Paulette M. Simmons
Nov 2, 2020
Paulette Marie Simmons, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care of Elkhart. She was born in North Charleroi, PA on June 9, 1944 to the late Paul Phillip and Margret (Labick) Zelenko.
Paulette is survived by her loving husband, Donald W. Simmons; daughter, Deborah (Bill) Russo; brother, Paul...
Jeannine I. Mann
Nov 1, 2020
UPDATE: A Celebration of Life Service for Jeannine I. Mann will be held at Billings Funeral Home on Friday, April 30, 2021 beginning at 11:00 a.m. with visitation  starting at 10:00 a.m., A family meal will follow at the Billings Event Center, Burial of her cremated remains will follow at Prairie Street Cemetery.
Jeannine I. Mann, 81,...
James "Jim" M. Ott
Oct 31, 2020
James Maurice "Jim" Ott, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care of Elkhart. He was born in Port Washington, OH to the late Edwin and Lela (McPherson) Ott.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Susan Ott; daughter, Cathy Ott Cassady; grandchildren, Zach Cassady, Alexander...
Steven P. Girten, Sr.
Oct 30, 2020
ELKHART: Steven P. Girten Sr., 66 of Elkhart, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital, from complications from Covid 19.
A native of Elkhart, and a graduate of the Indiana School for the Blind in Indianapolis, where he played trombone in the high school band. Steven never let his blindness hamper or...
Linda Sue Miley
Oct 30, 2020
Linda Sue Miley, 75, of Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Goshen Hospital.
Linda was born on September 10, 1945 in Winston County, AL to Homer and Winnie (Roberts) Williams. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sisters, Lucille, Cloa, Estelle, Mildred, JL,...
Patsy J. Deuel
Oct 29, 2020
Patsy Jean Deuel, 81, of Granger, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center. Patsy was born in Twelve Mile, Indiana on June 5, 1939 to the late Charles and Pearl Margaret (Sutton) Beattie. She married her true love and best friend Norman Kay Deuel on...
Daniel J. Ripoli
Oct 28, 2020
Daniel J. Ripoli, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Golden Living Center. Daniel was born on August 28, 1926 in Elkhart to Leonard and Clara (Minelli) Ripoli.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, wife Rosemary and two sons Daniel Ripoli, Thomas J. "Tom" Ripoli; sister Rose Hannon and brother...
Helen L. Gallay
Oct 27, 2020
Helen Louise (Calbetzor) Gallay, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in Fort Wayne on November 15, 1925 to the late Harry and Edna Calbetzor.
Helen is survived by her children, Harry (Melody) Cress, Jeffery L. (Jeanette) Cress, Paul A. (Carol Hamilton) Gallay, and Brenda J. Gallay;...
Douglas M. D'Agostino
Oct 26, 2020
Douglas D'Agostino, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
Timothy N. Evans
Oct 26, 2020
Timothy N. Evans, 64, of Elkhart, passed away at home on Monday, October 26, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
Margaret Hardin
Oct 26, 2020
Margaret Hardin,71, of Elkhart, met her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 26, 2020 at her home.
Margaret was born on January 25, 1949 in Coldwater, Mississippi to Welton and Mary (Newson) Hardin.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Welton and Mary and sisters, Georgia Hardin and Rose Mary Hardin.
Margaret...
Karen K. Winter
Oct 26, 2020
Karen Kay Winter, 73, formerly of Elkhart and Warsaw, passed away peacefully Monday, October 26, 2020 at Bell Tower Health and Rehabilitation Center in Granger. Karen was the fourth of eleven children born to Elmer and Vera (Charles) Peters on July 25, 1947 in Goodland, Kansas. She is survived by a son Ryan Winter, two daughters, Melinda (Dan) Kutz,...
Charles E. Mapes
Oct 26, 2020
Charles E. Mapes, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. On July 28, 1942, he was born in Elkhart to the late Charles E. Mapes and Sarah J. (Smith) Mapes.
Charles is survived by his children, Christy Caffrey and Bryan Mapes; grandchildren, Sashia (Jacob) Norment, McKinley...
Marie Adaline (Hopper) Pack - Criqui
Oct 23, 2020
Mrs. Marie Adaline Pack Criqui, 80, of Union, MI, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at Golden Age Manor in Stevensville, MI on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:45 am. She was born on March 22, 1940 in Seymour to the late Salem F. and Marie L. (Schiller) Hopper, and is also preceded in death by her husbands...
Arthur S. Neff
Oct 22, 2020
Arthur S. Neff, 84, of Elkhart, passed away at Valley View Healthcare on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart.
Joshua E. Roberts
Oct 20, 2020
Mr. Joshua Edward "Josh" Roberts, 21, of Bristol, passed away following an accident that occurred at the entrance of Timberbrook Mobile Home Park in Bristol. He was born in Elkhart on Feb. 5, 1999 to Eric (Candy) Roberts of Bristol and Melissa A. (George Clark) (Morrison) Ferrell of Hartford, Alabama, and is survived by his significant other Sara Brownlee...
Denise "Neeser" K. Swaim
Oct 20, 2020
Denise "Neeser" Kay Swaim, 61, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on November 2, 1958 in Niles, Michigan to Ronald Swaim and Kay G. Mortimer. Preceding her in death are her parents; stepfather, Robert C. Mortimer; stepmother, Lois Swaim; and two nieces, Kristen and Kara Swaim.
Surviving...
William Victor Crowel
Oct 20, 2020
William Victor "Bill" Crowel, 63, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Bill was born on June 9, 1957 in South Bend to the late Wayne Crowel and Carol M. (Bauley) Woolet. He was a graduate of Edwardsburg High School. He is survived by his two brothers, Greg (Carol) Crowel and Dennis Crowel.
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Joseph A. Buckreis
Oct 20, 2020
Joseph A. Buckreis, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on October 5, 1938 in Altoona, PA to the late Fred M. and Elizabeth Moore (Young) Buckreis.
Joseph is survived by his sister, Sister Grace Buckreis of Wisconsin; lifelong friend, Liane Signorino of Elkhart; and a host...
Thomas L. Watson
Oct 19, 2020
Thomas L. "Tom" Watson, 74, passed away peacefully early Monday morning. October 19, 2020 at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. Tom was born on May 16, 1946 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to the late Herman T. and Betty Lou (Smith) Watson.
Tom married his true love and best friend Rose Mary Williams on April 24, 1969 in...
