All Obituaries

There will be no visitation or services for Mr. Havens.  To leave a word of condolence for his family, please follow the links provided on the "Tribute Wall" tab above.  Cruz Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care. 

Billie Joyce Adkins, age 88 of Mishawaka passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross on Thursday, November 14, 2019.  Billie was born October 21, 1931 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Guy and Bessie (Jacobs) Edgell.  On December 20, 1947, she married Jesse Adkins in South Bend, Indiana.   Jesse preceded her in death, passing away in May of 2014.            Surviving is her daughter...

Gernith Harold “Harry” Turner, age 64 of Stillwell, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at LaPorte Hospital following a brief illness.  Harry was born April 9, 1955 in Canoe, Kentucky to the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Stamper) Turner.   Surviving are his sons Lewis (Stephanie) Turner of Mill Creek, Indiana, and Tim Turner of Garnett, Kansas.  Also surviving are his siblings Emma (Norm) Swedersky of Stillwell, Indiana and Jimmy Turner of LaPorte,...

Jeanette Elaine Bogart, age 94 of South Bend passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at BellTower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Granger.  Jeanette was born June 14, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Cecil and Beulah (Merrick) Fenner.  On March 12, 1946, she married Robert Bogart in South Bend, Indiana. Robert preceded her in death, passing away in August of 1981.  Surviving are her children Robert Bogart Jr. of Mishawaka, Indiana, George (Kathy) Bogart of South...

Barbara Ann Cocanower, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2019 at her home in Osceola.  Barb was born May 3, 1942 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Thomas Gerald and Clares Emma (Grebe) Murphy. Barb was proud to be a drum majorette and member of the first graduating class of Penn High School in 1960.  She later met her high school sweetheart, David Cocanower and they were married at Queen of Peace Catholic Church on May 6, 1961.  They recently celebrated...

Dr. G. Thomas Rymers, D.O., a longtime resident of Osceola, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart.  Dr. Rymers was born March 22, 1927 in Oak Harbor, Ohio to the late Clifford and Nellie (Bearss) Rymers.  On June 21, 1952, he married Dorothy Vogelsang in Toledo, Ohio.  Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Rymers of Elkhart, and their children Rex (Marie) Rymers of Pendleton, Indiana, Stephen (Karen) Rymers of Incline Village,...

Camille Marie Lyons, age 72 of Jackson, Michigan, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family at Medilodge of Okemos at 7:27pm on Monday, October 21, 2019.  Camille was born September 2, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Frank and Teresa M. (Gadaleto) Ludovico.  Surviving is her husband Victor Calvin Lyons, and their children Jessica (Antonio) Benavides of Lansing, Michigan, David (Sarah) Lyons, Victor (Samantha) Lyons, Moses (Michelle) Lyons, all of Jackson,...

Ronald Allen Brunkel, age 61 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly in Twin Falls, Idaho on October 5, 2019.  Ron was born June 9, 1958 in Dowagiac, Michigan to the late Waldemar and Hedwig (Hartwig) Brunkel.  On June 12, 1992, he married Julia (Cooperrider) Brunkel.   Surviving is his wife of 27 years, Julie Brunkel of Mishawka, his step son Adam Shaw and Adam’s significant other Rebekah Wells of Mishawaka, and his lifelong friend whom he considered a brother,...

Patricia was 74, she passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 14, 2019, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Enterprise, AL on October 4, 1944 to Pearlie Estelle and Charlie D. Dean, she was the youngest of six siblings.  She met her husband, Dennis at Fort Rucker, AL.  They moved to Ohio to start their life after the Army and relocated to Arizona in 1984 Patricia loved to go camping, make crafts, cook/bake, she always looked forward to spending time with her...

Jeanne M. Kuzmicz, age 62 of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at her home.  Jeanne was born May 5, 1957 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to the late James and Eileen Nolan.  Jeanne graduated from Providence Catholic High School in 1975 and on October 28, 1978, she married Kenneth James Kuzmicz in New Lennox, Illinois.  Kenneth survives, along with their children Ryan Kuzmicz and his wife Sarah Matthew Kuzmicz and his wife Amanda, all of Mishawaka, and Megan Jasin...