Obituaries

Nov 19, 2024

Craig Warren Smith, 77, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at VA-Hospital, Marion, Indiana, with his family by his side.  Craig was born on January 21, 1947, in Elkhart, to the late Albert Lee and Phyllis (Wenger) Smith. Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers, Ron L Wenger in 2012, Randy Smith in 2019, and half-brother Al...

Nov 17, 2024

Richard E. “Dick” Campbell, age 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born October 11, 1942, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary Campbell. A graduate of Muncie Central High School, Dick was a standout athlete on the basketball court. He enlisted in the U.S. Army just before the Vietnam...

Nov 8, 2024

Patricia Ann Howard, age 85 of Osceola, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House.  Patricia was born August 9, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Chester and Opal (Flemming) Palmer.  She was a graduate of Clay High School, class of 1957.  Patricia was primarily a homemaker when her children were...

Nov 1, 2024

Diane Arline Decowski, age 75, passed away on November 1, 2024, in Mishawaka, Indiana after a three year battle with cancer. She was born October 28, 1949, in Paynesville, Minnesota, to Norman and Beatrice (Monson) Schwandt, both deceased. Diane graduated from Paynesville High School. In December 1971 she married Joseph Charles Rutten, who passed away in April 1975 after...

Oct 29, 2024

Kevin F. Wesner, 61, of Osceola passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born October 28, 1963, in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Frederick and Shirley (Jewell) Wesner.

Shirley survives, along with his sister Luann (Terry) Sandmire of Eau Claire, MI, a niece, Lauren (Alec) McGuire of Bridgeman, MI, their children Hayden, Emma, Oakley,...

Oct 29, 2024

Robert “Bob” P. Davis, 75, of Elkhart entered heavenly rest on Tuesday, October 29th, at home with his family by his side.  He was born on April 28, 1949, in Elkhart to the late Elmer and Lucille (Rollins) Davis and later married Lori (Bonfiglio) Higgins on July 30, 1983.  Lori survives along with their children, Brenda (Marion) Schrock of...

Oct 27, 2024

William “Bill” A. Greene, 70, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born Christmas Day, December 25, 1953, in Erie, PA to the late Allen and Barbara (Bollinger) Greene and later married Paula Perry who preceded him in death on June 17, 2021.

Surviving are their children. Daniel (Alicia Smith) DeCook and Erika...

Oct 23, 2024

Stanley Donald “Don” Kochanowski, 87, of South Bend entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, October 23, with his family close by his side. He was born on June 14, 1937, in Elwood, to the late Stanley J. and Helen E. (Pedro) Kochanowski.

Surviving Don are his four children, Mark (Andrea) Kochanowski of Haverhill, MA, Doug (Diana) Kochanowski of...

Oct 15, 2024

**El obituario de Yader se publica en español a continuación de la versión en inglés.**

Yader Audbertro Fonseca Trujillo, passed away at his home in Elkhart with his family by his side on October 15, 2024. Yader was born December 13, 1966, in Chinandega, Nicaragua to the late Manuel Fonseca and Carmen Fonseca Trujillo.

Oct 11, 2024

Dorothy Hazel “Dot” Rymers, age 93 of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on October 11, 2024.  Dorothy was born November 7, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Arthur F. and Mable (Kroh) Vogelsang. While earning her bachelor’s degree in pharmacy at the University of Toledo, Dot met Tom Rymers who was also studying for his pharmacy...

Oct 11, 2024

Robert “Bob” L. Sowala passed away at his home in Osceola on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the age of 85. Bob was born June 25, 1939, to the late Bert and Gladys (Harmacinski) in South Bend, Indiana. As a young man, Bob heard the call of his country and enlisted in the US Air Force where he served...

Sep 27, 2024

Austin Charles Carter, age 30, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2024.  Austin was born December 16, 1993, in South Bend, Indiana and was a graduate of Jimtown High School, class of 2012.  Austin was a dedicated employee at Carter's Flooring, where he proudly followed in his father’s footsteps. A proud member of Local Union 413,...

Sep 26, 2024

John Alan Neace, 54, of Mishawaka died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1970, in Mishawaka to the late Gary K. Neace and Rebecca “Becky” Miller.

Becky survives along with his stepfather Michael Miller, brothers Gary (Charlene) Neace and Michael Miller, all of Hammond, Aunt Connie (Johnny) Neace and...

Sep 23, 2024

UPDATE:  SERVICE TIME ANNOUNCEMENT

"To honor and celebrate the light that Marshall brought to the world, we will have a joyous celebration with some of his favorite things on Sunday , November 10th from 11AM to 2PM at the Potawatomi Zoo, in the Picnic Grove.

If you wish...