All Obituaries

Linda Kristine Freel, age 70 of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Hospice House in Elkhart.  Linda was born December 15, 1949 to the late William “Bill” and Norma (Roe) Freel.  Surviving are her children Daniel (Tracy) Terhorst and Michael Wardlow, both of Hawaii, and Lori Hafer of South Bend.  Also surviving is her granddaughter Hailey Buchner.  Linda changed Hailey’s life by having the courage and determination to adopt and...

Another Marine has found his rest today, Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  Horace Commodore Browning, Jr. was a Private First Class that served during the Korean War.  He was born in Nebo, North Carolina on November 1, 1936.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Horace Commodore, Sr. and Myrtle Effie and also his siblings: Bernice, Robert, Clyde, Bill, Betty, Lyle, Harold, Joe, John and Gene.  He attended Baptist Bible College where he met and married Joyce Young in...

Steve Robert Sirovica, age 54 of Granger, passed away peacefully at his home on January 14, 2020.  Steve was born September 29, 1965 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Steve R. and Doreen J. (Cox) Sirovica.  A graduate of Niles Senior High School, Steve went on to obtain his associate degree in Aviation Mechanics from Southwest Michigan College.  From the age of seven, Steve learned to be a hard worker.  He worked at his Father’s gravel pit, 3S Sand and Gravel...

Sandra Lou Hill, age 71 of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Jan. 13, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Sept. 4, 1948 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late John and Faye Hancock. Surviving are her children Patricia (Charles) Mitchell and Donna Sanders, both of Elkhart, Bobby Sanders of South Bend, and Melinda Sanders of Elkhart along with 8 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews in the greater Kokomo area.  She was preceded...

Frank Donald Miles Jr., age 89 of Nappanee, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 10, 2020.  Frank was born April 12, 1930 in Elkhart County to the late Frank Sr. and Ruth (James) Miles.  Following high school, Frank enlisted in the US Army where he served honorably in Germany during the Korean War era. Surviving are his sons Charles “Chuck” Miles of Mishawaka, Indiana and Tom Miles of Three Rivers, Michigan.  Also surviving are two grandsons;...

Richard Washburn, age 87, lived by the motto “I will never give up.”   On Thursday, January 9, 2020, Richard gave it up and passed away peacefully at the home of his niece in Granger, Indiana.   Richard was born March 31, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Harold C.  and Wilma G. (Rehard) Washburn.  At a dance one night, he met Alice Kedik-Lehman.  and they dated for several years before marrying in Arizona on December 31, 1985. They...

Bettylou Siematkowski, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Mishawaka on January 7, 2020.  Betty was born August 29, 1951 in Liberty, New York to the late Robert and Violet (Atkins) Lyons.  Following graduation from Liberty High School in 1969, Betty enrolled in Delhi University and later transferred to (SUNY) Cortland where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Betty married her husband Walter A. Siematkowski of Pine Island, New York on March...

Bertha J Pearish, age 100 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2020 after a short illness.  Bert was born November 25, 1919 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Frank and Cecilia (Posmodi) Zernick.   She was preceded in death by her husband Harley “Red” Pearish in 1977. Bert was also preceded in death by her dear friend Steve Wincek in 2010. Surviving are several nieces and nephews; Steve Banic Jr, Barbara Shearer, Pat Patterson, Joni Fry,...

Rhonda Kay David, 49, of Osceola passed away on January 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Rhonda was born on October 29, 1970 in South Bend to Willard Ray and Frances Darnell. Rhonda enjoyed riding her motorcycle, cooking and doing crafts. Her greatest love was her family. Rhonda is survived by her son, Justin (Chloee Little) David of New Paris, IN, her mother Frances Graybill of Rose Bud, Arkansas. Her brother, Anthony (Amy) Darnell of Mishawaka, her fiancée, Rick Taber...

Roscoe “Rod“Preston, 89, of Bremen, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Hospice House in South Bend.  Rod was born on March 30, 1930 in Denver, Colorado to Glen A. and Edna Preston. Rod worked for Associates as an office manager for 27 years, then Elkhart General Hospital as an office manager and patient accounts manager for over 10 years where he retired in 1986, after his retirement he worked at Hill Top Farms in Mishawaka. He was a member of the Elkhart Moose...