Obituaries

Jun 14, 2024

Linda J. Fulbright, age 55 of South Bend, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Friday, June 14, 2024.  Linda was born December 2, 1968, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Roy F. and Linda J. (Jacobs) Miltenberger.  Linda graduated from Clay High School and later became a full-time caregiver for individuals with special needs. She...

Jun 8, 2024

Ramiyah Alexandria Carter was born into Heaven on June 8, 2024.  She is survived by her mother, Devon Alexis Carter, aunts Torey Hughes and Jessica Carter, uncle Geoffrey Carter, two cousins, David and Kendall Carter, grandmother Lisa (Rashad) Minor, great grandparents Dorothy (Woodrow) Hyde, special great grandmother Renetta Williams, and a great-aunt, Shannon Carter, all of whom held her...

Jun 6, 2024

Ruth Ann Shirley, age 81 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the Waters of Wakarusa.  Ruth was born June 6, 1943, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Vanus and Edythe (Woodworth) Miller.  While out late one evening, she met Tom Shirley at a small diner in Elkhart and they hit it...

Jun 4, 2024

David Joseph Sheets passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. David was born in Osceola, IN on November 11, 1952, to Joseph and Wynona (Grose) Sheets. David was one of three children, two boys and one girl (Dianne and Jody).

David was a 1971 graduate of Penn High School where...

May 29, 2024

Thomas Eugene Slocum Sr., age 74 of Elkhart, passed away May 29, 2024.  Tom was born June 28, 1949, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Clyde and Lucille (Short) Slocum.  On April 11, 1967, he married Kathleen “Kathy” L. McMannus in South Bend, Indiana. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before Kathy’s death in December of 2020.

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May 28, 2024

Joyce Lynn Kelly, 75, of Elkhart, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in South Bend. She was born on May 12, 1949, to the later Haskell Warman and Betty (Tucker) Rucker in Cabin Creek, WV and later married Clair Kelly in Elkhart on January 12, 1995.

Clair survives along with their children, Joseph (Kim) Warman...

May 22, 2024

Tyler R Sawyer, age 19, passed away May 22, 2024, following a tragic auto accident.  Tyler was born on June 26, 2004 in Chico, CA, and as an infant moved with his mother Stephanie and twin brother Cory to Sodus MI for the love and support of family.  He attended Buchanan Middle and High Schools and later graduated from...

May 21, 2024

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Linda G. Klein, 82, of Osceola passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at home. She was born on July 8, 1941, in Chicago, to the late Dale and Valerine O’ Blenis, and later married Arthur Klein, who preceded her...

May 20, 2024

Nancy Marie Fenimore, 84, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at St. Joe Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 6, 1939, to the late Norbert and Alice (Smiegelski) Chlebowski. On Oct 23 1976, she married Richard Fenimore.

Together, Richard and Nancy had 3 children. Surviving are her husband Richard of Mishawaka, Jeff Jennings...

May 18, 2024

Carolina Hogendobler, age 60 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2024.  Carolina was born September 19, 1963, in Colon, Panama.  She met Tom Hogendobler while he was stationed in Panama.  They fell in love and were married on October 10, 1988.

Tom survives, along with their sons Julian Michael Hogendobler and...

May 17, 2024

Clyde Orville Slocum Jr., age 86 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2024.  Clyde was born February 23, 1938, in Osceola, Indiana to the late Clyde O. Sr. and Maude Lucille (Short) Slocum. Clyde heard the call of his country and enlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably from...

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...