Obituaries

Feb 2, 2024

Tim Walker, 73, went to Heaven on Feb. 2, 2024, in Peoria, Arizona, following a brief illness. He was born on November 8, 1950 in Mishawaka, to Rebekah and the late Richard Walker, and grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, graduating from Jimtown High School.

Tim is survived by his mother, Rebekah (Fred) Bratcher of Apollo Beach, Florida,...

Feb 2, 2024

John Stephen “Steve” Watford, age 68 of Mishawaka, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, February 2, 2024.  Steve was born July 12, 1955, in LaPorte, Indiana, to the late John Henry and Irene Frances (Winborne) Watford. His family relocated to Mishawaka where Steve grew up and later graduated from Mishawaka High School, class of 1973. ...

Jan 25, 2024

Robert Michael Cates, age 65 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Thursday, January 25, 2024.  Bob was born December 18, 1958, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Theron and Sarah Evelyn (Jordan) Cates.  He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1978.  Bob worked with Marilyn Cortier and they fell in love...

Jan 21, 2024

Frankie Lee Lemons, age 82 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2024.  Miss Frankie was born January 26, 1941, in Tipton County, Tennessee to the late Eddie Sr. and Bonnie Mae (Smith) Clark.  In 1955, she married Charles Lemons Sr., who preceded her in death on January 18, 1998.

Mrs. Lemons was...

Jan 21, 2024

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Dennis R. Finn went home to be with his beloved son, Brian, and his grandson, Franky Jr. on January 21, 2024. Denny was born August 19th, 1949, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Dewight and Geneveive Finn. He attended Penn High School and if you asked him, he would joke and say that...

Jan 20, 2024

Sawyer Joe Weissert, a bright and joyous soul, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the age of four months. Sawyer was born on August 23, 2023. Despite his short time on Earth, Sawyer left a permanent mark on the hearts of all who knew him.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Stephanie...

Jan 19, 2024

Amber Lynn Curtis, 38, of Goshen entered heavenly rest on Friday, January 19, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 6, 1986, in Elkhart and was raised by the late Larry and Sharon Curtis.

She is survived by her husband, Kevin Marshall, children Alex Curtis, Jashaun Robinson, and Tilar Wagner, her sister-in-law...

Jan 13, 2024

Rebecca Susan “Becky” Fergison, devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, age 54 of Osceola, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Saturday, January 13, 2024.  Becky was born May 7, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana to Wiley B. and Estelle R. (Heighway) Boyd.  She was a graduate of Lawrence High School and worked for many years with...

Jan 8, 2024

Rex Campbell, 74, passed away on January 8, 2024 in Elkhart, Indiana. He was born in Muncie on February 10, 1950 to Francis and Mary Campbell. Rex is the youngest of five boys, Larry (Mona), Wayne (Connie), Dean (deceased) (Mary Lu) and Richard (Lori).

Rex spent his first six years on the farm near Gaston and then...

Jan 8, 2024

Kathleen Turley-Cheatham, 62, of Mishawaka entered heavenly rest on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Kathy, as she was known to her family and friends, was born in Portage to the late William Herman and Winifred Margaret (Curley) Turley, and married Lonnie Wayne Cheatham on February 14, 1993, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by...

Jan 8, 2024

Aaltje “Ali” Johanna Hartman, age 72 of Elkhart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 8, 2024.  Ali was born April 25, 1951, in Brielle, Netherlands to the late John and Gerda (Spahn) Roskam. At the age of 5, her family moved to the US and at the age of 14, Ali met the...

Jan 3, 2024

Thomas V. Gothard, age 80, received his heavenly reward Wednesday, January 3rd. Tom was the son of Thomas H. Gothard and Clara E. (Elder) Gothard. Tom was born in Washburn Holler, Morgantown, Tennessee on October 30th, 1943. Tom was proceeded in death by his parents and his older sisters, Katie Ruth and Sandra Fenlon (Skip). He is survived by...

2024

Jean Lawson, age 88 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024, while at the Caring Junction home in Mishawaka.  Jean was born February 23, 1936, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Clarence and Odie (Goldy) Smith.  She married Coy Edwards in 1951.  He preceded her in death in April of 1987.  Later, Jean...

Dec 28, 2023

Connie Sue Howard, age 87, passed away at her home in Elkhart with her family by her side on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Connie was born April 15, 1936, to the late Lewis and Maxine (Holcomb) McCoige in Argos, Indiana. In 1954, Connie graduated from Jimtown High School. In 1975, she married Elmer H. Howard in Granger, Indiana.  Elmer...

Dec 27, 2023

Richard Lee “Rick” Conner, age 69, passed away at his home in Osceola on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.  Rick was born February 6, 1954, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late John S. and Margaret (Pavlik) Conner.  On December 23, 2009, Rick married Mary L. Herdman on their 30-acre property in Osceola.

Mary survives, along with Rick’s siblings...

Dec 23, 2023

Merri Jo Jones, age 68 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Saturday, December 23, 2023.  Merri was born June 28, 1955, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Nick and Felicia Sayer.  Following her graduation from Mishawka High School, Merri worked for several years as a bank teller before opening her in-home day care,...

Dec 17, 2023

Roland A. Wardlow Jr., age 93 of Osceola, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 17, 2023.  Roland, affectionately as Rollie to his friends and family, was born September 23, 1930, in Granger, Indiana to the late Roland A. and Dorothy Elizabeth (Keil) Wardlow.  On April 5, 1952, Roland married the former Ms. Norma VanHoutte in...

Dec 17, 2023

Betty Jo Guess, 73, of South Bend entered heavenly rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023, after a short battle of cancer.

She was born on February 9, 1950, in Alhambra, CA to Roy Porter and Virginia (Turnbow) Hodges. After her family moved to Reno, NV where she grew up, she met David Guess at the local bowling...

Dec 17, 2023

As we gather together during this season of reflection and remembrance, the Cruz Family and our staff extend a heartfelt welcome to our Holiday Remembrance Service. This special occasion is a time to honor and celebrate the lives of those we hold dear, cherishing the memories that bring warmth to our hearts.

In the spirit of unity...

Dec 16, 2023

**A livestream of Bobby's service will begin 10 minutes prior to 11AM EST, December 28, 2023, in the video panel below.

Robert Cleo Henderson, known to most as Bob or Bobby, joined our Lord and Savior and all his heavenly loved ones on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center after a hard battle with...