Obituaries

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...

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.

If you wish to donate to help his family with final expenses, please follow the instructions on the DONATE tab.

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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...