Obituaries

Jul 29, 2022

Harriett Anne Wiley, age 78, passed away July 29, 2022, at her home in South Bend, Indiana.  Harriett was born April 20, 1944, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Joseph and Lois (Ellis) Wiley.  She was a graduate of Highland High School, class of 1962 and later graduated with her bachelor's degree in education from Ball State.  Harriett later...

Jul 17, 2022

Sherry L. Tatay, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family in Granger, Indiana on July 17, 2022 at the age of 71 due to natural causes. Sherry was born November 13, 1950 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Coleen (Badgero) Ricker. She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 12, 2022

Armani Javier Lara, age 2 of Elkhart, joined the Angels in Heaven on July 12, 2022. Armani was born May 21, 2020, in South Bend to his loving parents, Roberto Lara and Brittany Primm.  During his short time on Earth, Armani knew nothing but love and brought joy and happiness to every life he touched.  His life was a...

Jul 11, 2022

Diana Joyce Brugh, age 76 of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away July 11, 2022, at South Shore Hospital.  Diana was born October 29, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Carl C. and Glenda P. (Hopkins) Clifton.

She is survived by her sons Brian Reith of Watauga, Texas, Keven (Angel) Reith of Niles, Michigan, and...

Jul 10, 2022

Otto Svend Jelinski unexpectedly and tragically left this world on Sunday, July 10, 2022, just five months and sixteen days after he was born. Otto was born January 25, 2022, to his loving parents, Zachariah and Emily (Perry) Jelinski. He was welcomed by his big brother, Obbe Bear Jelinski.

If you had the opportunity to meet him,...

Jul 9, 2022

Todd Stewart Isbell, age 54 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital on July 9, 2022. Todd was born April 26, 1968 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late James Warren and Nancy Mae (Lantz) Isbell. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1987 and was employed as a welder for over 3o years with Quality...

Jul 6, 2022

Jill Ann Belbey age 50 of Somerville Alabama passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 6, 2022. Jill was born May 28, 1972, in Elkhart, Indiana. She graduated from Memorial High School and soon moved to Somerville where she met Dennis Belbey who survives with their son Mark. Also, Jill leaves behind her father, Stanley (Sandra) Floerkey,...

Jul 3, 2022

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Pamela Kay Miller, age 74, passed away peacefully with her loving family surrounding her on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at her home in Elkhart. Pam was born August 14, 1947, in...

Jun 29, 2022

Danny Paul Plummer, age 81 of Granger, Indiana was greeted with open arms by his Lord and savior, on June 29, 2022.  Danny was born On July 7, 1940, in Lakeville, Indiana to the late Joseph Otto and Pearl Agnes (Laughman) Plummer.  Following graduation from Lakeville High School in 1958 the call of his country was heard, and Danny...

Jun 22, 2022

Dean O. Carpenter Sr., age 92 of Osceola, passed away with his family by his side on June 22, 2022. Dean was born June 25, 1929, in Bristol, Indiana to the late Robert and Arlene (Frye) Carpenter.  On January 29, 1949, he married Betty Felten in Mishawaka, Indiana.   As a young man, Dean served several years in the US...

Jun 21, 2022

Opal Marie Bufford- Graves, age 78 of Mishawaka, passed away in her home surrounded by her family June 21, 2022. Opal was born November 24, 1943, to the late Lowell and Odessa (Rice) Graves. Opal’s dad passed when she was young, but she was loved and raised by her adoptive father Gustave “Gus” Contat. On April 14, 1995, she...

Jun 19, 2022

Kevin Traver, 61, passed away on June 19, 2022, at his home in Mishawaka. He was born March 14, 1961 in Breman, Indiana.

Kevin is survived by his mother Marilyn Gerding, his 3 children, Rishel Traver, Kevin Traver Jr., Rebekah Traver, 4 grandchildren Alvin, Shaye, and Chloe Bacon, Peyton Traver and the mother of his children, Paula...

Jun 16, 2022

William Arthur “Bill” Funk, age 85 of Elkhart passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on June 16, 2022.  Bill was born January 30, 1937, in Elkhart to the late Marvin and Ellen (Grieb) Funk.  He was a graduate of Elkhart High School and later attended college for a short time.  Bill spent the majority of his working career in...

Jun 16, 2022

Nancy Ann Singleton, age 56 of Mishawaka, passed away surrounded by her family on June 16, 2022, after her second battle with cancer.  Nancy was born January 25, 1966, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edward and Betty (Hess) Cassler.  On December 17, 2004, she married Walter L. Singleton Jr.

Walt survives along with her children,...

Jun 13, 2022

Gary Lynn Harmon, age 73 of Granger, passed away surrounded by his wife and loving daughters at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Monday, June 13, 2022. Gary was born January 30, 1949, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Andrew Jackson and Dorothy Mae (Haun) Harmon. When Gary was a young boy, his family moved to Mishawaka. He loved...

Jun 9, 2022

Mary Jane Odiorne, age 89 of Mishawaka, passed away June 9, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital.  Mary Jane was born January 13, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edward J. and Mary Tajkowski.

She is survived by her son Mike (Tammy) Odiorne of Elkhart, her grandchildren Denise Higgenbottom of Mishawaka, and Erin Odiorne of Berrien...

Jun 8, 2022

Scott Alan Baldwin age 35 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 8,2022.  Scott was born January 26, 1987, in South Bend, Indiana.

He is survived by his wife Kelley (Bixler) Baldwin, his daughter Zanaya, and he was eagerly anticipating the arrival of “baby Baldwin” later this year. Surviving as well are his parents Bob...

Jun 8, 2022

Veachel Joe Ford, age 58 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on June 8, 2022. Veachel was born February 21, 1964, in South Bend to Eddie Lee Sr. and Sheila (Yates) Ford. He attended Mishawaka High School and worked as a painter in new construction for many years until his retirement in 2018. On October...

Jun 5, 2022

Sue K. Shields, age 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at her home in Mishawaka.  Sue was born November 26, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Clyde L. and Margaret U. (Katterheinrich) Burris.  On December 29, 1962, she married Jacob Levi Shields.  Jake and Sue celebrated 40...

Jun 3, 2022

Irene F. Brandt, age 97 of Osceola, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of June 3, 2022.  Irene was born October 22, 1924, in New York City, New York to the late George and Allanina (Millar) Freeze.  She was a graduate of the Brooklyn School of Nursing where she became an RN...