Obituaries

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.

Mar 13, 2024

Ronald “Ron” D. Golden, 85, of Osceola entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Morgantown, WV on April 6, 1938, to the late Zygmond Frank and Rosa (Selak) Golden. Shortly after high school graduation, Ron married his neighborhood crush, Mary Catlett on August 31, 1957, in Star City,...

Mar 12, 2024

Robert J. “Bob” Gamble, age 73, passed away March 12, 2024, with his family by his side at his home in New Carlisle, Indiana.  Bob was born August 7, 1950, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Chester and Leoka Sue (Mallet) Gamble.  He was a graduate of New Prairie High School, and was employed as a propane gas delivery...

Mar 11, 2024

Cindy Lee (Riffle) Spillman, 68, of Osceola entered eternal rest, on March 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in South Bend on September 21, 1955, to the late Ray and Maxine (Erick) Riffle.

Cindy was a lifelong resident of the South Bend and Osceola areas. She married...

Mar 10, 2024

Patricia Elaine Eller, age 77 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2024.  Pat was born May 8, 1946, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Mearl and Myrtle Marie (Lechlitner) Detwiler.  On August 24, 2002, she married Gene Eller in Elkhart, Indiana.

Gene survives, along with Pat’s children Patrick Beatty of Ohio and...

Mar 9, 2024

Janice Sandra Jenkins, age 82 of Mishawaka, formerly of Apple Valley Minnesota, went peacefully home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, her devoted soulmate Pete, and friends and family she has lost during her lifetime on March 9, 2024.

Jan was born October 15, 1941, in Willmar, Minnesota, to the late Richard James and Hazel (Hudson)...

Mar 8, 2024

Daniel E. Shanholt,age 74  of Elkhart, passed away at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Friday, March 8, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and resilience that will forever be cherished by his family and friends. Dan was born July 7, 1949, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Jack and Ruth (Rader) Shanholt. He was a...

Mar 6, 2024

Chris Neal McMichael, 64, of Osceola entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at University Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on October 22, 1959, to the late Larry and Dixie (Day) McMichael and later married Linda Esser on August 15, 2015.

Linda survives, along with their children, Alexis (Will) Dunning of Indianapolis, Andrew Dunning of Bristol,...

Mar 6, 2024

Roberta Joanne (Yoder) Scheittecatte, 81, of Osceola entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Elkhart on Dec. 21, 1942, to the late Harold Tom and Zelma Irene (Paulas) Yoder and later married Roy Scheittecatte, on August 28, 1966, who preceded her in death.

Surviving is their son, Devon...

Feb 29, 2024

Connie Marie (Smith) Day, age 83 of Mishawaka, peacefully went to be with the Lord on the morning of February 29, 2024. Connie was born September 29, 1940, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

She is survived by her children Charles C. “Chuck” Smith Jr. and his wife Teri, and Tabitha M. “Tabi” Smith-Wiley, both of Mishawaka.  Surviving as well...