Obituaries

Apr 30, 2022

Faustino Hernandez Gomez, age 68 of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Mr. Hernandez was born February 15, 1954, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Benigno and Marta (Gomez) Hernandez. In 1990, he married Eugenia Ortega.

He is survived by his wife Eugenia Hernandez of Elkhart and their children...

Apr 28, 2022

Joann Marie Portillo, age 70, passed away at her home in Elkhart with her loving family by her side on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Joann was born February 22, 1952, in Boston Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and was employed in the production department of Creation Windows of Elkhart for many years. In January of...

Apr 27, 2022

George J. Nate Jr., age 82, passed away April 27, 2022, at Creekside Village in Mishawaka. George grew up in South Bend, went to Saint Joseph Grade School, and graduated from John Adams High School. George enlisted and was proud to be a United States Marine Corps veteran.

George was preceded in death by his parents George...

Apr 22, 2022

Peggy Louise Basse, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Elkhart on Friday, April 22, 2022.  Peggy was born January 15, 1935, in LaGrange County, Indiana to the late Vanus and Edythe (Woodworth) Miller.  May 30, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Ferman H. Basse.  Ferman preceded her in death on February 22,...

Apr 21, 2022

Sharon F. Orbin went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 8:52 pm. She was surrounded by her husband and family. Sharon was born in Terre Haute, Indiana to Rev. Paul and Hazel Norris on May 29, 1945. On March 3, 1962, she married her high school sweetheart, Calvin Orbin.  They recently celebrated their 6oth...

Apr 20, 2022

Robert Vern Warren, age 87 of Osceola, IN went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of April 20, 2022, with his loving family by his side.  Bob was born September 12, 1934, in Flint, Michigan to the late Vern Edward and Laura (Davis) Warren.  Following his graduation from Central High School (Flint, MI),...

Apr 18, 2022

Dawson Jeffrey McConville, age 20, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 18, 2022. Dawson was born June 20, 2001, in Lexington, Kentucky to Myron and Dawn (Hopkins) McConville. Growing up the McConville family was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, where Dawson attended Kubasaki High school until his junior year. They were later transferred to North Carolina...

Apr 12, 2022

Alan Scot Thornton, age 65 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.  Al was born April 2, 1957, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Everett and Gertrude (Troyer) Thornton.  He was a graduate of Brethren Christian High School and later obtained his Associate Degree from Liberty University. On December 20, 1980, Al married...

Apr 9, 2022

Robert Allen Collins, age 56 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022.  Bob was born August 1, 1965, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Howard Leon Collins and Helen Louise (McDaniel) Hanley.  Bob attended Riley High School and was employed for many years as a Union contractor in the construction industry.

He is...

Apr 1, 2022

Theresa Rose “Patty” Slocum, age 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the morning of April 1, 2022, at her home in Mishawaka.  Theresa was born August 30, 1940, in Taylorville, Illinois, to the late Charles and Ollie (Edwards) Durbin.  On September 1, 1956, she married Clyde Orville Slocum in Osceola, Indiana.  They celebrated...

Mar 31, 2022

Donald Leroy Wood, age 81, passed away at his home in Granger with his loving family by his side on March 31, 2022.  Don was born May 22, 1940, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Rex and Beulah (Bryant) Wood.  Don was a graduate of Mishawka High School, class of 1958.  Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Air...

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...