Obituaries

Jul 26, 2021

George Duane Badgero, age 86 of Granger, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka on Monday, July 26, 2021.  George was born June 23, 1935 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to the late Robert Phillip and B. Flossie (Converse) Badgero.  On April 27, 1957, he married Nancy Jean Bock.  Nancy preceded him in death in March, 2015....

Jul 24, 2021

Robin Denise Hartman, age 55 of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, July 24, 2021.  Robin was born October 18, 1965 in Elkhart.  She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Hartman and Marjorie (Smith) Hartman-Sailor.  Robin was a graduate of Memorial High School and later worked for several years with Utilimaster in Wakarusa and...

Jul 24, 2021

Andrew's Celebration of Life service is now available to view below. Thank you for your patience as we edited and enhanced the audio of the service.  Your patience is deeply appreciated.

~The staff of Cruz Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Andrew David Knight, age 37 of Mishawaka, went to be with the...

Jul 21, 2021

Penny Lynn Parker, age 64 of Granger, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Penny was born May 30, 1957 in South Bend, Indiana to John and Roma C. (Krum) Ludwig.  Penny was a graduate of Penn High School where she was a baton twirler with the marching band.  Her...

Jul 17, 2021

John Eddie Fisher, age 82 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Saturday, July 17, 2021.  John was born August 8, 1938 in Oakwood, Ohio to the late John P. and Bessie (Miller) Fisher.  On December 21, 1968, John married Patricia J. Pallo in Roseland, Indiana. She preceded him in death in June of 2005....

Jul 17, 2021

Jean Ann “Jeanie” Beatty, age 66 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  Jeanie was born June 24, 1955, in South Bend to the late Eugene Walter and Mary Lou (Carpenter) Hahaj.  She was a graduate of LaSalle High School, class of 1973, and later was employed...

Jul 17, 2021

Patricia May Johnson, age 72 of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on July 17, 2021.  She was born March 29, 1949 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late James and Wave (Withrow) Kinzer.  On September 11, 1967, she married Jackie Johnson in Georgia.

Jackie survives along with their children Gerald Ingle, Jamey Johnson, Jackie Johnson...

Jul 16, 2021

Katherine Louise “Kathy” Slagal, age 61 of South Bend, formerly of Atoka, Tennessee passed away after an extended illness. She was born in South Bend, Indiana, and was the youngest daughter of Clair R. and Lillian V. (Davis) Fowler.  On February 14, 2000, she married Charles “Chuck” Slagal in Mishawaka.  Chuck preceded her in death in 2019.

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Jul 14, 2021

Sandra Jean Deal, age 80 of Granger, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Sandy was born February 22, 1941, in Barberton, Ohio to the late Gail and Helen (Stonebrook) Ray.  Following her graduation from Kenmore High School, she studied at Hammel-Actual Business College where she learned clerical skills that would...

Jul 7, 2021

Julius Lee Fleming, age 67 of Mishawaka, passed away after a brief illness at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.  Julius was born October 27, 1953 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ralph and Bonita (Sandefur) Fleming.  On May 24, 1975, he married Linda C. Scott at the Church of the Nazarene in Mishawaka. ...

Jul 6, 2021

Agnes Pauline Wood, age 82 of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, with her daughters by her side at Creekside Village Nursing Home.  Aggie was born January 15, 1939, in Red Bay, Alabama to the late James Franklin and Ida Mae (Bullin) Powell. On June 18, 1957, Aggie married Willbren Wallace Wood in South Bend, Indiana.  They celebrated...

Jun 24, 2021

William Joseph Santa Jr., age 67 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly at Loyola University Hospital in Chicago on Thursday, June 24, 2021.  William was born April 1, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana to the late William J. Sr. and Mercedes Santa.  Following his graduation from LaSalle High School, William enlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably...

Jun 24, 2021

Gregory Todd Kochersperger, age 53, of Goshen, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on June 24, 2021.  Greg was born April 11, 1968 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late  Roger Lee and Rosemary Hilda (Link) Kochersperger.  On July 23, 2011, he married Debbie Phelps in South Bend.

Debbie survives, along with her children Cassie Kerr, Joshua and...

Jun 17, 2021

Paula June Greene, age 66 of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in South Bend.   Paula was born September 8, 1954, in Washington County, Indiana to the late Dennis and Maxine (Horn) Perry. On December 18, 1971, she married Albert DeCook in South Bend.  Albert preceded her in death in March...

Jun 17, 2021

Patricia Jane Brim ended her journey here on earth and was ushered into the presence of Jesus on June 17, 2021. She was born the daughter of Marshall and Nora Wiseman on January 22, 1931. Her life was highlighted by many wonderful and exciting experiences. She attended English High School in English, Indiana.

She traveled to 29...

Jun 10, 2021

Raymond R. Wiskotoni, age 82 of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on the morning of June 10, 2021. Ray was born July 9, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ignatius and Bertha (Przybylski) Wiskotoni.  After graduation from Washington High School, Ray enlisted in the US Army where he served honorably until his discharge in 1966. ...

Jun 7, 2021

Billie Jo Nelson, age 42, passed away unexpectedly at St. Joseph Medical Center on June 7, 2021. Billie Jo was born November 14, 1978, to Billy and the late Penny (Garman) Nelson.  She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and went on to earn her associate degree from Michiana College.  Billie Jo worked several years as the secretary...

Jun 7, 2021

William “Bill” Nutting Sr., age 80 of Mishawaka, joined the love of his life, Kristine Nutting, in heaven on the evening of June 7, 2021.  Bill was born June 30, 1940 in South Bend, Indiana to the late William Earl and Jennie Alice (Maeyens) Nutting.  On August 30, 1985, Bill married Kristine Barber in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She preceded him...

Jun 3, 2021

Nyshaun Liljession Finch, age 8, transitioned from this life on June 3, 2021.  Nyshaun was Born July 5, 2012 in Elkhart Indiana to the Union of Showntala Gillam and Roscoe Finch. He was a second-grade student at Roosevelt Elementary School in Elkhart.

He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Roscoe (fiancé Brittany King) Finch,...

Jun 1, 2021

Alan Henry McPhail, age 43, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mishawaka on Monday, June 1, 2021.  Alan was born July 18, 1977, in Mishawaka to Harry and Mariann (Howland) McPhail.  Alan attended Penn High School and was later employed for several years as a forklift driver for Forest River in Elkhart.

Alan is survived by...