All Obituaries

Michael J. Tatay, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Granger following a long illness.  Michael was born September 12, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana to the late William and Evelyn (Galloway) Tatay. Michael graduated from Riley High School in 1968.  On December 12, 197o he married Sherry Lewis in Mishawaka, Indiana.  Surviving is his wife of 49 years, Sherry Tatay of Granger, Indiana and their three sons Michael Tatay of Edwardsburg, Michigan, Ryan Tatay and his wife...

Teresa “Teddy”  Joan Jamison, age 69 of South Bend, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  Teresa was born June 20, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Gilbert “Jack” Sr. and Wilma (Bird) Tague. She grew up in Knightstown, Indiana and was a graduate of Knightstown High School, class of 1968.  Teresa later graduated from Ball State University with her Bachelor’s Degree in teaching, and then...

Mark Edwin Huffman, age 62 of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Mark was born May 30, 1957 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Eddie and Maris (Belting) Huffman.   Mark was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1975.  He and his father owned Pipe Organ Place for several years and one day, Terri Inks walked in and applied for a job.  She not only got the job, but she fell in love with Mark and they...

Melinda Lou McDonald Sanders, age 47 of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2020.  Melinda was born January 5, 1973 in Demorest, Georgia to the late Bobby Sanders Sr. and Sandra (Hancock) Hill.   Melinda is survived by her children Christopher McDonald of Elkhart, Brian Sanders of South Bend and Brittany McDonald of Elkhart.  Surviving as well are her grandchildren Blaze, Alexah Skye, and Avery McDonald. Also surviving are her siblings Patricia (Charles) Mitchell...

Paul Lewis Higginson was born in Mishawaka, IN on April 4, 1942 to Edward A. Higginson of Mishawaka and Virginia M. Mikel of Seymour who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Vicki (Smead) Higginson of Elkhart. They were married at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Elkhart on May 7, 1966. He is also survived by two sons, James(Melinda Inabnit) Higginson of Osceola, IN , and Joseph (Colleen Herrity) Higginson of Greenwood, IN, and grandchildren, Kaylee (Bradley) Rhodes,...

Catherine Lynn Burroughs, age 64 of Lakeland, Florida passed away on May 5, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.  Cathy was born June 17, 1955 in Lafayette, Indiana to Arthur W. and Patricia J. (Jackson) Burroughs.  Cathy was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School, and later graduated from Purdue University.  She is survived by her mother Patricia J. Burroughs, her sisters Cindy (Dan) Traeger of Austin, Texas and JoAnn (Ryan) Sergeant of Elkhart,...

Sarah Lucille “Lucy” Kenaga, age 101, went to to be with her Lord and savior on the morning of April 23, 2020.  She was born March 19, 1919 in Goshen Indiana to the late Lester L. and Austa (Alheim) Frick.  She later graduated from Goshen High School in 1936.  On December 22, 1939, she married LaMar H. Yoder. He preceded her in death, passing away in 1965 after 25 years of marriage.  At the age of 76, Lucy married Willis Cripe of Warsaw.  Willis also...

Carol Ann Keppler, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Milton Home in South Bend.  Carol was born September 29, 1927 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Henry and Beth (Frye) Leiser.  After his honorable discharge from the US Army during WWII, Robert Keppler met and married Carol.  He preceded her in death in 1992.              Surviving are her children Carolyn...

Jacqueline Mary Low, age 61, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at 7:00 am Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Center for Hospice in South Bend.  Jackie was born April 10, 1959 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to the late Dr. Monico and Nancy (Booth) Low.  Following high school graduation, Jackie obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and later earned her Registered Nursing degree from St. Francis University in Evanston,...

Just six short months after coming into this world, Zavion D. Deweese went to Heaven to be with the Angels.  Zavion was born September 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Zavion was a happy baby who was always smiling and always content.  He is survived by his mother, Ashley Deweese of Elkhart, his Grandfather Geary Albright, Uncles Jason and Jonathan Deweese and his Aunts Angela Albright and  Brandy Albright, all of Elkhart. Also surviving are several cousins and family...