Obituaries

Feb 11, 2022

LaShadae Nicole Jackson, age 36 of Elkhart, passed unexpectedly on Friday, February 11, 2022.  LaShadae was born October 21, 1985, in Elkhart, Indiana.  She attended Elkhart Central High School and was employed for many years in retail sales as a customer service care representative.

She is survived by her father Markus (Dawn) Jackson of Bristol, Indiana, her...

Feb 9, 2022

Warren Edward Mason, age 78 of Elkhart, passed away February 9, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital.  Warren was born March 31, 1943, in Osceola, Indiana to the late Kenneth G. and Ruth G. (Moser) Mason.  He was a graduate of the first four-year class at Penn High School in 1962.  On June 6, 1981, Warren married Martha Turner. Martha...

Feb 4, 2022

Vickie Lyn Kohler, age 68 of Mishawaka, passed away with her children and her mother by her side on Friday, February 4, 2022.  Vickie was born March 4, 1953 in Mishawaka, IN.  She attended Penn High School and was employed as an administrative assistant for many years in the Michiana area with River City Heating, Stephen's Body Shop, and...

Jan 31, 2022

Jessica Elaine Steinke, age 32 of Middlebury, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at Elkhart General Hospital on Monday, January 31, 2022.  Jessica was born January 24, 1990, in South Bend, Indiana to Thomas and Michelle (Fletcher) Steinke.

She is survived by her parents Tom and Michelle Steinke of Middlebury, her brother Brandon Steinke and his fiancé Crystal Bammerlin,...

Jan 29, 2022

Michael Alan Brown, age 73, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Mishawaka on January 29, 2022. Michael was born October 31, 1948, in Frankfort, Michigan to the late Ernest and Maxine (Strasser) Brown. Mike attended Clay High School.When the call of his country came, Mike answered. He served honorably in the US Marine Corps during...

Jan 28, 2022

Bradley Scott Shaw, Sr., 32, of Osceola, passed away after a brief battle with Covid on Friday, January 28, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital.  Bradley was born to Brenda Shaw. Bradley married his best friend and the love of his life, Mrs. Areca (Gyuriak) Shaw on February 14, 2019. Bradley was in good health until last summer and...

Jan 27, 2022

Erick H. Merrill, age 81 of Elkhart passed away at the Center for Hospice in Mishawaka on January 27, 2022. Erick was born November 4, 1940, in Munising, Michigan to the late Howard and Alma (Peterson) Merrill. On November 11, 1995, he married Betty Jane Williams.

Surviving is his wife Betty Jane Williams-Merrill, his son Rick (Rebecca)...

Jan 26, 2022

Faye Robinson Sullivan, age 73 of Mishawaka, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ shortly after midnight on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born September 15, 1948, in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Arthur “Red” and Nell Grace (Music) Robinson.  Faye was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1966. She then attended...

Jan 23, 2022

Charles Thomas Craven, 93, of Goshen, Indiana passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022 at Brentwood at Niles Senior Living Facility. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, he will be missed by many.

Tom was born on January 3, 1929 in Sturgis, Michigan. He is the son of Ethel and Charles Craven. He married...

Jan 23, 2022

George David Kovarik, of Osceola, IN passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022 surrounded by his family.  George was born September 21, 1945 in New Prague, MN to George and Sylvia Kovarik and is survived by his wife of 54 years Patricia, sister Irene Kovarik (and Art Bolduc), and daughters Shelley Suckow (and Scott), Amy Kovarik (and Jason Maki),...

Jan 21, 2022

Franz. B. Gonzalez, age 59 of Elkhart, entered into the joy of Heaven (due to natural causes) where he met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, January 21, 2022 .  Franz was born March 30, 1962 in Maracaibo, Venezuela to the late Luis Angel and Maria Gabriela (Contreras) Gonzalez.  On December 26, 1987, he married the one...

Jan 17, 2022

Gene L. Thompson, 79, of Mishawaka, passed away on Monday, January 17th at Greenleaf Health Campus of Elkhart.

Gene was born in Elkhart on September 11, 1942 to Earl and Katheryn (Baker) Thompson, and was a life-long area resident. He was employed at Dexter Axel for 23 years.  On August 16, 1999, he married Barbara M. Holdren...

Jan 12, 2022

Roger Alan Whitmer, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 12th. Roger was born on June 28, 1951 in Elkhart, Indiana to Charles and Mary Jane Catherine (Swanitz) Whitmer, Sr. He worked for many years as a truck driver. On June 16, 1979, he married the love of his life, Linda J. Swinson in New Paris,...

Jan 9, 2022

Rosalie "Dee" (Zwierzynski) Galloway was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife during her incredible 78 years of life. She left this world Sunday, January 9th, 2022.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Rose (Bagarus) Zwierzynski and Ted Zwierzynski and brothers Steven Zwierzynski, Walt Zwierzynski , Ted Zwierzynski, and Donnie Zwierzynski. She is survived by; her...

Jan 9, 2022

David Lee Zobrosky, age 71 of Osceola, passed away at his home on January 9, 2022.  Dave was born June 18, 1950, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Duane and Mary (Stilp) Zobrosky.  On September 25, 1976, he married Alta Moon.  They recently celebrated 45 years of marriage.

He is survived by his wife Alta Zobrosky of...

Jan 4, 2022

Donna Lynn Wagner, age 65, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at her home in Seffner, Florida. Donna was born May 7, 1956, to the late William and Maxine (Silber) Squibb.  On August 5, 1994, she married Michael Henry Wagner in Elko, Nevada.  Michael preceded her in death on December 4, 2020.

Surviving are her daughters Jennifer...

2022

JoAnn Lucille Ransberger, age 87, of Osceola passed away Saturday afternoon December 31, 2022, in her home. JoAnn was born November 20, 1935, in South Bend, a daughter of the late Matthew and Ruth (Landaw) Mazurkiewicz. She grew up in Osceola, Indiana.

JoAnn is survived by her children, Chris Allen, Dennis Ransberger, Jenny Waugh, Donald Ransberger, Marilyn...

2022

Johnny F. Lawson passed away peacefully in his home on May 5, 2022 surrounded by many family members and lots of singing.  Johnny was born in March of 1934, in Kennett, Missouri to the late Doss and Arzetta (Morgan) Lawson.  Johnny enlisted in the US Army in 1956 and served honorably as a combat engineer during the...

Jan 1, 2022

Leeroy Laddie Mills, 61 of South Bend died unexpectedly on January 1, 2022 in his home. He was born February 15, 1960 in Greensboro, North Carolina and raised by his mother, Patricia Mills. Leeroy spent many years working for Bremen Hospital and the Michiana Community Hospital, and most recently for the South Bend Tribune along with other self-contracting work....

Dec 31, 2021

Malvern Charles Smith, age 91 of South Bend, passed away with his loving daughter by his side on Friday, December 31, 2021.  Malvern was born August 23, 1930, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Mexico and Edith (Pruett) Smith. Malvern served honorably from 1951 to 1954 in the US Marine Corps where he was stationed in Korea for...