All Obituaries

Fred James Rieth Jr., age 66, passed away at his home in Elkhart, surrounded by his family on January 10, 2019.  Fred was born October 18, 1952 in the Bronx, New York to Fred J. and Eileen (Lehr) Rieth. Following his graduation from George Washington High School in New York, Fred moved to Mishawka to attend Bethel College.  While at Bethel in 1976, he met Karen Alfieri.  They were later married on April 15,...

Larry Devon Platz, age 76 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Larry was born July 2, 1942 in North Liberty, Indiana. Larry attended SB Washington High School before enlisting in the US Navy.  He served his country honorably and was discharged in 1966.  On July 1, 1994, he married Cindy Wilson in Mishawaka.             Cindy survives, along...

                                                                                               Max Lamar Rice, age 77 of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital following a yearlong battle with cancer. Lamar was born...

James Robert “Jim” Rzeszewski, age 82, passed away at his home in Osceola on Sunday, December 23, 2018 surrounded by his family.  Jim was born February 23, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edward and Sophie (Chmielewski) Rzeszewski.  Jim enlisted in the US Navy in February of 1956 and was honorably discharged in March of 1962. He later served over 22 years as a Police Officer with the South Bend Police Department, retiring in the early 1980’s. ...

  Kari Jane Skeens, age 36 of South Bend, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. She is now home with Jesus after a tough fought battle with melanoma.   Kari was born March 12, 1982 in South Bend, Indiana. Surviving are her parents, Dennis and Jane Skeens of South Bend, and her brother Brad Skeens and his wife Leslie of South Bend.  Surviving as well are her nephews Aidan, Liam, Ian Michael, & Shepard, and...

Lora “Nadine” Bishop, age 91 of Elkhart, formerly of Osceola went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Nadine was born June 18, 1927 in Osceola, IN to the late Martin & Hermina (Hoberg) Olson. On Nov. 22, 1947, she married Floyd “Bud” Bishop in Elkhart, IN.  Bud preceded her in death, passing away Sept. 14, 1993.             Surviving are her sons Allen K....

Helen J. Hollis, age 79 of Edwardsburg, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 3, 2018.  Helen was born January 7, 1939 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Walter L. and Beulah Rose (Matthews) Barnes.  On September 26, 1958, she married Bill Hollis in Cairo, Illinois. Surviving is her husband of 60 years, Bill Hollis of Edwardsburg, and their daughter Kim (Jon) Silveus of Granger.  Also surviving are her grandchildren, Joshua Silveus, Jason Silveus, and Crystal...

Mary Frances Taylor, age 80 of Edwardsburg, Michigan passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Mary was born February 7, 1938 in McNary County, Tennessee to the late Orville W. and Eura Lee (Cook) Bivens.  On September 19, 1954, she married John William Taylor.   He preceded her in death, passing away on July 6, 2007.              Surviving are her daughters Pamela Sue Futrell of...

Deltha Murphy, age 92, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 at her home in Osceola.  Deltha was born Aug. 29, 1926 in Williford, AR to the late Jay and Maude (Fletcher) Stalnaker.  On July 20, 1946, she married Emmit Murphy.  He preceded her in death, passing away on Mar. 10, 1984.             Surviving are her children Ronnie (Kathy) Murphy of Osceola and Judy (Dan) Turner of Goshen.  Also surviving are her grandsons...

James William “Bill” Van Keuren, age 76 of Osceola, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Hospice House in Elkhart.  Bill was born April 29, 1942 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Wenzel and Maxine (Neely) Van Keuren.  Bill was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1960.  He then attended Indiana University at Bloomington before becoming certified as a tool and die maker.  On February 29, 1964, he married the former Ms. Janice Bralick at the Osceola...