Obituaries
Deanne Base
Jun 8, 2026
Deanne Base, age 73 of Osceola, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. Deanne was born June 23, 1952 in Goshen, Indiana to the late Dean and Dorothy (Tom) Cripe. She was employed in the Elkhart area for many years making wire harnesses for RV’s and also owned her own private cleaning company for several years. On May 1, 1993,...
Bryan D. Rose
Jun 4, 2026
Bryan David Rose, age 48 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital. Bryan was born March 3, 1978 in Rensselaer, Indiana. He attended South Newton High School and later graduated from Millard North High School in Omaha, Nebraska. On November 18, 2018, he married Heidi Hartsell and together they enjoyed over seven years...
Juan Carlos Valdes Gonzalez
Jun 4, 2026
Hoy despedimos a Juan Carlos Valdes quien compartio su vida con mi mama.
Hoy despedimos a Juan Carlos Valdes, que durante 10 anos, compartio su vida con mi mama y formo parte de nestra familia.
Era un hombre reservado, de caracter Fuerte y poco dado a la convivenica. Algunos lo conocian como alguien serio y grunon, y nosotros con carino le deciamos...
James Carrico Jr.
Jun 4, 2026
James A. Carrico Jr., lovingly known as Jim and "Babo" to those who cherished him most, went home to his Savior on June 4, 2026. Jim never expected to live past 70, so celebrating his 75th birthday last year was an epic event for both him and the family he loved so deeply. Jim was born on July 12, 1950,...
Jeremiah Brownbridge
May 28, 2026
Jeremiah Jason “Boomer” Brownbridge, age 40, of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Jeremiah was born on June 1, 1985, and attended Mishawaka High School.
While in middle school, Jeremiah met Tiffany Williams. The two reconnected as adults and were married in May 2014. Together, they recently celebrated 12 years of marriage filled with love,...
Eileen Marie Fodge
May 27, 2026
Eileen Marie Fodge, age 94 of South Bend, passed away on May 27, 2026, with her family by her side. Eileen was born on January 2, 1932, in South Bend to the late William and Laura (Morrison) Major. On November 10, 1950, she married Gene Fodge in South Bend. Together, they shared nearly 60 years of marriage and built a...
Anakin Edward Valentine-Thompson
May 21, 2026
Anakin Edward Valentine Thompson, the precious son of Matthew Thompson and Jaden Valentine, entered this world already wrapped in the love that carried him through every moment of his life. Though he never took a breath, he knew only warmth, safety, and the steady love of his family. From his first moment to his last, he lived in a world...
William "Ray" Engler
May 19, 2026
William “Ray” Engler, 82, of Mishawaka, formerly Irons, MI, bravely fought cancer until his passing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. He was born on Feb. 14, 1944, in Dowagiac, MI, to the late Raymond Leonard and Francis (Speck) Engler. Surviving are his children, Cindy (Tony) Squint of Mishawaka and Kirk (Holly Williams)...
Spencer Lutz
May 19, 2026
Spencer Troy Lutz, 55, passed away in his home on May 19, surrounded by the love of his family after courageously battling cancer for 22 months. Through every step of his journey, Spencer displayed unwavering faith, deep love for others, and remarkable strength.
Born on August 24 in Goshen, Indiana, to Deb Butler and Mark Lutz, Spencer grew up in White...
Paul P. Moffa
May 14, 2026
Paul Patrick Moffa, age 74, of Granger, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on May 14, 2026. Paul was born on March 4, 1952, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Catherine (Calbaice) Moffa. Paul enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Military Police officer for three years before receiving...
Rian L. Cole
May 12, 2026
Rian L. Cole, age 57, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on May 12, 2026. He was born on November 17, 1968 in South Bend to the late Raymond and Geraldine (Harrington) Cole.
Rian is survived by his daughters, Kayla (Keith) and Trisha (Michael), along with his beloved grandchildren: Alex, Ellie, Chase, Clayton, Michael, Finley,...
Christopher Carson Toliver
May 11, 2026
Christopher “Carson” (Thompson) Toliver, age 22, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Greenwood, Indiana. Carson was born on July 1, 2003, in South Bend, Indiana, to William M. Toliver and Jacilynn Ferris-Davis. He graduated from Center Grove High School with the Class...
Carolyn Ann Moser
May 10, 2026
Carolyn Ann Moser, age 84, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Saint Anne Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born January 18, 1942, to Jerome and Blanche (Cornell) Keller, Carolyn was a lifelong resident of the South Bend/Fort Wayne area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Her final years were spent at St. Anne’s making wonderful friends...
Charsley Meek
May 5, 2026
Charsley L. Meek, 62, of Niles bravely fought until her passing on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Orchards of Niles, with family by her side. She was born in Memphis, TN on July 1, 1963, to the late James and Dorothy Moody.
Surviving are her children, Stephany (Zachary Myers) Glass of Niles, Joseph McKenzie of South Bend, and Holley McKenzie...
Jeffrey M. Kendall Sr.
May 3, 2026
Jeffrey Michael Kendall Sr., a beloved husband, father, brother, and the world’s best Papa, passed away May 3, 2026 surrounded by the love he so freely gave throughout his life.
Born on January 13, 1959, to John and Delores (Roher) Kendall, Jeff was a lifelong South Bend resident whose presence left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.
He was preceded...
Tramain Drain
May 2, 2026
Tramain Drain Jr, 20, was born on Nov. 11, 2005, in Harvey, IL to Charlene Crockson and Tramain Drain Sr. Tramain died on May 2, 2026, in South Bend, IN. To know Tramain was to love him absolutely. He was a hard worker who dreamed of being an entrepreneur in construction. Tramain loved being outdoors even earning the nick name...
Terri Lynn Campbell
May 1, 2026
Terri Lynn Campbell, age 64, of South Bend, after fighting with strength and determination, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on May 1, 2026. She was born May 11, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio. Terri was a hardworking and independent woman who took pride in everything she did. She worked for several years as...
David Allen Blad
Apr 29, 2026
David Allen Blad, 77 of Osceola, Indiana, passed away in the comfort of his home on April 29, 2026, with family by his side after bravely fighting an illness. David was born on June 15, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Melvin and Arlene (Friesner) Blad. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,...
Janet M. Knapp
Apr 22, 2026
Janet M. (Mock) Knapp, 81, of South Bend bravely fought until her death on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her home with family by her side. She was born in South Bend on June 25, 1944, to the late Merle and Maryjane (Crawford) Mock, and later married Donald “Don” Knapp who still survives.
Along with Don, Janet is survived by her...
Max K. Walker Jr.
Apr 20, 2026
Max K. Walker, Jr. passed away in his home on April 20, 2026. Max was born March 20, 1945, to Max K. Walker, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Dye) Walker. A lifetime native of Elkhart, he attended Elkhart High School. Thereafter he obtained a bachelor's degree from Hanover College in 1967 and Juris Doctorate at Indiana University Mc Kinney School of...
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