Obituaries
Donald D. Warren
Nov 27, 2025
Donald Dean Warren, age 82, of Elkhart, passed away on November 27, 2025. Don was born on August 27, 1943, in Joplin, Missouri, to the late Cleo and Bernice (Walker) Warren. He was a graduate of Whitewater High School in Kansas and later spent his career as a warehouse logistics specialist with Syndicate Systems, retiring at the age of 70.
He...
Norma Lou Daly
Nov 25, 2025
Norma Lou Daly of Mishawaka passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House, at the age of 95. She was born on November 14, 1930, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Ellis and Emma (Evans) Vanator. On November 8, 1948, she married Richard Daly while he was serving in the United States Marine Corps,...
Tyler David Ransbottom
Nov 16, 2025
Tyler David Ransbottom, age 22, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on September 28, 2003, and grew up in Mishawaka, where he attended Mishawaka High School. Ty most recently worked as a customer service representative in Jackson, Michigan and was known for being a hard worker, something he learned from watching...
Nick D Hager
Nov 15, 2025
Nick Dwight Hager, age 60 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Nick was born October 26, 1965, in Elkhart, Indiana to Jewell and Dorothy (Fields) Hager. He was a proud graduate of Elkhart Memorial High School and later took a position in receivership with Dave Carter Associates of Elkhart where he enjoyed working with vendors and...
Stephen R. Overman
Nov 15, 2025
Stephen Ray Overman, age 73, of Osceola, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, following complications from an automobile accident earlier this year. He was born on June 9, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Charles and Elnora (Buis) Overman. Steve graduated from Concord High School and went on to spend more than 20 years as President of Behmer Communications. After...
Roberta J. Lewis
Nov 14, 2025
Roberta Jeanne Lewis, age 88, of Mishawaka, passed away on November 14, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1937, in Berrien Springs, Michigan, to the late George and Cleora Marie (Sherwood) Erlandson. Roberta graduated from South Bend Central High School, and after graduation, she met Jack Lewis at the South Bend Art Center. The two married in September of...
Joel Neary
Nov 13, 2025
Joel Christian Neary, 54, of Elkhart, unexpectedly passed at his home on Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born in La Porte on March 22, 1971, to the late Timothy Neary and Sylvia Thode.
His mother, Sylvia survives, along with Joel’s two sons, Joel II (Anna) and Timothy Neary, both of La Porte, a grandson, Judah and his sister, Jennifer Neary-Kluska...
James "Jim" R. Beehler
Nov 10, 2025
James Roger “Jim” Beehler, age 81 of Mishawaka, passed away November 10th, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. Jim was born October 6th, 1944, in Wakarusa, Indiana, to the late Charles Jr. and Virginia (Battles) Beehler. Jim was raised on a large dairy farm in St. Joseph County and was a graduate of Madison High School. In his younger years, Jim...
Sandra "Sandy" Curtis
Nov 7, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” K. Curtis, 78, of Bremen bravely fought until her final breath on Friday, November 7, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 7, 1947, in South Bend to the late Adrian and Beverly (Wilson) Needham. A local Osceola resident for most of her life, she was a proud Penn High School graduate and married her childhood...
John W. Steckly
Nov 7, 2025
John W. Steckly, 91, of Elkhart entered eternal rest at his home on Friday, November 7, 2025 with family by his side. John was born on May 11, 1934, in Elkhart to the late Arnold Steckly Sr. and Georgia (Archer) Steckly and married Sue Anne on August 22, 1959.
Sue survives along with their children, Marsha (Bill) Holdeman of Goshen, and...
Trenton Bremer
Nov 5, 2025
Trenton Bremer, 19, of Osceola passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, November 5, 2025. He was born to Brian Bremer and Candise (Eric) Lassus on August 29, 2006, and was a recent graduate of Jimtown High School.
His parents survive along with his brother, Colton Lassus. Grandparents, David (Rhonda) Bremer of Granger, and Brad (Kim) Comer of Niles, along with many aunts,...
Robert Newbry
Oct 30, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Newbry, age 82, of Elkhart, passed away on October 30, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1942, in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, to the late Robert Earl and Carol L. (Hall) Newbry. After graduating high school, Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He later enjoyed a long career as a truck driver...
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,...
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