Obituaries
Kathy Ann Walter
Aug 22, 2025
Kathy Ann Walter, 73, of Osceola, passed away at her home in Osceola on the Friday, August 22, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1952, in Truman, Arkansas, to the late Ellie and Mary Nash.
On September 16, 1972, Kathy married her high school sweetheart, Roy Walter, and together they shared more than 50 years of love and devotion. She...
Brenda Joy Friesner
Aug 21, 2025
Brenda Joy Friesner, age 69 of Granger, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the morning of August 21, 2025. Brenda was born February 9, 1956, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Byron “Barney” and Shirley Lou (Bunch) Friesner. She was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1974 and later began a 35 year...
Sue Etta Spangler
Aug 16, 2025
Sue Etta Spangler, 90 of Lebanon, formerly of South Bend went to be with her Lord on August 16, 2025. She was at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 11, 1935, in Elkhart to the late Charles and Margaret (Weiss) Clark.
Sue met the love of her life Joseph Spangler, and they were married...
Steven Russell
Aug 15, 2025
What a long, strange trip it's been...
Steve Russell was born in Noblesville, Indiana to Rex Russell and Judith Levy. He spent his youth growing up in Indiana with three brothers and three sisters and found his calling to the open road at a young age. He spent 43 years driving the highways and back roads of the United States, logging...
Patricia "Pat" Jackmovich
Aug 10, 2025
Patricia S. “Pat” Jackmovich, 87, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Center. Born June 23, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Wechnerowski) Otolski. On February 18, 1957, she married Walter “Fred” Jackmovich in South Bend, and together they shared 49 years of marriage before his...
Maxine D. "Max" Edwards
Aug 9, 2025
Maxine Dolores “Max” Edwards, age 81 of Chesterton, passed away August 9, 2025, at StoryPoint of Granger. Max was born September 16, 1943, in Denver, Colorado to the late Clyde E. and Edna (Clytus) Evans. She was a graduate of Ivy Tech where she received her associates degree in the Culinary Arts, a field that reflected her love for cooking...
Penny Lynn Williamson
Aug 7, 2025
Penny Lynn Williamson, 58, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2025. She was born on October 19, 1966, in Niles, Michigan, to the late Dallas and Marilyn (Fitzgerald) Hunt. She was raised in Pokagon, Michigan where she spent much of her childhood swimming in the creek and riding her bicycle. She loved roller skating and...
Clair Kelly
Aug 3, 2025
Clair Kelly, 81, of Elkhart bravely fought until his passing on Sunday, August 3, 2025, with family by his side. He was born on September 4, 1943, in Harrisburg, PA to the late Burton and Grace (Miller) Kelly. Clair married Frieda Joyce Kelly in 1972, who passed in 1992, and later married Joyce Warman in 1995, who also preceded him...
Ryan Watts
Aug 2, 2025
Ryan Forest Watts, 36, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Indianapolis University Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on July 7, 1989, in Valparaiso to Andrea and Randy Watts.
A graduate of Penn High School, Class of 2008, Ryan went on to continue his education at Ball State University and began his career with Lippert for...
Betty Zimmerle
Aug 1, 2025
Betty Zimmerle, 97, of Elkhart entered Heaven’s gates on Friday, August 1, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on February 26, 1928, in Bristol to the late Henry and Stella (Fisher) Detwiler and married Lloyd Zimmerle on July 12, 1964.
Surviving are her two sons, Lon and Lynn Zimmerle, both of Elkhart, and many nieces and nephews. Along...
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...
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