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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...

Sheila Mary Dibley, 90, residing in Elkhart, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther House, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was born on October 4, 1932 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England to the late George Patrick and Edith Gwendolyn (Dancaster) Dibley. In addition to her parents, Brother and sister in law Michael and Josephine Dibley and sister and brother in law Robert and Eileen Stevens, preceded her in death. Sheila is survived by numerous Nieces, Nephews, great nieces and nephews and many many friends. Sheila came to the United States when she was 15 years old, while attending St. Joan of Arc Convent School in England. She graduated in...

Kenneth "Ken" Michael Shepherd, 51, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 14, 1971, in Warsaw, to Carrey Shepherd and Betty (Weber) De La Cruz. On July 19, 2019, Kenneth married his lifelong best friend, Barry Hyser, in Elkhart, whom he had spent over 30 wonderful years with before his passing. Kenneth is survived by his loving husband; parents; brothers, Nathan (Jamie) De La Cruz of Fort Wayne, and Kenton (Tasia) Shepherd of Warsaw; nieces, Kailey Emminger and Juliana Berkes, both of Fort Wayne, and Isabella and Alexandria Shepherd, both of Warsaw; nephews, Gabriel Shepherd of Warsaw, and Trevor (Jada Rothenberger) De La Cruz of...

The family of Dennis "Denny" Lee Foster, 70, of Elkhart, is sad to announce his passing on Wednesday. afternoon, August 30, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care, Esther House, surrounded by the love of his family. Denny was born on July 19, 1953, in Elkhart, to Bernard Lee Foster and the late Ruth Anne (Berkshire) Foster. Surviving is his best friend and loving wife of 48 years Barbara Ann (Samuels) Foster; loving daughter. Theresa Ann (Tony) Detwiler; two grandchildren, Toryn Sean, and Chloe Rhiannon Detwiler, whom he cherished and adored deeply; also surviving are his father Bernard Lee Foster, three brothers, Gary (April) Foster, Daniel (Karen) Foster, Patrick (Katy) Foster, and...

Mr. Thomas Joe Wiley, 69, of Goshen, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 2:25 pm. He was born in Mishawaka on October 22, 1953 to the late Joe and Teresa Wiley. While Tom is preceded in death by his first wife Mary Ellen on November 13, 2003, Tom married Terry (Warner) Willsey, who survives him at home. Also surviving Tom is Terry's son Jordan (Chelsey) Willsey and Mary Ellen's daughter Karla (Shawn) Simmons, both of Mishawaka; siblings Sherry (Doug) Steffey of Kingsford Heights and Steve (Nancy) Wiley and Janet (Tom) Teller, both of Mishawaka; grandchildren Emily and Lucille Willsey, Kaitlyn (Dustin) Hayward, Cassandra (Chris) Miller, Jacob (Tara) Adams and...

Mrs. Suellen Geyer RN (Sue) passed away on June 16, 2023, at home. Sue was born to Glen Field and Elnora Robinson on March 17th, 1940 in Goshen IN. Sue had no brothers or sisters, but there were numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Her paternal grandfather, Harvey Field, was the long time owner and editor of the Nappanee Advance News, paper. Sue's parents and grandparents preceded her in death. Sue married David Geyer, her high school neighbor and sweetheart, on December 2nd, 1960, at the Church of the Brethren in Nappanee. The couple was married for 63 years. Sue was the devoted Mother to three daughters; Polly Corpe (Tim), of Granger, Loralee Bentley (Pete) of Noblesville, and...

Sandra Irene (Murphy) Warner, 88, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born on December 23, 1934, in Frankfort, IN, to the late William and Polly (Reed) Murphy. Sandra is survived by her children, Laura Warner, Dina Correll, Terry (Tom) Wiley, and Robert (Beth) Warner; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a loving host of extended family, friends, and acquaintances. Sandra is preceded in death by her parents; son, Mark Warner; and brother, Larry Murphy. In accordance with Sandra's wishes, cremation has been chosen. A memorial service will be held at Billings Funeral Home on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 1 PM with...

Joseph John "JJ" Weidner Jr., 74 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, May 7, 2023 at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. JJ was born on October 9, 1948 in South Bend to the late Joseph J. Weidner Sr. and Lillian (Ivins) Weidner. In addition to his parents a brother Jim Weidner preceded him in death. He married Donna J. (White) Floyd on December 16, 1989 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. Surviving is his wife of 33 years Donna J. Weidner; two sons, Keith (Maria) Floyd of Overland Park, KS, Barry (Angie) Floyd of Noblesville; five grandchildren, Shawna (Kevin McAdams) Bentley, Collin Bentley and girlfriend Cameron Detar, Gavin Floyd, Anna (Floyd) Gomez, Dezmond...

Mrs. Joyce Ann Suiter, 86, passed away of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, April 21, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1936 in Davenport, Iowa to the late Arthur and Laura (Meyer) Christiansen. On June 18, 1955 she married Cecil Wayne Suiter in LeClaire, Iowa and he currently survives at home. Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elkhart are honored to be hosting a private Memorial Homegoing Celebration for Joyce with her immediate family. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Joyce lived in Davenport until moving to Elkhart several years ago to be with her daughter, Carol. Friends and family may leave memorial donations to the...

