Obituaries
Sydney Lee Anderson
Oct 30, 2025
Sydney Lee Anderson, 94, of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1931, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Leona (Sellers) Irwin. After graduating high school, Sydney attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business education. On August 7, 1954, she married the love of...
Charles D. Koch
Oct 25, 2025
Charles Douglas “Charlie” Koch, age 75, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Charlie was born on June 6, 1950, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Floyd E. and Virginia R. Koch. He was raised on a farm in Howe, Indiana, where he learned the value of hard work and a love for the...
Ronny F. Prior
Oct 20, 2025
Ronny F. Prior, 78, of Mishawaka, bravely fought until his passing Monday, October 20, 2025, at home with family by his side. He was born on October 15, 1947, to the late Herbert Prior and Norine (Martin) Isbell in South Bend.
A local to the Michiana area, Ronny worked for JJ Babbitt in Elkhart creating handmade mouth pieces for instruments until...
Rachael Nichole Bennett
Oct 19, 2025
Rachael N. Bennett, a cherished daughter, sister, partner, and friend, lost her 7-year battle with cancer and passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 19, 2025, in Mishawaka, Indiana at the age of 37. Rachael was born on June 8, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Scott Bennett and Deborah Vergon (Marbeiter). Though briefly, Rachael proudly served in...
Sheron Snyder
Oct 18, 2025
Sheron F. Snyder, 70, of Osceola, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her home with family by her side. She was born on November 14, 1954, in South Bend to the late Eldon L. and Dorothy (Hoover) Silvers. Later she met and married David Snyder, who preceded her in death.
Their son, Kaine M. (Pam) Thompson of Granger survives, along...
Gloria May Coplin
Oct 13, 2025
Gloria May Claeys Coplin, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her home in Mishawaka. A lifelong Mishawaka resident, Gloria was born on August 22, 1960, to the late A.J. and Clara (Cox) King. Gloria was a proud graduate of Mishawaka High School. She first married Ed Claeys, and though Ed passed away...
Richard "Rich" Sudlow
Oct 12, 2025
Richard “Rich” K. Sudlow went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2025. His final days were spent at home with his family and friends around him.
Survived by his wife of 40 years is Cindy and their 2 daughters Jena Sudlow and Anna Picking. He also leaves behind his mother, Katie Sudlow Crabb, and sister Kathleen (David) Schafer....
Mattie R. Ulrich
Oct 10, 2025
Mattie R. Ulrich, 91, of Bourbon, formerly of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 10, 2025. She was born in Arthur, IL on February 15, 1934, to the late Roman D. and Katie (Otto) Miller. She later married Earl Ulrich, who preceded her in death in July 2016 after 57 years of marriage.
Surviving is Mattie’s daughter,...
Cheryl A. Scott
Oct 9, 2025
Cheryl Ann Scott, 69, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her home in Osceola. She was born on June 2, 1956, in Washington, Indiana, to the late Dennis and Maxine (Horn) Perry. Cheryl attended Riley High School and, on March 23, 1974, married the love of her life, Michael A. Scott, in Elkhart....
Douglas "Doug" Ray Smith
Oct 6, 2025
Douglas Ray Smith, 71, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away on October 6, 2025 after an eight-year battle with Prostate Cancer. He was born on May 18, 1954, in Niles, Michigan to the late Allison and Veta (Williams) Smith, and later married Susan Squibb, who survives. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Shontell, and sister Sally Rockefeller.
Along with...
Gregory A. Bloch, Jr.
Oct 5, 2025
Gregory A. Bloch, Jr., 33, of South Bend unexpectedly passed on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his home. He was born in South Bend on May 27, 1992, to Gregory, Sr. and Maria (Ortiz) Bloch.
Gregory’s parents still survive, along with his children, Gregory III and Maricella, and special friend, Sonia Betancourt. Gregory’s siblings, Tatyana and Maria E. Bloch, and many...
Michael Patrick Fitch
Oct 4, 2025
Michael Patrick Fitch passed away at 8:10 pm on 4 Oct 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on 28 Feb 1947 in Elkhart, Indiana, to Ira Alfred Fitch and Eva Marie (Franks Grove) Fitch. Michael spent his early years with his Grandparents, Albert and Ina (Culp) Franks, starting first grade at Roosevelt Elementary School in 1954. When his...
Jeffrey A. Willingham
Sep 29, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Willingham, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mishawaka on September 29, 2025. Jeff was born June 12, 1957, in South Bend, Indiana. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1975, and later worked for over 40 years as a truck driver for Kuert Concrete and later retired from Holland Trucking.
In his younger...
Jill A. Carter
Sep 28, 2025
Jill A. (White) Carter, 66, of Mishawaka entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 15, 1959, to the late Benjamin and Gladys (Smith) White and met Floyd Carter while bowling and just celebrated 38 years of marriage together.
Floyd survives along with their children, Jordan (Adam Buford) Glick and Kenneth “Ben” Carter,...
William "Bill" S. Lundy
Sep 24, 2025
William Steve “Bill” Lundy, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House. He was born November 11, 1948, in Seymour, Indiana, to the late Alexander and Margaret (Gore) Lundy.
Bill is survived by his children, Matt (Tara) Lundy and Michelle (Allen) Martinez; his grandchildren, Alyssa and Brianna Lundy, Anthony and Nate Torres,...
Zionna Grace Good
Sep 23, 2025
Zionna Grace Good, age two months, was cradled in the arms of Jesus on September 23, 2025, at Riley Hospital for Children. She was born on July 16, 2025, to her loving parents, Christian Good and Justiana Allen.
In addition to her parents, Zionna is survived by her grandparents Justin “Pop Pop” Allen Sr. and Takeba “Grandma” Patrick, Ashlee Good and...
Juniper Kristine Burtis
Sep 22, 2025
Juniper Christine Burtis, three weeks old, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2025. She was born on August 28, 2025, to Patrick Dayvone Burtis and Tiffany Jade Porter. In her short time on earth, she knew only love and comfort.
She is survived by her parents; her grandparents, Christina Farnsworth and Stephen (Carrie) Brown, Patrick Earl Burtis and Yvonne Curtis and...
Rev. Terry Powell
Sep 22, 2025
Reverend Terry Lee Powell, age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of September 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 3, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Watt and Betty (Gentner) Powell. He graduated from Bethel College with a bachelor’s degree in ministry. On...
Bradley Jay Dennis
Sep 22, 2025
Bradley Jay Dennis, age 78, of South Bend, passed away on September 22, 2025. Brad was born March 3, 1947, in Rockford, Illinois, to the late J.B. and Helen Dennis. He was a proud graduate of Indiana University. On September 6, 1969, Brad married Susan Rebecca “Becky” Fish, and together they recently celebrated 56 years of marriage.
Brad was employed for...
Arletah A. Hochstetler
Sep 18, 2025
Arletah Ann Hochstetler, age 86 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Arletah was born May 6, 1939, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Wilbur and Regena (Yoder) Yeakey. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and later met the love of her life, Raymond Hochstetler. Ray and Arletah were married on March...
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