Obituaries
Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries
Eugene E. Smith
Nov 6, 2026
Eugene Edward Smith, 75, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at his home.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.
There will be a celebration of Gene's life at a later date.
Obituary will be posted soon! Thank you!
Jackson Roberts
Nov 6, 2026
Jackson (Jack) Ray Roberts, age 72, of Bristol, Indiana passed away peacefully 8:45 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2026 at the Center for Hospice Care (Esther’s House) Elkhart County.
He was born March 8, 1954, in Paynesville, West Virginia, son of the late Junior W. and Mildred (Faye) F. Tipton Roberts Jones.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Lyle Keckler
Nov 6, 2026
Lyle Keckler, 80, of Elkhart, went Home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, November 6, 2026 at his home.
Lyle was born on October 15, 1946 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late, Leo James Keckler and Flora Bell (Geer) Keckler. He married the love of his life, Judy L. (Eastman) Keckler whom survives.
He is survived by his wife...
Rodney Dale Lamp
Nov 5, 2026
Rodney D. Lamp, 55, of Granger, passed away after a courageous battle with Cancer on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at his residence. He was born on November 28, 1970, to the late Sheilah (Forshey) Wright, who preceded him in death.
Rodney is survived by his loving wife, Dasha Lamp; son, Drake (Reagan) Lamp; father, Kim Wright; and beloved canine companion, Wrigley.
Cremation...
Nila Frances Young
Nov 3, 2026
Nila Frances Young, 86, of Elkhart went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital.
Nila was born on May 13, 1940, in Jimtown, IN, to Bert L. Cook and Zelma R. (James) Cook.
Nila married the love of her life, Lawrence G. Young on December 30, 1957, at Jamestown United Methodist Church....
Ronda Jean Gilbert-Hupp
Nov 1, 2026
Ronda Jean Gilbert-Hupp,59, of Muncie, IN passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Ronda was born on June 7, 1967 in Elkhart, IN to Ronald Gilbert and Marjorie (Bradley) Ferrier.
She is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Gilbert.
Ronda is survived by her children, Christopher Acres and Anita (Michael) Macy; step brother, Richard (Susan) Johnson;...
Patty Lee Hasha
Oct 31, 2026
Patricia “Patty” Lee Hasha, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Center for Hospice Care-Esther’s House.
Patty was born on February 11, 1954 in Elkhart, IN to the late, Anthony John Kucinich and Elma Madelyn Reich. She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Hasha. He passed away July of 2026.
She is preceded in death by...
Kevin Lewis Hensley
Oct 31, 2026
Kevin L. Hensley, 62, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at his home.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.
There will be no services at this time.
Linda Jo Williams
Oct 30, 2026
Linda Jo Williams, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Dowagiac, MI on October 21, 1949, to the late Earl Dick and Barbara (Ibbotson) Dick.
Linda is survived by her daughters, Deanna Jo Hall and Amy Irene Hanover; grandchildren, Felicia (Bryce) Birt, April (Tiana) Cheney, Christopher Shaw, Mark (Morgan) Cheney Jr.;...
Jerry L. Angel
Oct 30, 2026
Jerry Lee Angel, 89, of Elkhart, passed away to his Forever Home, surrounded by family, on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Hubbard Hill.
Jerry was born on August 7, 1937, in Elkhart, Indiana, where he was raised by his parents, Marshall and Grace Angel. He married the love of his life, Sharon Berky on November 5, 1955 in Elkhart.
Jerry graduated from...
Jamie L. Meyer
Oct 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Jamie L. Meyer
May 29, 1981 – October 29, 2026
Jamie L. Meyer, 45, was born on May 29, 1981, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He passed away on October 29, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him beyond measure and a lifetime of memories that will forever be held close to their hearts.
Jamie was a man with a heart...
Samuel Dale Rink
Oct 29, 2026
Samuel Dale “Sam” Rink, also known as “Santa”, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Goshen, IN on July 17, 1948, to the late Christ and Betty (Clason) Rink.
Sam is survived by his children, Troy Rink, Adam (Brandi) Rink, Kirby (Stacy) Griffis, Lisa Rink, and Angela Russell; numerous grandchildren and...
Betty Jo Moore
Oct 29, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Betty Jo Moore
September 16, 1934 – October 29, 2026
Betty Jo Moore, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished family traditions.
Born at home on September 16, 1934, Betty was one of twelve children born to the late John and Pauline Ellsworth. Though born at...
Sharon Lee Nolen
Oct 27, 2026
Sharon Lee Nolen, 86, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Esther’s House in Elkhart. She was born on August 9, 1940, in Elkhart to the late Delbert and Ruby (Tribble) Campbell.
Sharon is also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Nolen; daughter, Tammy Johnson; and brother, Delbert Campbell Jr. She is survived by her son,...
Jon M. Fish
Oct 27, 2026
Jon M. Fish, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in South Bend, IN on January 3, 1947, to the late John M. and Eleanor (Gardener) Fish.
He is survived by his children, Amy (Charlie) McLeod, and Adam (Paige) Fish and his two adoring grandchildren, Emily McLeod and Lucas Fish....
Peggy D. Hollar
Oct 25, 2026
Peggy D. Hollar, 86, formerly of Bristol, IN, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Creekside Village in Mishawaka, IN. She was born in Osceola, IN on May 15, 1940, to the late LeRoy “Peg” Grove and Delores (Myers) Troup.
Peggy was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kim French; stepson, Keven S....
Ann Margaret Fawcett
Oct 24, 2026
Ann Margaret Fawcett, 50, of Elkhart, went Home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Ann was born on June 30, 1976 in Delaware, PA to Michael and Ann (Parsons) Loftus. Her father, Michael survives.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Ann Loftus whom passed away on December 15, 2025.
Ann is survived by her fiance’,...
Lynette Ann Kovacs
Oct 22, 2026
Lynette Ann Kovacs, 50, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, following a courageous battle with an aggressive glioblastoma brain cancer.
Lynette was born on March 16, 1976 in South Bend, IN to the late Michael and Judy (Magdalinski) Cytacki. She married the love of her life, Paul Anthony Kovacs, on June 26,...
Katherine C. Villalobos Gonzalez
Oct 20, 2026
Katherine Chiquinquira Villalobos Gonzalez de Alizo, 36, of Elkhart, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 29, 1990, in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela to the late Jhonny Enrique Villalobos Montiel and Magally Del Carmen Gonzalez Moran, who survives her.
Katherine is also survived by her loving husband, Victor Alizo...
Lisa Kauble
Oct 18, 2026
Lisa Kauble, 60, of Granger, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after a brief stay at Holy Cross Rehabilitation and Wellness in South Bend.
Lisa was born on February 14, 1966 in Kokomo, IN, to the late Richard and Marilyn (Mitzelfelt) Ault.
She is survived by her daughters, Ashley Kauble and Kristin (Justin) Garner; her grandchildren, Braden, Colton, Emerson, and...
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