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Sherryl Kathleen (Hostetter) VanNoty, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the home she shared with her great grandson, Logan Bussard. She was born on September 25, 1934, in Elkhart, to the late Charles and Iva (Forker) Hostetter. Sherryl is survived by her children, Carol Lee (Redman-Bussard) Stack (Ronald) of Elkhart, Duke "Byron Kent" Redman of Hudson, and Tami (Randy) Redman-Strayley of Hudson; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; brother, Tom (Jackie) Hostetter of Middlebury; sister, Marilyn Fair of Vandalia, MI; and a loving host of extended family, friends, and acquaintances. In addition to her parents, Sherryl was preceded...

Kayla Marie Campbell, 33, of Union, MI passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Elkhart on Monday, November 26, 1990, bright and early in the morning to her parents, Jeffery and Erika (Sacro) Campbell. Kayla is survived by her brother, Jason (who came into this family and spoiled her only child status and perks) and his girlfriend, Samantha Dillion (who Kayla considered a sister);grandparents, Wayne and Carol Campbell; uncles, Steve (Andrea) Sacro and Josh (Jamie) Balyeat; aunts, Michele (Jack) Merrill, Tracy Campbell, cousins, Steven (Molly) Sacro, Eryn (Jimmy) Sacro, Jacob, Jeremy, and Melissa Merrill, Marin and Sydney...

Cindy Lou Ann (Goodger) Roland, aged 63 of Cassopolis, Michigan passed on August 14, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan after her battle with cancer. Cindy was born on November 12,1960 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents Joseph Leo Goodger and Katherine Geneva (Matlock) Goodger. Cindy was an avid dancer and loved her music. She was an excellent seamstress and artist, and as she grew older, she discovered her love for PC games in her free time. Cindy was blessed with three beautiful daughters, Virginia (Tim) Maschman of Daykin, Nebraska, Katherine Searing of Hebron, Nebraska, and Lacey Schoenbeck of Western, Nebraska. Cindy is also mourned by her grandchildren, Jerry Duke III...

Jennifer Diann Pace, 51, of Walkerton, IN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Pontiac, MI on November 7, 1972, to the late Orvis Hancock and Betty (Taylor) Hancock, who survives her. Jennifer is also survived by her husband, Richard Foreman; children, Amber Pace, Justin (Jackie Gurney) Foreman, Tyler Foreman, and Zach (Jaylin) Foreman; several grandchildren; brother, Chris Hancock; and nieces, Stephanie and Angel Hancock. Jennifer is preceded in death by her brother, Mike Hancock. In accordance with Jennifer's wishes, cremation was chosen and will take place at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart, IN. A private celebration...

Dixie Lee Deal, 82, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday June 13, 2024 at the Center for Hospice Care, Esthers House in Elkhart. Dixie was born on January 22, 1942 in South Bend to the late Joyce E. "Bud" Lymangrover and Mary June (Evans) Lymangrover. In addition to her parents, siblings, Michael B. Lymangrover, Patrick K. Lymangrover and husbands, John C. W. Treu, James L. Mark and Charles W. Deal. Dixie graduated from South Bend Clay High School and lived most of her life in Granger. Dixie is survived by her children John C. (Manvic) Treu, Tamara L. (Michael) Kidd; and grandchildren Michael D. Kidd and Gabriel H. Sumagaysay. Dixie studied for a career in nursing and spent much of her time...

Dr. Peter Carney, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, June 5, at Greenleaf Senior Living. Peter was born March 14, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Richard and Dorothy (Mallison) Carney. On April 11, 1970, Peter married Gloria Smith Carney, and were together for 54 years. Dr. Carney served as a neurosurgeon for over 50 years, most recently operating a private practice in pain management in Elkhart for the last 18 years. A memorial service will be held at Southside Fellowship on Saturday, July 13, beginning at 1 PM and officiated by Rev. David Moser. There will be a time for visitation from 2 to 5 PM and 6 to 8 PM on Friday, July 12, at Southside Fellowship, and again from 12 to 1...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Trudy Elaine Battjes, our beloved wife, mother, grandma, friend, and coach to many, she was 68 years old. Trudy was born a day after Christmas in 1955, a daughter of the late Rudy M. Drexler Sr. and Elaine I. (Hardman) Drexler. On November 8, 1980, Trudy married a handsome young man named Robert John "Bob" Battjes, in a ceremony at St. John's Episcopal Church Elkhart. They built a wonderful life together with their two children Edward N. (Abigail) Battjes, Benjamin M. (Bethany) Battjes, and was a loving and doting Grandma to Dalton A. Battjes, Summer G. Battjes, Marian E. Battjes, Elizabeth J. "Lizzy" Battjes and Maggie Mae Battjes;...

