Obituaries

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...

Nov 5, 2020

Suga Coppola, age 87, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away with her family by her side at her daughter’s home in Osceola.  Suga was born August 8, 1933 in Aza Ishikawa City, Okinawa, Japan to the late Zeckichi and Haru Tiara.  On July 16, 1970, she married Leonard P. Coppola in Naha, Okinawa.  They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary....

Nov 5, 2020

Karl Patrick Gartner, age 43 of South Bend, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Elkhart.  Karl was born October 20, 1977 in South Bend, Indiana to Richard Brandom and Phillis (O’Dell) Gartner.   Karl was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1996 and was employed by Marson International as a CNC machine operator and programmer.  He also...

Nov 1, 2020

Susan Jennifer Kohler, age 74, was born on May 27, 1946 in Elkhart Indiana to the late Robert J. and Susie M. (Strock) Martin.  Her positive and relentless attitude didn’t let her polio diagnosis stop her when she was just 5 years old. Growing up she climbed trees, rode horses, participated in parades, and was involved in 4-H. As...

Oct 30, 2020

Betty Lou Jimerson, age 80, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at Golden Living Center in Mishawaka.  Betty was born June 30, 1940 in Rochester, Indiana to the late Clarence and Wilma (Zortman) Smith.

Surviving are her children William Paul Bennett and Brian Keith Bennett, both of Mishawaka and Pam (Ed) Hahaj of Nappanee.  Also surviving are...

Oct 29, 2020

Mary Margaret Woods, age 69 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital on October 29, 2020.  Mary was born December 1, 1950 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Lawrence Luster and Emily Rosella (West) Woods.  She was employed for many years with the South Bend Chocolate Company during the mid-90’s, NylonCraft and later as a plastics manufacturing...

Oct 27, 2020

Fortino G. Saenz, age 82 was born August 19, 1938 to the late Domingo Saenz, Sr. and Santos Garza Saenz in Falfurrias, Texas.  He was a graduate of Premont High School, Premont, Texas and on December 27, 1959, he married Judith Joanne Burket at the Church of the Brethren in Osceola, Indiana.  Judy preceded him in death, passing away...

Oct 25, 2020

Robert Bruce Bailey, age 58 of Bristol, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday morning, October 25, 2020.  Robert was born April 6, 1962 in Long Beach, California.  Following his high school graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably until his discharge in June of 1980.   On July 3, 1981, he married Lisa...

Oct 20, 2020

Ronald Scott Rondaul, age 59, formerly of Lake Station, Indiana and currently of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.  Scott was born April 10, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to Dale and Alma Jean (Brunker) Rosendaul.  On June 2, 2013, he married Mary Weldon in Liberty Chapel Church, Dowagiac, Michigan.

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Oct 20, 2020

Judy Gist, age 65 of Elkhart, passed away in her husband’s arms on the morning of October 20, 2020.  Judy was born October 22, 1954 in Grenada, Mississippi to the late Elvin and Mary Ware.  After her high school graduation, she attended Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Mississippi.  On March 2, 1991 she was united in marriage to Mr....