All Obituaries

Mark J. Diefenbaugh, age 71 of Osceola, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  Mark was born November 14, 1949 in Clarksville, Texas and was adopted at 5 days old by Edwin and Bonnie (Neely) Diefenbaugh.  Mark was a lifelong resident of Osceola.  On January 3, 1970, he married Mary Hine at the Osceola United Methodist Church.  They celebrated 51 years of marriage. Mary survives, along with their son Mark...

Charles LeRoy “Chuck” Eash, age 92 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021.  Chuck was born February 6, 1929, in Osceola, Indiana to the late Wilbur and Mary (Henderson) Eash. On June 26, 1949, he married Inez Wisler at the Osceola Church of the Brethren.  Chuck heard the call of his country and was drafted into the United States Marine Corps where he served honorably during the Korean War from 1952-1954.  Following his time in the...

Ruben M. Vasquez Sr., age 73 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  Ruben was born April 9, 1948, in El Paso, Texas to the late Amador and Consulo Vasquez.  On September 16, 1964, he married Mary Lopez in El Paso. They recently celebrated 57 years of marriage. Mary survives along with their children Rose (Wayne) Southwood of Mishawaka, Ruben Vasquez Jr. of South Bend, Connie Kamerer of Mishawaka and Joseph (Sarah)...

Mary Lee Walters, age 86 of Gulf Breeze, Florida, formerly of Osceola, Indiana, passed away at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida on Monday, September 20, 2021.  Mary was born July 23, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Hershel and Marion (Miller) Shalley.  On October 18, 1958, she married James M. Gramenz who preceded her in death on May 26, 1973.  On August 14, 1982, she married George Walters in Jimtown, Indiana and he preceded her in 2003.  In 2011, Mary...

Terrance Milton “Sid” Stephens, age 85 of Osceola, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  Terry was born August 17, 1936 in Sault St. Marie, Michigan to the late Colan and Violet (Weston) Stephens.  On August 27, 1960, Terry married Iris (Watson)Holderman.   She preceded him in death on September 4, 2017. Surviving are his children Robert “Bob” (Linda) Stephens of Mishawaka, Cindy (Rebecca Lanning) Stephens of South Bend, Chris...

Angela Mae Altoft-Tucker, age 48, passed away on September 14, 2021, at her mother’s home in Bristol following a battle with cancer.  Angie was born January 17, 1973, in Charlotte, Michigan.  She was employed for many years as a dispatcher in the transportation industry throughout the Michiana area. She is survived by her son Derek (Jennah Davis) Tucker of Mishawaka and her three grandchildren; Macy, Zoey and Bryce Tucker, her mother, Sandra Dies of Bristol, Indiana, her...

Joshua Anthony Rahm, age 27 of Mishawaka, passed away September 6, 2021, from injuries sustained in an accident in South Bend. Josh was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on August 31, 1994.  He is survived by his mother Valerie Hunt, his brother Tommy Hunt, both of Mishawaka.  Surviving as well are his aunts, uncles and numerous cousins and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father Timothy McDaniel. A celebration of Josh’s life will be held from 4-6 pm Saturday,...

Marie Dittrich, age 73 of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, September 6, 2021.  Marie was born July 14, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Richard and Gay (Lehner) Hazinski.  In January of 1984, she married Larry Dittrich.  Larry survives, along with their children Eric (Maria) Dittrich of South Bend, Jennifer (Greg) Boettcher of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Dawn (Nicole) Kilanowski-Wright of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Gunnar...

Kathryn Sue Handley, age 77 of South Bend, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday morning, September 5, 2021, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House in Mishawaka. Sue was born August 12, 1944, in Hardy, Arkansas. Her parents, Rubert J. Ray and Dorothy (nee Russell) Ray-Badgero preceded her in death.  On June 12, 1964, she married Jerry A. Handley in South Bend, Indiana.  They recently celebrated 57 years of marriage.  Jerry survives, along with their daughter...

Forever Isn't Always.........    Remembering the life of Jessie Morgan Jr., beloved: Son, Brother, Father, Husband, Friend. Jessie Morgan Jr. passed away August 24, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka following an unexpected illness.  Jessie was born December 15, 1971, in St. Joseph, Michigan to Jessie and Beverly Ann (Moor) Morgan.  He married his wife, Tiffany Crayton at the Church of God in Christ in Benton Harbor Michigan and, we began...