Obituaries

Elkhart, Indiana Obituaries

Philip "Phil" D. Stillson

Philip "Phil" D. Stillson

Apr 7, 2026

Philip D. "Phil" Stillson, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Indiana University Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.

Todd A. Baugh

Todd A. Baugh

Apr 7, 2026

Todd A. Baugh, 68, of Goshen, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.

Antonio Beltran, Sr.

Antonio Beltran, Sr.

Apr 7, 2026

Antonio Beltran, Sr., 73, of Elkhart, fought the good fight and went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Antonio was born on April 6, 1953 in Allendes, MX to the late, Cristobal and Amalia (Luna) Beltran. He married the love of his life, Bessie G. (Cantu) Beltran on...

Robert Alphonse "Robby" DeSchepper, III

Robert Alphonse "Robby" DeSchepper, III

Apr 5, 2026

Arrangements for Robby are pending here at the funeral home and will be published soon!

Barbara Jean Douglas

Barbara Jean Douglas

Apr 4, 2026

Barbara Jean Douglas, 83, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Esther’s House, Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 28, 1942, to the late Frank and Catherine (Borneman) Walters.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Dean Douglas; children, Deniese (Mark) Exner, Debbie (Tom) O’Donnell, and Stacy...

Lawrence "Larry" John Krazit

Lawrence "Larry" John Krazit

Apr 1, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” J. Krazit, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. He was born in Elkhart on February 18, 1954, to the late Stephen E. and Bernice E. (Davy) Krazit.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jerry Heeter. Larry is survived by his wife,...

Carolyn Marie Plunkett

Carolyn Marie Plunkett

Mar 31, 2026

Mrs. Carolyn Marie Plunkett, 66, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. at the Center for Hospice Care Raclin House in Mishawaka, following a sudden and courageous battle with cancer. Though her time here feels far too short for those who loved her, Carolyn’s life was rich with warmth, devotion, laughter, and a spirit...

Dezirae Michele Lemarr

Dezirae Michele Lemarr

Mar 29, 2026

Dezirae Michele Lemarr “Dezi”, 23, of Goshen passed away from a car accident in Bristol, IN.

Dezi was born in Goshen, IN on June 2, 2002.

Dezi leaves a profound void in the hearts of her family and the many friends she cherished as family.

Dezi graduated from Goshen High School in 2020. She was employed at Travel Star Products in Goshen, where...

Deanna Gilles

Deanna Gilles

Mar 29, 2026

Deanna Gilles, 77, of Goshen, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at her home.

Deanna was born on December 26, 1948 in Clarksville, AR to the late Harlan D. Marvel Jr., and Mary (Clayborn) Marvel. She married the love of her life, Peter B. Gilles on November 26, 1971 in Granger, IN.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers,...

JessieMae Larry

JessieMae Larry

Mar 27, 2026

JessieMae Larry, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Chicago, IL on November 14, 1954, to the late Jessie and Lovie (Brown) Larry.

Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Lovie Jean Larry, Mary Larry, Johnny Larry, Betty Louise Larry, and Willie Larry; grandchild, DeAndrea;...

Edward P. Cusack Jr.

Edward P. Cusack Jr.

Mar 25, 2026

Surrounded by the love of his family, Edward P. 'Ed' Cusack Jr., 74, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, following a three-year battle with cancer. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 23, 1952, to the late Edward P. Cusack Sr. and Marie E. (Sacks) Cusack. He grew up in Oaklyn, NJ and...

Jean M. Davis

Jean M. Davis

Mar 25, 2026

Jean “Jeanie” M. Davis, 80, of Elkhart, passed away after a recent diagnosis of cancer on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Jean was born on December 19, 1945 in Elkhart, IN to the late William and Helen (Smith) Davis.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen (Smith) Davis; two brothers, William (Bonnie) Davis and Carl “Pete” (Phylis) Davis; nephew,...

William D. "Bill" Warren

William D. "Bill" Warren

Mar 22, 2026

Mr. William D. “Bill” Warren, 77, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home following an extended illness on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 5:30 a.m.—closing the final chapter of a life defined by courage, quiet strength, and unwavering love of country.

Born in Elkhart on April 12, 1948, to the late Robert and Mary (Jones) Warren, Bill was a...

Claude R. Gunter II

Claude R. Gunter II

Mar 21, 2026

Claude R. “Chip” Gunter II

Claude R. “Chip” Gunter II, 63, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 12, 1963, to Claude Gunter I and Karen (South) Gunter, who survive him.

Chip lived life on his own terms—full of adventure, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the simple moments. His presence could...

Carl A. Dick

Carl A. Dick

Mar 21, 2026

Carl A. Dick, 71, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart, IN on June 5, 1954, to the late Howard R. and Marion Catherine (Erpenbach) Dick.

Carl is also preceded in death by his great grandchild, Aspen. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jane Dick; his children, Chris...

Barbara Faye Eaton

Barbara Faye Eaton

Mar 20, 2026

Ms. Barbara Faye “Barb” Eaton, 72, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday evening, March 20, 2026, at 9:55 p.m., following a sudden illness. Though her passing came rather soon, the love she gave throughout her life remains a steady and enduring presence in the hearts of all who knew her.

Barb was born...

Barbara Sue Duffield

Barbara Sue Duffield

Mar 18, 2026

Ms. Barbara Sue “Barb” Duffield, 82, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, at 10:05 a.m., following an extended illness. Though her journey here has ended, the stories, laughter, and love she leaves behind will continue rolling on—much like the highways she cherished so dearly.

Barb was born on March 30,...

Charles F. Warner

Charles F. Warner

Mar 17, 2026

Charles "Chuck" F. Warner, 66, of Elkhart, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Center for Hospice Care-Raclin House.

Chuck was born in Elkhart, IN on August 14, 1959 to the late, Gerald W. and Bessie E. (Vandermark) Warner. He married the love of his life, Linda L. Mayer-Warner on November 24, 2004 in Nassau, Bahamas.

He is preceded by his...

Tom Dean Ott

Tom Dean Ott

Mar 16, 2026

Tom Dean Ott, 82, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Bickford of Carmel in Carmel, Indiana.

Tom was born October 19, 1943, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Delbert Ott and Joy (Books) Butler. Joy later married Donald Butler, who helped raise Tom. All three preceded him in death, along with his beloved wife of 56 years,...

James "Jim" E. Culp

James "Jim" E. Culp

Mar 15, 2026

James “Jim” Elliot Culp, 69, of LaPorte, passed away on Sunday, March 15th , 2026. He was born in Nappanee, IN on March 9th , 1957, to the late Charles Culp and June (McElwee) Sherland.

Jim was a “Jack of all trades”. A Jim of all trades if you will. There was nothing he touched that he was unable to fix...

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