Obituaries

Jan 16, 2021

Arturo Martinez, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home in South Bend.  Arturo was born October 8, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to the late Julian and Elvira (Sanchez) Martinez.  Arturo was employed in the area by Sirco Industries in Elkhart for several years.

He is survived by his longtime companion Sue Crabb...

Jan 15, 2021

JoAnn Marie Stewart, age 84 of South Bend, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Center for Hospice, Racklin House in Mishawaka.  JoAnn was born February 13, 1936 in Mishawaka to the late John and Anna (Mickels) Spite.  She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and was employed throughout the...

Jan 12, 2021

Norma Jean Bevilhymer, age 91 of Osceola, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 12, 2021.  She passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House in Mishawaka.

Norma was born February 13, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Richard and Lois Burger.  Norma...

Jan 8, 2021

Gary Lee “Pete” Jackson, age 72 of Osceola, passed away surrounded by his family after a two-year battle with cancer on Friday, January 8, 2021.  Pete was born August 28, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Jimmie Paul and Ora Othell (Donaldson) Jackson.  Pete enlisted in the US Navy in 1967 and served during the Vietnam War before...

Jan 8, 2021

Sally Jo Westlake, age 81 of Mishawaka, formerly of Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Sally Jo was born November 5, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Harvey William and Kathryn Louise (Minegar) Bonney.

She is survived by her son Jeff Westlake of Mishawaka and her grandsons...

Jan 7, 2021

Barbara Ann LaMarche, age 73 of Mishawaka, passed away at home surrounded by her family on the morning of January 7, 2021.  Barbara was born January 1, 1948 in Florence, Alabama to the late Billy and Margaret (Weems) Winsett.  On November 19, 1976, she married Owen LaMarche in Killen, Alabama.  They recently celebrated 44 years of marriage....

Jan 5, 2021

Leonard Paul Coppola, age 82 formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away with his family by his side at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen after a brief illness.  Leonard was born June 19, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Natale and Mildred (Kolodziej) Coppola.  Leonard was a graduate of Ludington High School, and prior to enlisting in the US...

Dec 28, 2020

Richard E. Carlton Jr., age 75 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly from complications of the COVID-19 virus on December 28, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Rich was born July 27, 1945 in South Bend to the late Richard Sr. and Louise (Bassett) Carlton.  On August 24, 1968, he married Rebecca Bach in South Bend. Becky...

Dec 26, 2020

Jeremy James “Scooter” Fullmer, age 34, passed away at his home in Mishawaka on Saturday, December 26, 2020.  Jeremy was born March 31, 1986 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  Jeremy attended Penn High School and was employed as an automotive mechanic for many years.

He is survived by his children Kiele Laws and Brayden Laws, both of Elkhart. Surviving...

Dec 26, 2020

David Jon Banks, age 58 of Mishawaka, fought the good fight and entered into the Lord’s loving arms in the early morning hours of  December 26, 2020.  David was able to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with all those he loved the most.

David was born January 26, 1962 in Marion, Indiana to the late John...

Dec 19, 2020

Andrew J. Basse, age 41 of Elkhart passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  Andy was born November 1, 1979 in South Bend, Indiana to Terry L. and Susan E. (Edwards) Basse.

Surviving is his daughter Wendi Basse of Brea, California, his mother Susan Basse of Elkhart, and his brothers Nick (Bobbi) Basse of Mishawaka and...

Dec 18, 2020

Elaine Frances Kuespert, age 75 of Mishawaka, passed away at Memorial Hospital on December 18, 2020.  She was born August 4, 1945 in South Bend to the late James Sr. and Ruby (VanLue) Stephens.  She was a graduate of Adams High School,  class of 1963 and later attended IUSB.  On December 29, 1988, she married Dennis Kuespert in South...

Dec 15, 2020

Earnest Milford Scott, age 88 of Mishawaka, passed away at Creekside Village Nursing Home on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.  Earnest was born October 14, 1932 in Lauderdale, Alabama to the late Stanley and Valleree (Joiner) Scott.  On December 10, 1949, he married Evelyn Barrier in Corinth, Mississippi.  She preceded him in death.

Surviving are his children Linda...

Dec 15, 2020

David Earl Etchison, age 66 of Mishawaka, passed away at home surrounded by his family on the morning of December 15, 2020.  David was born July 21, 1954 in Martinsville, Indiana to the late Lawrence L. and Dorothy C. (Phillips) Etchison.  Following graduation from high school, David attended Indiana University and was a proud supporter of IU athletics his...

Dec 11, 2020

Richard R. Stoll, age 73 of Osceola, went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family on December 11, 2020.  Rick was born April 23, 1947 in Pennsylvania to the late R. Robert and Margaret E. Stoll.  Following his high school graduation Rick attended college for a short time before enlisting in the US Navy...

Dec 9, 2020

Alec James Lane passed away at the age of 26 on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Delray Beach, FL.  He leaves behind parents, Darren and Janice Lane of Mishawaka and sister, Sarah Lane of Mishawaka that love him more than words could ever express.

He worked at Tibor Reel as a machine operator during the week and...

Dec 8, 2020

Orville Wayne “Perkey” Perkins, age 89 of Niles, Michigan, formerly of Osceola, passed away December 8, 2020 while wintering in Casa Grande, Arizona.  Orville was born October 20, 1931 in Kokomo, Indiana.  His parents Frank Perkins and Emma (Peterson) Webster preceded him in death.  He attended LaSalle School in and then Main Jr. High before attending high school at...

Dec 8, 2020

Thomas Owen “Tom-O” Billheimer, age 65  of South Bend, passed away at Sprenger Health Care on December 8, 2020.  Thomas was born February 4, 1955 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Casper Owen and Lyda Love (Jackson) Billheimer.  He was a graduate of John Glenn High School and later earned his degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from Ivy Tech. ...

Dec 7, 2020

Michele Joseph “Mike” Ambrose, age 76 of Elkhart, passed away on December 7, 2020.  Mike was born September 30, 1944 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Dominick and Dorothy (Robinson) Ambrose.  Mike was a graduate of Elkhart High School and enlisted in the US Army where he served honorably during the Vietnam War.  On January 13, 2007, he married...

Dec 5, 2020

Kathleen Louise “Kathy” Slocum, age 72 of Elkhart passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, December 5, 2020.  Kathy was born September 2, 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Rock and Frieda (Durbin) McManus.  On April 11, 1967 she married Thomas E. Slocum in South Bend, Indiana. They recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary.

Her...