All Obituaries

Carol Ann Midili, 85, of Bonita Springs FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Formerly of South Bend, IN, she had been a seasonal Bonita Springs resident since 1990. She was born April 11, 1933 in Ft. Wayne, IN, the daughter of George Washington and Ruth Peace (nee Warner) Spindler who preceded her in death along with her sister Judith (Don) Kreitzman of Jacksonville, Fl. Carol attended Indiana University of South Bend pursuing a degree in phlebotomy and was employed at the...

Larry Dean Gletty, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Elkhart on Friday, June 21, 2019.  Larry was born May 9, 1952 in Waterloo, Iowa to the late Floyd Ira and Arlene Ferne (Michelsen) Gletty.  He was employed for many years as a cabinet builder in the RV Industry throughout the greater Elkhart area.  While working in the factory, he met Cindy St0kley and they fell in love.  They were married in Elkhart on April 14, 1974 and recently celebrated their...

Kimberly Marie Rutt, age 57 of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  Kim was born November 4, 1961 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She is survived by her longtime companion, Scott Beals of Mishawaka, her children Melissa Williams and her husband Lonnie of Elkhart and Corey Ringenberg and his wife Stephanie of Flagstaff, Arizona.  Also surviving is her mother Janet Jolliff of Mishawaka and her siblings Dennis Phebus and his...

  Ralph Wilburn Hayes, PhD., age 86 of Clearwater, Florida, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Brookside Hospice House.  Ralph was born March 9, 1933 in East St. Louis, MO to the late Cleadis E. and Pauline J. (Cotter) Hayes.  Following his High School graduation, Ralph enlisted in the US Air Force, where he trained for and flew twenty-two combat missions as a B-29 Tail Gunner during the Korean Conflict.  After the war ended in 1953, he served as a Supply Records...

Arthur Henry “Artio” Knight, age 86 of South Bend, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross.  Arthur was born February 8, 1933 in Goshen, Indiana.  He later graduated from Goshen High School and attended college before enlisting in the US Navy, where he served during the Korean War from 1951-1955.  After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Art married Patricia Weishaupt.  She preceded him in death, passing away in...

Alice Rose Washburn, age 84 of Granger, passed away peacefully at her niece’s home on Thursday, May 30, 2019.  Alice was born April 7, 1935 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Charles Sr. and Margrit (Illozwei) Kedik. At a dance one night, she met Richard Washburn and they dated for several years before marrying in Arizona on December 31, 1985. They celebrated 33 years of marriage.             Surviving is her devoted husband...

            Larry Dean Newcomer, age 80 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Larry was born April 18, 1939 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Merril A. and Ruby G. (Secor) Newcomer.  Larry was a graduate of Jimtown High School, class of 1957 where he excelled at football, baseball and basketball.  On September 25, 1960, he married Gloria M. Wood at the Osceola United Methodist Church.  They...

Sarah Jane Wood, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Granger on May 22, 2019.  Sarah Jane was born January 15, 1940 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late George W. and Opal (Coryell) Smith.  The Madison High School graduate later marred Donald L. Wood on December 31, 1960.              She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Donald Wood of Granger and their three daughters; Beth Moss of Plainfield, Illinois,...

George Jeremiah Biddlecome passed gently into Heaven on May 16, 2019.  He was born May 12, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  He weighed 7 pounds and 4 ounces.             George or “Baby Jerry” is survived by his loving parents George M. and Hillaree M. (Farrell) Biddlecome of Goshen. Surviving as well are his grandparents Janet Ferstl and Richard Farrell of des Moines, Iowa, and George W. and Mona...

Michael Alan Harlacher, age 61, of Granger passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Michael was born April 16, 1958 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Henry and Ernestine (Christy) Harlacher. Michael was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1976.    On September 9, 1978, he married Kelly Weisweaver at the Osceola United Methodist Church.  Kelly preceded him in death passing away October 11,...