Obituaries
Sandra Hess
Apr 26, 2025
Sandra DaNel Dix was born November 16, 1940, to Everett Clay (“EC”) Dix and Agda Lucille (“Dixie” Anderson) Dix in Fargo, North Dakota. Sandra’s father ruled his family with an iron will and fist; Dixie taught Sandy and her twin sisters, Laurel and Linda, forgiveness, resourcefulness, survival and homemaking, and encouraged them to protect and love each other fiercely. A...
Carmen Mercedes Jankowski
Apr 24, 2025
Carmen Mercedes Jankowski, 82, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and family at her daughter’s home in Elkhart on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born on June 22, 1942, in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, Carmen was the daughter of the late Juan and Carmen (Martinez) Nevarez. After graduating high school, she proudly enlisted in the U.S....
Jacquelyn Jo Evans
Apr 21, 2025
Jacquelyn Jo Evans, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Osceola on Monday, April 21, 2025. Jacquelyn was born on January 26, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana. On December 2, 1961, Jacquelyn married Charles W. “Chuck” Evans. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2023.
She graduated from Mishawaka High School and went on to build a long,...
Virginia "Ginny" Campbell
Apr 16, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Campbell, 71, of Bremen, entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at home with her family by her side. She was born Aug. 26, 1953, in Mishawaka to the late Raymond Peters and Bernice Peters, and later married Ricky Campbell, who preceded her in death, June 2024.
Surviving are her children, Crystal (John) Fox, Kim Centifanto, and Melissa...
Richard Allen Fenimore
Apr 15, 2025
Richard Allen “Dick” Fenimore, age 94, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at his home in Mishawaka. He was born October 10, 1930, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Theodore and Blanche (Fiwek) Fenimore. Following his graduation from Washington High School, Dick enlisted in the US Navy, serving honorably during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. He was...
Diane Kay Woods
Apr 11, 2025
Diane Kay Woods, age 83 of Osceola, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025. Diane was born November 13, 1941, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Ronald and Naomi (Torrence) Moore. On April 14, 1960, she married Jerry “JB” Woods Sr. in Mishawaka, Indiana. Diane and JB celebrated 50 years of marriage before his passing on July 4, 2010.
She is survived...
Deevonna Wiseman
Apr 10, 2025
Devonna “Dee” Wiseman, 86, of Mishawaka, entered heavenly rest on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was born March 1, 1939, to the late DeVaughn and Iva (Zenhar) Welsh in Tyner, IN. In 1957, she married Earl Griggs, and later in 1999, she married Norman “Norm” Wiseman, who preceded her in death in 2022. Throughout her life, Dee was grateful for...
Cheryl M. McCarthy
Apr 10, 2025
Cheryl Mae McCarthy, age 71 of South Bend, passed away at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Cheryl was born on January 20, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Vernon and Esther Mae (Kreps) Batten. Cheryl was a graduate of Adams High School and later earned an associate’s degree from Southwestern Michigan College....
Craig Deardorff
Mar 29, 2025
Craig Deardorff, 83, of South Bend, peacefully passed into rest on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born April 28, 1941, in South Bend to the late Carl Deardorff and Gertrude (Selge) Hoffman, and later married Judy Reeves on March 14, 1970, celebrating 55 years of marriage.
Judy survives along with their children, Scott Deardorff and Denise (Rob) Dresbach, both of...
Laura M. Anglemyer
Mar 27, 2025
Laura M. (Curtis) Anglemyer, 61, of Elkhart entered heavenly rest on Thursday, March 27, with her family by her side. She was born on December 26, 1963, in Elkhart to the late Larry and Sharon (Spice) Curtis and later married Michael “Mike” Anglemyer.
Mike survives along with their children, Michael Jr. of Elkhart and Dustina Vawter of Minnesota, eight grandchildren, and...
Janice Ruth Borgman
Mar 27, 2025
Janice Ruth “Jan” Borgman, age 80, of Elkhart, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on March 27, 2025. Jan was born February 20, 1945, in Mishawaka, Indiana, and was adopted by Wilford and Hazel (Holloway) Walters. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1963. On December 2, 1978, Jan married John Borgman in North Manchester,...
Martin Fullmer
Mar 22, 2025
Martin “Mort” Fullmer, age 93, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home in South Bend. Martin was born April 13, 1931, in North Liberty, Indiana to the late Howard and Rachel (Tiedge) Fullmer. He was a graduate of North Liberty High School and was later inducted into the US Army where he served stateside in the Motor Pool...
Allene J. Schultz
Mar 19, 2025
Allene Jo Schultz, age 83, of Granger, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1941, in Marion, Kansas, to the late Leo and Margaret (Jost) Goentzel. On January 27, 1962, she married the love of her life, Delmer Schultz in Wichita, Kansas, and they recently celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Allene was...
Roberta "Jean" Hohl
Mar 17, 2025
Roberta Jean Hohl, age 87 of Osceola, Indiana, passed away on March 17, 2025. Jean was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, August 28, 1937 to Robert and Ella (Kronewitter) Swift. Jean was a Madison High School graduate. She married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Hohl, on November 26, 1955.
Jean was a valued bookkeeper in her work at Henderson & Crull and...
Agnes Dougall
Mar 15, 2025
Agnes Ann Dougall lived a warm and full 91 years before passing into final rest on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. Born July 16, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana to Frank and Agnes Clark, Agnes grew up in Osceola surrounded by many brothers and sisters. As a young woman she met and fell in love with Charles Dougall. They were married...
Nicholas G. Stith
Mar 8, 2025
Nicholas G. Stith, age 36, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2025, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on September 1, 1988, in South Bend, Indiana, Nick was known for his adventurous spirit, warm heart, and unending kindness.
He is survived by his mother, Michele Montague, and his siblings, Cory D. Stith (Areca Shaw), and Drew Michael Montague....
Ronald F. Becker (USAF, Ret.)
Mar 5, 2025
Ronald Frederick Becker, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.), age 82, formerly of San Antonio, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2025, at his home in Goshen, Indiana, with his loving wife and family by his side.
Ron was born on January 9, 1943, in Olean, New York, to the late Donald and Dorothy Becker. While enlisted in the...
Woodrow Lowe, Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
Woodrow Lowe, Jr, 82, of Elkhart entered final rest Wednesday, March 5, at home with his family by his side. He was born to the late Woodrow Lowe, Sr and Narcissus A. Nickoson on July 3, 1942 in Cannelton, WV.
Surviving is his significant other, Emma Confer and his children, Toney and Scott Lowe, both of Elkhart, Tammy (Jim) Worman of...
Patricia "Pattie" Rae Breen
Mar 3, 2025
Patricia “Pattie” Rae (Spaulding) Breen, formerly Swiergosz, entered eternal rest, Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brave fight with cancer. She was born in Toledo, OH to Wesley and Evon (Myers) Spauling on Oct. 24, 1955, and later married Stephen Breen.
Along with Stephen and Evon, Pattie leaves behind her children, James (Bailey) Morgart, Michael (Sarah) Swiergosz, Stephen (Grace) Swiergosz, all...
Donald Smith
Mar 3, 2025
Donald “Don” J Smith, 90, of Osceola entered final rest at home, Monday, March 3, with his family by his side. He was born in Rochester on July 7, 1934, to the late James and Evelyn (Young) Smith, and later married Patricia “Patty” (Boring) Smith, who preceded him in death April 2024.
Surviving are their children, Donnette (Doug) Patterson, Darren (Andrea)...
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