Obituaries

Jul 24, 2020

UPDATE: Friends and family will gather one hour prior to a celebration of John’s life at 11:00 Saturday, September 26,2020 at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola.

Johnathan Paul Towne, age 44 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident on the morning of July 24, 2020.  John was born July...

Jul 23, 2020

Linda Jean Miltenberger, age 75, of South Bend she passed away at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Mishawaka on July 23, 2020. Linda was born on December 3, 1944 in Metropolis, Illinois to Joe and Iralene Jacobs. On October 12, 1963 she married Roy Miltenberger in South Bend.

Linda was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma and sister....

Jul 18, 2020

Brenda Jean “Asphalt Angel” Jones, age 66, passed away at her home in Elkhart on Saturday, July 18, 2020.  Brenda was born July 30, 1953 in Elkhart, Indiana to Lon and Betty (Haley) Jones.

She is survived by her children Christina Mann, Cathie Rodgers, and Adam Hawkins.  Surviving as well are 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren,...

Jul 16, 2020

Karen Sue Weiss, age 66 of Osceola, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of July 16, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Karen was born August 3, 1953 in Bremen, Indiana to the late Russell and Louise Schutz.  Karen graduated from LaVille High School in 1971. Later that same year, she...

Jul 15, 2020

Lisa Ann Miltenberger, age 60 of South Bend, passed away at her home on July 15, 2020.  Lisa was born in Georgia on September 13, 1959 to the late John and Dorothy Wojcieohowski.   On October 31, 1998, she married Daniel Miltenberger at their home in South Bend.

Daniel survives, along with her children Amanda (Tim) Guikema of...

Jul 12, 2020

Vincent Roger Howland, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of July 12, 2020 at his home in Mishawaka.  Vince was born July 21, 1980 in South Bend, Indiana.  Following his graduation from Riley High School, Vince enlisted in the US Marine Corps where he served proudly.

Surviving is his mother Janet Howland of South Bend,...

Jul 11, 2020

William J. “Bill” Jamieson, age 65, passed away July 11, 2020 at his home in Osceola.  Bill was born April 19, 1955 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Samuel and Myrtle (Thomey) Jamieson. He later graduated from Penn High School.  On June 16, 1973, Bill married Star Hixon in Granger, Indiana.  Star preceded him in death, passing away...

Jul 5, 2020

Lucille J. Klopenstein, age 96 of Elkhart, passed away July 5, 2020 at Riverside Nursing Home. Lucille was born January 30, 1924 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Jake and Maggie Wierich.

Surviving is her daughter Leota (Frank) Mast of Elkhart, 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth and her...

Jun 29, 2020

Cynthia Marie (Gay) Kwast, age 57 of Cassopolis, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while lying next to her husband and children on the afternoon of June 29, 2020.  Cindy was born December 28, 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She graduated from Edwardsburg High School and later married David Alan Kwast on October 8, 1983....

Jun 19, 2020

Nancy Lee (Fuson) Robertson, age 81 of Mishawaka, passed away at 12:50 am Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend.  Nancy was born January 6, 1939 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Robert and Phyllis (Ward) Fuson.   On August 17, 1957, she married James “Bob” Robertson.  They were married for almost 50 years...

Jun 18, 2020

Jacqueline Nelson Craven, 85, of Elkhart, IN, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on June 18, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. A devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she will be missed by many.

Jackie was born in Three Oaks, MI on July 27, 1934. She was the daughter of Cecil (Wire) and...

Jun 15, 2020

Bryan Douglas Bailey, age 40 of Niles, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2020 following an automobile accident.   Bryan was born September 4, 1979 in Winamac, Indiana.  He attended Washington High School in South Bend, and later earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ball State University.

Surviving is his mother Cheryl Diedrich of Cassopolis, Michigan,...

Jun 3, 2020

Anthony Michael “Tony Bones” McLean, age 28 of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2020.  Tony was born June 26, 1991 in South Bend, Indiana.

He is survived by his mother Kathy Dudeck-Miller and his father Jack McLean Sr., both of Osceola, his siblings Richard (Patty) Colburn of Vandalia, Michigan, Shannon Colburn & Jerry (Tammy) Colburn,...

May 30, 2020

Mary Lou McClendon, age 72 of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 30, 2020.  Mary was born October 27, 1947 in Victoria, Texas to the late Pete and Lena (Ponce) Flores.  In March of 1969, she married William McClendon in Angleton, Texas.  He preceded her in death, passing away in October of 2008.

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May 24, 2020

Carl (Bud) Edwin Biggs, 92 – The evening of Sunday, May 24th, Earth lost a good and faithful servant. Carl died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes at home with family. Carl was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, on April 25, 1928. He is survived by the profound love of his life, Isabelle (Liz) Roselee Emmans, whom...

May 22, 2020

Michael J. Tatay, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Granger following a long illness.  Michael was born September 12, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana to the late William and Evelyn (Galloway) Tatay. Michael graduated from Riley High School in 1968.  On December 12, 197o he married Sherry Lewis in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Surviving is his...

May 13, 2020

Teresa “Teddy”  Joan Jamison, age 69 of South Bend, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  Teresa was born June 20, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Gilbert “Jack” Sr. and Wilma (Bird) Tague. She grew up in Knightstown, Indiana and was a graduate of Knightstown High...

May 12, 2020

Mark Edwin Huffman, age 62 of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Mark was born May 30, 1957 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Eddie and Maris (Belting) Huffman.   Mark was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1975.  He and his father owned Pipe Organ Place...

May 10, 2020

Melinda Lou McDonald Sanders, age 47 of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2020.  Melinda was born January 5, 1973 in Demorest, Georgia to the late Bobby Sanders Sr. and Sandra (Hancock) Hill.

Melinda is survived by her children Christopher McDonald of Elkhart, Brian Sanders of South Bend and Brittany McDonald of Elkhart.  Surviving as well...

May 9, 2020

Paul Lewis Higginson was born in Mishawaka, IN on April 4, 1942 to Edward A. Higginson of Mishawaka and Virginia M. Mikel of Seymour who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Vicki (Smead) Higginson of Elkhart. They were married at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Elkhart on May 7, 1966. He is...