Obituaries

Mar 13, 2018

Janice Maxine Steinke, age 73 of Elkhart, passed away March 13, 2018 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.  Janice was born December 12, 1944 in Jimtown, Indiana to the late Menford and Myrtle (Ganger) Stouder.  She graduated from Jimtown High School in 1962.  On August 1, 1963, she married Terry Steinke.  They celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Mar 7, 2018

Barbara J. Zimmer, 83, of Mishawaka, passed away at 10:40 am, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Hospice House of South Bend surrounded by her loving family.  Barbara was born on October 1, 1934 in Wolverine, MI, the daughter of the late Billie G. and Georgia W. (Brown) North. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Bontrager of Mishawaka, eight...

Mar 1, 2018

Mary T. Reeves, age 98 of New Carlisle, gently passed away at 10:00 am Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Boswell Hospital in Sun City Arizona, surrounded by her family.  Mary was born September 30, 1919 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Frank and Augusta (Karolyi) Pusty.

She is survived by the love of her life, Jack Carlyle...

Feb 20, 2018

Elizabeth Mary Noens, age 94 of Mishawaka, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  Elizabeth was born March 30, 1923 in Bourbon, Indiana to the late Joseph and Victoria Gyarmati.  On May 30, 1941, she married Paul L. Noens at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka.  Paul preceded her in death, passing away in 1992....

Feb 16, 2018

Lila Grace Smith, age 92 of Troy, Ohio formerly of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2018 in the Hospice Unit of Upper Valley Medical Center.  Lila was born December 27, 1925 in North Liberty, Indiana to the late J. Ward and Frances L. (Fuller) Reeg.  After graduation from Mishawaka High School, she married...

Feb 16, 2018

Maria Eulalia Padilla, age 92 of Mishawaka, formerly of Michoacán, Mexico passed away at 4:25 am Friday, February 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Maria was born October 11, 1925 in Michoacán, Mexico to the late Juan and Catalina Lareos Padilla.   She was preceded in death by her husband Juventino Paredes Cantu in November of...

Feb 5, 2018

Shirley Mae “Nonnie” Paczesny, age 86 of Mishawaka, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 5, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa.  Shirley was born December 10, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Emmett L. and Clara Mae (Rogers) Butler.  They later moved to South Bend where Shirley graduated from South Bend Central High...

Feb 1, 2018

Kathleen E (Goeller) Agostino age 67, of Osceola, passed away at 11:25 am Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Hospice House of South Bend. Kathleen was born February 20, 1950 in Mishawaka IN to the late Vincent and Hilda (Guthmiller) Goeller on February 20, 1950. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1968.  On May 17,...

Jan 28, 2018

Rosa Stagno-Di Blasi, age 93, passed away at her daughter’s home in Granger, IN, on January 28, 2018.  Rosa was born December 1, 1924 in Messina, Italy to the late Pietro and Letteria Stagno. She was the first of 11 children, as such she was always helping her mother taking care of her brothers and...

Jan 24, 2018

Robert Lee “Bob” Stephenson, age 80 of Osceola, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 3:50 am at the Creekside Village Nursing Home in Mishawaka.  Robert was born June 14, 1937 in Plainwell, Michigan to the late Wendell and Irene (Kelso) Stephenson.  After graduation from high school, Bob married Beverly Young in Plainwell, Michigan.  They celebrated 60 years...

Jan 20, 2018

Michael Lee Olson, age 18 months of Elkhart, went to be in the arms of our Lord, and with his Uncle Mike on January 20, 2018.

“Little Mikie” as he was called, is survived by his mother Sherry Fergison, his sisters Jamie, McKenzie, & Madison, his brother Damien, and his half sisters Destiny & Neveah.  Also surviving...

Jan 19, 2018

Scott Calvin Barner, age 82 of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Grand Emerald Place Assisted Living Center in South Bend.   Scott was born January 23, 1935 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania to the late Calvin and Nancy Barner.  Following his high school graduation, Scott enlisted in the US Navy in 1952 and served honorably...

Jan 12, 2018

Kathleen A. Bradberry, age 84 of Osceola, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. She was a resident of Osceola for over 59 years.  Kathleen was born September 29, 1933 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to the late William and Lois (Brand) Spink.  On December 22, 1950 she married Dean P. Bradberry in...

2018

Donna Joy Flory, age 59, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at her home in Elkhart.  Donna was born May 23, 1959 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky.  On March 31, 2001 she married Paul Daniel Flory.

Paul survives, along with their children Shawn Thomas and Jeremy A. Ratliff, both of Elkhart, Anthony B. Ratliff of New Orleans, LA,...

Dec 30, 2017

Helen M. Werman, age 97 of Elkhart, passed away Sat. Dec. 30, 2017 at Hubbard Hill Estates.  Helen was born Dec. 18, 1920 in Elkhart, IN to the late Herman and Louise Zimmerle.  On Oct. 27, 1956, she married Vernon Werman.  Vernon preceded her in death, passing away in 1983.

Helen is survived as well by 6...

Dec 27, 2017

Jerry D. Perrin, age 78 of Osceola passed away surrounded by his family at the Hospice House in Elkhart on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.  Jerry was born February 26, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Lee E. and Edna (Lowther) Perrin.  They later moved to Elkhart where Jerry graduated from Elkhart High School, class of...

Dec 18, 2017

Sandra Ruth Glasgow, age 85 of Elkhart, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Sandy was born June 2, 1932 in Goshen, Indiana to the late Edward and Eleanor (Pratt) Storms.  On May 24, 1952, she married Ernest C. Glasgow in the rectory at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Elkhart. Ernie preceded her in death, passing...

Dec 12, 2017

Marshall L. Freet, age 86 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on December 12, 2017.  Marshall was born June 25, 1931 in Grovertown, Indiana to the late Frank and Eva (Marks) Freet.  He was employed in Elkhart as a janitor for many years before his retirement over 20 years ago.

Surviving are his...

Dec 10, 2017

Donna Jean Banning, age 84 of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, Illinois.  Donna was born January 13, 1933 in Walkerton, Indiana to the late Chester A. and Hazel (Teter) Coahran.  She was a graduate of Riley High School in South Bend, and later graduated with a degree in Business Administration from...

Nov 28, 2017

Douglas Charles Keber, age 64 of Mishawaka passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.  Doug was born August 29, 1953 in Gross Pointe, Michigan to the late Richard J. and Eleanor A. (Klaus) Keber.  Doug graduated from Elkhart High School in 1971, and later attended IUSB.  On November 30, 1972, he married LaDonna Chittenden in Sturgis,...