All Obituaries

Margaret Jean Richards, 97, passed away on May 4, 2022, in her grandson's home in Millersburg, IN, where she was lovingly cared for by her family. She was born on March 18,1925 in Elkhart, IN to the late Walter and Estelle “Blanch" Snell.  Margaret married the love of her life, Donald "Gabby" Richards on August 24,1946 in Elkhart, IN. She was preceded in death after an extended illness by "Gabby" on September 15, 1978. They were happily married for 32...

  Johnny F. Lawson passed away peacefully in his home on May 5, 2022 surrounded by many family members and lots of singing.  Johnny was born in March of 1934, in Kennett, Missouri to the late Doss and Arzetta (Morgan) Lawson.  Johnny enlisted in the US Army in 1956 and served honorably as a combat engineer during the Korean War era until his discharge in 1958.  He returned to the states and had three daughters.   On July 23, 1988, he married Jean Smith Edwards...

Mitchell Paul Marshall, age 48 of Osceola, passed away on May 3, 2022, of natural causes.  Mitchell was born September 29, 1973, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  He was self employed as a painter in the Michiana area for several years. Surviving is his wife Kelly Marshall and their children Chloe and Mattie Marshall, and Bud Powell.  Surviving as well are his siblings Vivian Marshall and Eddie Marshall.  His mother, Julia Marshall  and his Aunt, Iva Marshall preceded him in...

Grayson Tipton was born into heaven on May 1, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He is survived by his father Dakota Tipton and his mother Adreana Sharp, both of Elkhart.  Also surviving are his siblings Jaxon and Harley Tipton, along with his grandparents Randy and Rochelle Matthews, Bob Tipton, and Christine Howard. Grayson is also survived by his great grandparents Cheryl Shank, Erma Howard and Jim and Melinda Miller, along with his aunt Jordan Tipton and uncle Tyler...

Faustino Hernandez Gomez, age 68 of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Mr. Hernandez was born February 15, 1954, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Benigno and Marta (Gomez) Hernandez. In 1990, he married Eugenia Ortega. He is survived by his wife Eugenia Hernandez of Elkhart and their children Juana Maria Hernandez(Rafael),Jose (Eva) Faustino Hernandez, Lucio (Beatriz) Hernandez, Juan (Gracie) Ortega, Adrian (San Juana) Ortega, Cecilia...

Joann Marie Portillo, age 70, passed away at her home in Elkhart with her loving family by her side on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Joann was born February 22, 1952, in Boston Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and was employed in the production department of Creation Windows of Elkhart for many years. In January of 2000, she married Ramon Portillo. Ramon survives along with her children Annmarie Hostetler and Thomas (Susan) Caparell, both of South Bend and 6...

George J. Nate Jr., age 82, passed away April 27, 2022, at Creekside Village in Mishawaka. George grew up in South Bend, went to Saint Joseph Grade School, and graduated from John Adams High School. George enlisted and was proud to be a United States Marine Corps veteran. George was preceded in death by his parents George and Rosemary (Colella) Nate, and twin brother John. George is survived by a son Joe (Sherri) Nate of Mishawaka, and three daughters: Christina (Robert) Williams...

Peggy Louise Basse, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Elkhart on Friday, April 22, 2022.  Peggy was born January 15, 1935, in LaGrange County, Indiana to the late Vanus and Edythe (Woodworth) Miller.  May 30, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Ferman H. Basse.  Ferman preceded her in death on February 22, 2004.  Peggy was the Matriarch of the family and dedicated herself to her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Sharon F. Orbin went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 8:52 pm. She was surrounded by her husband and family. Sharon was born in Terre Haute, Indiana to Rev. Paul and Hazel Norris on May 29, 1945. On March 3, 1962, she married her high school sweetheart, Calvin Orbin.  They recently celebrated their 6oth wedding anniversary. Sharon and Calvin lived in Michigan for a time in 1967, and then later moved to Mishawaka where the family still resides. Sharon is survived...

Robert Vern Warren, age 87 of Osceola, IN went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of April 20, 2022, with his loving family by his side.  Bob was born September 12, 1934, in Flint, Michigan to the late Vern Edward and Laura (Davis) Warren.  Following his graduation from Central High School (Flint, MI), Bob served in the US Naval Reserves until his enrollment in Moody Bible College.  On July 2, 1954, he married Carolyn Sue Ellis.  Bob continued his...