Carolyn L. Corbett
Jan 9, 2026
Carolyn L. Corbett, 94, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Brickyard Healthcare Center in Elkhart, IN. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart, IN.
Nancy M. Rowe
Jan 9, 2026
Nancy M. Rowe, 85, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart, IN.
Randal Allen "Randy" McDowell
Jan 7, 2026
Services for Randy are currently pending here at the funeral home, and will be posted shortly.
Lisa M. Kemp Williams
Jan 7, 2026
Lisa M. Kemp Williams, 58, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart.
Capt. John T. Holloway, EFD, Retired
Jan 4, 2026
Capt. John Theodore Holloway, EFD, Retired, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully from complications from Alzheimer’s disease at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 1:46 a.m.
John was born on March 6, 1937, in Rochester, Indiana, the beloved son of Donald W. and Hattie Belle (Batchelor) Holloway. On December 1, 1956, in Elkhart, he married...
Susan Marie Walker
Jan 4, 2026
Susan Marie Walker, 73, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Greencroft Nursing Home.
Susan was born on December 10, 1952 in New York, NY to the late Russell and Barbara Marie (Hayes) Mann.
She is preceded in death by the father of her children, Ronald Walker.
Susan is survived by her children, Paul (Sara) Walker, Laura (Mark) Yoder, Lisa...
Natasha M. Martin
Jan 3, 2026
Natasha Marie Martin, 45, of South Bend, passed away in her home on January 3rd 2026. Born in Elkhart on April 27, 1980, to Laura Casselman and Lowell (Willie) Wilkins, Natasha dedicated her life to the people she loved most.
A devoted wife to Frederick James Martin Sr. for 28 years, Natasha’s primary joy and purpose was her family. She took...
Ronald L. Moore
Jan 3, 2026
Ronald L. “Ron” Moore, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Elkhart, IN on October 7, 1946, to the late Robert and Betty (Knight) Moore.
Ron is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Moore and grandson, Mitchell “Mitch” Dubash. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Carol...
Karen Sue Marvel
Jan 2, 2026
Karen Sue Marvel, age 69, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on January 2, 2026. Born in Elkhart, Karen spent most of her life deeply rooted in the community she loved, faithfully serving her family and others with unwavering devotion.
Karen was the beloved wife of Charles William Marvel and a devoted mother to Tamara Lynn Smith (Aaron) of Elkhart, Melissa Ann...
Willie L. Woods
Dec 27, 2025
Mr. Willie L. Woods
March 8, 1949 – December 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear loved one, Willie L. Woods, who passed away in his sleep in the quiet, familiar surroundings of his Elkhart home on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was 76.
He was born on March 8, 1949 in Brighton, Tennessee to...
Wade L. Weldy
Dec 27, 2025
Wade L. Weldy, 86, of Elkhart, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Esther's House in Elkhart, IN. He was born on December 10, 1939, in Wakarusa, IN to the late Floyd and Marion (Schrock) Weldy.
Wade is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janice Weldy; daughters, Tammy (Randy)...
Jeffery S. Gouker
Dec 27, 2025
Jeffery Scott "Jeff" Gouker, of Goshen, passed away at Memorial Hospital of South Bend on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 3:55 p.m. In a moment filled with quiet divine poetry, Jeff suffered a health episode as he and his beloved wife were entering their church to worship—his new Bible still clutched in his hand. That final moment of devotion has...
Thomas Michael Hines
Dec 26, 2025
Thomas Michael Hines, 85, of Elkhart, IN passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Tom was born on November 8, 1940 in Ludlow Falls, OH to the late, Lewis Randall Hines and Gracie (Hicks) Hines. Tom married the love of his life, Cynthia (Janowczyk) Hines, on October 31, 1995 in Elkhart.
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Teru F. Hendrey
Dec 25, 2025
Teru F. Hendrey, 98, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away on Christmas Day at Greenleaf Health Campus.
Teru was born in Formosa, Taipei aka Taiwan, on September 13, 1927.
She is preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters; and granddaughter, Maranda Lee Smith.
Teru is survived by her daughter, Dee Dee (Terry) Smith of Edwardsburg, MI; grandson, Andrew Smith (Brandy) and great...
Larry E. Banter
Dec 25, 2025
Larry E. Banter, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Valley View Nursing Home.
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514.
Phyllis E. Surowiec
Dec 24, 2025
Phyllis E. Surowiec, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Riverside Village in Elkhart. She was born on December 31, 1934, in Ulm, Arkansas to the late Ward and Sybil (Ferrell) Duncan.
Phyllis is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert J. "Bob" Surowiec; son, Michael Surowiec, and...
Harold L. Wilkins
Dec 22, 2025
Harold L. Wilkins, 65, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Methodist Southlake Hospital in Merriville, IN. He was born in Elkhart, IN on August 17, 1960, to the late James and Violet Wilkins.
Harold is also preceded in death by his wife of over 30 years, Diana L. Wilkins and his baby brother, James Wilkins. He...
James Allen "Jim" Kirts
Dec 22, 2025
James Allen "Jim" Kirts, 64, of Swartz Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully within the familiar comforts of his own home on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Though his passing leaves a quiet space behind, Jim's life was anything but quiet—and those who knew him will remember a man who lived fast, laughed often, and loved deeply.
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Brandon Lee ((The Gentle Giant)) Cross
Dec 22, 2025
Brandon Lee Cross, 49, of Goshen, passed away peacefully within the familiar confines of his own home on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., following an extended illness. True to the way he lived his life, Brandon did not leave this world alone—his family was there, surrounding him with love, laughter, and the comfort he so freely gave...
Thelma Ann (Mann) Bixler
Dec 21, 2025
Services and the obituary are currently pending for Thelma here at the funeral home website and will be posted shortly!!
