All Obituaries

Rebecca Dee “Becky” Carlton, age 72, passed away at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 16, 2019.  Becky was born February 28, 1947 in Kendallville, Indiana to Frank and Betty June (Weaver) Bach.  Becky was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1965.  On August 24, 1968 she married Richard Carlton Jr. in South Bend.  Becky and Rich recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Surviving is her husband...

Ilse Hildegard Apfel, age 91 of Elkhart, passed away at Holy Cross Village in Notre Dame, Indiana on March 12, 2019.  Ilse was born April 22, 1927 in Neustadt b/ Coburg, Germany to the late Herman and Clara Brautigam.  On May 4, 1954, she married Horst A. Apfel in Germany.  Horst preceded her in death, passing away in 2006.             Surviving are her sons Norman Apfel and his wife Patricia and Karl Apfel and his wife...

John Eugene Armstrong, age 65 of Mishawaka, passed away at Creekside Village while surrounded by his family on Friday, February 22, 2019.  John was born June 23, 1953 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late John and Scherry (Liffick) Armstrong.  Following graduation from High School, John earned two Associates Degrees.  He served his country in the US Air Force from 1972-1975 and after his honorable discharge, he continued to serve in the Army National Guard for several...

Judith Ellen Holdren, age 78 of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.   Judi was born July 10, 1940 in Osceola, Indiana to the late Edward and Jeanette (Boatman) Rhodes.  Judi attended Mishawaka High School, and married Archie Holdren on September 21, 1957.  They recently celebrated 61 years of marriage.             Archie survives, along with their children Dennis...

 *** UPDATED INFORMATION POSTED*** Milton “Gene” Peters, age 58 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Hospice Home on Homestead Road.  Gene was born May 28, 1960 in Vanceboro, North Carolina to the late George Jr. and Nancy Annette (Lewis) Peters. Following High School, Gene enlisted in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1978.  On March 16, 1985, Gene married the love of his life, Sandra Lee Sample.  Sandra preceded...

Daphine Lori Shaffer-Weaver, age 54 of Osceola, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Daphine was born January 28, 1965 in South Bend, Indiana.   She attended Mishawaka High School and was employed for many years as an office manager at Custom Awning in Osceola.              Surviving is her longtime companion Edward Krawiec of South Bend and her siblings...

Jerry Joe Cave, age 77 of Mishawaka, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.  Jerry was born February 4, 1942 in Mishawka, Indiana to the late Milford and Pauline (Wentland) Cave.  The Mishawaka High School graduate proudly served his Country in the United States Army Reserves for many years.             Surviving are his children Tony (Jannette) Cave of Berrien Center, Michigan, Troy Cave of Mishawaka, Karie...

Ruth Grace Ludwig, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Elkhart on Sunday, February 10, 2019.  Ruth was born November 29, 1939 in Benzonia, Michigan to the late Gerald and Irene (Adler) Demerly.  On November 7, 1957, she married Richard Ludwig.  Richard preceded her in death.             Surviving are her children Bonnie Ludwig, Lucia (Wayne) Roberts, and Lisa (Dave) Coffey of Elkhart, 8 grandchildren and several...

Marcella Ann Grzeskowiak, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Osceola on Saturday, February 9, 2019.  Marcella was born May 6, 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Henry and Anna (Hann) DeLater.  On May 14, 1966, she married Jack Grzeskowiak in Mishawaka, Indiana.  Jack preceded her in death, passing away on January 23, 2014.  Surviving are her mother, Anna DeLater of Osceola, Indiana and her children David Grzeskowiak and his wife Christine of Baldwin, Michigan and...

Nicholas Paul Bierbaum, Sr., age 71 of Elkhart passed away at his home on February 5, 2019.  Nicholas was born February 21, 1947 to the late Raymond V. Sr., and Marie (Brady) Bierbaum.   On January 19, 2007, he married LeAnn Foster in Elkhart.              Nicholas is survived by his wife LeAnn Foster of Elkhart, his children Nicholas (Courtney) Bierbaum Jr. and Jessica (Mike) Shetterly, both of Elkhart and Lindsey...