Obituaries

Feb 29, 2024

Ora “Jay” Hochstetler, 70, of Elkhart passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on August 6, 1953, in Goshen to the late Neal and Fannie Hochstetler.

He is survived by his 4 children, Randy (Tanya) Hochstetler of Osceola, Nathan (Tammy) Hochstetler of Woodstock, GA, John (Sonny) Hochstetler...

Feb 19, 2024

Mary Ridenour, 75, of Mishawaka entered heavenly rest on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Raclin House surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 12, 1948, in Michigan City, IN to the late Edward and Helen (Rozycki) Abel. She married Glen “Sonny” Ridenour on June 12, 1982, after 41 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on...

Feb 18, 2024

Archie M. Holdren, 84, of Mishawaka passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Mishawaka on May 2, 1939, to the late Oscar and Velatta (Ousterhout) Holdren and later married Judi Rhodes, who preceded him in death in 2019.

Surviving are his three children, Dennis (Jacquie) Holdren of South Bend, Lianna (Jose Madera)...

Feb 12, 2024

Mark Robert Gentry, 60, of Osceola entered into heavenly rest on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Robert and Darlene (Johnson) Gentry in Three Rivers, MI on June 16, 1963. In the summer of 1992, he married Mary Howie on July 4th, and they celebrated every year...

Feb 9, 2024

Georgia Ann Hilfman passed at 92 years of age on February 9th from multiple complications that were presented as time went on.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Gus and Marie Foontas on September 19, 1931.  While she was an only child she was loved dearly by her mother and father.  Weekend trips to the movies with her...

Feb 9, 2024

Jane Ann Slane, age 89 formerly of Osceola, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home in Fort Wayne. She was surrounded by her family who provided her with love and comfort as she went to be with her Heavenly Father. Jane was born on June 25, 1934, in Rochester, Indiana and was the fifth of...

Feb 8, 2024

Daniel Patrick “Danny” Hoppers, age 42 of Mishawaka, passed away on February 8, 2024.  Danny was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend who left us too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.  He was born April 1, 1981, in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 2000, where...

Feb 7, 2024

Mary Lee (Weisweaver) Owen found eternal peace in heaven on February 7, 2024 at 10:32 am.  She had suffered an unexpected stroke at Memorial Hospital, South Bend and was with her husband Bill Ronald Owen, her daughter Rochelle Kathryn Owen (Samuel Wade Sharp), her son Bill Matthew Owen, and his best friend Donald Raymond Ransberger at the time of...

Feb 7, 2024

Patsy Louise Hapner, age 75 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.  Patsy was born January 16, 1949, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Garnett and Beulah (Blake) Scott.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Roger (Tina) Woods of Goshen and her stepchildren Chris Ratcliff of Bristol, Lori...

Feb 6, 2024

Ruth B. Ryall, 82, of Osceola entered heavenly rest on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in South Bend to the late David and Faith (Cripe) Platz, on March 9, 1941. On September 23, 1959, she married Marvin Ryall in South Bend, after meeting upon Marvin’s return from serving in the...

Feb 4, 2024

James D. Waire, 63, of Mishawaka passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on April 26, 1960, in Michigan City to the late Robert and Willie Jean (Watson) Waire and married his middle school sweetheart Diane Dobkins on August 7, 1978.

She survives along with their five...

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...