Obituaries
Gary L. Morris
Mar 5, 2026
Gary L. Morris, age 75, passed away at his home in Goshen on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Gary was born November 17, 1950, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late William “Bill” and Beverly (Maust) Morris. He was a graduate of Elkhart High School and was later drafted into the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Corporal before his honorable discharge...
Tarina R. Graf
Feb 25, 2026
Tarina Renee Graf
Small in stature, legendary in spirit.
Tarina Renee Graf passed away with her loving husband, Russ, by her side. Though only 4’11”, she was a firecracker whose wit, presence, and personality filled every room she entered—proving that dynamite really does come in small packages.
Tarina was a devoted nurse and natural caregiver who spent her career helping others, whether they...
Constance "Connie" J. Runnels
Feb 25, 2026
Constance "Connie" June Runnels passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Raclin House in Mishawaka, at the age of 79. Connie was born on April 23, 1946, in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Benjamin and Miriam (Hartman) Kesler. Connie had 6 brothers and every one of them had a sister. She grew up in New Paris, IN...
Phyllis Jean Hueni
Feb 22, 2026
Phyllis Jean (Graff) Hueni, age 90, of Osceola went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 22, 2026, following a brief illness. Phyllis was born November 29, 1935, in Milford, IN to the late Oscar and Hulda (Beer) Graff. Mrs. Hueni was a graduate of Milford High School, class of 1953. On a blind date in...
Steve Allen Base
Feb 21, 2026
Steve Allen Base, age 74, of Osceola, passed away at his home on February 21, 2026. Steve was born January 15, 1952, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Marvin M. and Reatha J. (Carpenter) Base. On May 1, 1993, he married Deanne Cripe in Elkhart, Indiana, and together they shared many years of love and companionship.
Dee survives, along with his...
Matthew Flick
Feb 20, 2026
Matthew Dale Flick, 53, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 20, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1972, in Anderson, Indiana, to Ronald and Vickie (Bedwell) Flick.
On June 15, 1996, Matt married Amanda “Mandy” Davis. She survives him, along with their children, Lucas (Kendall Griffee) Flick of Mishawaka, Indiana, and Mackenzie Flick of Montrose, Colorado; and...
Althea Ann McIntosh
Feb 19, 2026
Althea Ann McIntosh, age 64, of South Bend, passed away on February 19, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born May 5, 1961 in Vanceboro, North Carolina to the late George and Nancy (Lewis) Peters.
Althea is survived by her sister, Ann (Jeff) Jones of Osceola. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin McIntosh, and her...
Richard "Dick" Miller
Feb 14, 2026
Richard L. “Dick” Miller, 80, of Elkhart bravely fought until his passing on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with family by his side. He was born in Elkhart to the late Vanus and Edith (Woodworth) Miller on Dec. 7, 1945, and married Pamela “Pam” Miller after graduating from Jimtown High School. They celebrated 55 years of marriage, before her passing in...
Steven Temple
Feb 11, 2026
Steven R. Temple, 72, of Mishawaka, bravely fought until his passing on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with family by his side. He was born on October 17, 1953, in South Bend to the late Frank Temple and Dorothy (Griggs) Armstrong, and later married Anna Edmonson who survives.
Surviving also are his children, Kelly (Charles) Powell of Osceola, and Carri Nusbaum of...
Pamala "Pam" Williams
Feb 10, 2026
Pamala “Pam” Williams, 69, of Elkhart unexpectedly passed at her home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born in Elkhart on April 17, 1956, to Raymond and Nanjean (Denman) McClane, and married Aaron Williams in May of 1976.
Choosing not to have children of her own, Pam poured her heart into being a devoted, doting, and deeply loving aunt. Her...
Randy James Brooks
Feb 8, 2026
Randy James Brooks, 74, of Osceola, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born September 25, 1951, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late William James and Ervina Joette (Eby) Brooks. Randy was a graduate of Elkhart High School, class of 1969.
On March 28, 1981, he married Christina Carteaux in Elkhart. Together they shared 44 years...
Paul Saksa
Feb 4, 2026
Paul John Saksa, age 92 of Granger, formally of Whiting Indiana, passed away on February 4, 2026. Paul was born February 24, 1933, in East Chicago to the late Michael and Barbara (Rekney) Saksa.
On February 18, 2013, he married Isabella Reinks in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. They celebrated over 13 years of love, laughter and marriage.
Isabella survives, along with his daughters Kim...
Jeffrey Dale Kee
Jan 30, 2026
Jeffrey Dale Kee, age 62 of Osceola, passed away on January 30, 2026. Jeff was born November 15, 1963 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Charles Martin and Jane Ruth (Rivers) Kee.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Tutu Emmerich of Osceola, his son, Joshua Michael (fiancé Sierra) Kee, and his siblings, Deborah (Ray) Phillips of San Antonio, Texas,...
Crystal Cooper
Jan 30, 2026
Crystal Robin Cooper, age 63, passed away on January 30, 2026, in Mishawaka, Indiana, due to complications from a stroke suffered on January 19, 2026.
Crystal was born on April 5, 1962, in Torrance, California. She was raised by her loving parents, Betty and Norman Cooper Sr., who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother,...
Gary L. Martin
Jan 29, 2026
Gary L. Martin, 79, of Osceola, entered eternal rest on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on Oct. 29, 1946, in L.A. to the late Oscar and Shirley (Seuss) Martin and later married Diane (Fervida) Martin.
Diane survives along with their children, Lori Cunningham of South Bend, Sue Law of Elkhart, Rachelle Crowder of...
Stanley Feathers
Jan 25, 2026
Stanley Eugene Feathers, age 80, of Osceola, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born June 22, 1945, in Watauga, Tennessee, to the late Samuel Jonathan and Dora May (Duncan) Feathers. On February 7, 1964, Stanley married Nancy Jean Brown in Roseland, Indiana. They shared many years together until her passing on November 29, 2008.
Stanley is survived by his...
Betty Hoffmann
Jan 14, 2026
Betty Hoffmann of Elkhart, IN passed away peacefully in the presence of family after her courageous battle with cancer. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, John, her son, William (Laura), son Benjamin (f. Simone) in Germany and her beloved granddaughters Hannah and Natalie Hoffmann, Noa-Grace Hoffmann, Carrie Szymanowski, and grandson Kyle Szymanowski, a brother, Mikel Smith,...
Aza'Riyah Nicole Jones
Jan 13, 2026
Aza’Riyah Jones’s time on earth was brief, but her memory will always be surrounded by love and will forever be held in the hearts of those who await her with hope and tenderness.
Aza’Riyah is survived by her loving parents, Ke’Vion Jones and Stephanie Hunt, both of Elkhart; grandparents, Dewanda (Tyrone) Mitchell, Bethany (Tiffany Love) Reed, Chris (Crystal) Harris, all of...
Sandra Lynn "Sandy" Shyposki
Jan 9, 2026
Sandra Lynn “Sandy” Shyposki, age 64, of Goshen, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Goshen Hospital. Sandy was born on March 9, 1961, in Onekama, Michigan, to Robert Lee and Diane Gay (Pfeiffer) Somsel. She was a graduate of Brethren High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Central Michigan...
Kathlyn Mae Williams
Jan 8, 2026
Kathlyn Mae Williams, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Elkhart on January 8, 2026. Kathlyn was born December 27, 1950, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to the late Bernard and Faye (Platz) Van Ness. She was a graduate of Constantine High School, Class of 1969.
Kathlyn’s love for nursing began as a teenager when she worked as a Candy...
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