Obituaries
Dorothy H. "Dot" (Vogelsang) Rymers
Oct 11, 2024
Dorothy Hazel “Dot” Rymers, age 93 of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on October 11, 2024. Dorothy was born November 7, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Arthur F. and Mable (Kroh) Vogelsang. While earning her bachelor’s degree in pharmacy at the University of Toledo, Dot met Tom Rymers who was also studying for his pharmacy...
Robert "Bob" L. Sowala
Oct 11, 2024
Robert “Bob” L. Sowala passed away at his home in Osceola on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the age of 85. Bob was born June 25, 1939, to the late Bert and Gladys (Harmacinski) in South Bend, Indiana. As a young man, Bob heard the call of his country and enlisted in the US Air Force where he served...
Austin C Carter
Sep 27, 2024
Austin Charles Carter, age 30, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2024. Austin was born December 16, 1993, in South Bend, Indiana and was a graduate of Jimtown High School, class of 2012. Austin was a dedicated employee at Carter's Flooring, where he proudly followed in his father’s footsteps. A proud member of Local Union 413,...
John Alan Neace
Sep 26, 2024
John Alan Neace, 54, of Mishawaka died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1970, in Mishawaka to the late Gary K. Neace and Rebecca “Becky” Miller.
Becky survives along with his stepfather Michael Miller, brothers Gary (Charlene) Neace and Michael Miller, all of Hammond, Aunt Connie (Johnny) Neace and...
Marshall Pierce Hancock
Sep 23, 2024
UPDATE: SERVICE TIME ANNOUNCEMENT
"To honor and celebrate the light that Marshall brought to the world, we will have a joyous celebration with some of his favorite things on Sunday , November 10th from 11AM to 2PM at the Potawatomi Zoo, in the Picnic Grove.
If you wish...
John P. Avery
Sep 21, 2024
John (Jack) Patrick Avery passed away September 21, 2024. John was born in September of 1926 to Ross B. and Ruth (Hickey) Avery. He was the 6th of ten children. John was proceeded in his death by his parents, wife, Francis (Shingledecker) Avery. Brothers Frances, Richard, Wilfred, James, Joseph. Sisters Marie, Jean, Sarah (as an infant). His Sister Arlene...
Spring Alisha Stephens
Sep 19, 2024
Spring Alisha Stephens, age 45 of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House, with her family by her side. Spring was born November 15, 1978, in Greenwood, Mississippi and moved to the Michiana area at the age of 14. She attended Penn High School and later worked in the hospitality...
Anna Perez
Sep 16, 2024
Anna Elizabeth Perez, age 24 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2024, while in IU Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. Anna was born April 20, 2000, in Elkhart, Indiana to Fidel Perez and Claudia Reyes. She was a graduate of Goshen High School and later attended IUSB where she studied for a career Criminal Investigations. While earning...
Les K. Hoffman
Sep 10, 2024
Les K. Hoffman, age 76 of Osceola, formerly of Lebanon, New Jersey, passed away September 10. 2024, at the Ernestine Raclin House, Center for Hospice Care. Les was born April 3, 1948, in St. Augustine, Florida.
He is survived by his son, Peter (Rachel) Hoffman of Osceola, and Allison (Mike) Meila of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, along with 4...
Johnny H. Johnson
Sep 1, 2024
Johnny H. Johnson, age 65 of Elkhart, passed away at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Johnny was born October 19, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana to the late John H. and Mary (Winquist) Johnson. Following his graduation from Penn High School, Johnny enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served honorably until his...
Iris (Nicodemus) Newman
Aug 26, 2024
Iris Pauline (Nicodemus) Newman, 92, of Elkhart, entered heavenly rest on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1932, in Mishawaka to the late Verro P. and Mabel L. (Ogle) Nicodemus, she was preceded in death by her spouses: Neil Linger, Stanley Egert, and William Newman.
A graduate of Mishawaka High School, Iris began...
Frank James Fanin Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Frank James Fanin Jr., age 59 of South Bend, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Frank was born July 6, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois. Frank dedicated over 25 years of his life to his work as an automotive painter at AM General. He was particularly proud of being the very first employee to work on the iconic H2...
Jerry D. King
Aug 21, 2024
Jerry D. King, age 76 of Mishawka, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Jerry was born February 20, 1948, in Des Arc, Arkansas. Following high school, Jerry enlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably during the Vietnam war. Born and raised with a strong sense of duty, Jerry served his country with...
Bobbie Eugene Hayden Sr.
Aug 20, 2024
*** UPDATE TO SERVICE TIMES*** Please join the Hayden family for a celebration of Bob's life from 2-5 pm Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the VFW Post 360 in Mishawaka, 1307 E Jefferson Blvd, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Bobbie Eugene Hayden Sr., age 97 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday,...
Frank "Sonny" L. Deak Jr.
Aug 11, 2024
Frank Loren "Sonny" Deak Jr. of Osceola/Elkhart passed away on his 96th birthday Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Woodland Manor in Elkhart. Frank was born August 11, 1928 to the late Frank and Vivian (Bills) Deak Sr. After graduating from Jimtown High School in 1946, he worked for Studebaker's in South Bend until he was drafted into the U.S....
Dennis L. "Kelly" Kelly
Aug 11, 2024
Dennis L. “Kelly” Kelly, 73, of Elkhart, took his final breath at home, Sunday, August 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with throat cancer. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 11, 1951, to the late Eugene Prior and Thelma Kelly. And later spent many years with his partner in crime, Denise Brassie. Denise survives along with Kelly’s...
Craig C. Weisweaver
Aug 6, 2024
Due to unforseen technical issues, the livestream of Craig's service will not be available for viewing this evening. Our staff sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience.
Craig Charles Weisweaver, age 75 of Osceola, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Creekside Village of Mishawaka. Craig was born June 18, 1949, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late...
Daniel C. Edwards
Aug 5, 2024
Daniel Clarence “Danny” Edwards, age 70 of Lakeville, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, while in Rapid City, South Dakota attending the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Danny was born June 10,1954, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Coy and Jean (Smith) Edwards. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1972. Danny loved animals, particularly...
Martin Ewing Mccullen
Jul 30, 2024
Martin Ewing McCullen, 66, of Osceola entered heavenly rest on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He was born March 6, 1958, to the late Matthew Laurence McCullen and Jeraldine Elaine (Ewing) Ashley in Burbank, CA.
Surviving is his sister, Anne McLane of Garland, TX. Martin proudly served his local community as a manager for U-Haul and enjoyed using...
Michael James Schultz
Jul 29, 2024
Michael James Schultz, 58, of Granger, Indiana, received his heavenly healing with his family by his side, Monday, July 29, 2024, after valiantly battling Pancreatic cancer for two and a half years. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on December 27, 1965, to Allene (Goentzel) and Delmer Schultz. He married the love of his life, Lucy Katherine Fatter...
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