Obituaries

Sep 2, 2022

Douglas Arthur Jones, age 80 of Mishawaka, passed away with his family by his side at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House, on September 2, 2022.  Doug was born August 18, 1942, in Bremen, Indiana to the late David and Mattie (Pedigo) Jones.  He was a graduate of Bremen High School.  In August of 1959, the call of his...

Aug 28, 2022

Marilyn Louise Emma Wood, age 86 of Niles, Michigan, passed away at Riveridge Nursing Home on Sunday, August 28, 2022.  Marilyn was born November 11, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Louis Eugene Sr. and Clara Dena Irene (Lerch) Merkel.  On July 23, 1954, she married Fred John Wood in Cassopolis, Michigan.  Fred preceded her in death...

Aug 28, 2022

Dorothy Elaine Peterson, age 93, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at her home in Mishawaka with her daughter’s family by her side.  Dorothy was born March 8, 1929, in Porter, Indiana to the late Theodore and Alice (Foss) Turner.  Following her graduation from Chesterton High School, Dorothy married Robert Peterson in Porter, Indiana in 1957.  They celebrated 57...

Aug 27, 2022

Cheryll Diane Smith, age 75 of Osceola, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 27, 2022.  Cheryll was born September 24, 1946, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Wilbur and Ida (Kimmel) Wurtsbaugh.  She was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1965.  On May 7, 1966, she married Gordon G. Smith at the...

Aug 26, 2022

Joshua Allen Cabanaw, age 38, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mishawaka on Friday, August 26, 2022.  Josh was born February 15, 1984, in South Bend and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School.

He is survived by his son Zach Cabanaw, his mother, Pamela S. West and his stepfather, Doug, his father Jeff (Debbie) McQueen,...

Aug 23, 2022

Stephen William Yoder, age 64 of Granger, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, with his family by his side.  Steve was born December 17, 1957, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Myron “Mike” and Virginia (Moore) Yoder.  A graduate of Mishawaka High School, Steve went on to obtain his bachelor's degree from Franklin College and later a degree in...

Aug 22, 2022

Terry Alan Cabanaw, 67, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at South Bend Memorial. Terry was born Sept. 24, 1954, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Michael and Shirley (Finn) Cabanaw.

Terry is survived by his ex-wife Robin L. Williams, two daughters, Desarae Cabanaw, Savannah Cabanaw, significant other, Cathy Burks and her children, Michelle...

Aug 22, 2022

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 8th from 11:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola.

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Aug 17, 2022

Jerry Eugene Rocole, a great and honorable man that dearly loved his country and family, died August 17, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of 76.  He was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas to the late Lawrence Eugene and Tressie Pearl (Wolf) Rocole on November 25,1945.

Jerry first honored his country and fellowman by joining boy...

Aug 17, 2022

Anthony Craig DeBoard age 66 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  Anthony was born June 12, 1956, in Rensselaer, IN to the late Bufford Von DeBoard and Loella (Conley) DeBoard, who survives.  On January 30, 1976, he married Beverly (Pitts) DeBoard.

Surviving are his wife Beverly...

Aug 15, 2022

Cynthia Ann “Cyndi” Gatlin-Baxter, age 52 of Mishawaka, passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 15, 2022.  Cyndi was born September 26, 1969, in South Bend, Indiana and attended Washington High School.  Later, she enrolled in Ivy Tech college to obtain her certificate as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant which led to a long and rewarding career teaching...

Aug 10, 2022

Tonia Lee Hudson, 71 of Mishawaka, passed away on August 10, 2022. Tonia was born May 10, 1951, to Sherrill and Theone (Potter) Hudson. Tonia is survived by her children, Jeremy (Abigail) Pollyea, Samantha (Martyn Sharp) Pollyea, Tracy Pollyea. Her grandchildren, Cole, Elliot, Julien, Nola, Zoë, M’ari, Jayce. Her siblings, Ted Hudson, Terry Hudson, Tom Hudson, Tami Walker, and...

Aug 8, 2022

Sylvia Ann Jones, age 60 of Mishawaka, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 8, 2022. Sylvia was born November 14, 1961, in Berrien Center, Michigan to the late Charles and Caroline (Hart) Northrop. She was married once in her life to the father of her children, Jerrold Jones Sr. Although they were divorced, they still both had...

Aug 7, 2022

Troy Keifer Hardy, age 32 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2022.  Troy was born May 9, 1990 in Elkhart, Indiana.

He is survived by his parents Terry Lee Hardy of South Bend, Cindy Hardy of South Bend and his children Troy, Samuel, Mildred and Timmy. Surviving as well are his siblings Melanie Jewel...

Aug 7, 2022

Fidencio Rodriguez, 93, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Fountainview Care Center. Fidencio was born November 16, 1928 in Arandas Jal Mexico to the late Ramon and Maria Guadalupe (Ramirez) Rodriguez. He married Maria Rebeca Gallegos on November 16, 1950. Fidencio had a life-long passion for music. His career was playing in Mariachi Bands. He loved...

Aug 7, 2022

Dorothy (Herron) Olinger, also known as "Dottie," "Dot", "Red"  or "Grandma Red" went to be united with her heavenly family on Sunday, August 7th, 2022. Dorothy graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1964. Soon after graduation she  married Charles Sowders in August of 1965. Together they had three children and ultimately made their home in Mishawaka until their divorce....

Aug 5, 2022

Johanna Frieda Quinn, age 82 of Osceola, passed away at her residence on Friday, August 5,2022.  Johanna was born September 29, 1939, in Bad Rappenau, Germany to the late Albert Fredinand and Erika (Bechtold) Toberer.  On February 12, 1969, she married Edwin H. Quinn in Jefferson County, Alabama.  The Quinns celebrated 50 years of marriage before Eddie’s passing in...

Aug 2, 2022

Douglas M. Hershberger, age 71 of Osceola, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.  Doug was born September 1, 1950, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Herman and Maryellen (Shipman) Hershberger.  Following his graduation from Penn High School in 1969, Doug answered the call of his country and enlisted in the US Air...

Aug 1, 2022

John “Ailey” Ball, 52, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away in his home surrounded by his family August 1, 2022. He was born December 1, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Ballard and Margie (Mahon) Ball. John was married May 7, 2004, to Nancy (McCreary) Ball. John had six children that he loved dearly.

John is survived...

Aug 1, 2022

Linda Kay Martin-Clark, of Osceola, Indiana, passed away surrounded by her three children on August 1, 2022, one day shy of her 81st birthday, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House, in Mishawaka.  She was born August 2, 1941, in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Carroll James and Myrtle (Jackson) Richey.   She was married to her husband Carl...