Obituaries

May 6, 2020

Elizabeth L Foster, age 83, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2020. Elizabeth was born January 4, 1937 in Middlebury, Indiana to the late Ida Marie Miller and the late Howard Miller. She attended Middlebury High School and was employed by Whitehall Laboratories in Elkhart, IN.

Elizabeth loved doing arts and crafts, she was...

May 5, 2020

Catherine Lynn Burroughs, age 64 of Lakeland, Florida passed away on May 5, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.  Cathy was born June 17, 1955 in Lafayette, Indiana to Arthur W. and Patricia J. (Jackson) Burroughs.  Cathy was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School, and later graduated from Purdue University.

She is survived by her...

Apr 23, 2020

Sarah Lucille “Lucy” Kenaga, age 101, went to to be with her Lord and savior on the morning of April 23, 2020.  She was born March 19, 1919 in Goshen Indiana to the late Lester L. and Austa (Alheim) Frick.  She later graduated from Goshen High School in 1936.  On December 22, 1939, she married LaMar H. Yoder. He...

Apr 19, 2020

Carol Ann Keppler, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Milton Home in South Bend.  Carol was born September 29, 1927 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Henry and Beth (Frye) Leiser.  After his honorable discharge from the US Army during WWII, Robert Keppler met and married Carol.  He...

Apr 15, 2020

Just six short months after coming into this world, Zavion D. Deweese went to Heaven to be with the Angels.  Zavion was born September 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Zavion was a happy baby who was always smiling and always content.

He is survived by his mother, Ashley Deweese of Elkhart, his Grandfather Geary Albright, Uncles...

Apr 15, 2020

Jacqueline Mary Low, age 61, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at 7:00 am Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Center for Hospice in South Bend.  Jackie was born April 10, 1959 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to the late Dr. Monico and Nancy (Booth) Low.  Following high school graduation, Jackie obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois...

Apr 14, 2020

Daniel Allen Handley, age 52 of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Dan was born August 28, 1967 in South Bend, Indiana.  He was a graduate of Adams High School and was later employed for many years in building services at the University of Notre Dame. On June 30, 1990, he married Norine Kling...

Apr 7, 2020

Just one short day after coming into this world, Greyson Robert Acworth, beloved son of Timothy and Patricia Acworth, passed away at St. Vincent’s Women’s Care Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.  During his brief time on Earth, Greyson knew only love and peace, given by those who surrounded him.

He is survived by his loving parents Timothy and...

Mar 30, 2020

Frances Joan (Shingledecker) Avery, age 93, went home to her Lord on the afternoon of March 30, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born at home on November 5, 1926 to Owen Dunning and Ada Mildred (Stillson) Shingledecker.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Owen Jr., Roger Alan, and Loren George Shingledecker and...

Mar 21, 2020

Alice Irene (Monhaut) Matthews Hartman, age 94 of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020.  Alice was born October 15, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana to the late John Delbert and Mary Irene (Shimp) Monhaut.  Alice was a graduate of Central High School in South Bend.  She later worked for over 25 years in the offices at the...

Mar 19, 2020

Kathryn L. Jewart, age 83 of Osceola, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka on Thursday, March 19, 2020.  Kathryn was born October 9, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Charles H. and Iva (Finkenbinder) Zigler.  On August 26, 1966, she married Melvin Jewart in Mishawaka. Melvin preceded her in death, passing away in...

Mar 16, 2020

Geraldine Marie Harrington, age 83 of Mishawaka, passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 16, 2020.  Geraldine was born December 1, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Leo and Vivian (Durst) Singleton.

Surviving are her children Jim Sheets of Orlando, Florida, Cathy (Tim) Hann, Raymond Cole, Kim Cole, and Ryan Cole, all...

Mar 6, 2020

Ronald E. Otolski, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020 with his family by his side at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend.   Ron was born January 5, 1944 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Stanley and Helen (Jasinski) Otolski.

Ron was a graduate Washington High School, class of...

Feb 27, 2020

Leo Willard Goehring, age 93, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Thursday, February 27, 2020.  Leo was born McPherson County, South Dakota on December 18, 1926 to the late Jacob S. and Pauline (Job) Goehring.  Leo was a graduate of Hosmer High School, class of 1944.  Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the...

Feb 21, 2020

Alan Ray Hatfield, age 84 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital following a brief illness.  Al was born November 18, 1935 in Potsdam, Ohio to the late Raymond and M. Lucille (Sando) Hatfield. On June 28, 1958, he married the former Ms. Shirley Davenport.

Shirley, his...

Feb 18, 2020

Judith Joanne Saenz, age 79 of Osceola, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  Judy was born August 26, 1940 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Keith and Dorothy “Sue” (Barrett) Burket.  Judy was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1958. On December 27, 1959, she married Fortino G....

Feb 18, 2020

Arlene B. Swartz, age 89 of Osceola, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart.  Arlene was born April 10, 1930 in Ligonier, Indiana to the late Walter and Ruby (Smith) Johnson.  Arlene was a graduate of Wawaka High School, class of 1948.  On October 7, 1950, she married William H. Swartz Jr. in...

Feb 11, 2020

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Donald Edwin Ruff, age 93 of Osceola, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.  Don was born March 15, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edwin and Mary (Ketchum) Ruff.  Following graduation as valedictorian from Lakeville High School in 1944, Don...

Feb 8, 2020

Charlotte I. Sniadecki, age 64, of North Liberty, IN passed away peacefully on February 8, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She had been battling illness for many years. She was born July 6, 1955 in Santa Ana, CA to Hazel and Don Coleman. As a child, her mother remarried and she was adopted by her stepdad, Ronald...

Feb 2, 2020

Mercy Mae June Dorsett was born into Heaven on February 2, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

She is survived by her loving parents Matthew Dorsett-Valenzuela and Stephanie Doczy-Elkins. Surviving as well is her paternal grandfather Ismael Valenzuela, her maternal grandmother Laura Bryant and her Uncle Vincent Doczy.  She was greeted at the gates of heaven...