Obituaries

Nov 7, 2021

Thomas Jon “TJ” Stitt, age 38 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital after injuries sustained after he was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle on Sunday, November 7, 2021.  TJ was born March 17, 1983, in Edwardsburg, Michigan and was adopted by Walter and Karen (Pierce) Stitt at the age of 2. TJ was a...

Nov 7, 2021

Harvey Eugene Fergison, age 79 of Osceola, passed away following a brief illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, November 7, 2021.  Harvey was born December 4, 1941, in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Tobias and Dorothy (Rumfelt) Fergison. On December 10, 1975, he married Robin VonSkyHock in Elkhart.  They celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Robin survives,...

Oct 30, 2021

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Barry Robin Metcalf, age 65 of Bristol, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at Elkhart General Hospital on October 30, 2021.  Barry was born September 17, 1956, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Herbert and Donna Jean (Gentzhorn) Metcalf.  His...

Oct 29, 2021

Gregory John Canfield, age 68 of South Bend, passed away early in the morning on Friday, October 29th, 2021, at the Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House, in Mishawaka, IN. Gregory was born on August 2nd, 1953, in Mishawaka, IN to Clement and Virginia (Huba) Canfield, both of whom preceded him in death.

Gregory married Vera Craven...

Oct 27, 2021

Michael Robert Brazeau, age 76 of Elkhart, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on October 27, 2021, following a brief and unexpected illness.  Mike was born November 6, 1944, in Montague, Massachusetts to the late Alcide and Marion (Martin) Brazeau.  Following his high school graduation, Mike obtained an Associates Degree from Northampton Business...

Oct 21, 2021

Edmond Forrest DeLaurelle, 54, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness on October 21, 2021.  He was born in Mishawaka on January 27, 1967, to the late Edmond H. DeLaurelle and Dorothy (Eby) DeLaurelle.  He was raised in Granger, and settled in Osceola.  He leaves behind his life partner of 22 years, Teri Johnson Polston, and...

Oct 18, 2021

Cynthia G. ‘Cindy’ Troupe, 52, of South Bend, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, October 18th in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka surrounded by her loving family.

Cindy was born in Mishawaka, on April 7, 1969 to Jack and Marilyn (Robinson) Niver. She is survived by her loving children, Ronald “Joe” (Lauren Tipton)...

Oct 13, 2021

Michael Lawrence Hoffman, age 32 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.  Michael was born August 10, 1989 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Michael K. Hoffman and Debra DeBoe.  He was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 2008. He was employed as a mechanic at the Walmart Automotive Center in Elkhart.

Oct 10, 2021

James Milo Stephens Jr., age 82 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Jim was born March 6, 1939, in St. Joseph County, Indiana to the late James and Ruby (VanLue) Stephens. Jim was employed as a salesman for many years and was the former owner of Village Mobile Homes in Vicksburg, Mississippi,...

Oct 10, 2021

David J. Elwell, age 60 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Sunday, October 10, 2021. David was born June 20, 1961, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Leonard James and Hazel (Dayberry) Elwell.  On August 25, 1984, he married Sherry Breden in South Bend. They recently celebrated their 36th anniversary.

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Oct 8, 2021

*****A livestream of Michael and Debbie's Celebration of Life will be streamed beginning at 7pm this evening.  The livestream may be accessed from Michael's webpage by following this link: https://fhwebsites.net/crz/obituary/Michael-Hoffman *****

Debra Lynn Dean, age 63 of Mishawaka, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, October 8, 2021.  Debbie was...

Oct 6, 2021

Darrell Lee Jividen, age 91 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  Darrell was born in February of 1930, in Putnam County, West Virginia to the late Harley and Mary (Garrison) Jividen.  At the age of 16, Darrell heard the call of his country and enlisted in the US Air Force where he...

Oct 5, 2021

Jose Lopez Jr.,age 79 of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  Jose was born May 12, 1942 in El Paso, Texas to the late Jose and Lorraine (Hill) Lopez. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 35 years, Gloria Lopez.  He later remarried and was preceded in death by...

Oct 3, 2021

Amos Leroy Bradley, age 97 of Osceola, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House. Amos was born December 31, 1923, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Clarence and Florence (Walters) Bradley.  He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and later attended Purdue University. On March 12, 1943, Amos heard the call...

Oct 1, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Samuel Arrington was killed in a tragic vehicle accident on October 1, 2021 in Danvers, Massachusetts while on vacation. He was born in Gary, Indiana on February 16, 1952, to Gilbert and Alfrida (Burgess) Arrington. Tom Graduated from Highland High School in Highland, IN in 1970. He then attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN where he...

Sep 29, 2021

On September 29, 2021, Judith “Judy” Davenport was called home to her Lord and Savior in Heaven. She peacefully passed surrounded by love and adoration from her four children. Charlene (Steve) Bradburn, Machelle (Randy Bowen) Davenport, David (Samantha Pratt) Davenport and Brian (Jennifer) Davenport. The cause of death is not what she will be remembered for. But how she...

Sep 26, 2021

Timothy Ray Suetkamp, age 39 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Tim was born March 15, 1982, in Mishawaka, Indiana to Dale F. and Donna Rae (Anderson) Suetkamp. Dale preceded his son in death, passing away in 1988.  On July 10, 2010, Tim married Kacie Michelle Underly in Mishawaka....

Sep 26, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Phelps, age 87 of Osceola, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Story Brook Assisted Living Center in Granger. Elizabeth was born July 21, 1934, in South Bend, Indiana.  She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and  a lifelong resident of our area.  On November 20, 1965, she married Robert L. Phelps.  He preceded her in...

Sep 24, 2021

Charles LeRoy “Chuck” Eash, age 92 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021.  Chuck was born February 6, 1929, in Osceola, Indiana to the late Wilbur and Mary (Henderson) Eash. On June 26, 1949, he married Inez Wisler at the Osceola Church of the Brethren.  Chuck heard the call of his country and...

Sep 24, 2021

Mark J. Diefenbaugh, age 71 of Osceola, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  Mark was born November 14, 1949 in Clarksville, Texas and was adopted at 5 days old by Edwin and Bonnie (Neely) Diefenbaugh.  Mark was a lifelong resident of Osceola.  On January 3, 1970, he married Mary...