Obituaries
David J. Coyner
Jul 4, 2025
David J. Coyner, 72, of Osceola, bravely fought until the end when he passed at home, Friday, July 4, 2025, with family by his side. He was born in Niles, MI on June 5, 1953, to the late Norman and Mary Lou (Murphy) Coyner.
Surviving are his four daughters, Marcy (Ricardo) Garcia of South Bend, Natasha (Josh) Wolf of Fountain City,...
Jonathon R. Grove
Jun 28, 2025
Jonathon Robert Grove, age 46, of South Bend, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Jon was born on March 29, 1979, in South Bend, Indiana. He worked as a carpenter in the construction industry for many years and was always eager to grow and learn, taking numerous college courses over the years...
Patricia Scarlett
Jun 27, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Scarlett, 77, of Osceola bravely fought until she passed away, Friday, June 27, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on November 14, 1947, in South Bend to the late John and Velma (Graczol) Graszli.
Pat is survived by her sole mate Larry Vandusen, children, Salene (Steve) Scarlett-Roth of Osceola, Dawn Jewell of Green Back, TN, and...
Isaac DeFreeuw
Jun 25, 2025
Isaac DeFreeuw, 16, of Bremen, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born in South Bend on November 27, 2008, to Bruce DeFreeuw and Elizabeth McPhail, who both survive; along with his siblings, Jeff DeFreeuw, Kyle Kreczmer, Cassie Sterling, Alyssa Johnston, Austin, Brandon, and Tyler Young, and Ethan DeFreeuw. Isaac also has many extended family members also surviving.
Isaac...
Deborah Heeter
Jun 25, 2025
Deborah Jewel Heeter (Perry), age 66, passed away peacefully at hospice house on June 25, 2025, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Born on June 24, 1959, in Washington, Indiana, Deborah lived a life marked by resilience, deep love, and unwavering strength.
She worked many jobs including Meijer Bakery, Amerisource, Greyhound, and Creation Windows.
Throughout her journey, Deborah touched the lives of many with her...
Thelma LaVern Dias
Jun 23, 2025
Thelma L. “LaVern” Dias, the “Betty White” of Osceola, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 23, 2025, after celebrating her 100th birthday. She was born in Dubois County, Indiana on May 20, 1925, to the late Eldo and Lois Conrad. She married Dennis Jones in 1942, and after his death, married the love of her life, Stan Dias in 1960,...
Joseph "Joe" Breininger
Jun 23, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Breininger, 50, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, June 23, 2025. He was born April 10, 1975, in Defiance, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, his mother Peggy (Breininger) Barnes and her husband Den, his sisters Sue Ann and Rita, and Rita’s husband Frankie, along with many other loving family members and close friends.
In keeping...
Diana Robbins
Jun 22, 2025
Our beloved mom, nana, and sister, Diana Lynn (Prior) Robbins, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old.
Diana was born on August 18, 1945, in South Bend, to the late Herbert Prior and Norine (Martin) Isbell. On September 7, 1963, she married the love of her life, Kenneth...
Robert C. "Rob" VanDeGenahte
Jun 21, 2025
Robert VanDeGenahte, 57, of Mishawaka, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Rob was born on August 18, 1967, in South Bend, Indiana, to Charles and Sandra (Stuart) VanDeGenahte. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1986. On February 14, 1992, Rob married Barbara Banicki, and together they shared 33 wonderful years of marriage.
He...
Albert Adeigbo
Jun 18, 2025
Albert Adeyinka (Yinka) Adeigbo Sr, 73, of South Bend Indiana entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1952, in Nigeria to Joseph Jacobs Adeigbo, former president of Nigerian Airways and Florence (Adeiran) Adeigbo, a home maker. He was the first born of six children. He moved to the United States in 1976 to...
Todd M. Mckee
Jun 15, 2025
Todd Mitchell Mckee, age 59 of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. Todd was born December 22, 1965, in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Malcom Mckee and Jerry (Hinken) Lynn Zawacki. On July 21, 2018, he married Rebecca Schulte on the beach in Muskegon, Michigan.
Rebecca survives, along with Todd’s siblings Thomas Fraser, Branda...
Leota Darlene Kaye
Jun 13, 2025
Leota D. Kaye, 72, of Granger, passed away on June 13, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Robert and Delores (Prater) Johnson. Leota worked in restaurant management throughout the Michiana area, and later in the produce department of Meijer for several years.
She is survived by her children Connie Kaye of Osceola...
Dr. Jennifer Eleanor Anderson-Schmeltz, DVM
Jun 13, 2025
Jennifer Eleanor Anderson Schmeltz, DVM, age 42, of Mishawaka, left our world to join God in Heaven on June 13th after a courageous fight with cancer. Jennifer was preceded in death by her Grandparents and son Avery James. She is survived by her loving husband, Adam Schmeltz; her children, Kayden (8), and Adalynn (5); and her loving parents, John and...
Khristy Dale Bower
Jun 11, 2025
Khristy Dale Bower, age 71, passed away at her home in Mishawaka on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born on June 11, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana, Khristy was the daughter of the late Dale Warren and Barbara Joan Bower. She graduated from Mishawaka High School and spent her early working years in factories around the Michiana area. Later, she embraced...
Bryan Hiler
Jun 9, 2025
Bryan Paul Hiler of Wakarusa, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2025 following a brief illness. Bryan is survived by his parents, Jack and Kathy Hiler, and his brothers, Eric (Debbie) Hiler and Jeremy (Katie) Hiler, along with ten nieces and nephews.
Being “Uncle B” to Nicole (Joe), Renee, Jason, Brady, Carson, Mia, Judah, Landon, Max,...
Kristina Marie Ortiz
Jun 7, 2025
Kristina Marie Ortiz, 37, died on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in South Bend due to a tragic act of violence. She was born February 12, 1988, in South Bend to Gregory and Maria (Ortiz) Bloch.
Maria survives along with her son, Zaevion Ortiz, siblings Tatyana, Gregory, Jr., and Maria E. Bloch. Kristina also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, Gregory III,...
William "Bill" McCarthy
Jun 6, 2025
William Edward McCarthy, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Osceola on the morning of June 6, 2025. Bill was born October 26, 1932, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late William Lee and Elva Irene (Chadwell) McCarthy. On July 14, 1951, he married Rebecca A. Boyer. They celebrated over 69 years of marriage before her passing in August...
Sharlene L Jividen
May 28, 2025
Sharlene Laura Jividen, age 88 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Sharlene was born December 25, 1936, in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Homer and Maud Armstrong. She was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, class of 1954. In July of 1956, she married Darrell Jividen, and they celebrated over 65 years...
Dorothy Ann Wolfe
May 27, 2025
Dorothy Ann Wolfe, 83, of Osceola, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 27, 1942, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Grover and Stella (Harrison) Arnett. A 1959 graduate of Mishawaka High School, Dorothy worked as the treasurer at Schmucker Middle School for over 25 years, retiring at...
Peggy S. Pierce
May 26, 2025
Peggy Sue (Bradley) Pierce, 63, of Osceola, bravely fought a two-year battle with esophageal cancer, and passed on Sunday, May 26. She was born in Mishawaka to the late LaVerren “Jack” and Esther Bradley on November 27, 1961, and later married her high school sweetheart John “Bill” Pierce on September 26, 1981.
Bill survives along with their children, Brittany (Pascal) Morency...
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