Obituaries
Richard W. Chandonia
May 16, 2025
Richard Wayne Chandonia, 54, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 16, 2025. He was born on August 4, 1970, in Elkhart, Indiana. Known by many names, Rich, Rick, Woodrow, and Candyman, Richard worked for many years as a roofer in the Michiana area with South Bend Roofing and Sherriff Goslin Roofing. Outside of work, he had a big...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Hollis
Jul 20, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” Sue (Wilson) Hollis, 61, of Osceola bravely fought until her passing on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born in Hammond on June 30, 1964, to the late Ronald and Patricia (Pulkowski) Wilson, and later married David Hollis, who was by her side until the end.
David survives along with Jackie’s mother, Patricia, and siblings, Jeffrey (Rhonda) Wilson, and...
Charlotte Kinyon
Jul 16, 2025
The light and laughter of our world, Charlotte C. Kinyon, passed away on Wednesday, July 16 at the age of 81.
She was born in South Bend, Indiana to Lillian and Robert Newsom, where she resided for the majority of her life. Charlotte and her brother, Larry, developed a love of travel through the many vacation adventures they had with their...
Tamra Grosse
Jul 16, 2025
Tamra Sue Grosse, age 60, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 10:42 a.m. in her camper at Prairie Camp surrounded by her family singing, “Great is Thy Faithfulness”.
Tammy was born on June 12, 1965, in Elkhart to Devon Lawrence and Barbara (Rouch) Brogdon.
She married David P. Grosse on October 15, 1988, at Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren....
Caleb J. Watson
Jul 11, 2025
Caleb James Watson, age 31, of Osceola, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on September 18, 1993, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Caleb was a natural athlete from a young age. He wrestled at Edwardsburg High School before transferring to Penn High School and later attended Western Michigan University.
He is survived by his father,...
Matias David Gaona
Jul 10, 2025
Matias David Gaona was born into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Though his time on Earth was brief, Matias brought with him a quiet joy and filled the hearts of his family with love and anticipation. He was deeply loved by his parents, Edgar David and Emily Ruth (Peterson) Gaona, and his siblings Todriyana, Isabella, Amelia,...
David J. Coyner
Jul 4, 2025
David J. Coyner, 72, of Osceola, bravely fought until the end when he passed at home, Friday, July 4, 2025, with family by his side. He was born in Niles, MI on June 5, 1953, to the late Norman and Mary Lou (Murphy) Coyner.
Surviving are his four daughters, Marcy (Ricardo) Garcia of South Bend, Natasha (Josh) Wolf of Fountain City,...
Jonathon R. Grove
Jun 28, 2025
Jonathon Robert Grove, age 46, of South Bend, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Jon was born on March 29, 1979, in South Bend, Indiana. He worked as a carpenter in the construction industry for many years and was always eager to grow and learn, taking numerous college courses over the years...
Patricia Scarlett
Jun 27, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Scarlett, 77, of Osceola bravely fought until she passed away, Friday, June 27, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on November 14, 1947, in South Bend to the late John and Velma (Graczol) Graszli.
Pat is survived by her sole mate Larry Vandusen, children, Salene (Steve) Scarlett-Roth of Osceola, Dawn Jewell of Green Back, TN, and...
Isaac DeFreeuw
Jun 25, 2025
Isaac DeFreeuw, 16, of Bremen, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born in South Bend on November 27, 2008, to Bruce DeFreeuw and Elizabeth McPhail, who both survive; along with his siblings, Jeff DeFreeuw, Kyle Kreczmer, Cassie Sterling, Alyssa Johnston, Austin, Brandon, and Tyler Young, and Ethan DeFreeuw. Isaac also has many extended family members also surviving.
Isaac...
Deborah Heeter
Jun 25, 2025
Deborah Jewel Heeter (Perry), age 66, passed away peacefully at hospice house on June 25, 2025, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Born on June 24, 1959, in Washington, Indiana, Deborah lived a life marked by resilience, deep love, and unwavering strength.
She worked many jobs including Meijer Bakery, Amerisource, Greyhound, and Creation Windows.
Throughout her journey, Deborah touched the lives of many with her...
Thelma LaVern Dias
Jun 23, 2025
Thelma L. “LaVern” Dias, the “Betty White” of Osceola, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 23, 2025, after celebrating her 100th birthday. She was born in Dubois County, Indiana on May 20, 1925, to the late Eldo and Lois Conrad. She married Dennis Jones in 1942, and after his death, married the love of her life, Stan Dias in 1960,...
Joseph "Joe" Breininger
Jun 23, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Breininger, 50, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, June 23, 2025. He was born April 10, 1975, in Defiance, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, his mother Peggy (Breininger) Barnes and her husband Den, his sisters Sue Ann and Rita, and Rita’s husband Frankie, along with many other loving family members and close friends.
In keeping...
Diana Robbins
Jun 22, 2025
Our beloved mom, nana, and sister, Diana Lynn (Prior) Robbins, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old.
Diana was born on August 18, 1945, in South Bend, to the late Herbert Prior and Norine (Martin) Isbell. On September 7, 1963, she married the love of her life, Kenneth...
Robert C. "Rob" VanDeGenahte
Jun 21, 2025
Robert VanDeGenahte, 57, of Mishawaka, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Rob was born on August 18, 1967, in South Bend, Indiana, to Charles and Sandra (Stuart) VanDeGenahte. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1986. On February 14, 1992, Rob married Barbara Banicki, and together they shared 33 wonderful years of marriage.
He...
Albert Adeigbo
Jun 18, 2025
Albert Adeyinka (Yinka) Adeigbo Sr, 73, of South Bend Indiana entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1952, in Nigeria to Joseph Jacobs Adeigbo, former president of Nigerian Airways and Florence (Adeiran) Adeigbo, a home maker. He was the first born of six children. He moved to the United States in 1976 to...
Todd M. Mckee
Jun 15, 2025
Todd Mitchell Mckee, age 59 of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. Todd was born December 22, 1965, in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Malcom Mckee and Jerry (Hinken) Lynn Zawacki. On July 21, 2018, he married Rebecca Schulte on the beach in Muskegon, Michigan.
Rebecca survives, along with Todd’s siblings Thomas Fraser, Branda...
Leota Darlene Kaye
Jun 13, 2025
Leota D. Kaye, 72, of Granger, passed away on June 13, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Robert and Delores (Prater) Johnson. Leota worked in restaurant management throughout the Michiana area, and later in the produce department of Meijer for several years.
She is survived by her children Connie Kaye of Osceola...
Dr. Jennifer Eleanor Anderson-Schmeltz, DVM
Jun 13, 2025
Jennifer Eleanor Anderson Schmeltz, DVM, age 42, of Mishawaka, left our world to join God in Heaven on June 13th after a courageous fight with cancer. Jennifer was preceded in death by her Grandparents and son Avery James. She is survived by her loving husband, Adam Schmeltz; her children, Kayden (8), and Adalynn (5); and her loving parents, John and...
Khristy Dale Bower
Jun 11, 2025
Khristy Dale Bower, age 71, passed away at her home in Mishawaka on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born on June 11, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana, Khristy was the daughter of the late Dale Warren and Barbara Joan Bower. She graduated from Mishawaka High School and spent her early working years in factories around the Michiana area. Later, she embraced...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
Cruz Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service offers a collection of obituaries for St. Joseph and Surrounding County obituaries. With services throughout Indiana that are updated regularly. Find local Osceola, IN. obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
