Obituaries

Jonathan David Kish

Jonathan David Kish

Dec 26, 2022

Jonathan D. Kish, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Osceola on Monday, December 26, 2022.  Jon was born January 12, 1957, in South Bend, to Ernest J. and Yvonne V. (Suth) Kish. Following graduation from St. Joe High School, Jon studied and became an apprentice in the Tool and Die industry where he excelled in his...

Jerry Gene Bowers

Jerry Gene Bowers

Dec 25, 2022

Jerry Gene Bowers, age 56, South Bend, passed away on December 25, 2022, in Nashville Tennessee while on vacation with his family. Jerry was born on May 11, 1966, in Mishawaka, Indiana to Paul and Florence (Bowers) Wanzell. On April 7, 2007, he married Cheryle (Hendricks) Bowers.

Cheryl survives along with children Amanda and Brandon, stepchildren, Tasha...

Christopher Orona

Christopher Orona

Dec 25, 2022

Christopher Michael Orona, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2022.  Chris was born October 14, 1978, in Elkhart, Indiana to Ignacio and Virgina (Penna) Orona.   On September 25, 2010, he married the love of his life Leigh Calentine at Grace United Methodist Church in South Bend.  They recently celebrated their 12th anniversary.

Leigh survives, along...

Linda Jo (Grabarek)  Otolski

Linda Jo (Grabarek) Otolski

Dec 25, 2022

Linda Jo Otolski, age 77 of Mishawaka, passed away December 25, 2022, after a short stay at The Caring Cottage Group Home in South Bend. Linda was born August 28, 1945, in South Bend to the late John and Agnes (Molnar) Grabarek. Linda married Ronald Otolski on November 23, 1967, and they celebrated 52 years of marriage...

Patricia Jean (Barnes)  Hall

Patricia Jean (Barnes) Hall

Dec 24, 2022

Patricia Jean Hall, age 98, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Pat was born on January 18, 1924, to the late Cecil Paul and Alice (Price) Barnes. She was a 1942 graduate of Mishawaka High School and a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. She taught elementary school for many years mostly in Penn-Harris-Madison....

John Charles Zukowski

John Charles Zukowski

Dec 23, 2022

John Charles Zukowski, II passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. John was born on March 4, 1990 in South Bend, IN.

John is survived by his father, John Zukowski; daughter, Zoey Zukowski; sister, Janette Zukowski; brother, Jeremy Zukowski; grandfather, Marion Zukowski; uncle, Michael (Amy) O’Banion; aunts, Laurell Morrow and...

Donald "Rusty" E. Deberry

Donald "Rusty" E. Deberry

Dec 20, 2022

Donald E. “Rusty” DeBerry, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2022.  Rusty was born April 3,1974, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

Surviving is his wife, Abigail DeBerry of Mishawaka and his children, Erica (Shawn Peppers) DeBerry, Candice (Aaron) Rife, Byron (Alexandria Grant) DeBerry and Daniel DeBerry, all of Mishawaka and 10 grandchildren: Shawn Jr., Layla, Landin, Lydia,...

Bonnie Jean Ringland

Bonnie Jean Ringland

Dec 17, 2022

***DUE TO THE POSSIBLITY OF THE BLIZZARD/SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS FOR THE AREA AND THE SAFETY OF BONNIE'S FAMILY AND OUR STAFF, BONNIE'S SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM FRIDAY, 12/23/22

TO MONDAY, 12/26/22 FROM 12-3 PM.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING,

...

Mary Lou (Winquist)  Seamon

Mary Lou (Winquist) Seamon

Dec 13, 2022

Mary Lou Seamon, age 83 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Mary was born December 24, 1938, in South Bend to the late August G. and Alice M. (Iseman) Winqist.  On July 8, 1958, she married John H. Johnson.  He preceded her in death on February 2, 1976....

Linda (Higdon)  Bennett

Linda (Higdon) Bennett

Dec 5, 2022

***SERVICE TIMES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED***

Linda Bennett, age 79 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 5, 2022. Linda was born August 11, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Paul and Daisy (Fillenwarth) Higdon. She was a graduate of Ben Davis High School and on February 18, 1962, she married...

