Obituaries

Aug 22, 2020

Ryan Gregory Serafino, age 28 of Elkhart, passed away at Memorial Hospital early in the morning on Saturday, August 22, 2020.  Ryan was born March 13, 1992 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He was a 2010 graduate of Jimtown High School. He later became a tradesman in the local construction industry, he worked as a builder of boats and RV’s and...

Aug 18, 2020

Gary W. Schuetz, age 68 of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Riverside Village after a lengthy illness.  Gary was born April 20, 1952 in Fenton, Missouri to Donald and LaVerne (Kempf) Schuetz.

Surviving are his sons Keith Schuetz and his wife Heather and Geoff Schuetz, both of Goshen, Indiana. Also surviving is his mother...

Aug 17, 2020

Debra Lynn Boyette, age 62 of Mishawaka passed away on August 17, 2020 at Golden Living Center Fountainview.  Debra was born December 27, 1957 in Niagara Falls, New York.

She is survived by her children Nichole Mayes of Mishawaka, Danielle Boyette, Dana Boyette, Patricia Boyette, and Savannah Boyette.  Also surviving are 11 grandchildren.

The family...

Aug 15, 2020

Pamela Kay Strasbourg, age 62 of Elkhart, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart on August 15, 2020.  Pamela was born March 23, 1958 in Bridgeport, Illinois to Frank and Geraldine (Kelly) Williams.

She is survived by her mother Geraldine Williams, her children Joshua Reeves and his fiancée Melissa Raderstorf of Edwardsburg, Michigan, Justin...

Aug 15, 2020

Rebecca A. McCarthy, age 86 of Osceola, went to be with her Lord and savior on August 15, 2020 at Golden Living Center, Tanglewood Trace.  Rebecca was born September 9, 1933 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Howard R. and Alice E. (Hathaway) Boyer.  On July 14, 1951, she married William E. McCarthy.

Surviving is her...

Aug 14, 2020

Kenneth James Grimes, age 71, of Mishawaka passed on August 14, 2020 in Bremen, IN. Kenny was born on November 10, 1948 in South Bend to James and Louise Grimes.

Kenny honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. In his youth he was employed by Xerox and he retired from Penn Harris Madison School...

Aug 9, 2020

Larry A. Craigo, age 66, of Goshen passed away on August 9, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. Larry was born on November 14, 1953 in Charleston, West Virginia to Harold and Ruth Craigo. He married Cynthia Jamison on May 4, 1974 at First United Methodist Church in Elkhart.

Larry graduated from Elkhart High School and Indiana University South...

Aug 7, 2020

Candace Sue Campbell, age 65, passed away with her family by her side at her home in Elkhart on Friday, August 7, 2020.  Candace was born February 28, 1955 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Don and Agatha (Burkhead ) Troyer.  She was a graduate of Memorial High School, class of 1973.  On August 24, 1974, she married Steven...

Aug 5, 2020

Jane Ellen Andresen, age 62 of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  Jane was born February 2, 1958 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Stanley and Marilyn (Murphy) Lenczowski.

Surviving is her son Eric Andresen and his fiancée Desiree Brockie of Mishawaka.  Also surviving is her significant...

Jul 31, 2020

Harry G. Jacobs Jr., age 81, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 31, 2020.  Harry passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born May 5, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Harry Sr. and Ethel (Brown) Jacobs.  Following graduation from Mishawaka High School in 1958, he met Nancy Pickett...

Jul 28, 2020

Shirley  Mae  Thomas,  60 was born to the late Charles Ed and Frankie Lee Lemons on September 23, 1959 in Covington, Tennessee.  Shirley was the second oldest of seven children born to that union.

Shirley married Jerry Lee Thomas in 1982 and together four children were born. Shirley  was always a cheerful person who  was always willing...

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....