All Obituaries

Mr. David L. Runnels, 79, passed away on Saturday Nov 27, 2021, at his longtime residence.    David was born April 18, 1942, to the late Jerry and Stella (Mills) Runnels. He was a graduate of the first class of Penn High School and retired from Lock Joint Tube, South Bend.  David is survived by the love of his life, Connie (Kesler) Runnels. David often said he struck Platinum, Gold & Silver when they married on August 2, 1970, in New Paris, Indiana. ...

** A livestream of Ian's service will begin just prior to the 10:30 Mass of Christian Burial. Please utilize any of the following links to view the service in real time.   Youtube:  http://youtu.be/Iag_DgqssXw Queen of Peace Parish website:  http://www.queenofpeace.cc Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/Queen.of.Peace.Parish.Mishawaka/   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ian Scott Simper, age 44 of Granger. Ian...

Patricia Ann Smith, age 80 of Cassopolis, Michigan passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, November 21, 2021.  Patty was born February 14, 1941, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Donald and Mildred (Ames) Gushwa.  She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and was employed for many years as a sonic welder at Cast Products in Elkhart.  Patty is survived by her children Duane “Dewey” Smith and his wife Mary, and Cynthia Schmid, both of Cassopolis, and...

Steven D. Douglas, age 67 of Elkhart, entered into Heaven on Monday, November 15, 2021, with his loving wife and family by his side.  Steve was born April 22, 1954, in Kankakee, Illinois.  He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Douglas and Estella (Massey) Skinner.   Steve was employed for many years in Mesa, Arizona with the Boeing Corporation where he built Apache helicopters for the US Military.  While in Mesa, he met Lisa Nowacki and they were married on...

William Dean Beedle, age 89 of Osceola, passed away at Golden Living Center, Tanglewood Trace on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.  William was born February 2, 1932, in West Lebanon, Indiana to the late Frank and Mabel (Riley) Beedle.  He is survived by his children Raymond (Linda) Beedle, Brenda (John) Hall, and Tammy May.  Surviving as well is his brother Art (Marcella) Beedle, his first wife Beverly Bowers ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  He was preceded...

Thomas Jon “TJ” Stitt, age 38 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital after injuries sustained after he was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle on Sunday, November 7, 2021.  TJ was born March 17, 1983, in Edwardsburg, Michigan and was adopted by Walter and Karen (Pierce) Stitt at the age of 2. TJ was a hard worker and he was employed for the last several years with Godfrey Marine in Elkhart where he held a Group Leader’s position and was working toward a...

Harvey Eugene Fergison, age 79 of Osceola, passed away following a brief illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, November 7, 2021.  Harvey was born December 4, 1941, in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Tobias and Dorothy (Rumfelt) Fergison. On December 10, 1975, he married Robin VonSkyHock in Elkhart.  They celebrated 45 years of marriage. Robin survives, along with their children Scott (Rebecca) Fergison of Osceola, Cindy Hill of Elkhart, Dawn Pyclik and Sherry Fergison,...

UPDATE:  SERVICE AND LIVESTREAM INFORMATION ANNOUNCED. SEE LINKS BELOW FOR SERVICE TIMES AND LIVESTREAM INFORMATION . Barry Robin Metcalf, age 65 of Bristol, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at Elkhart General Hospital on October 30, 2021.  Barry was born September 17, 1956, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Herbert and Donna Jean (Gentzhorn) Metcalf.  His mother passed away in 1969 and his father later married Nellie Marie (Hicks) Metcalf who passed away in 2016....

Gregory John Canfield, age 68 of South Bend, passed away early in the morning on Friday, October 29th, 2021, at the Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House, in Mishawaka, IN. Gregory was born on August 2nd, 1953, in Mishawaka, IN to Clement and Virginia (Huba) Canfield, both of whom preceded him in death.  Gregory married Vera Craven in Mishawaka, Indiana on August 26, 1977.  She preceded him in death. Gregory is survived by his son, Jason Canfield of South Bend, Indiana, his...

Michael Robert Brazeau, age 76 of Elkhart, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on October 27, 2021, following a brief and unexpected illness.  Mike was born November 6, 1944, in Montague, Massachusetts to the late Alcide and Marion (Martin) Brazeau.  Following his high school graduation, Mike obtained an Associates Degree from Northampton Business College.  On September 10, 1966, he married the former Ms. Marie Campbell. ...