Obituaries

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.

At a...

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...

Dec 12, 2019

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Rinehold, age 92, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Osceola.  Peggy was born January 27, 1927 in Auburn, Indiana to the late Bill and Theresa (Drurup) Swartz.   On February 7, 1948, she married Eugene Rinehold.  He preceded her in death, passing away in October of 1996.

Dec 11, 2019

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Dec 9, 2019

Gregory Alan Rondot, age 57 of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Center for Hospice in South Bend.  Greg was born February 14, 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He was employed for over 40 years as a painter working for Alex Jensen Paint Store and later for himself.

Greg is survived by his father Dennis...

Dec 1, 2019

Betty Joan Woods, age 78 of Osceola passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  Betty was born August 1, 1941 in Florence, Alabama to the late Alvin and Kathleen Montgomery.

Surviving is her husband James C. Woods, their son, Jamie C. (Margaret)Woods of Osceola, her brother, Mike (Lisa)Montgomery and her ...

Nov 30, 2019

William Lewis “Billy” Holtsclaw-McCarthy, age 38 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 30, 2019.  Billy was born January 2, 1981 in South Bend, Indiana.  Billy attended Adams High School and was employed by St. Joseph County for 9 years prior to becoming an over the road truck driver for Rely Trucking of Chicago....

Nov 30, 2019

William Lewis “Billy” Holtsclaw-McCarthy, age 38 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 30, 2019.  Billy was born January 2, 1981 in South Bend, Indiana.  Billy attended Adams High School and was employed by St. Joseph County for 9 years prior to becoming an over the road truck driver for Rely Trucking of Chicago....

Nov 28, 2019

Suzanne M. Rusgo, age 74 of Elkhart, passed away at Greenleaf Heathcare on Nov. 28, 2019.  Suzanne was born May 17, 1945 in Toledo, OH.

Surviving is her son, Mitchell Altum of Elkhart.  Suzanne was preceded in death by her son Michael Altum in 1995.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place and...

Nov 24, 2019

Ellis V. Booth Sr., age 88 of Elkhart, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 24, 2019.  Ellis was born May 12, 1931 in Auxier, Kentucky to the late Frank V. and Martha (Whitaker) Booth.  He married Glenora D. Moyer in Wabash, Indiana on Octotber 24, 1953.  Glenora preceded him in death, passing away on April 30, 1999....

Nov 24, 2019

Oran Daniel Richards, age 84 of Elkhart, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 24, 2019.  Oran was born May 26, 1935 in Georgia to the late Charles and Winnie (Lindsey) Richards.  Oran served honorably in the US Army at the end of the Korean War.  He worked in environmental services at Elkhart General Hospital...