Obituaries

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...

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;...