Obituaries

Feb 1, 2020

James Jerome Alexander, age 67 of South Bend, passed away at Creekside Village in Mishawaka on Saturday, February 1, 2020.  James was born February 23, 1952 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Carl Lee and Irene Mary (Walsh) Alexander.

Surviving are his children Caitlin Irene Alexander of Travis AFB, California, James Carl Alexander of Thornton, Colorado, William...

Jan 28, 2020

Myra Renee Crundwell-Parciak, age 66 of Buchanan, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Myra was born December 16, 1953 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Robert and Doris (Kerr) Crundwell.  Myra was a graduate of LaVille High School and later obtained her associate degree in Medical Assisting.  On December 26,...

Jan 27, 2020

Lester Joseph Rouch, age 79, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2020 at his home in Mishawaka.  Lester was born February 14, 1940 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Roscoe and Gladys (Wells) Rouch.  Lester married Carolyn Waumans in May of 2005.  She preceded him in death, passing away on April 9, 2019.

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Jan 26, 2020

Chad Michael Baldwin, age 47 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 26, 2020. Chad was born May 1, 1972 in Elkhart, Indiana to Thomas and Sandra K. (Troyer) Baldwin.

Surviving are his children Logan Baldwin of Mount Dora, Florida and Peyton Baldwin of Elkhart. Also surviving are his parents Tom and Sandy Baldwin of Florida and...

Jan 16, 2020

Linda Kristine Freel, age 70 of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Hospice House in Elkhart.  Linda was born December 15, 1949 to the late William “Bill” and Norma (Roe) Freel.

Surviving are her children Daniel (Tracy) Terhorst and Michael Wardlow, both of Hawaii, and Lori Hafer of South Bend.  Also surviving is her...

Jan 15, 2020

Another Marine has found his rest today, Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  Horace Commodore Browning, Jr. was a Private First Class that served during the Korean War.  He was born in Nebo, North Carolina on November 1, 1936.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Horace Commodore, Sr. and Myrtle Effie and also his siblings: Bernice, Robert, Clyde, Bill,...

Jan 14, 2020

Steve Robert Sirovica, age 54 of Granger, passed away peacefully at his home on January 14, 2020.  Steve was born September 29, 1965 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Steve R. and Doreen J. (Cox) Sirovica.  A graduate of Niles Senior High School, Steve went on to obtain his associate degree in Aviation Mechanics from Southwest Michigan College. ...

Jan 13, 2020

Sandra Lou Hill, age 71 of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Jan. 13, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Sept. 4, 1948 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late John and Faye Hancock.

Surviving are her children Patricia (Charles) Mitchell and Donna Sanders, both of Elkhart, Bobby Sanders of South Bend, and Melinda Sanders of Elkhart along...

Jan 10, 2020

Frank Donald Miles Jr., age 89 of Nappanee, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 10, 2020.  Frank was born April 12, 1930 in Elkhart County to the late Frank Sr. and Ruth (James) Miles.  Following high school, Frank enlisted in the US Army where he served honorably in Germany during the Korean War era.

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Jan 9, 2020

Richard Washburn, age 87, lived by the motto “I will never give up.”   On Thursday, January 9, 2020, Richard gave it up and passed away peacefully at the home of his niece in Granger, Indiana.   Richard was born March 31, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Harold C.  and Wilma G. (Rehard) Washburn.

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Jan 7, 2020

Bettylou Siematkowski, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Mishawaka on January 7, 2020.  Betty was born August 29, 1951 in Liberty, New York to the late Robert and Violet (Atkins) Lyons.  Following graduation from Liberty High School in 1969, Betty enrolled in Delhi University and later transferred to (SUNY) Cortland where she obtained her bachelor’s degree...

Jan 4, 2020

Bertha J Pearish, age 100 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2020 after a short illness.  Bert was born November 25, 1919 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Frank and Cecilia (Posmodi) Zernick.   She was preceded in death by her husband Harley “Red” Pearish in 1977. Bert was also preceded in death...

2020

Michael J. Newman, age 35, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 18, 2020.  Mike was born April 13, 1984 in Elkhart, Indiana.  On November 6, 2010, he married Carrie Yoder in Elkhart, Indiana.

Carrie survives, along with their children Dillon and Abby Newman.  Also surviving are his parents, Mark (Penny) Newman of Texas, and...

Jan 1, 2020

Rhonda Kay David, 49, of Osceola passed away on January 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Rhonda was born on October 29, 1970 in South Bend to Willard Ray and Frances Darnell.

Rhonda enjoyed riding her motorcycle, cooking and doing crafts. Her greatest love was her family.

Rhonda is survived by her...

Jan 1, 2020

Roscoe “Rod“Preston, 89, of Bremen, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Hospice House in South Bend.  Rod was born on March 30, 1930 in Denver, Colorado to Glen A. and Edna Preston.

Rod worked for Associates as an office manager for 27 years, then Elkhart General Hospital as an office manager and patient accounts...

Dec 27, 2019

Michelle Smith, 49, of Jones, Michigan passed away on December 27, 2019 surrounded by her family at home. Michelle was born on February 16, 1970 in Paw Paw, Michigan to Kenneth and Sandra Harbert.

Michelle formerly lived in Florida, where she enjoyed walking on the beach always looking for a piece of nature’s finest treasures, sea glass....

Dec 26, 2019

Phillip A. Knox, 82, of South Bend passed away on December 26, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Phil was born on January 16, 1937 in South Bend to William and Burnetha Knox.

Phil formerly owned Knox Tool and Die in Mishawaka and was a lifetime Moose member.

Phil is survived by his children,...

Dec 20, 2019

James Frank Bowers, age 65 of Mishawaka, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 20, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.  Jim was born January 1, 1954 in French Lick, Indiana to the late Frank C. & Crystal F. Bowers.  Jim was later adopted by his grandparents.  Jim served his...

Dec 19, 2019

Penny Lynn Nelson, age 64 of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  Penny was born April 8, 1955 in Mishawaka to Hugh and Juanita (Thuys) Garman.  She attended Mishawaka High School, and was employed for 39 years at JANCO, spending over 20 of those years as an inspector in shipping and receiving....

Dec 16, 2019

John Pat rick Murnane III, age 67 of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center surrounded by his wife, children, brother and sisters.  John was born October 10, 1952 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to the late John P. Jr. & Annette (Duda) Murnane.  On June 21, 1994, he married Kimberly Rist in South...