Obituaries

Apr 13, 2023

Reverend Charles Thomas Pentecost went to be with his Lord and Savior with his family by his side on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 88.  Charles was born March 25, 1935, in Akron, Ohio, to the late James T. and Pearl (Dockery) Pentecost.  Charles met Helen Johnson and at the age of 19, they were married...

Apr 11, 2023

Theresa Therrien Cass, age 46 of Granger, passed away with her family and friends by her side at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House, on April 11, 2023.  Theresa was born May 23, 1976, in Holyoke, Massachusetts.  She was a graduate of Goshen High School and later graduated from Indiana University, South Bend with a bachelor's degree in general...

Apr 6, 2023

Jonathan Tyler Nash, age 25, passed away unexpectedly at his home in South Bend on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Jonathan was born February 18, 1998, in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He attended Adams High School and was currently employed as a welder at the Leer Group in Elkhart.

He is survived by his parents, Clay and Kathie (Mahler) Nash...

Apr 2, 2023

Darlene Kay Chambers, age 76, passed away at her home in Osceola on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Darlene was born March 8, 1947, to the late Marion C and Loneda (Hummel) Robinson in Mishawaka, Indiana. She attended Penn High School and on May 19, 1979, she married Clarence, “Sonny” Chambers in Elkhart, Indiana.  Sonny preceded her in death on...

Mar 31, 2023

Doris June Lehman, age 98 of Osceola, passed away at her residence on Friday, March 31, 2023.  She was born March 4, 1925, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Matthew and Ruth (Landaw) Mazurkiewicz.  She attended Mishawaka High School and on October 2, 1948, Doris married Oscar William “Bill” Lehman in South Bend, Indiana. Bill preceded her in...

Mar 24, 2023

Paul Calvin Foltz, 95, passed away just after 8:00pm, Friday March 24, 2023, at his son’s home in Mishawaka, where he had been living since September 9, 2019. Paul was born May 3, 1927 to Forest Calvin and Mary Alice (White) Foltz in their home. Paul had 1 big brother and 4 sisters. His two surviving sisters are Glenda...

Mar 23, 2023

Nadine Opal Rice, age 95 of Osceola, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Nadine was born October 11, 1927, in Marshall County, Indiana to the late Harry and Nellie (Dawson) Wallace. Following her graduation from Argos High School, she married B. Dean Rice on July 13, 1946. They celebrated 58 years of marriage before...

Mar 21, 2023

Bernarr B. “Bernie” Berkland, age 83 of Osceola, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend following a brief illness on March 21,2023.  Bernie was born April 3, 1939 in Spencer, Iowa to the late Irving and Elinor (Perry) Berkland He was a graduate of Adams High School and spent many years working in the RV Industry throughout the...

Mar 20, 2023

Charles W. Evans, age 82 of Osceola, passed away after a brief illness on March 20, 2023, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.  Chuck was born May 15, 1940, in Herrin, Illinois, to the late Thomas and Stella Evans.  On December 2, 1961, he married Jacquelyn White in South Bend.  They recently celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Mar 17, 2023

Glenn William Gray, age 73 of Elkhart, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2023.  Glenn was born November 21, 1949, in Blue Island, Illinois to the late Lawrence William and Lorine (Newborgh) Gray.  Following his high school graduation, Glenn enlisted in the US Navy where he served with Attack Squadron 105.  On April 11,...

Mar 13, 2023

Patsy Marie Cannon, age 86, passed away surrounded by her family in Osceola on Monday, March 13, 2023. Patsy was born November 27, 1936, in Waterloo, Alabama to the late Russel and Hazel (Woods) Mansel.  On November 27, 1953, she married the late Emmett McKelvey. On February 19, 2000, she married the late Charlie J. Cannon.

She...

Mar 12, 2023

Michael Ray Riley, age 74, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Osceola on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Mike was born August 8, 1948, in Elkhart to the late Robert and Josephine Miklich Riley.   He attended Jimtown High School and later served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  Following his honorable discharge...

Mar 11, 2023

Kathy Sue Phelps, age 72 of Osceola, passed away at the Brickyard in Mishawaka on March 11, 2023.  Kathy was born November 21, 1950 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Richard S. and Juanita L. (Smith) Osborne. Kathy was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1969.

Surviving are her siblings William (Sue) Osborne, Randy (Kathie)...

Mar 9, 2023

Robert William Bradburn, age 55 of Osceola, entered into the joys of Heaven on March 9, 2023 where he can now enjoy the water of life. Bob was born November 24, 1967, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Robert Jo Bradburn and Kristine (Barber) Nutting-Bradburn. He attended Clay High School in South Bend and later enlisted in the...

Mar 8, 2023

Amanda Anna Elizabeth Lidgard, age 98 of Mishawaka, passed away on March 8, 2023 at Greenleaf Health in Elkhart.  Amanda was born October 23, 1924, in Wolcottville, Indiana to the late Earl and Clara (Hamilton) Olds.  She was a graduate of Winimac High School and began a job at Studebaker in South Bend where she met John Lidgard.  They...

Mar 7, 2023

Merle E. Reynolds, 94, of Goshen passed away peacefully at his daughter’s residence on March 7, 2023, at 6:52 am. He was born to Clarence and Bernice (Fleck) Reynolds on November 9, 1928. Merle proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War era and was honorably discharged in 1954. On July 2, 1990, he...

Feb 25, 2023

Susan Kay Hobbs, age 78, passed away at her home in Elkhart on Saturday, February 25, 2023.  Only a day before, the love of her life, David Allen Hobbs preceded her in death, and their love for each other continues on in Heaven.  Susan was born February 13, 1945, in Elwood, Indiana to the late Elmer and Dorothy Jane...

Feb 24, 2023

David Allen Hobbs, age 88, passed away at his home in Elkhart on Friday, February 24, 2023, with his wife of 60 years by his side.  David was born January 30, 1935, in Elwood, Indiana to the late Paul Edwin Hobbs and Lucille Rose (Collier) Arehart.  On July 30, 1962, he married the former Ms. Susan K. Updegraff. The...

Feb 20, 2023

Cheryl Elizabeth Bowers, age 55 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2023.  Cheryl was born April 20, 1967, in South Bend, Indiana.  She attended Adams High School and later took numerous classes at Daytona Beach Community College.  On April 7, 2007, she married Jerry Bowers.  Jerry preceded her in death on December 25, 2022.

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Feb 14, 2023

Steven Craig Pietrzak, 56, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away Tuesday February 14, 2023, 8:23 am, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1966, to the late Ronald and Jacqueline (Bybee) Pietrzak at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.

Steve is survived by his brother Greg (Theresa) Pietrzak of Mishawaka, his sister Tina...