All Obituaries

Dean O. Carpenter Sr., age 92 of Osceola, passed away with his family by his side on June 22, 2022. Dean was born June 25, 1929, in Bristol, Indiana to the late Robert and Arlene (Frye) Carpenter.  On January 29, 1949, he married Betty Felten in Mishawaka, Indiana.   As a young man, Dean served several years in the US Naval Reserves.  He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Betty L. Carpenter of Osceola and their children Vickie Carpenter of Osceola, Dean (Pamela)...

Opal Marie Bufford- Graves, age 78 of Mishawaka, passed away in her home surrounded by her family June 21, 2021. Opal was born November 11, 1943, to the late Lowell and Odessa (Rice) Graves. Opal’s dad passed when she was young, but she was loved and raised by her adoptive father Gustave “Gus” Contat. On April 14, 1995, she married Amos Bufford. Opal’s memory lives on in her children Kristina “Teana” (Rod) Filson, Micah (Amanda) Bufford, and Megahn (Joe)...

Nancy Ann Singleton, age 56 of Mishawaka, passed away surrounded by her family on June 16, 2022, after her second battle with cancer.  Nancy was born January 25, 1966, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edward and Betty (Hess) Cassler.  On December 17, 2004, she married Walter L. Singleton Jr. Walt survives along with her children, Joshua E. Zilmer of North Liberty, Sherry (Chris) Cassler, Stephen O. Silvers, Kristen M. Silvers, and Travis (Taylor) Silvers, all of...

Gary Lynn Harmon, age 73 of Granger, passed away surrounded by his wife and loving daughters at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Monday, June 13, 2022. Gary was born January 30, 1949, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Andrew Jackson and Dorothy Mae (Haun) Harmon. When Gary was a young boy, his family moved to Mishawaka. He loved growing up in Mishawaka, and spent many hours playing with his friends Jim and Jerry Reed and following his favorite team, the New York Yankees, specifically...

Mary Jane Odiorne, age 89 of Mishawaka, passed away June 9, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital.  Mary Jane was born January 13, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edward J. and Mary Tajkowski.  She is survived by her son Mike (Tammy) Odiorne of Elkhart, her grandchildren Denise Higgenbottom of Mishawaka, and Erin Odiorne of Berrien Springs, Michigan and her great grandchildren Henry and Eli Higgenbottom.  A graveside service will be held at  11:00 am Saturday, June...

Scott Alan Baldwin age 35 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 8,2022.  Scott was born January 26, 1987, in South Bend, Indiana. He is survived by his wife Kelley (Bixler) Baldwin, his daughter Zanaya, and he was eagerly anticipating the arrival of “baby Baldwin” later this year. Surviving as well are his parents Bob and Susan Baldwin and his siblings Ann Baldwin, Jill Tsolinas, and Neal Baldwin.  Scott is also survived by his in-laws Dean and Jan...

Veachel Joe Ford, age 58 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on June 8, 2022. Veachel was born February 21, 1964, in South Bend to Eddie Lee Sr. and Sheila (Yates) Ford. He attended Mishawaka High School and worked as a painter in new construction for many years until his retirement in 2018. On October 21, 2021, he married his longtime girlfriend, April Castor.   April survives, along with his son Adam Gambill and stepdaughter Kayla Castor, both of...

Sue K. Shields, age 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at her home in Mishawaka.  Sue was born November 26, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Clyde L. and Margaret U. (Katterheinrich) Burris.  On December 29, 1962, she married Jacob Levi Shields.  Jake and Sue celebrated 40 years of marriage before he preceded her in death in August of 2003.  Sue is survived by her children Jacob Lee (Jennifer) Shields of Mishawaka and...

Irene F. Brandt, age 97 of Osceola, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of June 3, 2022.  Irene was born October 22, 1924, in New York City, New York to the late George and Allanina (Millar) Freeze.  She was a graduate of the Brooklyn School of Nursing where she became an RN in 1948 and completed her B.S. in Nursing Education in 1954 at Hunter College.  In May of 1957, Irene enlisted in the US Navy where she served honorably, achieving the...

Al Hopper was born on August 28, 1940, in a small, one-room shack in Detroit, TN to Vardeman and Maggie Hopper. He grew up in Covington, TN with his brothers, Emanuel and Sanford Campbell. As a child, their family were sharecroppers on a Tennessee cotton field. They were very poor, but thanks to Grandma Hopper, they were rich in family and a love for Jesus. Once he was old enough, Al followed his brother Sandy to the Army and was enlisted from 1958-1962. He spent his time in France working...