All Obituaries

Harry G. Jacobs Jr., age 81, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 31, 2020.  Harry passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born May 5, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Harry Sr. and Ethel (Brown) Jacobs.  Following graduation from Mishawaka High School in 1958, he met Nancy Pickett and they were married at Twin Branch Bible Church in Mishawaka on January 20, 1962.  Harry and Nancy recently celebrated 58 years of marriage.  In...

There will be one hour of visitation prior to the 1:00 pm funeral service on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Cruz Family Funeral Home, 1109 Lincolnway West, Osceola, Indiana.   Shirley's full obituary is being prepared by her family and will be posted on our website as soon as possible.  To leave a message of condolence for the family or light a virtual candle in Shirley's memory, please follow the links provided on the Tribute Wall tab above.  To make a...

Johnathan Paul Towne, age 44 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident on the morning of July 24, 2020.  John was born July 4, 1976 in Elkhart, Indiana to Roberta (Towne) and James Charles Boze.  Following graduation from Edwardsburg High School, John worked in the RV Industry for several years. He is survived by his mother Roberta Boze of Elkhart, his stepfather Monte Emery of Elkhart and his siblings Scott Weldy, Edward Boze and Jason (Fiancée Ivy...

Linda Jean Miltenberger, age 75, of South Bend she passed away at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Mishawaka on July 23, 2020. Linda was born on December 3, 1944 in Metropolis, Illinois to Joe and Iralene Jacobs. On October 12, 1963 she married Roy Miltenberger in South Bend. Linda was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma and sister. She enjoyed reading, knitting and crocheting. In her youth she enjoyed bowling with her husband. Linda retired from the Clay Township Assessors office and she also...

Brenda Jean “Asphalt Angel” Jones, age 66, passed away at her home in Elkhart on Saturday, July 18, 2020.  Brenda was born July 30, 1953 in Elkhart, Indiana to Lon and Betty (Haley) Jones.  She is survived by her children Christina Mann, Cathie Rodgers, and Adam Hawkins.  Surviving as well are 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, along with her siblings Sheila (James) Steinke, Shirley (Kenny) Hayes, and Nancy Ebright.  She is also survived by her...

Karen Sue Weiss, age 66 of Osceola, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of July 16, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Karen was born August 3, 1953 in Bremen, Indiana to the late Russell and Louise Schutz.  Karen graduated from LaVille High School in 1971. Later that same year, she married Peter Weiss on August 28, 1971 after his time serving his country during the Vietnam War.  Surviving is her husband of 48 years, Pete Weiss of Osceola, and...

Lisa Ann Miltenberger, age 60 of South Bend, passed away at her home on July 15, 2020.  Lisa was born in Georgia on September 13, 1959 to the late John and Dorothy Wojcieohowski.   On October 31, 1998, she married Daniel Miltenberger at their home in South Bend.  Daniel survives, along with her children Amanda (Tim) Guikema of Osceola, Ryan Nobles of Chicago, Illinois, Iris Miltenberger, and Tim Miltenberger, both of South Bend.  She is also survived by her siblings...

Vincent Roger Howland, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of July 12, 2020 at his home in Mishawaka.  Vince was born July 21, 1980 in South Bend, Indiana.  Following his graduation from Riley High School, Vince enlisted in the US Marine Corps where he served proudly.  Surviving is his mother Janet Howland of South Bend, his father David P. Howland of Dowagiac, Michigan, and his beloved children Judah, age 7, Oliver, age 5 and Adelheid, age 3, all of Niles,...

William J. “Bill” Jamieson, age 65, passed away July 11, 2020 at his home in Osceola.  Bill was born April 19, 1955 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Samuel and Myrtle (Thomey) Jamieson. He later graduated from Penn High School.  On June 16, 1973, Bill married Star Hixon in Granger, Indiana.  Star preceded him in death, passing away August 26, 2014. Bill is survived by his daughter Kelly Johnson and her husband Robert and his grandson, whom he raised as his own...

Lucille J. Klopenstein, age 96 of Elkhart, passed away July 5, 2020 at Riverside Nursing Home. Lucille was born January 30, 1924 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Jake and Maggie Wierich.  Surviving is her daughter Leota (Frank) Mast of Elkhart, 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth and her sister Emma Jean. Lucille was employed for many years at Miles Laboratories in Elkhart before retiring at the age of 65. Visitation will be...