Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Billie L. Malott

Billie L. Malott

May 6, 2026

Billie L. Malott, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at her home.

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

Marvin Eugene Minegar

Marvin Eugene Minegar

May 3, 2026

Mr. Marvin Eugene Minegar, 95, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 11:20 a.m., surrounded by the comfort of a life well-lived.

Born in Elkhart on February 11, 1931, Marvin was the son of the late William Henry and Mabel Helen (Fish) Minegar. He was preceded in death by his dear wife of...

Deborah Turner

Deborah Turner

May 2, 2026

Deborah Turner, 73, of South Bend, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.

Nancy Alice Zoller

Nancy Alice Zoller

May 1, 2026

Nancy Alice Zoller, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born in South Bend, IN on November 18, 1937, to the late Louis C. and Ethel (Shafer) Layfield.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Edward J. Zoller; children, David C. (Amanda) Hilde and Suzanne K. (Cameron) Snyder; step children, Michael (Stephanie) Zoller,...

Kathy A. Smith

Kathy A. Smith

Apr 30, 2026

Kathy Ann Smith, 62, of Elkhart, was born on November 26, 1963, to the late George Franklin McNeal and Janet Ann Linton, who survives her. Kathy also had two brothers, Tim (Robin) Linton and Jeff (Erin) Bowers [Jeff precedes Kathy in death] and a host of loving nieces and nephews. She was known by many names—Grandma, Momma, Mrs. Smith, Sister,...

Tina M. Allen

Tina M. Allen

Apr 29, 2026

Tina Mae Allen, 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in her home.

An obituary will be posted in the near future with a time of sharing memories.

Thank you! 

Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.

Terri June (Bess) Meehan

Terri June (Bess) Meehan

Apr 28, 2026

Ms. Terri June (Bess) Meehan, 64, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7:20 a.m., following an illness.

Born on June 8, 1961, in Elkhart, Indiana, Terri was a woman who made an impression wherever she went—not because she tried to, but because being fully, genuinely herself was simply her...

Kathleen A. Holmes

Kathleen A. Holmes

Apr 28, 2026

Kathleen Ann Holmes, age 85, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Her passing follows a long and courageous battle with complications from viral encephalitis - a journey she navigated with the same quiet strength and dignity that defined her entire life.

Born on January 13, 1941, in South Bend, Indiana, Kathleen...

Mark E Paskell

Mark E Paskell

Apr 23, 2026

Mark Paskell passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 70 after a two-year battle with cancer. Mark was born on April 13, 1956, in Alexandria, Indiana.

Mark was the beloved son of the late Catherine and Chester Paskell of Alexandria, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Michael and Thomas Paskell, and nephew Bill Clabaugh...

Barbara E. Vargo

Barbara E. Vargo

Apr 21, 2026

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Barbara Elizabeth Vargo, 78, of Elkhart, Indiana. She went to meet the Lord on April 21, 2026, following her long battle with dementia. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the 2nd of 7 children to Bill and Delores O'Brien. After marrying the love of her life Frank, she raised her family in...

Lisa Dawn Adkins

Lisa Dawn Adkins

Apr 20, 2026

Lisa Dawn Sachse-Adkins, 50, of Goshen, went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 20, 2026.

Lisa was born on July 25, 1975 in Elkhart, IN to father, Bill Sachse and mother, Deb (Rowe) Weld.

She is preceded in death by her dad, Bill Sachse and sister, Cherilyn L. “Cheri” Riggs.

Lisa is survived by her children, Kyla Melfi...

Viola Mae Hatfield

Viola Mae Hatfield

Apr 19, 2026

Viola Mae Hatfield, 93, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Woodland Manor Nursing Home.

Viola was born in Marshall Co, IN on July 13, 1932 to the late, Andrew McKesson and Fayette (Rankin) McKesson.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Shirley Kintigh and Rickie Holt, two sons in law, Doug Osborn and Lee Holt, one...

Ralph Edward Miller, Jr.

Ralph Edward Miller, Jr.

Apr 15, 2026

Ralph Edward Miller Jr., born April 7, 1949, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in Ixtapa, Mexico—a place he dearly loved and called his second home for over 40 years.

Ralph is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Pamela Miller; his children, Angela Marshall (Stuart), Ryan Miller (Brandie), and Dennis King (Melissa); his cherished grandchildren, Brendan Marshall (Katelynn),...

Margarito Estrada Hernandez

Margarito Estrada Hernandez

Apr 14, 2026

Arrangements for Margarito are pending here at the funeral home and will be posted soon!

Robin Elizabeth Rader

Robin Elizabeth Rader

Apr 14, 2026

Robin Elizabeth Rader, 70, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at her home.

Robin was born on October 4, 1955 in Denver, CO to the late, Edgar and Phyllis (Clark) Piper. She married Daren J. Rader on November 15, 1974 in Goshen, IN. He passed away on October 6, 2022.

Robin is preceded in death by her husband of...

Mary Magdalene Dean

Mary Magdalene Dean

Apr 13, 2026

Mary Magdalene (Ware) Dean, 97, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, peacefully at her home in North Chelmsford, MA, with her daughter, Shirley, and Ann, who is like a daughter, by her side. She was born on February 13, 1929, in Covington, Tennessee, to Samuel (Ed) and Sarah P. (Harris) Ware. She was the second-eldest of eight daughters and...

David M. Moore

David M. Moore

Apr 12, 2026

David Michael Moore

July 23, 1953 ~ April 12, 2026 (Age 72)

David Michael Moore passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 23, 1953, to his beloved parents, Thomas Vincent and Jeanette Irene Moore.

Family

David is survived by his seven sisters and brothers, each of whom will deeply miss him: Daniel...

Stephanie J. Hillyer

Stephanie J. Hillyer

Apr 12, 2026

Stephanie J. Dalton-Hillyer, 53, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at her home.

Stephanie was born on January 27, 1973 in Elkhart, IN to John Dalton, Jr. and Suzanne (Burnham) Dalton. She married Brian Hillyer after 11 years of being together.

She is preceded in death by her father, John Dalton. Stephanie is survived by her husband, Brian...

Laura Lee Quarandillo

Laura Lee Quarandillo

Apr 11, 2026

Laura Lee Quarandillo, 90, of Sturgis, MI, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis, MI. She was born on February 6, 1936, to the late Laurence E. Ely and Eva O. (Peters) Ely.

Laura is survived by her children, Daniel (Cheryl) Wood, David Wood, and Dale (Loni) Wood; step daughters, Lisa (Robert)...

Chad K. Fruchey

Chad K. Fruchey

Apr 11, 2026

Chad K. Fruchey, 52, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his residence. He was born in South Bend, IN on October 27, 1973, and raised by the late Larry E. Fruchey and Vicki J. (Corl) Fruchey, who survives him.

Chad is also survived by his wife, Ann Fruchey; daughter, Alexis Singleton; stepchildren, Deacon Feldman and Veronica...

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