All Obituaries

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,...

Karel Lee Thomas, age 70, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center with her family at her side on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Karel was born October 18, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana.  On March 12, 1966, she married her high school sweetheart, Russel Thomas.  They recently celebrated their fifty third anniversary.             Surviving is her husband Russel of Mishawaka, and their children Jacqueline Hable...

Johnny Wayne Jernigan, age 68, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Elkhart.  Johnny was born July 3, 1950 in Winchester, Tennessee to the late John and Murvine (Kelley) Jernigan.  He served in the US Army in the Vietnam War era before being honorably discharged in 1972.  On October 11, 1969, he married Jo Ann Steffen.             Johnny is survived by his wife Jo Ann...

Lucas Allan Gordy passed gently into Heaven on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Lucas was born Saturday, May 11, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.              He is survived by his parents Brett and Heather (Stasiak) Gordy of Mishawaka and his big sister Regan Gordy. Surviving as well are his great grandparents L. Charles Farmer, Clifford Miller, and Joyce Gordy, his grandparents Laura Jojo, Dennis Stasiak, and...

Walter Michael “Mike” Vogel, age 72, went peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his home in Goshen.  Mike was born November 30, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lawrence H. and Tommie A. (Anderson) Vogel.  Following graduation from St. Albans High School  in 1964, Mike enrolled at West Virginia State University.  He then enlisted in the US Navy during the Vietnam War earning medals of recognition for his service....

Michael E. Barrett, age 72, passed away at his home in South Bend on Monday, April 29, 2019.  Michael was born February 22, 1947 in South Bend to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Hillring) Barrett.  Surviving are his sons Christopher and Anthony Barrett, both of Grand Rapids, Michigan, a granddaughter and his siblings Pamela Barrett of Queens Creek, Arizona, Robert Barrett  and John Barrett, both of Phoenix, Arizona and James Barrett of Englewood, Florida.  Surviving as...

RB Earl Mahler, age 89 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart.  RB was born October 17, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Melvin Earl and Leona (Snyder) Mahler.  The Jimtown High School graduate enlisted in the US Army in 1951 and obtained the rank of Corporal during his time in the Korean conflict until his honorable discharge in August of 1953.  Upon his return home from the Army RB married Anna Marie Raab at...

Francis R.  “Pete” Scheibelhut of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on April 8 2019 in South Bend, Indiana at the age of 86.  Pete was born on January 3, 1933 in Mishawaka, IN to  the late Francis and Myrtle (Walker) Scheiblehut. After School Francis enlisted in the United States Navy where he served honorably until his discharge in 1950.   He married Mildred Ford, in 1955. Mildred preceded him in death, passing away in February of 1998  Pete is...

Joy Alexander, age 60 of South Bend, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones at the Center for Hospice in South Bend.  Joy was born August 23, 1958 in South Bend to the late Joseph and Willadene (Kesler) McFarland.              Joy is survived by her companion of 18 years, Lonnie Garvey, her children Misty (Bryan) Alexander and James (Laura) Alexander.  Surviving as well are...