All Obituaries

Paul T. Little, age 78 of Osceola, Indiana. passed away at North Woods Village on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  Paul was born January 29, 1945, to the late Paul E. and Helen L. (Pyke) Little.  Paul was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1963. On May 30, 1964, he married Sherry Dipert. They recently celebrated their 59th anniversary. Paul leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sherry Little of Niles and their children Michael Dale (Nicole) Little and Tammy (Todd)...

Dennis Shaw, 55, died unexpectedly in Mishawaka on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. On Jan. 25, 1968, he was born in Sault St. Marie, MI to Robert Sr. and Gloria L. (Hartman) Shaw. Surviving is a daughter Erica (Billy) Pennington, and his siblings Robert Shaw Jr, Ronald Shaw, Jackie Vanhuffel, and Jerry Shaw all of Mishawaka, and 2 grandchildren. Dennis worked for several years as a household relocation specialist for United Van Lines and enjoyed helping others with his heart of gold.  Those...

Ralph John Dabrowiak, age 86 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Ralph was born June 29, 1937, in South Bend to the late Benedict and Helen (Kuczwara) Dabrowiak. He was a graduate of South Bend Central High School and later served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War era before his honorable discharge in February of 1959.  On June 7, 1958, he married the former Ms. Denyse Goff in South...

Ida L. Bumpus, age 90 of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.  She was born on April 1, 1933, to the late Perry and Beatrice (Stringer) Jones in Ilasco, MO. On August 21, 1954, she married Charlie Bumpus in Elkhart. He preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 2014. Together, Charlie and Ida had 4 children. Surviving are Nila J. Jackson of Osceola, Thomas E. Bumpus of Jimtown, and Marti Pratt of Elkhart. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Perry Bumpus and two sisters, Betty...

Kevin Timothy Edwards, age 51 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House with his loving family by his side.  Kevin was born August 28, 1972, in Mishawaka, Indiana and graduated from Penn High School, class of 1991.  A standout athlete, Kevin wrestled varsity at Penn High and earned a trip to the State Finals both his Junior and Senior years.  He was also selected to represent the State of Indiana and wrestle...

Janet Ruth Quimby, age 80 of Granger, Indiana passed away on September 4, at St Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Janet was born on May 23, 1943, in Melbourne, Australia to the late Jack and Molly (Powling) Wilson. While she was working for Melbourne University in Zambia, she met Barry and their love for each other grew quickly. Janet was a devoted wife to Barry, standing by his side throughout his long and rewarding careers in education and finance. Their journey took them to...

Gregory Alan Martin, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Palm Desert California at the age of 54 on May 16, 2023.  Greg was born September 6, 1968, in Mishawaka to the late Billy G. and Nancy (Pulley) Martin.  In 1988, Greg graduated from Mishawaka High School where he became a standout athlete for the basketball team and earned the nickname “Gadget” for his unbelievable ability to handle the ball. Greg’s natural athleticism earned him a...

Robin Spencer, 67, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away on September 4, 2023.  She was born August 9, 1956 in Los Angeles, California.  She was preceded in death by her father David Rothstein.  Robin is survived by her step mother Vicki, her former husband Brinn, children Joe and Elizabeth, sisters Terrie Boggan (Randy), Jean Rothstein, Lisa Rothstein and cousins Karen Howard and Howard Propker.   Robin had a kind and caring heart and will be missed by those who loved her....

Adam Eugene McDonald passed away at home on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 13. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana on July 9, 2010, to his parents Helen (Jeannie Moore) Rumbaugh and Adam McDonald Sr. Whatever it was he tried, Adam put his sincere effort into it. He had a heart that loved purely and he wore it on his sleeve. He was open to love anytime you needed it. He consoled the hearts of many, from the very young to the old. Adam's enthusiasm for laughter was infectious and...

Lilia Margarita Lara Martinez, age 75, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.  Lilia was born June 10, 1948, in Laredo, Texas to the late Fransisco and Guadalupe (Martinez) Lara.  Lilia held her Native American heritage close to her heart. She was extremely proud of her roots, and her heritage was a source of strength and inspiration for her. She adopted the Tribal name “Dancing Beads”...