Obituaries
Carol Ann Niles
Sep 7, 2026
Carol A. Niles, 88, of Elkhart entered heavenly rest on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, with family by her side. She was born in South Bend to the late Sid Springman and Genevieve (Brown) Finn on December 27, 1937, and later married Jay Niles, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Brenda Garner of Elkhart, Peggy (Charlie) Patterson...
Phyllis Jean Oswald
Sep 4, 2026
Phyllis Jean (Minegar) Oswald, age 92, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, peacefully at her son, Brian's home in Elkhart with her family by her side. Phyllis was born on December 28, 1933, in Syracuse, Indiana, to the late William Henry and Mabel Helen (Fish) Minegar. Following her graduation from Concord High School, she married Ralph C. Oswald on May...
Julia M. Rister
Aug 29, 2026
Julia M. Rister, 68, of Mishawaka bravely fought until her passing on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with family by her side. She was born on January 31, 1958, in Mishawaka to the late James “Jim” and Pearl (Sandefur) Johnson.
Surviving are her children, Tara Fecho and William “Billy” (Laura) Milcherska Baker, both of South Bend, and Danny Milcherska of Mishawaka. Her...
Shannon Rae Bostian
Aug 20, 2026
Shannon Rae Bostian, age 55, of Granger, passed away on August 20, 2026, at the Center for Hospice Raclin House.
Shannon was born on June 30, 1971, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, to the late Earl Ray Bostian and Shirley I. (Horn) Kendle. She attended Penn High School and spent many years working as a childcare provider in the Michiana area,...
Mary Alice Longoria Saldivar
Aug 18, 2026
Mary Alice L. Saldivar, age 58, of Elkhart, passed away on August 18, 2026, at the Center for Hospice, Esther House. She was born on February 26, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Raul and Manuela (Longoria) Saldivar. Mary Alice was a proud graduate of Southwest High School, Class of 1986.
Mary Alice was a devoted homemaker who loved...
Paul Boggs, Jr.
Aug 14, 2026
Paul Boggs, Jr., 80, of Niles, MI unexpectedly passed at his home on Friday evening, August 14, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1946, to the late Paul, Sr. and Betty (Bourdon) Boggs and later married Jacqueline McCombs, who survives.
Along with Jacqueline, their son, Nathaniel (Stormey) Boggs of Osceola and sister Carol Herthoge survive, along with their granddaughter, Alivia.
Paul...
Richard Zawacki
Aug 10, 2026
Richard Aaron Zawacki, 64, passed away on Monday morning, August 10, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, following a tragic accident at his home. He was surrounded lovingly and in prayer by several family members and passed peacefully at the dawn of the morning, as always, on his own terms.
Richard was born on September 16, 1961, in South...
James William Thrasher
Aug 10, 2026
James William Thrasher, age 72 of South Bend, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, August 10th, 2026. James was born to Wesley and Loretta (Briley) Thrasher on September 30th, 1953. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Thrasher, along with their three daughters: Danielle Chester of Mishawaka, Karol Thrasher of Mishawaka, and Jamie...
Scott Michael Lau
Aug 8, 2026
Scott Lau, 50, of South Bend, Indiana passed away August 7, 2026 at Memorial Hospital.
He was born to Susan Krawczyk (VanLue) and Paul Lau I on January 2, 1976. He graduated from Lasalle High School. While he held a variety of jobs throughout his life, his passion as a truck driver always remained. Scott could always be seen wearing his...
Gloria Irene Gatrall
Aug 7, 2026
Gloria Irene Gatrall, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House in Mishawaka, Indiana. Gloria was born on December 23, 1935, in Coldwater, Michigan and grew up in Elkhart, Indiana. She was a graduate of Concord High School and raised her family in Dunlap. She had an eye for interior design and...
Lola Federnok
Aug 6, 2026
Lola Federnok, age 72 of Osceola, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Lola was born December 23, 1953, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Gerald H. and Lola Pauline (Stevens) Casselman.
Lola worked for many years as a caregiver in the community, a role that reflected the way she lived her life. Caring for her family was always her highest...
Anthony Walter VanderHeyden
Aug 6, 2026
Anthony Walter “Tony” VanderHeyden, age 80 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Tony was born August 16, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana. He was a graduate of Penn High School before enlisting in the US Army, where he served honorably during the Vietnam War. While enlisted, Tony spent time in both Germany and...
Dianna Lynn Garrard
Jul 25, 2026
Dianna Lynn Garrard, age 58 of Osceola, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Dianna was born September 26, 1967, to the late Charles Conley and Mary Jo Gillam in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On September 17, 2016, she married Robert Garrard in Arcadia, Florida, and they were looking forward to celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary this Fall.
She is survived by her...
Kamari Anthony James "KJ" Stewart
Jul 24, 2026
Kamari “KJ” Anthony James Stewart passed away at home on July 24th, 2026.
Kamari was born on June 7th, 2026 to Hailey and Doriean Stewart. He was the joy and light to his family. He was his daddy’s best friend, mommy’s little guy, and Nonna’s sweet boy.
He is survived by his parents, Hailey and Doriean Stewart; grandparents Jennifer Bakeman and Joe...
Frances Ann Vance
Jul 21, 2026
Frances Ann Vance, age 99 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 while at home, surrounded by her family. Frances was born April 19, 1927, in Nora, Virginia to the late Bert and Eliza (Rasnick) Lee. She was one of eleven children raised in the Lee household. She supported our troops during WWII while...
Gary D. Squint
Jul 19, 2026
Gary Dawane Squint, age 42, of Bourbon, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at Memorial Hospital in South Bend on July 19, 2026. Gary was born on October 26, 1983, in South Bend. He later graduated from Dyersburg High School in Tennessee before joining the roofing industry. He eventually became a sandblaster at Faulkner Fabricating in Bourbon, a job he truly enjoyed....
Kathy Jo Dunn
Jul 17, 2026
Kathy Dunn, 77, of Osceola bravely fought cancer until her passing on Friday, July 17, 2026, with family by her side. She was born in Elkhart to the late Leland and Lois (Sible) Phares, and later married her husband, Ted Dunn, on May 17, 1975.
Ted survives along with their daughters, Kim (John) McCauslin of Niles, and Kristin (Michael) Bauer of...
Janet (Severeid) Szabo
Jul 15, 2026
Janet Szabo, 79, of Osceola, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 15th. She was born in Mishawaka on June 21, 1947, to the late Ward and Grace (Hall) Severeid. Janet graduated John Adams High School Class of 1965 and was an active member of the reunion committee. On October 15th, 1966 she married Anthony Szabo and built a life centered...
Marilyn Perkins
Jul 14, 2026
Marilyn L. Perkins, 81, of Mishawaka, bravely fought until her passing on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at home with her daughters by her side. She was born on Aug. 3, 1944, to the late Charles Truex and Gladys (Campbell) Tebo and married Wayne Radabaugh for over 25 years.
Marilyn is survived by her 4 daughters, Deborah (William Sobolewski) Bickel of Niles,...
Debbie Foreman
Jul 14, 2026
Debbie Foreman, 61, of South Bend unexpectedly passed on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, with family by her side. She was born in South Bend on Jan. 19, 1965, to the late David and Lydia (Sudlow) Kelly.
Surviving are her children, Jessica Foreman of Mishawaka, Daniel Foreman of South Bend, their father, Terry Foreman; sisters, Coleen (Dwayne) Wright of Granger, and Melissa...
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