Obituaries

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...

Sep 20, 2021

Mary Lee Walters, age 86 of Gulf Breeze, Florida, formerly of Osceola, Indiana, passed away at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida on Monday, September 20, 2021.  Mary was born July 23, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Hershel and Marion (Miller) Shalley.  On October 18, 1958, she married James M. Gramenz who preceded her in death on May...

Sep 20, 2021

Ruben M. Vasquez Sr., age 73 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  Ruben was born April 9, 1948, in El Paso, Texas to the late Amador and Consulo Vasquez.  On September 16, 1964, he married Mary Lopez in El Paso. They recently celebrated 57 years of marriage.

Mary survives...

Sep 15, 2021

Terrance Milton “Sid” Stephens, age 85 of Osceola, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  Terry was born August 17, 1936 in Sault St. Marie, Michigan to the late Colan and Violet (Weston) Stephens.  On August 27, 1960, Terry married Iris (Watson)Holderman.   She preceded him in death on September 4, 2017.

Surviving are his...

Sep 14, 2021

Angela Mae Altoft-Tucker, age 48, passed away on September 14, 2021, at her mother’s home in Bristol following a battle with cancer.  Angie was born January 17, 1973, in Charlotte, Michigan.  She was employed for many years as a dispatcher in the transportation industry throughout the Michiana area.

She is survived by her son Derek (Jennah Davis)...

Sep 6, 2021

Joshua Anthony Rahm, age 27 of Mishawaka, passed away September 6, 2021, from injuries sustained in an accident in South Bend. Josh was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on August 31, 1994.

He is survived by his mother Valerie Hunt, his brother Tommy Hunt, both of Mishawaka.  Surviving as well are his aunts, uncles and numerous cousins and...

Sep 6, 2021

Marie Dittrich, age 73 of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, September 6, 2021.  Marie was born July 14, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Richard and Gay (Lehner) Hazinski.  In January of 1984, she married Larry Dittrich.

Larry survives, along with their children Eric (Maria)...