVID-19 restrictions prevented the rest of her family from being there, but Jerry knew how deeply she was loved.

Born in Adrian, Mich., on July 13, 1934 to...

Nov 15, 2020

Russell D. Weaver, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Valley View Healthcare Center. He was born on June 10, 1958 in Elkhart to the late Harvey and Betty Weaver.

Russell is survived by his wife, Sandra Weaver and sisters, Mary Lou Miller and Roberta Meek. He is preceded in death by his...

Nov 15, 2020

Marlene V. Slayter, 85, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Hubbard Hill, surrounded by her family. Marty, as she was fondly known to family and friends, was born on April 14, 1935 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Claire Edwin and Mildred (Larason) Patterson. She is survived by her 3 children, two sons, Games (Vicky) Slayter,...

Nov 15, 2020

John "Johnny" Everett Purvis, 82, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, November 15, 2020 at his home.

Johnny was born on September 3, 1938 to the late Archie and Marjorie (Harper) Purvis in Sharpsburg, KY. He married the love of his life, Martha (Smith) Purvis on September 21, 1962 in Elkhart. John is preceded in...

Nov 11, 2020

Rickey Edward Barnes, 68, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 11, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born on August 14, 1952 in Cassopolis, Michigan to the late Sylvester Barnes II and Dorothy (Goins) Breckenridge.

He is survived by his wife Beatrice Barnes; daughter Rochelle Barnes-Davis and a step-son Corey B....

Nov 11, 2020

Frank R. Nusbaum, 82, residing at Greencroft in Goshen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was the son of Clifford and Bertha (Stricker) Nusbaum and was born on July 15, 1938 into a large family in Elkhart, IN. He lived in this area his whole life. Frank worked at manufacturing jobs when he was younger, and...

Nov 10, 2020

Michael J. Turner, 74, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away at Valley View Healthcare Center on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.

Nov 9, 2020

Billy D. Wicker, 60, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at his home.

Billy was born on June 21, 1960 to Anthony Wicker and Janet Stapleton in Kendallville, IN.

He is survived by his close friend, Ted Campbell of Elkhart; brothers, Tony (Laurie) Wicker of Dowagiac, MI, Dave Wicker of Bremen, Steve...

Nov 9, 2020

Michael Houston, 70, of Granger, passed away at Center For Hospice Care on Monday, November 9, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.

Nov 8, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Fletcher, 70, of Elkhart, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Tom was born on December 30, 1949 in Elkhart, IN to Leland P. and Evelyn L. (Miller) Fletcher. He married the love of his life, Patricia (Kline) Fletcher on December 30, 1971. Tom...

Nov 7, 2020

Mrs. Kelly Diane Sappington, 58, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 8:09 pm, following an extended illness. She was born October 13, 1962 in Amarillo, TX to the late Pat and Diana (Dobbins) Barrick. On Christmas Eve 2000, she married Terrence "Terry" Sappington in Elkhart. He survives at home after just...

Nov 7, 2020

David "Dave" L. McGrath, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his home.

Dave was born in Massillon, OH to Max McGrath and Shirley Smith. He graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1976. He is preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Earl Habic.

Dave is survived by his...

Nov 7, 2020

***UPDATE***

Mrs. Julia P. "Pat" Collins, 90, of Elkhart, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 12:18 pm, following an extended illness. She was born July 9, 1930 in Green Point, NY to the late John and Julia (Laska) Condon, and is preceded in death by her husband, William A. Collins,...

Nov 7, 2020

Mr. Paul Eugene Baker, 85, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 at 8:30 am following a brief illness. He was born on Dec. 26, 1934 in Rochester to the late Ira E. and Edna F. (Felty) Baker, and married Norma J. "Jane" Bowyer on Feb. 27, 1954 in Rochester. She passed...

Nov 6, 2020

Ricardo Patino, 60, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Zacatepec Morelos, Mexico on April 16, 1960 to Ricardo Patino and the late Margarita Hernandez.

Ricardo is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Catalina Patino; daughters, Katia (Nathan) Hills, Selene (Jesus) Patino, and Jessica...

Nov 6, 2020

Ms. Hazel M. Sanders, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Riverside Village in Elkhart on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at 8:30 am following an extended illness. She was born on February 15, 1939 in Sault St. Marie, MI to the late William and Edith (Letson) Watchorn.

She is survived by her husband Don Sanders, who resides...