Kathryn Elizabeth "Kay" Horein, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Elkhart General Hospital on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Gordon M. and Mary K. (Parker) Olsen and went on to marry Terry L. Horein in Wakarusa on August 25, 1957. He passed away in Elkhart on December 9, 2017. Surviving Kay are two daughters, Deborah (Steve) Kildow of Franklin, TN and Donna (Brett) Schrock of Dowelltown, TN; two sons, Douglas Horein of Elkhart and David (Celeste) Horein of Granger; two sisters, Marilynn Anson and Carol (Dan) Hemund, both of Elkhart; a brother, Dennis (Joy) Olsen of Osceola; 9 grandchildren; 10...

Georgia Slabaugh, 79, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at her home. Georgia Slabaugh was born in Michigan City, IN on June 7, 1943 to the late Clement Kopchinski and Patranella "Pat" (Miller) Kopchinski. She married the love of her life, Robert D. Slabaugh in 1965 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Erika Lynn Slabaugh and brother, James Kopchinski. Georgia is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert of Elkhart; daughters, Stephanie (Ron) Gerber of Syracuse, IN and Andrea (Stephen) Osborn of Granger, IN; sister, Suzanne Kopchinski of Michigan City; 3 grandchildren, Aubrey Gerber, Landon Gerber and Sawyer...

Virginia B. Cordell, 99, formerly of Elkhart and Goshen, died Sunday, January 29 in Miller's Merry Manor nursing home in Walkerton, where she had lived since 2015. Virginia was born, December 4, 1923. Her parents were Mervin and Lorene (Frailey) Truex. She married to Delbert Cordell in 1943; their marriage was for 68 years. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Wayne, Glen, and Donald, and two sisters: Joyce Miers and Lois Messick. Surviving are two sons: Michael (Carol) Cordell of Houston, TX, Timothy (Rosanne) Cordell of South Bend, IN; four grandchildren: Brent Cordell of Houston, TX, Alicia Boykin of Houston, TX, Alison (Chris) Glenn of South...

Gary Lamar Egolf, 79, of Elkhart (better known to most as Top Hat), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Woodland Manor. Gary was born on July 15, 1943 in Elkhart to the late Kenneth and Florence (Beechy) Egolf. Surviving are two daughters, Cindy L. Egolf, Traci Frankenberger; and a granddaughter Angela Peterson, of Charleston, SC; and his former wife and close friend Margaret Dalton. Gary was a graduate of Jimtown High School, class of 1961. Gary retired from South Bend Lathe, where he worked as a machinist. Gary loved everything about motorcycles, having had one since the age of 16. He owned a Harley, an Indian and many others throughout his life, but his Harley was his...

Jeffery "Jeff" Scott Curtis, 45, of Elkhart passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2023. A graveside service is planned for Friday, January 20th at 1 P.M. at the Osceola Cemetery, Old US 33 and County Line Rd; Osceola, IN. A celebration of Jeff's life service will be planned for a later date. Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN is assisting the family. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. For those that wish to send a condolence, share a memory or order flowers may do so at www.billingsfuneralhome.com

Jeffery "Jeff" Scott Curtis, 45, of Elkhart passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2023. Jeff was born on July 16, 1977 to Connie and the late, Thomas Curtis in South Bend, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Curtis of Elkhart; stepfather, Donald Mapes of Elkhart, and paternal and maternal grandparents. Survivors include his mother, Connie Mapes of Elkhart; brother, Thomas Curtis of Marshall, Michigan; stepmother, Beverly Kiebel of Elkhart; longtime girlfriend, Shannon Matthew and her sons, Jack and Drew; stepsisters, Misty (Julian) Gallegos, Mary (AJ) Tupper, Aimee (Clifford) Johnson, and Katie Meeks-Kiebel. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews...

Lois Danielson, 84, of Elkhart, passed away on, October 27, 2022 at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart, surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born on August 16, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frank and Anna (Voska) Bojan. Her parents, and stepfather, Dr. Emory Lusk, Sr., preceded her in death. Lois is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Edward Danielson. Her children, David (Rhonda) Lusk, Elisa (Heather) Ross, Kelly (Michael) Danielson, and Adam (Alissa) Danielson; a sister, Linda (Milton) Payne; nieces, Liz (Josh) Payne, Leslie (Bill) Payne and her stepsister, Linda Lusk. Thirteen grandchildren, Brie, Ashley, Sarah, Ruth, Madeline, Michael, Christian. Caleb, Parker,...

Lawrence F. "Larry" Reverman Sr., 82, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2022, at the Raclin Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, surrounded by love and his family. Lawrence was born on August 12, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Theodore L. and Virginia (Scanlan) Reverman Sr. He married his true love and best friend Margaret "Carole" Reinhart on April 24, 1965. Survivors include his wife of 57 years Carole, five sons Larry Jr (Lisa), Mark (Anne), Michael (Julie), Matthew (Gretchen) and Marty (Laura); 14 grandchildren, Larry, III, Lucas, Lesley, Taylor, Alexander, Nicholas, Abigail Amundson, Emily Griffin, Nathan, Aaron, Chelsea Bohs, Lanie Wade, Margaret,...