Caleb J. Watson

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, Ivan (Tracey) Watson, his mother, Marcie (Troy) Marchant, and his siblings Cole (fiancé Kristi Hygema) Watson, Spencer (fiancé Camryn Temple) Marchant, Kaylee (Kevin West) Tobolski, and Kaycee (Jim) Ball. Surviving as well are his maternal grandparents Thomas (Connie) Mort and Barbara Mort along with his nieces and nephews whom he adored; Shealyn West, A.J. Tobolski, Estelle West, Scarlett West, Ryder West, Wyatt Ball, Isaac Ball, and Miles Ball. Caleb is also survived by his longtime companion, Madison Bruce and their dog, Mia. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Ivan “Bub” Watson and Barbara Phillips and his maternal grandmother, Cheryl Oswalt.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola with a celebration of Caleb’s life to follow at 7pm.

Caleb was always full of energy and loved riding his motorcycle, snowboarding, wake surfing, and hunting deer and pheasants with his dad. His favorite place was by the water. Whether it was on the St. Joseph River or the beach at Lake Michigan, he found peace in nature all year round. He had a fun-loving personality, a great sense of humor, and a smile, complete with dimples, that could charm his way out of just about anything. More than anything, Caleb loved his family deeply and valued time with them above all else.

In his memory, donations may be made to Adult and Teen Challenge of Northern Indiana through their secure online portal at www.adultandteenchallenge.com. To light a virtual candle, share a story of Caleb’s life, or leave a message of comfort for his family, please follow the links provided on the Guestbook tab above.

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