Obituaries

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...

Dec 25, 2021

Rosemary Taylor, age 71 of South Bend, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, December 25, 2021.  Rosemary was born August 14, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Lonnie A. and Inez L. (Jones) Beasley. On July 15, 1998, the love of her life, Joel B. Taylor passed away after 29 years of marriage....

Dec 23, 2021

Penny Sue Brown, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, following a brief illness.  Penny was born May 1, 1951, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Merl and Dorothy (Shields) Hileman.  She was preceded in death by her first husband James Hoff in 2012 and her son Jason in 1981.

On August...

Dec 14, 2021

Debra Ann Denaway, age 62 of Mishawaka passed away December 14, 2021, at The Center for Hospice, Raclin House.  Debra was born March 10, 1959, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Lonnie and Virginia (Ciesiolka) Wainscott.  On February 11, 1978, she married Gary Craig Dunaway in Niles Michigan.

Gary survives, along with their children Terry (Amber)...

Dec 13, 2021

Elaine (Miller) McNear, age 68 of Elkhart, passed away on Dec. 13, 2021.  Elaine was born Oct, 26, 1953, in Logansport, IN to Payton Irene (Spradling) Miller of Elkhart and the late Doyle Gordon Miller.

Elaine is also survived by her daughter; Keesha Manning(Dennis) of Vandalia, MI, a brother Michael Miller (Tammy) of Elkhart; three granddaughters, Kiara...

Dec 13, 2021

Douglas Elwood Schosker, age 65 of Osceola, passed away on December 13, 2021.  Douglas was born March 12, 1956, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Elwood N. and Phyllis J. (Speckman) Schosker.  On July 20, 1990, Douglas married Nina Strausser at the East United Methodist Church in Mishawaka, Indiana.

He is survived by his wife Nina of...

Dec 13, 2021

Kristin Lydia (Hemig) Daniels, much loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away on Dec. 13, 2021, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.  Kris was born Sept. 5, 1947, to George and Ulla (Eckman) Hemig and was raised in South Bend, IN.  Kris graduated from John Adams High School and was proud to go to Camp Eberhart each...

Dec 13, 2021

Raymond L. Hinton II, age 93 of Osceola went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 13, 2021, at Wellbrooke Assisted Living Center in South Bend.  Ray was born August 23, 1928, in Akron, Ohio to the late Raymond L and Dorothy (Rinehart) Hinton.  After his graduation from Mishawaka High School, Ray enlisted in the Naval Reserves...

Dec 9, 2021

Herbert E. Hueni, age 89 of Osceola went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, December 9, 2021, following a brief illness.  Herb was born March 23, 1932, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Herman and Rosena (Zimmer) Hueni.  Mr. Hueni was a graduate of Bremen High School, class of 1950 and continued his...

Dec 7, 2021

Terry LeRoy Steinke, age 81 of Elkhart, passed away on December 7, 2021.  Terry was born October 4, 1940, in Warsaw, Indiana to the late Lorrine “Larry” and Elizabeth (Orn) Steinke.  On August 1, 1963, Terry married Janice Stouder in Milford, Indiana.  Janice preceded him in death on March 13, 2018.

Terry is survived by his children...