Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Linda Sue Miley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Steven Griffin

Steven Griffin

Oct 18, 2020

Mr. Steven E. Griffin, 66, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 2:24 pm following an extended illness. He was born December 12, 1953 in Chicago, IL.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and committal service has been scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2020 at 2:00...

Cecilia Ornduff

Cecilia Ornduff

Oct 18, 2020

Cecilia Ornduff, 90, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday evening, October 18, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 5, 1930 in Ft. Lupton, Colorado to the late Jose and Rosa (Tarin) Avina.

Cecilia married her true love Charles R. "Chuck" Ornduff Sr. on Valentine's Day 1953 in Greely, Colorado. Chuck died October 21, 2017 after...

Robert L. Hartman Jr.

Robert L. Hartman Jr.

Oct 17, 2020

Robert "Bob" L. Hartman, Jr., 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Robert was born on October 26, 1947 in Elkhart, IN to Robert L. Hartman Sr. and Vivian (Freshour) Hartman. Robert is married to Scydell (Hess) Hartman on June 24, 1967 in Elkhart.

Bob is preceded in...

Harold D. Miller

Harold D. Miller

Oct 15, 2020

Mr. Harold D. Miller, 91, of Elkhart, has finally convinced the Good Lord to let him into Heaven after a lifetime of laughter, practical jokes and fun. "I had a good run", he would have said about himself, and everyone agrees that while it's time for Harold to prop his feet up and enjoy a well-deserved rest, his jokes,...

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