Obituaries

Dec 4, 2020

Patricia Jo “Pat” Kron, age 80 of Elkhart, passed away at Eastlake Nursing Home on Friday, December 04, 2020.  Pat was born January 24, 1940 in South Bend, Indiana.  On August 16, 1958, she married Roger Kron in South Bend.  He preceded her in death, passing away in 1977.

She is survived by her children Roger Scott...

Dec 3, 2020

Daniel J. Miltenberger, age 70 of South Bend, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka on December 3, 2020.  Danny was born February 26, 1950 in South Bend to the late Ernest and Willadene (Hale) Miltenberger. Dan enlisted in the US Marine Corps where he served honorably until his discharge in 1969.  On October 31, 1998,...

Dec 2, 2020

Elizabeth June “Lizzy” Johnson, age 18 of Mishawaka passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020.  Lizzy was born June 5, 2002 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She was employed at McDonald’s on 331 in Mishawaka and was pursuing a degree as a paralegal.  She was engaged to Clayton McLish of Osceola and they were together when they passed.

Surviving is...

Dec 1, 2020

Norma was born on March 28, 1932 to Maurice and Minnie (Parkus) VanHoutte.  She had many happy years growing up and at times living with extended family.  Norma, her brother and sister were fortunate to have the love and guidance of their mother's second husband, Clem W. Huffer, who raised them as his own.  She was oldest surviving member...

Nov 29, 2020

James Cecil Woods was born on July 4, 1929 in Florence, Alabama to Johnnie Thomas Woods and Mattie (Wesson) Woods both of whom preceded him in death. James Cecil passed away on November 29, 2020 in South Bend.

He married the former Betty Joan Montgomery in Florence, Alabama.  They had one child, Jamie Cecil Woods of Osceola,...

Nov 26, 2020

Teresa R. Blake of Mishawaka, IN, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ft. Hood, TX, on March 30, 1964 to Jack and Thelma (White) Blake.  Teresa is survived by her daughter, Ashley (Brandon) Casey of Osceola, IN; Grandchildren, Landon and Madyson; Parents, Jack and Thelma (White) Blake of LaPorte;...

Nov 24, 2020

David Orlando Gonzales, age 68 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.  David was born April 16, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Orlando Gonzales and Gloria Ann Rodriguez. Following his high school graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving honorably from 1969- 1971 during the Vietnam war.

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Nov 22, 2020

Gregory David Simpson II of South Bend passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 22, 2020. David loved Christmas, Birthdays, Aladdin, Happy Days, and game shows. David will be dearly missed by his Mama (Carolyn) & Papa (Don), sissy Ashley, nephew Trent, Greg & Greg, Donna & John, a large extended family, and his favorite caregivers Sarah,...

Nov 22, 2020

Patsy Joan (Raderstorf) Neff, age 82 of Mishawaka, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 22, 2020.  Patsy was born August 3, 1938 in Logansport, Indiana to the late Israel and Lorena Raderstorf.

She is survived by her son Phillip Eugene Neff of South Bend and her siblings Mary (Phillip) Landowski of Chula Vista, California, Judy...

Nov 21, 2020

Mirtie Heavner, age 95 of Mishawaka, passed from this earth on November 21, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver, Indiana.  She was born in Waterloo, Alabama on December 12, 1924 and lived there until she came to Northern Indiana as a teenager with other family members looking for work. She found work on a farm in...

Nov 19, 2020

Barbara Ann “Barb” Chipps, age 66 of Mishawaka, passed away November 19, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  Barb was born July 24, 1954 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Chester and Anna Marie (Weaver) Donath.

She is survived by her children David Chipps and Amanda Chipps, both of Mishawaka, 12 grandchildren; Mariah, Hailey, Braden,...

Nov 18, 2020

Dolores Marie Krych, age 91 of Mishawaka, passed away at Sprenger Healthcare on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Dolores was born August 12, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to Alex and Carrie (Jablonski) Vargo.  On January 15, 1947, she married Casimer Krych.   He preceded her in death, passing away in 1996.

Dolores is survived by her children John...

Nov 18, 2020

William P. Frazier, age 78 of Mishawaka, passed away after a lengthy illness at Signature Healthcare in Bremen, Indiana.  Bill was born September 6, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Radford and Katherine Frazier.  In October of 1985, he marred Ellen S. Jones.  Ellen preceded him in death on November 6, 2017.

Surviving are his children...

Nov 17, 2020

Larry Gardner, age 75 of Granger, was born January 5, 1945 in Hammond, IN to the late Raymond and Elizabeth Gardner.   Larry was a graduate of Morton High School and later obtained a degree from Purdue University.  On April 18, 1970 he married Sandra (Kunkel) in Harvey, IL. Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, and his...

Nov 16, 2020

Carmen D. Serafino, age 86, passed away at his home in Elkhart surrounded by his family.  Carmen was born May 3, 1934 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Anthony and Mary (Campiti) Serafino.  He was a graduate of Elkhart High School, class of 1952.  Following graduation, Carmen enlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably from July of...

Nov 15, 2020

Catherine Lois “Tap” Minegar, age 96 of Osceola, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 15, 2020 after a brief illness.  Tap was born June 30, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Roland E. and Helen (Goebel) Baker.  On January 13, 1945, she married Harry “Bud” Minegar at the Broadway Church...

Nov 13, 2020

Keith Aldon McCartney, age 76 of Osceola, went to be with his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. Keith was born June 18, 1944 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Minet and Frances (Crab) McCartney. Keith later moved to Arizona and graduated from Mesa High School, class...

Nov 12, 2020

Joyce Ann Powell, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at her home in Elkhart on the morning of November 12, 2020.  Joyce was born December 21, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Johnny and Catherine (Newhouse) Powell.

She is survived by her children Dohn Cunningham of Mishawaka, William Cunningham of Louisville, Kentucky,...

Nov 6, 2020

Nicholas Vincent Christopher Buitendorp, age 23 of Elkhart, passed away November 6, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend following a motor vehicle accident.  Nick was born November 3, 1997 in Elkhart to Manuel and Isabelle (Girard) Buitendorp.  He attended Elkhart Central High School, and was most recently employed by RecPro of Bristol, where his eagerness to learn and...

Nov 6, 2020

Margaret Eleanor “Meg” McAllister, age 67 of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Friday, November 6, 2020.  Meg was born February 27, 1953 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Robert and Eleanor Lardon. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School.  On July 4, 1996, she married James McAllister.  They recently celebrated 24 years and were making...