Obituaries

Sep 30, 2020

Leslie Johnson Jr., 41, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 22, 1979 in Cincinnati, OH to Leslie Johnson Sr. and Kimberly (Rhodes) Johnson, who survive him.

He is also survived by his sons, Brandin (Jena) England, Peyton Fulford, Michael Fulford, Tyler (Jessie) Teague, and Tristin...

Sep 29, 2020

Jay George Killian, 61, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, September 29, from a brief illness and is now home with his Savior.

He was born February 18, 1959, in Sullivan, Missouri, to George and Arzetta (Coffman) Killian. On February 28, 1981, he married Tamyra Tate in Elkhart, IN. She survives him at home.

Also surviving are...

Sep 28, 2020

Homer Lee Jones, 65, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Homer was born on December 19, 1954 in England, Arkansas to David Wesley Jones and Annie (Hawkins) Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, J.C. Jones.

Homer is survived by his fiancé, Theresa...

Sep 28, 2020

Victor E. Hawks, 60, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Victor was born on May 3, 1960 in Cassopolis, Michigan to Delbert L. and Lillie Mae Hawks. He is survived by two sisters, Karan Rose Hawks and Mary Lou White; and many extended nieces and nephews.  Victor was preceded in death by his...

Sep 24, 2020

Mrs. Carolyn Jean  (Jeannie) Smith, 74, of Goshen, passed away peacefully following an extended battle with cancer at her home on Thursday, September 24th  at 5:50 pm. She was born in Anderson on December 8, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Daisy Mae (Jackson) Reger. On Dec. 10, 1967, she married Keith L. Smith in...

Sep 24, 2020

Stuart D. Arnold, 54, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on November 2, 1965 to the late Roy G. Arnold Sr. and Cheryl (Beaver) Arnold, who survives at home.

Stuart is survived by his brother, Roy (Renee) Arnold Jr.; sister, Jenean (Bill) Halsey; five nieces and nephews,...

Sep 24, 2020

Mr. Wylie D. "Dave" Bateson, Jr., 82, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at his home with his family at his side on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 8:00 am. He was born in Oak Forest, PA, in the heart of steel country, on May 16, 1938 and was the son of the late Wylie D....

Sep 21, 2020

Mrs. Victoria Jo "Vicki" Fireline, 69, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 9:30 pm. She was born in South Bend on July 7, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Joseph Ervin Majewski and Rita T. (Jankowski) Majewski, who survives in...

Sep 21, 2020

Rafael Franco Orozco, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Rafael was born on August 5, 1958 in Capilla de Guadalupe, Jalisco, Mexico to Enrique Franco and Lucia Orozco. He was married to Maria Elena Franco on October 21, 1989 in California.

Rafael is survived by his wife,...

Sep 21, 2020

Michael L. Gilbert, 70, of Elkhart, passed away at home on Monday, September 21, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.

Sep 20, 2020

Mr. Gregory H. Little, 65, of Brownsburg, IN and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at his home on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 3:00 pm. He was born in Peoria, IL on May 18, 1955 and was the son of the late Harold L. Little and LaVerta F. Mc Manus Little, who survives him...

Sep 18, 2020

Joy Lynn Bell, 57, of Elkhart, passed away after a long illness on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Joy was born on October 12, 1962 in Cincinnati, OH to Joseph Gilman and Patricia (Cunningham) Rotella. She married Rabon "Ray" Bell on June 17, 2000.

Joy is survived by her loving husband, Ray;...

Sep 18, 2020

Janice Joann Selner, 72, of Union, Michigan, passed away Friday morning, September 18, 2020 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by love and her family. Janice was born on August 24, 1948 in Delong, Indiana to the late Wayne Harold Hiland and Ferne Marcella (Rensberger) Hiland. In addition to her parents, a granddaughter Erika Beachy preceded her in...

Sep 17, 2020

Dennis Joe Hayes, 57, of Elkhart, formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2020 at Elkhart Meadows after an illness.

Dennis was born on June 5,1963 in Elkhart to the late Jerry and Cleo (Mann) Hayes. Dennis is survived by his sister, Betty (Jim) Mann and brother Jerry Hayes, both of Elkhart; his nephew...

Sep 16, 2020

Nadine N. Warren, 89, formerly of Michigan City, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at her home in Elkhart.

Nadine was born on October 14, 1930 to Otto Volksdorf and Ester Ernst Volksdorf in Michigan City, IN. She was married to the love of her life, David Warren on July 12, 1953. He passed...

Sep 15, 2020

Barb passed peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by family and friends. Barb was born in Mishawaka, IN, and lived in the surrounding Michigan and Indiana area most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Dorothy West, and her sister Lorraine Schneider. Barb is survived by her loving husband, Leroy Elledge, daughter Nicole...

Sep 15, 2020

Louis Charles Null II, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home.

Louis was born on October 1, 1946 in Elkhart to the late Louis C. Null I and Mary Beth Whitaker-Null. He is preceded in death by his parents, his stepson, William Dale Carter; brother, Carey Dean "Gary" Whitaker and sister,...

Sep 14, 2020

Phyllis Jean Gongwer, 89, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2020.  She was born in Linton, IN, on July 24, 1931 to Carl and Margaret Donie, both of whom preceded her in death.

After graduating high school, Phyllis began working at Uniroyal in Mishawaka where she met her husband, Ronald. She and Ronald Gongwer...

Sep 14, 2020

Timothy Louis "Tim" Wilson, 56, of Niles, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, September 14, 2020 at his home. Tim was born on October 25, 1963 in Elkhart to Richard and Frances (Doolittle) Wilson. Tim married the love of his life Sandra L (Rockwell) Linn on February 18, 1984 in Niles. Surviving is his wife of 36 years, Sandra;...

Sep 13, 2020

Michele J. Groves, 52, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at her ADEC residence in Bristol. She was born on December 16, 1967 in Batesville, Mississippi to the late Richard P. Groves and Linda Lea (Whitaker) Neilson. Michele is survived by her loving housemates who were all like close sisters and family to her throughout the...