Obituaries

May 9, 2024

Jerry A. Handley, 78, of South Bend, passed away with his family at his side on Thursday, May 9, 2024, after a courageous fight with extended illnesses. Jerry was born in Haleyville, AL, on August 14, 1945, to the late Ernest Clifford and Mary (Nichols) Handley and on June 12, 1964, married Kathryn Sue (Ray), who preceded him in...

May 7, 2024

Patricia Ann Munger, age 81 of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Healthwin Specialized Care.  Patricia was born September 7, 1942, in South Bend, to the late Delbert and Evelyn (Stien) Singleton. She was a graduate of Clay High School, and later was employed for many years as a legal secretary in the Michiana area....

May 5, 2024

Jason Clevenger, 45, of Osceola unexpectedly died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at home. He was born on February 25, 1979, in Elkhart to John and Peggy (Streetman) Clevenger and later married his lifelong sweetheart Michelle Johnsen. She survives along with their daughter Kallie, granddaughter Nova June, who was his pride and joy, and many close family and friends. Per...

May 5, 2024

Lonnie “Dee” Davis, Jr, 61, of Osceola is flying high after unexpectedly passing on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born February 21, 1963, in Benton Harbor MI to Lonnie Sr. and Sally (McCoige) Davis and later married Marsha Snyder on April 6, 1985, in White Pigeon, MI after meeting on a blind date arranged by mutual friends. The...

May 5, 2024

Betty J. Merrill, age 87 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2024.  Betty was born August 31, 1936, in Jasper, Alabama to the late Wilson and Winnie (Roberts) Hollaway.  On November 11, 1995, she married Erick Merrill.  Erick preceded her in death in January of 2022.

She is survived by her...

May 4, 2024

Larry Floyd Sonnenberg, of South Bend, Indiana went to be with the Lord at the age of 81 on May 4, 2024. Larry was born October 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Floyd and Norma (Rojohn) Sonnenberg. He was a graduate of Michigan City High School, class of 1961 and later obtained his associate degree from DeVry...

Apr 29, 2024

Larry Dean Stickel, 80, of Granger, passed peacefully Monday morning, April 29, 2024. He was born on June 25, 1943, to the late Albert and Lucille (Selner) Stickel in Mishawaka and later married Marti “Martha” Fisher on July 27, 1991, in Bristol, IN.

She survives along with their children; Todd Stickel of Illinois and Chris Wiles and...

Apr 28, 2024

Linda (Fannin) House, 76, passed away on April 28th, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Elkhart, on December 15, 1947, to the late Dolan & Elieen (Huffman) Fannin. Surviving are her children Paul (Stephanie) Ravenscroft, Jr. and Christine (Matthew) Schultz.

Grandchildren Nathan Ravenscroft, Lindsay (Nick) Edwards, Alexandra, Emily & Ivy Anthony, Holden ...

Apr 22, 2024

James Paul Foster, age 84 of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on April 22, 2024. Jim was born May 9, 1939, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late William F. and Dorthea G. (Smith) Foster. Jim's journey through life was intertwined with sports from an early age. He proudly represented Jimtown High School as a member of the...

Apr 19, 2024

Gage Owen Davis age 31, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday, April 19, 2024.  Gage was born on September 29, 1992, in Elkhart, Indiana.  Gage grew up in Osceola where he discovered his love for the game of baseball at the Osceola Little League Park, winning several championships throughout his youth....

Apr 13, 2024

Danny Todd Sharpe, age 52 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2024.  Todd was born September 5, 1971, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Danny Clyde and Jacqueline Naomi (Owens) Sharpe. Todd was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1989, and was employed for many years in the field of hospitality throughout the Michiana...

Apr 13, 2024

Patricia Marie “Patty” Smith, age 79, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Osceola on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Patty was born in Wabash, Indiana on April 18, 1944, to the late Clifford and Maxine (Easterday) Boring.  On March 24, 1962, she married Donald J Smith in Wabash, Indiana.

Don survives, along with their...

Apr 11, 2024

Barbara “Barbie” G. Nelson, 42, of South Bend passed away unexpectedly at home, with her family close by her side. She was born September 3, 1981, in South Bend to Terry Duncan and Wanda (Winsett) Berry. On October 18, 2013, she met and married Charles Nelson in South Bend.

He survives along with their two daughters, Tatiana...

Mar 26, 2024

Raiden Allen Middleton, beloved child of Amberleigh Zigler and Joshua Middleton entered peacefully into the arms of God on March 26, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital. Though his time on Earth was brief, there will be an impact on the lives of his loved ones that will be everlasting.

Raiden Allen Middleton brought profound joy and anticipation...

Mar 25, 2024

Betty “Rosie” Warner, age 98, of Osceola, Indiana, passed away at 9:30am on Monday, March 25", 2024, at her home with her family. She was born in Elkhart, Indiana on June 19, 1925, to William C and Ruth (Inks) Morgan. Rosie graduated from Concord High School, Class of 1948, and pursued a career as a Hair Stylist. She put...

Mar 21, 2024

Edward John Steinhofer, age 79 of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on March 21, 2024. Ed was born December 8, 1944, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Frank M. and Lucille J. Steinhofer.  Following high school, Ed enlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably during the Vietnam War. On October 21, 1991, he married...

Mar 20, 2024

Gaye Lynne Kruggel, age 77 of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2024.  Gaye Lynne was born March 17, 1947, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Donald and Edna (Keller) Morros.  On August 30, 1968, she married William Otto Kruggel in South Bend, Indiana.

She is survived by her...

Mar 20, 2024

Cynthia Lynn (McCarty) Presnell, age 66 of Lakeville, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the morning of March 20, 2024. Cyndi was born July 9, 1957, in Charleston, West Virginia.  On February 22, 2002, she married Brian Presnell.

She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Brian Presnell of Lakeville, her...

Mar 18, 2024

Margaret Ann Briggs, age 87 of Osceola, passed away March 18, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  Margaret was born September 28, 1936, in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England to the late Harold F. and Ada Mabel (Newman) Page.  On July 23, 1955, she married Richard Albert George John Briggs in St. Mary’s Church in Baldock, England.  Richard preceded her...

Mar 14, 2024

Shirley Ann Hatfield, age 88 of Osceola, went home to be with Jesus on March 14, 2024. Shirley was born in the Chicago area to Rev. Elmer Davenport Sr. and Doris Irene Davenport (Shumate) on November 12, 1935. On June 28, 1958, she married Alan Hatfield at South Bend First Church of the Nazarene in South Bend, IN.