Obituaries

Jun 13, 2022

Gary Lynn Harmon, age 73 of Granger, passed away surrounded by his wife and loving daughters at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Monday, June 13, 2022. Gary was born January 30, 1949, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Andrew Jackson and Dorothy Mae (Haun) Harmon. When Gary was a young boy, his family moved to Mishawaka. He loved...

Jun 9, 2022

Mary Jane Odiorne, age 89 of Mishawaka, passed away June 9, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital.  Mary Jane was born January 13, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edward J. and Mary Tajkowski.

She is survived by her son Mike (Tammy) Odiorne of Elkhart, her grandchildren Denise Higgenbottom of Mishawaka, and Erin Odiorne of Berrien...

Jun 8, 2022

Scott Alan Baldwin age 35 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 8,2022.  Scott was born January 26, 1987, in South Bend, Indiana.

He is survived by his wife Kelley (Bixler) Baldwin, his daughter Zanaya, and he was eagerly anticipating the arrival of “baby Baldwin” later this year. Surviving as well are his parents Bob...

Jun 8, 2022

Veachel Joe Ford, age 58 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on June 8, 2022. Veachel was born February 21, 1964, in South Bend to Eddie Lee Sr. and Sheila (Yates) Ford. He attended Mishawaka High School and worked as a painter in new construction for many years until his retirement in 2018. On October...

Jun 5, 2022

Sue K. Shields, age 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at her home in Mishawaka.  Sue was born November 26, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Clyde L. and Margaret U. (Katterheinrich) Burris.  On December 29, 1962, she married Jacob Levi Shields.  Jake and Sue celebrated 40...

Jun 3, 2022

Irene F. Brandt, age 97 of Osceola, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of June 3, 2022.  Irene was born October 22, 1924, in New York City, New York to the late George and Allanina (Millar) Freeze.  She was a graduate of the Brooklyn School of Nursing where she became an RN...

Jun 1, 2022

Al Hopper was born on August 28, 1940, in a small, one-room shack in Detroit, TN to Vardeman and Maggie Hopper. He grew up in Covington, TN with his brothers, Emanuel and Sanford Campbell. As a child, their family were sharecroppers on a Tennessee cotton field. They were very poor, but thanks to Grandma Hopper, they were rich in...

May 27, 2022

Billy (Bill) A. Skorochod unexpectedly passed on to his next journey on May 27, 2022 at 62 years old.

Over his lifetime, Bill enjoyed playing basketball, tennis, bowling, and riding his bicycle on long trips. He loved all sports, but especially the Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Cardinals, and Notre Dame football. He was very knowledgeable on sports...

May 25, 2022

Rose Marie Games, age 92 of Granger, passed away May 25, 2022 at Miller’s Marry Manor in Wakarusa, Indiana.  Rose was born March 5, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Charles and Adele Schulte.  On May 20, 1950, she married Robert Lee Games in St. Louis, Missouri while Bob was serving his country in the United States...

May 18, 2022

Our dad, Norman H. Wiseman, entered this world in Ridge Farm, IL on September 25, 1939.  His parents, Harry and Rose (Ward) Wiseman had three boys in four years and the youngest was Norman.  His mother, Rose, died at a young age when Norman was only two.  He and his brothers were then raised by...

May 17, 2022

Roy Frederick Miltenberger, age 82, passed away at his home in South Bend on May 17, 2022.  Roy was born July 5, 1939, in South Bend, to the late Daniel and Eliza (Cranmer) Miltenberger.  On October 12, 1963, he married Linda Jean Jacobs.  They celebrated 56 years of marriage before her passing on July 23, 2020.

Roy...

May 15, 2022

Donna Lee Limbeck, 69, passed away May 15, 2022, at Woodland Manor in Elkhart, Indiana. She was born February 22, 1953, in Sharon, Pennsylvania to the late William Frank and Frances (Swartz) Sliver.

Donna is survived by her children Eric (Kaelan) Spohn of Osceola, Indiana, Katrina Cheney of Howland, Ohio, and William “Billy” (Nicole) Davis of Palm...

May 4, 2022

Margaret Jean Richards, 97, passed away on May 4, 2022, in her grandson's home in Millersburg, IN, where she was lovingly cared for by her family. She was born on March 18,1925 in Elkhart, IN to the late Walter and Estelle “Blanch" Snell.  Margaret married the love of her life, Donald "Gabby" Richards on August 24,1946 in Elkhart, IN....

May 3, 2022

Mitchell Paul Marshall, age 48 of Osceola, passed away on May 3, 2022, of natural causes.  Mitchell was born September 29, 1973, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  He was self employed as a painter in the Michiana area for several years.

Surviving is his wife Kelly Marshall and their children Chloe and Mattie Marshall, and Bud Powell.  Surviving as...

May 1, 2022

Grayson Tipton was born into heaven on May 1, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He is survived by his father Dakota Tipton and his mother Adreana Sharp, both of Elkhart.  Also surviving are his siblings Jaxon and Harley Tipton, along with his grandparents Randy and Rochelle Matthews, Bob Tipton, and Christine Howard. Grayson is also survived by his great...

Apr 30, 2022

Faustino Hernandez Gomez, age 68 of Elkhart, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Mr. Hernandez was born February 15, 1954, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Benigno and Marta (Gomez) Hernandez. In 1990, he married Eugenia Ortega.

He is survived by his wife Eugenia Hernandez of Elkhart and their children...

Apr 28, 2022

Joann Marie Portillo, age 70, passed away at her home in Elkhart with her loving family by her side on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Joann was born February 22, 1952, in Boston Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and was employed in the production department of Creation Windows of Elkhart for many years. In January of...

Apr 27, 2022

George J. Nate Jr., age 82, passed away April 27, 2022, at Creekside Village in Mishawaka. George grew up in South Bend, went to Saint Joseph Grade School, and graduated from John Adams High School. George enlisted and was proud to be a United States Marine Corps veteran.

George was preceded in death by his parents George...

Apr 22, 2022

Peggy Louise Basse, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Elkhart on Friday, April 22, 2022.  Peggy was born January 15, 1935, in LaGrange County, Indiana to the late Vanus and Edythe (Woodworth) Miller.  May 30, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Ferman H. Basse.  Ferman preceded her in death on February 22,...

Apr 21, 2022

Sharon F. Orbin went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 8:52 pm. She was surrounded by her husband and family. Sharon was born in Terre Haute, Indiana to Rev. Paul and Hazel Norris on May 29, 1945. On March 3, 1962, she married her high school sweetheart, Calvin Orbin.  They recently celebrated their 6oth...