Obituaries

May 30, 2019

Alice Rose Washburn, age 84 of Granger, passed away peacefully at her niece’s home on Thursday, May 30, 2019.  Alice was born April 7, 1935 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Charles Sr. and Margrit (Illozwei) Kedik. At a dance one night, she met Richard Washburn and they dated for several years before marrying in Arizona on December 31,...

May 25, 2019

Larry Dean Newcomer, age 80 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Larry was born April 18, 1939 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Merril A. and Ruby G. (Secor) Newcomer.  Larry was a graduate of Jimtown High School, class of 1957 where he excelled at football, baseball and...

May 22, 2019

Sarah Jane Wood, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Granger on May 22, 2019.  Sarah Jane was born January 15, 1940 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late George W. and Opal (Coryell) Smith.  The Madison High School graduate later marred Donald L. Wood on December 31, 1960.

She is survived by her husband of...

May 16, 2019

George Jeremiah Biddlecome passed gently into Heaven on May 16, 2019.  He was born May 12, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  He weighed 7 pounds and 4 ounces.

George or “Baby Jerry” is survived by his loving parents George M. and Hillaree M. (Farrell) Biddlecome of Goshen. Surviving as well are his grandparents Janet Ferstl...

May 15, 2019

Michael Alan Harlacher, age 61, of Granger passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Michael was born April 16, 1958 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Henry and Ernestine (Christy) Harlacher. Michael was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1976.    On September 9, 1978, he married Kelly Weisweaver at the Osceola United...

May 15, 2019

Karel Lee Thomas, age 70, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center with her family at her side on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Karel was born October 18, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana.  On March 12, 1966, she married her high school sweetheart, Russel Thomas.  They recently celebrated their fifty third anniversary.

Surviving is her...

May 12, 2019

Lucas Allan Gordy passed gently into Heaven on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Lucas was born Saturday, May 11, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.

He is survived by his parents Brett and Heather (Stasiak) Gordy of Mishawaka and his big sister Regan Gordy. Surviving as well are his great grandparents L. Charles Farmer, Clifford...

May 12, 2019

Johnny Wayne Jernigan, age 68, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Elkhart.  Johnny was born July 3, 1950 in Winchester, Tennessee to the late John and Murvine (Kelley) Jernigan.  He served in the US Army in the Vietnam War era before being honorably discharged in 1972. ...

May 8, 2019

Walter Michael “Mike” Vogel, age 72, went peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his home in Goshen.  Mike was born November 30, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lawrence H. and Tommie A. (Anderson) Vogel.  Following graduation from St. Albans High School  in 1964, Mike enrolled at West...

Apr 29, 2019

Michael E. Barrett, age 72, passed away at his home in South Bend on Monday, April 29, 2019.  Michael was born February 22, 1947 in South Bend to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Hillring) Barrett.

Surviving are his sons Christopher and Anthony Barrett, both of Grand Rapids, Michigan, a granddaughter and his siblings Pamela Barrett of Queens...

Apr 11, 2019

RB Earl Mahler, age 89 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart.  RB was born October 17, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Melvin Earl and Leona (Snyder) Mahler.  The Jimtown High School graduate enlisted in the US Army in 1951 and obtained the rank...

Apr 8, 2019

Francis R.  “Pete” Scheibelhut of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on April 8 2019 in South Bend, Indiana at the age of 86.  Pete was born on January 3, 1933 in Mishawaka, IN to  the late Francis and Myrtle (Walker) Scheiblehut. After School Francis enlisted in the United States Navy where he served honorably until his discharge in 1950.   He...

Apr 6, 2019

Joy Alexander, age 60 of South Bend, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones at the Center for Hospice in South Bend.  Joy was born August 23, 1958 in South Bend to the late Joseph and Willadene (Kesler) McFarland.

Joy is survived by her companion of 18...

Apr 1, 2019

Debra Lynn Gable, age 62 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on April 1, 2019.  Debra was born January 25, 1957 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ed and Hilda (Massey) Roe.  Debby was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1975.  She was employed as a Home Healthcare Aide and Direct Care...

Mar 31, 2019

James “Perry” Shank, age 70, passed peacefully at his home in Walkerton on Sunday, March 31, 2019 surrounded by his wife, children and his brother Glenn.  Perry was born September 20, 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Emmett and Annie Marie (Roberts) Shank. The Penn High graduate was named “King of his class” and was a three sport...

Mar 24, 2019

Gregg L. Featherstone, age 67 of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at BellTower Nursing Home.  Gregg was born July 7, 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Max and Bette Jayne (Hartsoe) Featherstone.  Following graduation from Grand Blanc High, Gregg attended Ferris State University.  He later ventured to Alaska...

Mar 16, 2019

Rebecca Dee “Becky” Carlton, age 72, passed away at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 16, 2019.  Becky was born February 28, 1947 in Kendallville, Indiana to Frank and Betty June (Weaver) Bach.  Becky was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1965.  On August 24, 1968 she married Richard Carlton...

Mar 12, 2019

Ilse Hildegard Apfel, age 91 of Elkhart, passed away at Holy Cross Village in Notre Dame, Indiana on March 12, 2019.  Ilse was born April 22, 1927 in Neustadt b/ Coburg, Germany to the late Herman and Clara Brautigam.  On May 4, 1954, she married Horst A. Apfel in Germany.  Horst preceded her in death, passing away in 2006....

Feb 22, 2019

John Eugene Armstrong, age 65 of Mishawaka, passed away at Creekside Village while surrounded by his family on Friday, February 22, 2019.  John was born June 23, 1953 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late John and Scherry (Liffick) Armstrong.  Following graduation from High School, John earned two Associates Degrees.  He served his country in the US Air Force...

Feb 22, 2019

Judith Ellen Holdren, age 78 of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.   Judi was born July 10, 1940 in Osceola, Indiana to the late Edward and Jeanette (Boatman) Rhodes.  Judi attended Mishawaka High School, and married Archie Holdren on September 21, 1957.  They recently celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Archie...