Obituaries

Jan 10, 2019

Fred James Rieth Jr., age 66, passed away at his home in Elkhart, surrounded by his family on January 10, 2019.  Fred was born October 18, 1952 in the Bronx, New York to Fred J. and Eileen (Lehr) Rieth. Following his graduation from George Washington High School in New York, Fred moved to Mishawka to attend Bethel College.  While...

Jan 8, 2019

Larry Devon Platz, age 76 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Larry was born July 2, 1942 in North Liberty, Indiana. Larry attended SB Washington High School before enlisting in the US Navy.  He served his country honorably and was discharged in 1966.  On...

Jan 6, 2019

Max Lamar Rice, age 77 of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital following a yearlong battle with cancer. Lamar was born October 6, 1941 in Elkhart to the late Max and Helen (McClintic) Rice.  He was a graduate of Concord High School, class of 1959.  On May 26, 1962, he married Carolyn...

Dec 23, 2018

James Robert “Jim” Rzeszewski, age 82, passed away at his home in Osceola on Sunday, December 23, 2018 surrounded by his family.  Jim was born February 23, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edward and Sophie (Chmielewski) Rzeszewski.  Jim enlisted in the US Navy in February of 1956 and was honorably discharged in March of 1962. He...

Dec 12, 2018

Kari Jane Skeens, age 36 of South Bend, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. She is now home with Jesus after a tough fought battle with melanoma.   Kari was born March 12, 1982 in South Bend, Indiana.

Surviving are her parents, Dennis and...

Dec 10, 2018

Lora “Nadine” Bishop, age 91 of Elkhart, formerly of Osceola went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Nadine was born June 18, 1927 in Osceola, IN to the late Martin & Hermina (Hoberg) Olson. On Nov. 22, 1947, she married Floyd “Bud” Bishop in Elkhart, IN.  Bud preceded her in death,...

Dec 3, 2018

Helen J. Hollis, age 79 of Edwardsburg, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 3, 2018.  Helen was born January 7, 1939 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Walter L. and Beulah Rose (Matthews) Barnes.  On September 26, 1958, she married Bill Hollis in Cairo, Illinois.

Surviving is her husband of 60 years, Bill...

Nov 24, 2018

Mary Frances Taylor, age 80 of Edwardsburg, Michigan passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Mary was born February 7, 1938 in McNary County, Tennessee to the late Orville W. and Eura Lee (Cook) Bivens.  On September 19, 1954, she married John William Taylor.   He preceded her in death, passing away on July 6, 2007.

Nov 16, 2018

Deltha Murphy, age 92, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 at her home in Osceola.  Deltha was born Aug. 29, 1926 in Williford, AR to the late Jay and Maude (Fletcher) Stalnaker.  On July 20, 1946, she married Emmit Murphy.  He preceded her in death, passing away on Mar. 10, 1984.

Surviving are her children Ronnie (Kathy)...

Nov 15, 2018

James William “Bill” Van Keuren, age 76 of Osceola, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Hospice House in Elkhart.  Bill was born April 29, 1942 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Wenzel and Maxine (Neely) Van Keuren.  Bill was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1960.  He then attended Indiana University at Bloomington before becoming...

Oct 28, 2018

Earl Eugene Wolford, age 75 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 28. 2018 after many years of battling cancer.  Earl was born June 16, 1943 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  On April 12, 1969, he married Wilma Walker in Elkhart, Indiana.   They recently celebrated 49 years of marriage.

Wilma survives, along with their children...

Oct 13, 2018

Robert “Bob” Eugene Newcomer, age 72 of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.  Bob was born May 12, 1946 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Merril A. and Ruby G. (Secor) Newcomer.  Bob was a graduate of Jimtown High School, Class of 1964, where he excelled in athletics playing varsity...

Oct 9, 2018

John Moss passed away peacefully at BellTower Rehabilitation Facility, Granger on Tuesday October 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in DeKalb IL to John T Moss and Cherrie Johnston Moss on September 25th 1933.

He grew up in DeKalb where his love for competitive swimming began and continued through his high school and...

Oct 4, 2018

Donald Wayne Milbourn, age 59 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Hospice House of St. Joseph County at 4am on Thursday, October 4, 2018.    Donald was born June 28, 1959 in Elkhart, Indiana to Lawrence and Mandy (Faunce) Milbourn.

Surviving are his children Amanda Weaver of South Bend, Dustin Milbourn of Mishawaka, and Theresa Milbourn of South...

Sep 22, 2018

Sharon Darlene Charles, age 61 of Mishawaka, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 22, 2018.  Sharon was born December 24, 1956 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Albert and Genevieve (Kotal) Semak.  On June 30, 1973, she married the love of her life, George Dale Charles in South Bend, Indiana. ...

Sep 22, 2018

Beverly Blanche Ann Stephenson, age 80 of Osceola Indiana, formerly of Sturgis Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross in South Bend.  Beverly was born December 20, 1937 in Detroit Michigan to the late Lester and Agnes (McCormick) Young.

Surviving are her children William Lee (Kirsten Malak) Stephenson of Portage,...

Sep 18, 2018

Dawn Marie (Shanholt) Underwood, age 48 of Elkhart, passed away at her home on Sept. 18, 2018.  Dawn was born Sept. 28, 1969 in Elkhart and attended Jimtown High School.  On March 28, 1998, she married Robert Underwood in Elkhart.  They recently celebrated 20 years of marriage.

Surviving is her husband Robert of Elkhart, and their children...

Sep 5, 2018

Franky Dee Reeves Jr, age 23 of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2018. Franky was born June 17, 1995 in South Bend, Indiana to Franky Dee and Stacy (Finn) Reeves. The 2013 graduate of Penn High School was employed by Forest River and was currently employed at Newmar Corporation in Nappanee.

Franky leaves to cherish...

Aug 26, 2018

Sally Jean Wegnerowski, age 73, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at her home in South Bend. Sally was born December 1, 1944 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Harold D. “Tom” and Zelma I. (Paulus) Yoder.  On November 26, 1971, she married Robert Wegnerowski.  They celebrated 46 years of marriage.

Surviving...

Aug 12, 2018

Christine Kay Alexander, age 48 of Osceola, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Christine was born January 31, 1970 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  Christine was a graduate of Edison Middle School and loved life to it’s fullest. The small things in life were what made her happy.

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