Obituaries

Dec 10, 2024

John E. Laws, age 71 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. John was born September 27, 1953, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Eugene E. and Ora Mae (Crowder) Laws. He was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1972. While at Penn, he met Carol Gushwa. They were married on July...

Dec 8, 2024

Joshua David Campbell, 51, of Mishawaka, passed away on December 8, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was born in in Wiesbaden, Germany to Stephen “Terry” and Margaret “Maggie” Campbell on April 27, 1973, while his father was serving in the U.S. Army. Josh attended Penn High School and later furthered his education at Davenport College of South Bend. He...

Dec 6, 2024

Brian Lee Carpenter of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2024, at the age of 56. He was born on October 22, 1968, in Mishawaka and attended Mishawaka High School. 

Brian is survived by his beloved children, Joseph “Joey” Travers of Mishawaka, and Madisyn Aubrey Carpenter of Topeka, Kansas. He is also survived by his siblings: Brenda (Johnny Warren)...

Dec 6, 2024

Jennifer L. (Cantrell) Kucenski, 72, of Elkhart, entered heavenly rest at home on Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born in Nappanee on January 24, 1952, and later married Edward Kucenski on July 4, 1981. He preceded her in death in 1999. 

Surviving are her sons, Jason and Josh (Rayanna Waire) Kucenski, both of Elkhart and Brent Lane of Niles, MI....

Dec 5, 2024

Michelle Rene Slabach, 60, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on December 5, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born on May 4, 1964, in Yuma, Arizona, Michelle was the daughter of William Lloyd and Janet Elaine (Troyer) Weaver. A 1982 graduate of Jimtown High School, Michelle went on to pursue a career in computer technology. For over 13 years, she worked...

Dec 4, 2024

Zora Jane Cabanaw, age 90, of Mishawaka, passed away on December 4, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1934, in South Bend, Indiana, to Clarence Blatz and Josephine (Reichanadter) Mead, both of whom preceded her in death. On June 26, 1964, Zora married William Cabanaw, who passed away on October 21, 1974.

Surviving are her daughters, Gail (Thomas) Rees and...

Dec 2, 2024

Martha Jean Hopkins, age 90, of Mishawaka, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 2, 2024, Jean was born on August 18, 1934, in Warsaw, Indiana, to Alburto O. "Bill" and Mable (Evans) Wells. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1952. In the 1980s, Jean worked as a technical assistant at the Elkhart Career Center,...

Nov 28, 2024

Jeremiah Christian Schmucker, age 24 of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Born on July 21, 2000, in Florence, Alabama, Jeremiah brought light and joy to everyone he met. His kindness, warmth, and unwavering thoughtfulness left a mark on all who knew him. Jeremiah had a heart of gold and a special talent for making others...

Nov 27, 2024

Shelia D. Carpenter, 68, of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital on November 27, 2024. She was born on February 23, 1956, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late John and Tiny (Balentine) Robertson.

Shelia is survived by her sons, Michael Kindley, Jason Robertson, and Jeffery Carpenter, all of South Bend, along with 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is...

Nov 26, 2024

William L. “Bill” Jones, age 70, of South Bend, passed away on November 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on September 9, 1954, in Eau Claire, Michigan, he was the son of the late Floyd and Ella Larmon. A proud graduate of Eau Claire High School, Bill dedicated his career to his trade as a union painter with Painter’s...

Nov 24, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” L. Greenwood, 76, of Cassopolis, MI entered heavenly rest Sunday, November 24, 2024, with family by her side. She was born October 5, 1948 in Mishawaka to the late Billy and Dorothy (Campbell) Bird and later married Loren “Butch” Greenwood in October 1968, celebrating 56 years of marriage before her passing.

Surviving are their children, Loree Greenwood of Cassopolis...

Nov 19, 2024

Craig Warren Smith, 77, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at VA-Hospital, Marion, Indiana, with his family by his side.  Craig was born on January 21, 1947, in Elkhart, to the late Albert Lee and Phyllis (Wenger) Smith. Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers, Ron L Wenger in 2012, Randy Smith in 2019, and half-brother Al...

Nov 17, 2024

Richard E. “Dick” Campbell, age 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born October 11, 1942, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary Campbell. A graduate of Muncie Central High School, Dick was a standout athlete on the basketball court. He enlisted in the U.S. Army just before the Vietnam...

Nov 8, 2024

Patricia Ann Howard, age 85 of Osceola, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House.  Patricia was born August 9, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Chester and Opal (Flemming) Palmer.  She was a graduate of Clay High School, class of 1957.  Patricia was primarily a homemaker when her children were...

Nov 1, 2024

Diane Arline Decowski, age 75, passed away on November 1, 2024, in Mishawaka, Indiana after a three year battle with cancer. She was born October 28, 1949, in Paynesville, Minnesota, to Norman and Beatrice (Monson) Schwandt, both deceased. Diane graduated from Paynesville High School. In December 1971 she married Joseph Charles Rutten, who passed away in April 1975 after...

Oct 29, 2024

Kevin F. Wesner, 61, of Osceola passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born October 28, 1963, in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Frederick and Shirley (Jewell) Wesner.

Shirley survives, along with his sister Luann (Terry) Sandmire of Eau Claire, MI, a niece, Lauren (Alec) McGuire of Bridgeman, MI, their children Hayden, Emma, Oakley,...

Oct 29, 2024

Robert “Bob” P. Davis, 75, of Elkhart entered heavenly rest on Tuesday, October 29th, at home with his family by his side.  He was born on April 28, 1949, in Elkhart to the late Elmer and Lucille (Rollins) Davis and later married Lori (Bonfiglio) Higgins on July 30, 1983.  Lori survives along with their children, Brenda (Marion) Schrock of...

Oct 27, 2024

William “Bill” A. Greene, 70, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born Christmas Day, December 25, 1953, in Erie, PA to the late Allen and Barbara (Bollinger) Greene and later married Paula Perry who preceded him in death on June 17, 2021.

Surviving are their children. Daniel (Alicia Smith) DeCook and Erika...

Oct 23, 2024

Stanley Donald “Don” Kochanowski, 87, of South Bend entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, October 23, with his family close by his side. He was born on June 14, 1937, in Elwood, to the late Stanley J. and Helen E. (Pedro) Kochanowski.

Surviving Don are his four children, Mark (Andrea) Kochanowski of Haverhill, MA, Doug (Diana) Kochanowski of...

Oct 15, 2024

**El obituario de Yader se publica en español a continuación de la versión en inglés.**

Yader Audbertro Fonseca Trujillo, passed away at his home in Elkhart with his family by his side on October 15, 2024. Yader was born December 13, 1966, in Chinandega, Nicaragua to the late Manuel Fonseca and Carmen Fonseca Trujillo.