Christopher "Chris" E. Dietz, 65, of Millersburg, IN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Elkhart, IN on June 15, 1958 to the late Hanns-Bertold and Julia L. (Latta) Dietz. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Susan Dietz; children, Jessica Palentino, Miranda Hollar, and Lucas (Dorinda) Dietz; grandchildren, Gale Hershberger and Kaspar Dietz; sisters, Karin Allen and Barbara Dietz; and a host of loving nieces and nephews as well as extended family and friends. In accordance with Chris' wishes, cremation was chosen and will take place at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, IN. A celebration of life will take...

Harold Eugene "Gene" Harding, 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1934, in New Castle, IN, to the late Willard Harding and Vela Mae (Anderson) Thomas. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Dianne (Mettert) Harding of Elkhart; sons, Michael Harding of Osceola, and Tim Harding of St. Petersburg, FL; grandson, Little Wolf of Osceola; sister, Patricia "Patty" Harding of New Castle; brother-in-law, Bryant (Jackie) Mettert of New Castle; bonus sons and longtime caretakers, Rudi Arive of St. Petersburg, FL, and Brendan Leech of Osceola; several nieces and nephews; and a loving host of extended family, friends, and acquaintances. In...

Daniel Bernard "Dan" Cavanaugh, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 7, 1943, in Michigan City, IN, to the late Bernard and Margaret (Carbury) Cavanaugh. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Donna; children, Brian and Julie; 3 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a loving host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his two brothers and two sisters. In accordance with Dan's wishes, cremation has been chosen. Services for Dan will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 411 W Vistula St, Bristol, IN 46507,...

Christen (Chris) S. Michael, 64 of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1959 in Bryan, OH to the late Richard D. Michael and Linda R. (Stauffer) Sponseller. Chris was a former resident of Ney, OH and graduated from Fairview High School. Chris is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jody; daughters, Katherine (Ryan) King, Sarah, and Elizabeth; sisters, Shelley (Ronnie) Gebhart, Angie (Scott) Hall, and Holly (Bill) Wendling; his father- and mother-in-law, Jerry and Judy Bartell; his childhood best friend, Mike Edwards; and many nieces and nephews. Chris was a hard worker with an insatiable desire to learn. After serving as a firefighter and EMT first responder...

Christen (Chris) S. Michael, 64 of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1959 in Bryan, OH to the late Richard D. Michael and Linda R. (Stauffer) Sponseller. Chris was a former resident of Ney, OH and graduated from Fairview High School. Chris is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jody; daughters, Katherine (Ryan) King, Sarah, and Elizabeth; sisters, Shelley (Ronnie) Gebhart, Angie (Scott) Hall, and Holly (Bill) Wendling; his father- and mother-in-law, Jerry and Judy Bartell; his childhood best friend, Mike Edwards; and many nieces and nephews. Chris was a hard worker with an insatiable desire to learn. After serving as a firefighter and EMT first responder...

John Joseph Reedy, 67, of Middlebury, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on July 17, 1956, in Terre Haute, to the late Donald A. and Virginia (Trout) Reedy. On June 17, 1978, John married the love of his life, Catherine S. "Cathy" Harris, in Elkhart. John is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cathy Reedy; son, John (Valerie) Reedy II; daughters, Kelly Jean Reedy, and Kimberly A. (Captain Kristopher, USAF) Koll; grandchildren, Maya, Cora, and Tessa Reedy, James Anderson, Jr., and Wolfgang and Rosalind Koll; siblings, Steven, Mark (Glenna), Rose, Christine, and Amy Reedy, and Ginny Chole Miller; and a loving...

Roland Gerald Kinsman, II "Skip", 90, of Elkhart, IN went home to his Heavenly Father on February 25, 2024 in Haines City, FL while surrounded by family. Skip was born in Zion, IL on February 11, 1934 to the late, Roland Thomas Kinsman and Gladys (Schoepp) Kinsman. Skip married the love of his life, Alice Marie Hunt on June 7, 1958 at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Zion, Il. Skip is survived by his wife of 66 years, Alice Kinsman; brother, Gary Kinsman of Illinois, and 6 children, 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Children are: Lynne (Dr. Robert) Andrews of Chicago, IL, Laurel Kinsman of Elkhart, Roland Jerald, III.(Pamela) Kinsman, of Mishawaka, IN, Mark...