James Edward Wendel

James Edward Wendel

Dec 5, 2022

James Edward “Jim” Wendel, age 59 of Mishawaka, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, December 5, 2022.  Jim was born May 10, 1963, in Warsaw, Indiana. Following the death of his mother, his father married Candy Wendel who helped raise him from the age of 10. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High...

John Robert Penn Jr.

John Robert Penn Jr.

Dec 4, 2022

Our beloved John Robert Penn, Jr – known lovingly to those closest to him as “Johnny Bob” – passed away at his home on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the age of 65.

John will be remembered for his creativity, exactivism, and good humor, which permeated his many projects, jobs, and relationships. He always enjoyed adventure, be...

Jason William Pressler

Jason William Pressler

Nov 29, 2022

Jason William Pressler, age 49 of Elkhart, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.  Jason was born June 4, 1973, in Elkhart, Indiana.  Following his graduation from Jimtown High School, Jason enlisted in the US Army where he served honorably for over 20 years until retiring as a Staff Sergeant.  While enlisted, Jason served three separate tours...

Robert Lee Terry

Robert Lee Terry

Nov 27, 2022

Robert Lee “Bob” Terry, age 64, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022, while surrounded by his family at his home in Elkhart.  Bob was born November 22, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Darrell and Beatrice “Bobbie” (Gulley) Terry.  He was a graduate of Elkhart Memorial High School and applied the skills he learned...

Lisa Gail (Heavner)  Cour

Lisa Gail (Heavner) Cour

Nov 24, 2022

Lisa Gail Cour, 61, transitioned from this world into the next on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Lisa was born to the late Jesse and Mirtie (Geans) Heavner in South Bend, Indiana on September 27, 1961.

Lisa was the youngest of 5 children in this facet of the Heavner family. She attended Penn High School and married her...

Daniel Ronald Luczynski Sr.

Daniel Ronald Luczynski Sr.

Nov 7, 2022

“Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant!” Matthew 25:23

It is with a heavy heart for our family to announce the death of our father Daniel Ronald Luczynski Sr.  Daniel passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his home in Mishawaka.   Daniel was the first born on September 20, 1937, to Matthew and...

Vicky Lee Ellsworth

Vicky Lee Ellsworth

Nov 3, 2022

Vicky Lee Ellsworth, age 68 of Elkhart, passed away November 3, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital.  Vicky was born November 15, 1953, in Elkhart, Indiana.  She was a graduate of Purdue University and was employed for many years in management at Godfrey Marine and as a customer service representative in the RV industry in Elkhart before taking her retirement...

Roger L Cobb

Roger L Cobb

Nov 1, 2022

Roger L. Cobb was born October 7th, 1934, in Burlington, Wisconsin to Harley E. and Hazel (Baker) Cobb. He attended the Burlington schools and was a member of the Burlington High School class of 1953.

On April 7th, 1955, he married Evelyn V. Phillips in a military wedding in Fort Riley Kansas. They spent the next two...

Austin James Wilson

Austin James Wilson

Oct 28, 2022

Austin James Wilson, age 26, of Osceola, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2022. Austin was born on May 6, 1996, in Elkhart, Indiana and was a 2015 graduate of Mishawaka High School. All who knew Austin, lost a shining light in their lives. Austin is survived by his mother Rhonda Yost of Osceola, his sister Jennifer (Zack)...

Irene Patricia (Elbourn)  Stauffer

Irene Patricia (Elbourn) Stauffer

Oct 21, 2022

Irene Patricia Stauffer, age 86 of Elkhart, was called home to Heaven on October 21, 2022. Irene was born July 29, 1936, in London, Ontario Canada to the late Charles and Louise Elbourn.

She is survived by her children Deborah A. (John) Haines of Elkhart, David C. (Sue) Stauffer of Granger and Teresa I. (Jason) Sailor of...

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