Obituaries

Oct 20, 2022

Clarence Leonard “Sonny” Chambers Jr., age 84 passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his home in Osceola.  Sonny was born May 23, 1938, in Mahan, West Virginia to the late Clarence L. Sr. and Marcella Ruth (Fisher) Chambers.  He attended Mishawaka High School and later enlisted in the US...

Oct 19, 2022

Walter Lee Carter, age 88 of Osceola, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022.  Walter was born July 27, 1934, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late William and Mary (Quier) Carter.  Following his graduation from Mishawaka High School, Walt enlisted in the US Army and served honorably until his discharge in 1962.  On June 25, 1955, he married the former...

Oct 17, 2022

Robert Leon Packer, age 52 of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2022.  Rob was born April 24, 1970, in South Bend, Indiana.  He attended John Glenn High School and was employed in the construction industry as a trade worker for over 25 years.

He is survived by his mother Sandra Packer of Walkerton, his...

Oct 12, 2022

Ashley Nichole Stevens, age 31 of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  Ashley was born October 4, 1991, in South Bend, Indiana.

She is survived by her parents Robert and Ruby (Pyburn) Stevens, her children, Brandon Taylor Jr., Kaiden Stevens, Izaiah Stevens and Arthur Sanderson Jr., as well as her...

Oct 10, 2022

Michelle Renee Peffley-Jaeckel, age 49 of South Bend, transitioned from this earthly life to the next at the Raclin House, Center for Hospice at 7:02 pm Monday, October 10, 2022, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Michelle was born July 2, 1973, in Elkhart, Indiana to Michael and Deborah (Messick) Peffley.  She was a graduate of Jimtown...

Oct 9, 2022

James Dale Johnson, 73, of Osceola, IN, passed away October 9, 22, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. James was born on September 14, 1949, to the late Dale B. and Opal (Hudson) Johnson. On October 3, 1970, he married his childhood sweetheart Shirley Murphy.

Surviving along with his wife are 3 children, Renae Johnson (fiancé Al Stohler),...

Oct 5, 2022

Donna Marie Manzuk, 73, from Osceola, passed away Wednesday October 5, at Woodland Manor. She was born on June 2, 1949, in South Bend to the late John Lewis and Mary Valarie Pacay. She married Michael Manzuk Sr., and they were together for over 50 years.

Surviving is her husband, 2 sons, Michael Manzuk Jr., Mark Manzuk,...

Oct 4, 2022

Debra Ann “Debbie” Bueche, age 63, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at her home in Osceola.  Debbie was born August 23, 1959, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late George and Janis (Styve) Moyer. Debbie was a graduate of LaSalle High School, class of 1977.  She later earned her associate...

Sep 28, 2022

Tanis, age 30, passed away peacefully at home September 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Tanis is survived by his parents Michelle andTanis Arriaga Sr., along with four sisters, Yadira, Zuri, Aylin, and Alexis, and three brothers, Justin, Jimmy, and Eduardo.

Tanis was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was full of love and...

Sep 25, 2022

James R. “Jim” Trader, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away at South Bend Memorial Hospital on September 25, 2022. Jim was born on September 11, 1937, to the late Charles Harold Trader and Zelda (Ball) Trader. On April 14, 1957, in South Bend, he married his high school sweetheart, Linda, his wife of 65 years.

Jim is survived...

Sep 23, 2022

Jeffery Quentin Welker, age 66 of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 23, 2022.  Jeff was born April 9, 1956, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Freddie and Oma (Joseph) Welker.  Following his graduation from Penn High School, Jeff enlisted in the US Marine Corps where he served honorably until his discharge in 1977.  Shortly thereafter, Jeff...

Sep 23, 2022

Stephen Todd Reinholtz, age 39 of Osceola, passed away September 23, 2022.  Stephen was born February 5, 1983, in Elkhart, Indiana.  A lifelong “OC boy,” Stephen graduated from Penn High School in 2001 and furthered his education at Lincoln Tech where he obtained his associate degree in automotive mechanics.  On December 3, 2003, Stephen married Ashley Shoppell in South...

Sep 19, 2022

Robert Phillip Hoffman, (Bobby) age 31, passed away at his home on Monday September 19, 2022, in Osceola, IN. Bobby was born in Mishawaka on June 3, 1991, to Phillip and Kelly (O’Connor) Hoffman.

Bobby is survived by his parents, brother, Michael Jerome (Ashley Tachach) Hoffman, sister, Bethany Rachael Hoffman. Nephews, Jonathan & Stephen Hoffman, grandparents, Nancy...

Sep 17, 2022

Isabelle Roselee (Emmans) Biggs, Osceola, age 90, passed away peacefully of natural causes on the evening of Saturday, September 17, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Isabelle was born October 28, 1931, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Melvin Emmans and Gladys (Gross) Emmans. On April 16, 1949, she married the love of her life, Carl Edwin (Bud)...

Sep 14, 2022

Lori Ann Osterloo, age 52 of Osceola, passed away at Elkhart Meadows on September 14, 2022. Lori was born April 30, 1970, in South Bend, Indiana.  She was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1988.

Lori is survived by her parents Larry and Janice (White) Kidder of Osceola and her son Cole Osterloo and her...

Sep 14, 2022

Beverly Jean Bollenbacher, age 75 of Osceola, passed away at Eastlake Nursing Home on September 14, 2022.  Bev was born March 8, 1947, in Hollywood, Florida to the late Floyd and Doris (Holderman) Landis.  On July 18, 1970, she married Charles Bollenbacher in Union Michigan. They recently celebrated fifty-seven years of marriage.

Charles survives, along with their...

Sep 12, 2022

Angela Lee Smith, age 59 of Mishawaka, passed away September 12, 2022. Angie was born May 14, 1963, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Clarence George and Hilda Ruth (Vergon) Smith.

She is survived by her daughters Bailey (Bobby) Crowder and Sarah Stanley, both of Mishawaka and her grandchildren Landon, Conner, Sadie, Jackson, Allison and Ryot....

Sep 11, 2022

William Dennis “Bill” Hummer, age 66, passed away suddenly at his home in Mishawaka on Sunday, September 11, 2022.  Bill was born on December 24, 1955, in Mishawaka, Indiana to William Edward and Elizabeth “Ann” (Lambert) Hummer. Bill was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1974. While out cruising town one evening in the mid-1970’s, a cute...

Sep 6, 2022

Patricia A. “Patti” Kenaga, age 67, passed away at her home in Mishawaka on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, with her family beside her, surrounding her with love.  Patti was born June 22, 1955, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Dr. George and Rita (Zeleznik) Schmitt. In July of 1984, Patti married Kirk D. Kenaga. ...

Sep 4, 2022

Robert Dewey Tharp, age 85, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Granger on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Bob was born March 5, 1937, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Dewey Nelson and Ruby Opal (Dudgeon) Tharp. Bob attended Mishawaka High School and in 1955 enlisted in the US Navy where he served during the Korean War era...