All Obituaries

Larry Dean Stickel, 80, of Granger, passed peacefully Monday morning, April 29, 2024. He was born on June 25, 1943, to the late Albert and Lucille (Selner) Stickel in Mishawaka and later married Marti “Martha” Fisher on July 27, 1991, in Bristol, IN. She survives along with their children; Todd Stickel of Illinois and Chris Wiles and Tricia Collins, both of Elkhart.  Also survived by ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews....

Linda (Fannin) House, 76, passed away on April 28th, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Elkhart, on December 15, 1947, to the late Dolan & Elieen (Huffman) Fannin. Surviving are her children Paul (Stephanie) Ravenscroft, Jr. and Christine (Matthew) Schultz. Grandchildren Nathan Ravenscroft, Lindsay (Nick) Edwards, Alexandra, Emily & Ivy Anthony, Holden Mullins and Kayla Schultz; three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mary (Bob) Lee, and Kathy (Dan)...

 Gage Owen Davis age 31, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday, April 19, 2024.  Gage was born on September 29, 1992, in Elkhart, Indiana.  Gage grew up in Osceola where he discovered his love for the game of baseball at the Osceola Little League Park, winning several championships throughout his youth. He later graduated from Penn High School, Class of 2011, where he was elected “Kingsman of the Year” by his...

Patricia Marie “Patty” Smith, age 79, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Osceola on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Patty was born in Wabash, Indiana on April 18, 1944, to the late Clifford and Maxine (Easterday) Boring.  On March 24, 1962, she married Donald J Smith in Wabash, Indiana. Don survives, along with their children Donnette (Doug) Patterson, Darren (Andrea) Smith, and Debbie (Ray) Hancock.  Surviving as well are her 9 grandkids, Joel...

Danny Todd Sharpe, age 52 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2024.  Todd was born September 5, 1971, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Danny Clyde and Jacqueline Naomi (Owens) Sharpe. Todd was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1989, and was employed for many years in the field of hospitality throughout the Michiana area. He will be remembered for his love of his family and enjoying the time he spent with his friends. Surviving is his son, Danny Lane Kemp of...

Tim Walker, 73, went to Heaven on Feb. 2, 2024, in Peoria, Arizona, following a brief illness. He was born on November 8, 1950 in Mishawaka, to Rebekah and the late Richard Walker, and grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, graduating from Jimtown High School. Tim is survived by his mother, Rebekah (Fred) Bratcher of Apollo Beach, Florida, his siblings John (Sherrie) Walker of St. Joe, Indiana, Diane (Jim) Marks of Goshen, Indiana, and Nadine (Neal) Albert of Middlebury, Indiana, and Nancy Drew of...

Barbara “Barbie” G. Nelson, 42, of South Bend passed away unexpectedly at home, with her family close by her side. She was born September 3, 1981, in South Bend to Terry Duncan and Wanda (Winsett) Berry. On October 18, 2013, she met and married Charles Nelson in South Bend. He survives along with their two daughters, Tatiana and Lilyana Nelson, in-laws, Terry (Joanna) Nelson, and Pearly Nelson, and countless extended family, including many very close cousins. Before...

Chris Neal McMichael, 64, of Osceola entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at University Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on October 22, 1959, to the late Larry and Dixie (Day) McMichael and later married Linda Esser on August 15, 2015. Linda survives, along with their children, Alexis (Will) Dunning of Indianapolis, Andrew Dunning of Bristol, Carol (Brandon) Slabaugh of Bristol, and Erica (Will) Schott of KY; A brother, Jeff (Lorri) McMichael and 9 grandchildren also...

Jean Lawson, age 88 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024, while at the Caring Junction home in Mishawaka.  Jean was born February 23, 1936, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Clarence and Odie (Goldy) Smith.  She married Coy Edwards in 1951.  He preceded her in death in April of 1987.  Later, Jean married Rev. Johnny Lawson on July 3, 1988.  Johnny preceded her in death in May of 2022. She is survived by her children Timothy Edwards, Daniel...

Cynthia Lynn (McCarty) Presnell, age 66 of Lakeville, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the morning of March 20, 2024. Cyndi was born July 9, 1957, in Charleston, West Virginia.  On February 22, 2002, she married Brian Presnell. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Brian Presnell of Lakeville, her children, William “Billy” C.  Quimby of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Willie (Chasity) Christian of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Robert L Quimby...