All Obituaries

Raymond R. Wiskotoni, age 82 of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on the morning of June 10, 2021. Ray was born July 9, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ignatius and Bertha (Przybylski) Wiskotoni.  After graduation from Washington High School, Ray enlisted in the US Army where he served honorably until his discharge in 1966.  Following his time in the military, Ray graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in finance.   He later worked...

Billie Jo Nelson, age 42, passed away unexpectedly at St. Joseph Medical Center on June 7, 2021. Billie Jo was born November 14, 1978, to Billy and the late Penny (Garman) Nelson.  She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and went on to earn her associate degree from Michiana College.  Billie Jo worked several years as the secretary for Garman Electric, Inc.  Surviving are her siblings Crystal (Mark) Nelson-Sickling, Christina Nelson, Michelle Cantrell, Jacquelyn Cantrell,...

William “Bill” Nutting Sr., age 80 of Mishawaka, joined the love of his life, Kristine Nutting, in heaven on the evening of June 7, 2021.  Bill was born June 30, 1940 in South Bend, Indiana to the late William Earl and Jennie Alice (Maeyens) Nutting.  On August 30, 1985, Bill married Kristine Barber in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She preceded him in death on May 4, 2021.  Surviving are his children William (Candie) Nutting Jr., of Spokane, Washington, Sally (Ed)...

  Nyshaun Liljession Finch, age 8, transitioned from this life on June 3, 2021.  Nyshaun was Born July 5, 2012 in Elkhart Indiana to the Union of Showntala Gillam and Roscoe Finch. He was a second-grade student at Roosevelt Elementary School in Elkhart.  He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Roscoe (fiancé Brittany King) Finch, his mother Showntala Gillam and his sisters Shontaveya Gillam, Malasha Shorter and Samantha Finch, Great Grandmother;Frankie Lemons,...

Alan Henry McPhail, age 43, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mishawaka on Monday, June 1, 2021.  Alan was born July 18, 1977, in Mishawaka to Harry and Mariann (Howland) McPhail.  Alan attended Penn High School and was later employed for several years as a forklift driver for Forest River in Elkhart.  Alan is survived by his parents, Harry and Mariann McPhail of Osceola and his children who he adored immensely, Tyler Joseph McPhail of Mishawaka and Avery Margaret...

Barbara Ann Richards, age 74 of Elkhart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday morning, May 31, 2021.  Barbara was born March 16, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter and Gladys (Leedy) Bauer. She was preceded in death by her first husband Vernon Fout in June of 2001 and later met Oran Richards while working at Elkhart General Hospital and they were married at the hospital surrounded by their family and friends on October 11, 2003. Oran preceded her in...

Daniel J. Miltenberger, age 70 of South Bend, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka on December 3, 2020.  Danny was born February 26, 1950 in South Bend to the late Ernest and Willadene (Hale) Miltenberger. Dan enlisted in the US Marine Corps where he served honorably until his discharge in 1969.  On October 31, 1998, he married Lisa Wojcieohowski in South Bend.  She preceded him in death, passing away in July of 2020. He is survived by his children...

Barbara Ann Seaton, age 89, passed away May 20, 2021 surrounded by her children at her home in Osceola.  Barb was born December 25, 1931 at home on the Varner homestead in Mounds, Illinois to the late Morrill T. and Dorothy (Varner) Parmley.  Her family moved to South Bend after World War II began and she lived in the area most of her life. After high school, Barbara married Gay A. Ellis and together they had two children.  She later married Robert Dujardin and together they...

Leslie Sue Norman, infant daughter of Charles Norman III and Sandra Cabrera Norman was born into Heaven in the early morning hours on Saturday, May 15, 2021.  Leslie is survived by her loving parents Charles and Sandra and her siblings Sebastian Jiminez, Julian Jiminez and Charles Norman IV.  Surviving as well are her Grandparents Suzanne White, William White, Charles Norman Jr., Leslie Estevez and Sandra Estevez.  Leslie is also survived by her great grandmother Florence...

David R. Hittle, Ed.D, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2021.  “Doc Hittle”, as he was known by thousands of students, grew up on dairy farms in Mooresville and Martinsville, Indiana.  The son of Reverend Richard R. Hittle and Mrs. Clara Lena (Noffke) Hittle, he was born on April 30, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and moved with his family to the Bloomington area when his father answered the call to ministry and became the minister at Clear Creek Christian...