Obituaries

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...

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...