Obituaries

Mar 28, 2022

Kenneth Kentner, age 77 of Elkhart, Indiana passed away January 14, 2022.  Ken was born May 23, 1944, in Elkhart to the late Rex and Mildred (Rockenbaugh) Kentner. As a young man, Ken was a Boy Scout and through hard work and dedication, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.  He was a graduated of Nogales HS in Nogales, Arizona...

Mar 23, 2022

Betty Jo Reihl, age 97 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, with her family by her side.  Betty was born January 18, 1925, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Frederick and Leona (Merrit) Millard.  She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. On August 21, 1942, she married Robert Reihl.  He preceded...

Mar 22, 2022

Amy Estelle Stroup, age 49, entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2022, with her family by her side at her home in Elkhart. She was born on November 23, 1972, to James and Carol Neice in Elkhart, Indiana.

Amy is survived by her husband, Brett Stroup of Elkhart, her mother, Carol Neice; sons, Chris “Michael” Neice...

Mar 22, 2022

Charles Edward Scott, 92 of South Bend, went to be with the Lord at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House in Mishawaka on March 22, 2022. Charles was born January 14, 1930, in Waterloo, AL to the late Homer and Bessie (Hodges) Scott. On August 23, 1947, he married Mattie Louise Jerrolds in Corinth, Mississippi. They celebrated seventy three...

Mar 19, 2022

Diane Rebecca Konkol-Schram, age 68 of South Bend, passed away March 19, 2022 at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House.  Diane was born May 1, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana to Edward and the late Josephine (Spagnola) Pruett.  She attended St. Joe High School and worked for a time outside of her home, but she enjoyed spending the majority...

Mar 18, 2022

Roger Lee Rice, age 84 of Goshen, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on March 18, 2022.  Roger was born December 24, 1937, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Max and Helen (McClintic) Rice. Roger attended Elkhart High School before enlisting in the United States Air Force where he served his country honorably from 1955-1960.

Surviving is...

Mar 15, 2022

Brian Scott Brockway Jr., age 33 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2022.  Brian was born June 24, 1988.  He was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 2007, where he ran track and cross country.  On October 10, 2020, he married Kimberley Jean Kryski in South Bend.

Kimberley survives, along with his...

Mar 15, 2022

Steven G. Hendershot, age 57 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  Steve was born March 30, 1964 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late George and Doris Hendershot. He was a graduate of Morgan Township High School where he excelled as a basketball player.  In 1982, Steve led...

Mar 12, 2022

Shirley Drinkall, age 89,  passed away at 11:00 p.m. at Dujarie House at Holy Cross on Saturday, March 12, 2022.  She was born on August 11, 1932 and was the only child of Carl and Dorothy Troup.  On July 15, 1955, she married Thomas Drinkall.  Mom and Dad were able to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary prior to Dad’s...

Mar 12, 2022

Doris Elsie Silveus, age 84 of Edwardsburg, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2022, with her family by her side.  Doris was born April 15, 1937, in Osceola, Indiana to the late Arthur L. and Sarah A. (Smith) Gay.  Doris was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1955.  While at Mishawaka...

Mar 10, 2022

William Murry “Bill” Newman, age 87 of Edwardsburg, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 10, 2022.  Bill was born August 18, 1934, in Dandridge, Tennessee, to the late George and Beatrice (Denison) Newman.  While driving a tour bus full of ladies on a trip to Frankenmuth, Michigan, he caught the eye of Iris...

Mar 6, 2022

Patricia L. (Ridenour) Nowaczewski-Keller, age 77 of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by her family on the evening of March 6, 2022.  Patricia was born November 25, 1944, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edward and Lola (Draves) Ridenour.  On March 6, 1971, she married Joseph Nowaczewski. Joseph preceded her in death on October 26, 1991.  Later, Patricia met...

Mar 4, 2022

Lois Jean Holmgren, age 82 of South Bend, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at Memorial Hospital.  Lois was born January 30, 1940, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late George F. and L. Helen (Mason) Schultz. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1958, and later graduated from Purdue University where she earned her bachelor’s degree...

Mar 3, 2022

Doris “Petie” (Shafer) Carlisle, age 80, went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2022, at her home in Mishawaka. She was born December 27, 1941, in Plymouth, Indiana to the late Rosco and Edna (Davis) Shafer. Doris was a graduate of Argos High School. On June 3, 1962, in Argos, she married Phil A Carlisle.

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Mar 1, 2022

Patricia Marie “Pat” Learman, age 74 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House in Mishawaka.  Pat was born June 19, 1947, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Jack and Hilda (Vergon) Leonard. She was a graduate of South Bend Central High School. On March 28,...

Feb 23, 2022

Mindi Nichole Barhydt, age 35 of South Bend, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Memorial Hospital.  Mindi was born October 20, 1986, in Mishawaka, Indiana.

She is survived by her parents, Kent and Sara (Browning) Barhydt of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, her sister Shaylynn Ruzbasn of Connecticut, her grandmother...

Feb 20, 2022

Donald H. Taber, age 90 of Osceola, passed away with his family by his side early in the morning on Sunday, February 20, 2022.  Don was born April 11, 1931, in Trumann, Arkansas to the late John H. and Ethel (Addison) Taber. Don enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served honorably until his discharge in 1954.   On February...

Feb 18, 2022

Samantha Louise Woods, age 52 of Elkhart, was called to her mansion in Heaven on the morning of February 18, 2022. “Sam” was born October 15, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Grant and Meliva Vanover.  She was a graduate of Elkhart Central High School and later attended Ivy Tech University. On September 1, 1989, Sam married Roger...

Feb 16, 2022

Beatrice Alberta “Bea” Mast, age 87 of Goshen, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Majestic Care of Goshen. Bea, or “Aunt Bea” as she was affectionately known by many, was born March 29, 1934, to the late Nicholas and Nettie (Davis) Blodgett. Her first marriage was to Charles Kyle and together they had two children: Lisa and...

Feb 15, 2022

Geoff Rene deLusignan, 66, of South Bend, IN, passed away due to unfortunate circumstances in his home on February 15, 2022. Geoff was born on May 29, 1955, in South Bend, IN. to Raymond and Moline (Ruggles) deLusignan.

Geoff was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved everything about the great outdoors and wished to share it...