Roland Gerald Kinsman, II "Skip", 90, of Elkhart, IN went home to his Heavenly Father on February 25, 2024 in Haines City, FL while surrounded by family. Skip was born in Zion, IL on February 11, 1934 to the late, Roland Thomas Kinsman and Gladys (Schoepp) Kinsman. Skip married the love of his life, Alice Marie Hunt on June 7, 1958 at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Zion, Il. Skip is survived by his wife of 66 years, Alice Kinsman; brother, Gary Kinsman of Illinois, and 6 children, 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Children are: Lynne (Dr. Robert) Andrews of Chicago, IL, Laurel Kinsman of Elkhart, Roland Jerald, III.(Pamela) Kinsman, of Mishawaka, IN, Mark...

Michael Joseph O'Connell, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on November 5, 1942, in Montgomery, WV, to the late Andrew Jr. and Arabelle (Garrage) O'Connell. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth (Nitchell) O'Connell; children, Duane (Martha) O'Connell, Michael O'Connell, Edward "Ed" Eggleston, Jackie (Rick) Hammond, and Melodie (Gordon) Nickerson; grandchildren, Rocky, Johnathan, Macey, Jeremy, and Justin; several great grandchildren; siblings, Andrew "Fuzz" O'Connell and Margaret Wright; and a loving host of extended family, friends, and acquaintances. Michael was preceded in death by his first...

Gloria Bertha (Cervantes) Gonzales, 92, of Elkhart and formerly of Saginaw, MI, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1931, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Jose and Esther (Verduzco) Cervantes. Gloria is survived by her children, Rosa (Demetrio) Flores Gonzales and Carlos Gonzales; siblings, Deborah Villarreal and Ralph Cervantes; and a loving host of multigenerational extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and several of her siblings. In accordance with Gloria's wishes, cremation has been chosen and the family will hold private services at a later date. Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart has been assisting the...

Darlene R. Angel, aka "Momma Angel", went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the age of 57. She loved the Lord and was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who had a great sense of humor and never knew a stranger. Darlene married Tom Angel on September 10, 1994, in Elkhart. Darlene is survived by her husband, Tom; five kids, Justin Gingerich, Melanie (Caine) Espinoza, Allison Angel, Derek Angel, and Christine Angel; brother, John (Gloria) Kucela; grandkids, Lincoln and Felix Espinoza. Darlene was preceded in death by her dad and mom, Frieda Kucela; sister, Sharon Kucela; brothers, Dick and Steve Kucela. Darlene most recently worked for Concord High...

Julie Rittenhouse, civic entrepreneur and committed citizen, exemplified the best versions of those words in 40 years improving the lives of Clevelanders. She passed away peacefully with family on October 11, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. Ms. Rittenhouse, 66, who arrived in Cleveland in 1982, helped transform St. Patrick Parish, Ohio City and Cleveland, crucially galvanizing the Housing First Initiative that led to more than 900 safe, clean residences for people who had been chronically homeless. Poised, observant and possessing a legendary memory, Ms. Rittenhouse led a delegation of county and city government officials, activists, foundation staff and reformers to Chicago in 2002 to...

Julie Rittenhouse, civic entrepreneur and committed citizen, exemplified the best versions of those words in 40 years improving the lives of Clevelanders. She passed away peacefully with family on October 11, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. Julie Ann Rittenhouse was born March 14, 1957, at Camp Pendleton, California, the first child of Peter and Mary Louise Rittenhouse. Julie is survived by her five siblings and seventeen nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2023, at St. Patrick Parish, 3602 Bridge Ave., Cleveland with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, charitable gifts in Ms. Rittenhouse's name can be sent to St. Jude's Children's...

Daniel Bruce Morton, 74, went to meet the Lord, October 7, 2023, with his family by his side. Born June 11, 1949, in South Bend, he was the son of the late Aloysius and Grace Krakowski. Daniel was a graduate of the Clay High School class of 1968, where he met the love of his life. On October 19, 1968, he married Nancy Juanita Zoss. She survives him. Also left to cherish his memory are his children, Angela (Ed) Hill, Jennifer (Jeff) Hibshman, Kenneth (Carrie) Morton, Susan (Jon) Root and his nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Daniel was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who always kept Christ at the center of his life. He enjoyed fishing and spending time...