Obituaries

Sep 16, 2023

Tonya Lanette Grayer, age 51 of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  Tonya was born May 27, 1972, in Battle Creek, Michigan.  She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and later studied in the nursing program at Western Michigan University.

She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Albert and...

Sep 14, 2023

Ida L. Bumpus, age 90 of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.  She was born on April 1, 1933, to the late Perry and Beatrice (Stringer) Jones in Ilasco, MO. On August 21, 1954, she married Charlie Bumpus in Elkhart. He preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 2014.

Together, Charlie and Ida had 4 children....

Sep 9, 2023

Kevin Timothy Edwards, age 51 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House with his loving family by his side.  Kevin was born August 28, 1972, in Mishawaka, Indiana and graduated from Penn High School, class of 1991.  A standout athlete, Kevin wrestled varsity at Penn High and earned a...

Sep 4, 2023

Robin Spencer, 67, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away on September 4, 2023.  She was born August 9, 1956 in Los Angeles, California.  She was preceded in death by her father David Rothstein.  Robin is survived by her step mother Vicki, her former husband Brinn, children Joe and Elizabeth, sisters Terrie Boggan (Randy), Jean Rothstein, Lisa Rothstein and cousins Karen...

Sep 4, 2023

Janet Ruth Quimby, age 80 of Granger, Indiana passed away on September 4, at St Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Janet was born on May 23, 1943, in Melbourne, Australia to the late Jack and Molly (Powling) Wilson. While she was working for Melbourne University in Zambia, she met Barry and their love for each other grew quickly....

Sep 3, 2023

Lilia Margarita Lara Martinez, age 75, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.  Lilia was born June 10, 1948, in Laredo, Texas to the late Fransisco and Guadalupe (Martinez) Lara.  Lilia held her Native American heritage close to her heart. She was extremely proud of her roots, and...

Sep 3, 2023

Adam Eugene McDonald passed away at home on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 13. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana on July 9, 2010, to his parents Helen (Jeannie Moore) Rumbaugh and Adam McDonald Sr.

Whatever it was he tried, Adam put his sincere effort into it. He had a heart that loved purely...

Sep 1, 2023

Pamela “Pam” Sue Cabanaw, 59, of South Bend passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Pam was born on Feb. 21, 1964, to Dennis and Maxine (Horn) Perry. On June 4, 1993, in South Bend she married Leon “Mike” Cabanaw.

He survives along with their children, Ashley (Juan) Suarez, A.J. Cabanaw, and Jennifer Krueger, and grandchildren,...

Aug 28, 2023

Rex Eugene Holbert, 80, of Mishawaka died at home peacefully surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 10, 1943, in South Bend to William and Myrtle (Barley) Holbert. On August 29, 1976, he married Andrea Sailor at St. Mark Missionary Church.

She survives along with four children, Steve (Jayne) Holbert of Elkhart, Wendy (Kip) Sensow...

Aug 28, 2023

Melvin Lee Frost, age 77 of Elkhart, went to be with his Lord and Savior with his family by his side on the morning of August 28, 2023.  Mel was born May 1, 1946, in Paragould, Arkansas and moved to the Jimtown area of Elkhart at the age of 3.  He was a Class of 1964 graduate of Jimtown...

Aug 14, 2023

Shirley I. Kendle, age 86 of Granger, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 14, 2023, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  Shirley was born July 24, 1937, in Loogootee, Indiana to the late Roy and Dovie (Divine) Horn. She was employed for many years with the Uniroyal Corporation before becoming a greeter...

Aug 13, 2023

Joann Jean Lundberg, age 83 of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Joann was born January 6, 1940, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late John and Aurlie (LaPorte) Counter.  On March 21, 1968, she married DeVon Lundberg in Osceola, Indiana.  He preceded her in death in March of 1997 after celebrating...

Aug 9, 2023

German Bautista-Polanco Sr., 52, passed Wednesday August 9, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. German was born on May 28, 1971, to Jorge Bautista Santos and Florentina Polanco Coria.

Surviving are his children Juan, Jorge, Laura, and German Jr. One grandson, Gabriel. He has 2 sisters.

German was very fond of Latin music, especially Cumbia. He...

Aug 5, 2023

Michael Duane Goodman, age 51, of Osceola passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1972, to the late William Edgar and Doris J. (Berry) Goodman in South Bend, Indiana.

Surviving are Michael’s two children Mikalyn (Tye Cheney) Goodman and Michael J.A. Goodman, both of Osceola; two siblings, Zelma May...

Aug 2, 2023

Jeanita Cadoret, 88, passed peacefully Wednesday afternoon surrounded by family at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend.

Mrs.  Cadoret was born March 13, 1935 in Cocagna, New Brunswick, Canada to Arthur and Eva (Goguen) Hebert, where she was one of thirteen children. She later married Joseph E. Cadoret and had four children.

Surviving is...

Aug 1, 2023

Teri Jean Vinson, age 73 of Elkhart, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.  Teri was born December 11, 1949, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Adrian and Beverly J. (Wilson) Needham.  She was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1968.  On May 4, 1991, she married Michael...

Jul 29, 2023

Stephen E. Vargo, age 81 of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on July 29, 2023.  Stephen was born August 14, 1941, to the late Stephen J. and Alice (Cseresznyak) Vargo. He was a graduate of South Bend Washington High School, where he met Patricia Ullery.  They married on October 22, 1960, in South Bend and celebrated 62...

Jul 27, 2023

William L. Kuhns, also known as Bill Jones, age 67 of Mishawaka, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend on July 27, 2023.  Bill was born May 7, 1956, in Amarillo, Texas.  He later moved to Mishawaka and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1974.  Bill was employed by Glaval Bus in Elkhart for several years before his...

Jul 18, 2023

Lisa Joanne Barden, age 65 of South Bend, passed away at Wellbrooke of South Bend on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  Lisa was born September 6, 1957, in Los Angeles, California to the late Michael and Joan (Harris) Clyne. She was the first in her family to be born in the United States and spent the first 30 years of...

Jul 14, 2023

Farrell Copeland Bever, 92, passed away on July 14, 2023.

He was born March 29, 1931 in Bluff City, Arkansas to Clyde Herding and Grace Henry Bever.  He was one of 13 children and the surviving five are Catherine Bever of Conroe, TX, Clyde (Connie) Gaylon of Camden, Arkansas, Claudette Gonzales of Granite Shoals, TX, Russell Ray...