Billie L. Coffin, age 89, of Elkhart passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Elkhart County Hospice House. Billie was born on May 24, 1931 in Arnolds Park, Iowa to Milo and Doris Waimer. Billie grew up on a lake, she loved light houses and the water. She had a love for life, she loved listening to Frank Sinatra, making ceramics, knitting hats for the homeless and her dogs.  She worked for Miles Laboratory for over 21 years as a consumer health care clerk. Billie leaves to cherish...

Cattleya Marie Newgent, born sleeping on July 14, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Cattleya was born on July 14, 2020 to Dawon “Mello” Smith and Rachelle Newgent in Mishawaka. Cattleya leaves to cherish her memories her parents, Mello and Rachelle; her siblings Isabella Newgent, Gabriella Newgent and Jaymen Singleton; her grandparents, Michael and Toni Newgent of South Bend; her great grandparents, Michael and Sharol Newgent of South Bend, Gregory and...

Lucas Lane, of South Bend was born sleeping on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend to his parents Neil and Kathryn (Byrns) Lane. Lucas is survived by his parents, Neil and Kathryn Lane of South Bend, his sister Raelynn Lane, Grandparents, Mark and Raeanna Lane of Elkhart, Laura Byrns of Elkhart; great-grandma Rhoda Gutschow, and Great-grandpa Jerry Lane, aunts and uncles, Brendan Lane, Kyle Lane, Megan Lane and Daniel (Erica) Byrns and his cousins, Graham Byrns and...

Craig R. Zentz, 59, of Osceola, passed away Monday July 6, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born September 3, 1960 in Elkhart, IN to Philip and Kay Zentz. On June 29, 2013 he married Marcia Pierce at Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart.   Craig loved golf and muscle cars from the 1960’s, especially his Pontiac Firebird, but his real love was the love he had for his family. Craig was an LPN for Fresenius Care Nephrology Elkhart. Craig is survived by his mom, Kay (Homer...

Kenneth Leon Whitman, age 36, of Elkhart passed away on July 5, 2020. Kenny was born on July 5, 1984 to Harold and Wanda. On June 14, 2014 he married Stephanie Dixon in Mishawaka, IN. Kenny was known for his wonderful personality and never taking things too serious, goofing around with his kids, fixing things, motorcycles, but his true love was his family. He graduated from Jimtown High School. Kenny is survived by his wife Stephanie;  mother Wanda (Mike Jewel) Ball, father Harold...

Our beloved Elena was called into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 4,, 1924 in Cabimas-Venezuela to Gregoria Urribarri and Francisco Hernandez (both preceded her death) She was married to Jose del Carmen Montiel for 36 year. She had 9 children: Isbelia J. Montiel de Silva, (Cornelio Silva) Roberto Montiel (Diana M. de Montiel), Leandro Montiel (Coromoto Medina) Irene M. de...

Stephanie G. Smith Schrock, age 66, of Elkhart passed away at her home on Saturday, June 27, 2020. She was born on October 27, 1953 in Elkhart to Charles and Elizabeth “Betty” Smith. She married Scott Schrock at the log cabin at Notre Dame on August 8, 1980.  Stephanie graduated from the University of Notre Dame / St. Mary’s College with a biology degree. The career she loved the most was being a wife to her husband, a mother to her children and a Mimi to her...

Donald A. Mitchell, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday June 25, 2020 at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen. He was born Sep. 29, 1931 in Harrisburg, PA to Harry and Mary (Martin) Mitchell. On June 11, 1955 in Elkhart he married Peggy Stephens. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Peggy, son Don S. (Renee) Mitchell of Elkhart, daughters, Marcie A. (Bret Hite) Mitchell of North Webster, IN and Janet L. ( Pat) Mitchell Song of Ft. Wayne, IN., 11  grandchildren: Donald Joseph (Rachel)...

Orsella Lynne Thompson, age 49 of Elkhart passed away at Elkhart Hospice House. Orsella was born on June 15, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Richard And Geneva Thompson. Orsella leaves to cherish her memories her loving mother Geneva Thompson and her brother Patrick Thompson and her nieces Jamica Thompson and Enya Thompson all of Tulsa, Oklahoma. In keep with Orsella wishes there will be no services at this time. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the Thompson family. Online...

Travon Lawrence Gills, age 18, of Elkhart passed away on June 21, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. Travon was born on August 8, 2001 in Elkhart to Dennis Gills and Brandy Albright. Travon is survived by his mother, Brandy Albright of Elkhart and Dennis ( Cassie Thornton)  Gills of Elkhart; his siblings, Kyle Weber of Elkhart, Alexis Gills of Elkhart, Latrice (Curtis) Baker, Dana Gills, Damien Gills, Chyna Sanders, Ebony Gills, Destiny Gills, Aaliyah Hire, Nevaeh Morris, Dennis Gills,...