All Obituaries

Sally Jo Westlake, age 81 of Mishawaka, formerly of Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Sally Jo was born November 5, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Harvey William and Kathryn Louise (Minegar) Bonney.  She is survived by her son Jeff Westlake of Mishawaka and her grandsons CJ (Diane Meifert) Westlake of Bolingbrook, Illinois and Trevor James Westlake who is currently attending Utah State University in Logan, Utah....

Gary Lee “Pete” Jackson, age 72 of Osceola, passed away surrounded by his family after a two-year battle with cancer on Friday, January 8, 2021.  Pete was born August 28, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Jimmie Paul and Ora Othell (Donaldson) Jackson.  Pete enlisted in the US Navy in 1967 and served during the Vietnam War before his honorable discharge in 1970.  On February 5, 1982, he married Nila J. Bumpus in Niles, Michigan. Nila survives, along with his...

  Barbara Ann LaMarche, age 73 of Mishawaka, passed away at home surrounded by her family on the morning of January 7, 2021.  Barbara was born January 1, 1948 in Florence, Alabama to the late Billy and Margaret (Weems) Winsett.  On November 19, 1976, she married Owen LaMarche in Killen, Alabama.  They recently celebrated 44 years of marriage. Owen survives, along with their children Bobby (Valerie) Butler of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Billy Butler of Mishawaka, Michael Butler...

Leonard Paul Coppola, age 82 formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away with his family by his side at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen after a brief illness.  Leonard was born June 19, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Natale and Mildred (Kolodziej) Coppola.  Leonard was a graduate of Ludington High School, and prior to enlisting in the US Army, he and his father and brother opened “3C’s Recreation,” a pool and billiards parlor.  Once enlisted in...

Richard E. Carlton Jr., age 75 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly from complications of the COVID-19 virus on December 28, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Rich was born July 27, 1945 in South Bend to the late Richard Sr. and Louise (Bassett) Carlton.  On August 24, 1968, he married Rebecca Bach in South Bend. Becky preceded him in death on March 16, 2019. He is survived by his sons Rich (Susan) Carlton of Edwardsburg, Michigan and Adam (Carley)...

Jeremy James “Scooter” Fullmer, age 34, passed away at his home in Mishawaka on Saturday, December 26, 2020.  Jeremy was born March 31, 1986 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  Jeremy attended Penn High School and was employed as an automotive mechanic for many years. He is survived by his children Kiele Laws and Brayden Laws, both of Elkhart. Surviving as well is his father Martin (Gale Paldino) Fullmer of Osceola, his mother Pamela Fullmer of Osceola, and his siblings...

David Jon Banks, age 58 of Mishawaka, fought the good fight and entered into the Lord’s loving arms in the early morning hours of  December 26, 2020.  David was able to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with all those he loved the most.  David was born January 26, 1962 in Marion, Indiana to the late John David Banks and Joyce (Banks) Colyer.  He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Patti (Shaw) Banks.  They were Jr. High sweethearts.  David is...

Andrew J. Basse, age 41 of Elkhart passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  Andy was born November 1, 1979 in South Bend, Indiana to Terry L. and Susan E. (Edwards) Basse. Surviving is his daughter Wendi Basse of Brea, California, his mother Susan Basse of Elkhart, and his brothers Nick (Bobbi) Basse of Mishawaka and Alex (Sara Shaw) Basse of Elkhart.  His grandmother Peggy Basse of Elkhart survives, along with his nephews Tristan and Lincoln Basse and...

Elaine Frances Kuespert, age 75 of Mishawaka, passed away at Memorial Hospital on December 18, 2020.  She was born August 4, 1945 in South Bend to the late James Sr. and Ruby (VanLue) Stephens.  She was a graduate of Adams High School,  class of 1963 and later attended IUSB.  On December 29, 1988, she married Dennis Kuespert in South Bend. Dennis survives, along with their children Michele (Bruce) Kulp of Edwardsburg, Michigan, Jennifer (Jesse) Heavner of Mishawaka, Drew...

David Earl Etchison, age 66 of Mishawaka, passed away at home surrounded by his family on the morning of December 15, 2020.  David was born July 21, 1954 in Martinsville, Indiana to the late Lawrence L. and Dorothy C. (Phillips) Etchison.  Following graduation from high school, David attended Indiana University and was a proud supporter of IU athletics his entire life.  On March 12, 1977, he married Julie Briggs in Bloomington, Indiana.  They recently celebrated 43 years...