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Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

David "Dave" L. Mcgrath

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

Julia P. "Pat" (Condon) Collins

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,...

Paul E. Baker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Paulette M. Simmons

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

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

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.

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...

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