Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Billy D. Wicker
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...
Michael Houston
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.
Thomas K. Fletcher
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...
Kelly Diane (Barrick) Sappington
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...
David "Dave" L. Mcgrath
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...
Julia P. "Pat" (Condon) Collins
Nov 7, 2020
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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,...
Paul E. Baker
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...
Ricardo Patino
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...
Hazel M. (Watchorn) Sanders
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...
Ekra J. (Owens) Little
Nov 5, 2020
Mrs. Ekra Jewel Little, 75, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 3:08 am, following an extended illness. Lovingly known as "Ick" by her kids and grandkids, Ekra was born on November 30, 1944 in McDowell, KY to the late Walter and Elsie Owens, and is preceded in death by her...
Donald C. Cox
Nov 5, 2020
Donald C. "Don" Cox, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 15, 1932 in Elkhart to the late Maple Camp and Gwendolyn (Shelt) Cox. He married his true love and best friend Viola Jane Warren. Surviving is his wife...
Harold Juday
Nov 4, 2020
Harold Wayne Juday, 81, of Bristol, passed away at his home Wednesday morning, November 4, 2020, surrounded by love and family. Harold was born in Elkhart on February 11, 1939 to the late George A. and Viola Marie (Seidner) Juday Jr.
He married his true love and best friend Mary Beth Fike. They built a wonderful life...
Bruce L. Hoeppner
Nov 4, 2020
Bruce L. Hoeppner, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 3:10 am, following an extended illness. He was born November 29, 1936 in Freeport, IL to the late Reverend Lawrence C. and Louise (Schmigee) Hoeppner. On December 13, 1958, he married Carolyn May Schuelke in Elkhart....
Barbara L Lennox
Nov 3, 2020
Barbara L. Lennox, 66, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Elkhart on April 11, 1954 to the late Varian R. and Anna Mary (Day) Lennox.
Barbara is survived by her brothers, David L. (Carol) Lennox and Steven R. Lennox; nephew, Richard (Maureen) Parker; and great nephews,...
Gregory "Cowboy" A. Templeton
Nov 3, 2020
Gregory A. "Cowboy" Templeton, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Easton, PA to the late Preston Templeton and Madeline (McElroy) Leers on September 27, 1951.
Cowboy is survived by his loving wife, Rosalie; daughters, Crystal (Chris) Longbrake and Holly (Juan) Riviera; step daughter, Kim (Gary)...
Norma A. Belschner
Nov 3, 2020
Norma A. Belschner, 80, of Elkhart, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Elkhart on June 18, 1940 to the late Russell Schenk and Marguerite (Stover) Miller.
Norma is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Belschner; son, Ronald (Nikki) Belschner; daughter, Debra (Jim) Pratt;...
Michael A. Bueter
Nov 3, 2020
Michael A. Bueter, 66, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor in Walkarusa.
Michael was born on February 9, 1954 in Huntington, IN to the late, Wilfred Bueter and Catherine (Leege) Bueter. He married the love of his life, Lori (Miller) Booker in Baldwin, MI on December 4, 2007. He is...
Shirley A. Mclain
Nov 2, 2020
Shirley A. McLain, 84, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at Valley View Health Care Center. She was born on January 16, 1936 in Elkhart to the late Joseph W. and Lillian (Vollmar) Tarnecy. She married Robert E. "Bob" McLain Sr. on December 14, 1957, Bob passed away on November 25, 2018 after 60 years of marriage....
Victoria E. Hollins
Nov 2, 2020
Victoria E. Hollings, 56, of Ligonier, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Avalon Village. She was born in Fort Wayne on March 1, 1964 to the late James H. and Sandra K. (Crotty) Webb.
She is survived by her sons, Ryan and Kris Beabout; four granddaughters; and sisters, Martha (Scott) Tipsword, Theresa...
Colleen J. Neff
Nov 2, 2020
Colleen J. Neff, 92, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at Valley View Healthcare Center. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
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