Obituaries
Denyse Dabrowiak
Mar 3, 2025
Denyse (Goff) Dabrowiak, 89, entered heavenly rest, Monday morning, March 3, 2025, with her children by her side. She was born Nov. 24, 1935, in South Bend, to the late Asa and Bessie (Jordan) Goff and later married Ralph J. Dabrowiak, who also preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 2023.
Surviving are their children, Lucy (Mark) Dale of South Bend,...
Scott Alan Dougall
Mar 2, 2025
Scott Alan Dougall, 66, of Elkhart entered final rest on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Mishawaka on September 9, 1958, to Charles and Agnes (Clark) Dougall, and later married Jill Dougall (Sumpter).
He is survived by his mother, Agnes, along with his sister Becky (Marvin) Stewart of Edwardsburg,...
Hope Scheittecatte
Feb 26, 2025
Hope Heavenly Scheittecatte was born into the arms of heaven on February 26, 2025. Though her time on Earth was brief, she was embraced by the endless love of her parents, Casey and Mollie Scheittecatte, and her siblings, Rillie, Josie Lynn, and Kayce Scheittecatte.
Hope will always be held close in the hearts of her grandparents, Devon and Darsha Scheittecatte, Christine...
Carla J White
Feb 20, 2025
Carla J. White, age 62 of Osceola, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 with her immediate family by her side. Carla always considered her greatest accomplishment in life to be her family. She is survived by her husband of over 41 years, Jeff White, her daughter Amanda Rantz, her grandson Emerson Rantz, her step-son, Daniel White, along with many...
Leslie Mae Martin
Feb 19, 2025
Leslie Mae Martin lived a life full of love and laughter. On the morning of February 19, 2025, at the age of 59, she passed away peacefully at home in Osceola, surrounded by the people she cherished most—her family.
Born on December 8, 1965, in Crawford, Ohio, Leslie was the daughter of Dennis and Linda Mae (Stewart) Stuckert. She spent over...
Fred Fowler Jr.
Feb 18, 2025
Fred E. Fowler Jr., age 72, passed away on February 18, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Fred was born on November 14, 1952, in Fairbanks, Alaska to Fred Sr. and Barbara Fowler. The family later returned to Kittery, ME where he was raised alongside his younger sister, Sue, and younger brother, Brian. Fred grew up...
Arthur D. Price
Feb 17, 2025
Arthur D. “Art” Price, of Granger, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 86. He went to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and generosity. Born on June 23, 1938, to the late Arthur R. and Vearl L. (Drake) Price, Art lived a life guided by his faith in the Lord....
William Thomas LaGrand
Feb 13, 2025
William “Billy” LaGrand, 63, of South Bend, passed unexpectedly at his home on Feb. 13, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1962, in Elkhart to the late William Dale Lagrand and Leah Betts . Surviving are his children, Desiree (Michael) Vantine, Destiney LaGrand, both of Elkhart, and Dartanya Taylor of Osceola. Billy is also survived by his grandchildren, Kaiden...
Keith J. Hadary
Feb 8, 2025
Keith Hadary, (Chops or Chopper, as he was fondly called by friends) age 61, went to be with the Lord after a 3-year battle with brain cancer. He was born on October 11, 1963, in Mishawaka. He was born to the late Julius Hadary and Judi (Bob) Sutton. He is survived by his wife, Michele, of 29 years and his...
Donna Lynne Lee
Feb 8, 2025
Donna Lynne Lee, age 64, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by her family at home in Granger. She was born on March 17, 1960, in Niles, Michigan, to Chester and Shirley (Speckem) Cylke. Following Chester’s death, Shirley married Terry Meyers, who helped raise Donna from the age of 6. Donna was a 1978...
Anthony Wine
Feb 7, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Wine, age 52, of Elkhart, passed away at the Esther House on Friday, February 7, 2025. Tony was born on October 5, 1972, in Elkhart, IN, and attended Memorial High School.
Tony had a passion for music, especially metal, and never missed a chance to play his guitar or attend a good concert—his favorite being the annual Big Growl....
Richard L. "Rich" Klahr
Feb 3, 2025
Richard Lawrence "Rich" Klahr, age 52, of Granger, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025. Rich was born on August 5, 1972, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to David and Jeaneen (Lawrence) Klahr. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1991, excelling in tennis and golf, and later attended St. Petersburg College in Florida.
Feeling the Lord’s calling,...
Robert William "Bob" Reiman
Feb 3, 2025
Robert William Reiman, age 89, of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. Bob was born on June 10, 1935, to the late Fredrick O. and Ida E. (Stacy) Reiman in Ceylon Village, Minnesota. Following high school, Bob answered the call to serve his country, joining the Army...
Kevin M. Lynn
Feb 3, 2025
Kevin Michael Lynn, 49, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on February 14, 1975, to the late Michael Lynn and Sandra (White) Squint and later married Tabatha Lynn (Eskridge).
She survives along with their children, Alex, McKenna, and Braxton Lynn all of Mishawaka. Surviving also are siblings, Angela (David) Lynn...
Lee Ann Eberlein
Jan 30, 2025
Lee Ann Eberlein, 47, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, entered into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Born on April 29, 1977, to Edward and Carol (Atkinson)Gill, Lee lived a life full of love, faith, and devotion to those around her. A 1995 graduate of Mishawaka High School, Lee excelled both academically and athletically, competing in volleyball, basketball, and track and...
Carlyn West-Davis
Jan 28, 2025
Carlyn West-Davis, 70, of Elkhart, entered glory on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 with her daughter by her side. She was born on April 6, 1954, to the late Rev. Booker T. West and Geneva L. (Works) West in South Bend, and later married Bernard E. Davis, who also preceded her in death in November 2023.
Surviving is her daughter, Sierra West,...
Karen Lynn Baskins
Jan 26, 2025
Karen Lynn Baskins, age 80, of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Center for Hospice, Esther House. Born on December 25, 1944, in LaPaz, Indiana, she was the eldest of three daughters of the late Chester E. and Mardelle L. (Krathwohl) Proctor. Affectionately known as the “Three K’s,” Karen and her sisters...
Angela Marie Davis
Jan 21, 2025
Angela “Angie” Davis, 57, of Union, MI, entered rest Tuesday, January 21, 2025, with her family at her side. She was born January 9, 1968, in Elkhart to the late Roger S. and Patricia J. (Lewandowski) Kron and later married Ernie Davis, who survives. Surviving also are Angie’s children, Matthew Gibson of Mishawaka, Nathaniel (Adam) Gibson of Cass, MI, Robert...
Donald Severance
Jan 19, 2025
Rev. Donald Harry Severance was born April 2, 1932, to the late Harry Arthur and Esther Marie (Krake) Severance in a log farmhouse near Imlay City, Lapeer County, Michigan. Don was a cherished husband, father, pastor, and community leader. His life was dedicated to faith, family, and service… leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him. Together with his...
Brian Edward May
Jan 18, 2025
Brian Edward May, 65, of Osceola passed unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born in South Bend on August 4, 1959, to the late David, Sr. and Betty J. (Wiese) May, and later married Jolene Miller-May on August 17, 2024. She survives, along with his son, Geremy May of Hohenwald, TN, and his stepchildren Marlena and...
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