Obituaries

Bonnie Faith (Barron) Toth

Dec 4, 2021

Bonnie Faith Toth, age 78 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Milton Home in South Bend early in the morning on Saturday, December 4, 2021.  Bonnie was born May 8, 1943, in Illinois.  Her parents, “Papa Barron” and “Nana Anne” preceded her in death.

Surviving are her daughters Kim Denny of Osceola, Karen (Don) Harrington of Mishawaka,...

Joyce A. (Meredith) Mccaskill

Dec 3, 2021

Joyce Alma McCaskill, age 87 of Osceola, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the afternoon of December 3, 2021, with her family by her side.  Joyce was born on August 15, 1934, in Brownsville, Kentucky to the late Hobart and Alice (Clark) Meredith.  She met James McCaskill Jr. while he was serving his country in the...

Holly Lynn (Rach) Nivens

Dec 2, 2021

Holly Lynn Nivens, age 37 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on December 2, 2021.  Holly was born October 29, 1984, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  She was a graduate of Penn High School and on November 30, 2003, she married Steven Nivens.

Though they were recently divorced, Steven and Holly remained close...

Maya Adallina Mendez

Nov 30, 2021

Maya Adallina Mendez was born on October 9th, 2021. She arrived into a loving family with Jose (Tito, Dad), Julianna (Mom) and Sergio (Big brother). Maya passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2021, from her heart condition.

She was immediately known for being a Princess Warrior by her family. In that short time, she was instantly loved...

David Runnels

Nov 27, 2021

Mr. David L. Runnels, 79, passed away on Saturday Nov 27, 2021, at his longtime residence.

David was born April 18, 1942, to the late Jerry and Stella (Mills) Runnels. He was a graduate of the first class of Penn High School and retired from Lock Joint Tube, South Bend.

David is survived by the...

Ian Scott Simper

Nov 22, 2021

** A livestream of Ian's service will begin just prior to the 10:30 Mass of Christian Burial. Please utilize any of the following links to view the service in real time.

Youtube: http://youtu.be/Iag_DgqssXw Queen of Peace Parish website: http://www.queenofpeace.cc Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/Queen.of.Peace.Parish.Mishawaka/

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ian Scott...

Patricia Ann (Gushwa) Smith

Nov 21, 2021

Patricia Ann Smith, age 80 of Cassopolis, Michigan passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, November 21, 2021.  Patty was born February 14, 1941, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Donald and Mildred (Ames) Gushwa.  She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and was employed for many years as a sonic welder at Cast Products...

Steven D. Douglas

Nov 15, 2021

Steven D. Douglas, age 67 of Elkhart, entered into Heaven on Monday, November 15, 2021, with his loving wife and family by his side.  Steve was born April 22, 1954, in Kankakee, Illinois.  He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Douglas and Estella (Massey) Skinner.   Steve was employed for many years in Mesa, Arizona with the Boeing...

William Dean Beedle

Nov 10, 2021

William Dean Beedle, age 89 of Osceola, passed away at Golden Living Center, Tanglewood Trace on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.  William was born February 2, 1932, in West Lebanon, Indiana to the late Frank and Mabel (Riley) Beedle.

He is survived by his children Raymond (Linda) Beedle, Brenda (John) Hall, and Tammy May.  Surviving as well is...

Thomas "Tj" Jon Stitt

Nov 7, 2021

Thomas Jon “TJ” Stitt, age 38 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital after injuries sustained after he was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle on Sunday, November 7, 2021.  TJ was born March 17, 1983, in Edwardsburg, Michigan and was adopted by Walter and Karen (Pierce) Stitt at the age of 2. TJ was a...

Harvey Eugene Fergison

Nov 7, 2021

Harvey Eugene Fergison, age 79 of Osceola, passed away following a brief illness at Elkhart General Hospital on Sunday, November 7, 2021.  Harvey was born December 4, 1941, in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Tobias and Dorothy (Rumfelt) Fergison. On December 10, 1975, he married Robin VonSkyHock in Elkhart.  They celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Robin survives,...

Barry Robin Metcalf

Oct 30, 2021

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Barry Robin Metcalf, age 65 of Bristol, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at Elkhart General Hospital on October 30, 2021.  Barry was born September 17, 1956, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Herbert and Donna Jean (Gentzhorn) Metcalf.  His...

Gregory John Canfield

Oct 29, 2021

Gregory John Canfield, age 68 of South Bend, passed away early in the morning on Friday, October 29th, 2021, at the Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House, in Mishawaka, IN. Gregory was born on August 2nd, 1953, in Mishawaka, IN to Clement and Virginia (Huba) Canfield, both of whom preceded him in death.

Gregory married Vera Craven...

Michael R. Brazeau

Oct 27, 2021

Michael Robert Brazeau, age 76 of Elkhart, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on October 27, 2021, following a brief and unexpected illness.  Mike was born November 6, 1944, in Montague, Massachusetts to the late Alcide and Marion (Martin) Brazeau.  Following his high school graduation, Mike obtained an Associates Degree from Northampton Business...

Edmond Forrest Delaurelle

Oct 21, 2021

Edmond Forrest DeLaurelle, 54, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness on October 21, 2021.  He was born in Mishawaka on January 27, 1967, to the late Edmond H. DeLaurelle and Dorothy (Eby) DeLaurelle.  He was raised in Granger, and settled in Osceola.  He leaves behind his life partner of 22 years, Teri Johnson Polston, and...

Cynthia G. (Niver) Troupe

Oct 18, 2021

Cynthia G. ‘Cindy’ Troupe, 52, of South Bend, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, October 18th in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka surrounded by her loving family.

Cindy was born in Mishawaka, on April 7, 1969 to Jack and Marilyn (Robinson) Niver. She is survived by her loving children, Ronald “Joe” (Lauren Tipton)...

Michael Lawrence Hoffman

Oct 13, 2021

Michael Lawrence Hoffman, age 32 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.  Michael was born August 10, 1989 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Michael K. Hoffman and Debra DeBoe.  He was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 2008. He was employed as a mechanic at the Walmart Automotive Center in Elkhart.

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James Milo Stephens Jr.

Oct 10, 2021

James Milo Stephens Jr., age 82 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Jim was born March 6, 1939, in St. Joseph County, Indiana to the late James and Ruby (VanLue) Stephens. Jim was employed as a salesman for many years and was the former owner of Village Mobile Homes in Vicksburg, Mississippi,...

David J. Elwell

Oct 10, 2021

David J. Elwell, age 60 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Sunday, October 10, 2021. David was born June 20, 1961, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Leonard James and Hazel (Dayberry) Elwell.  On August 25, 1984, he married Sherry Breden in South Bend. They recently celebrated their 36th anniversary.

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Debra Lynn (Deboe) Dean

Oct 8, 2021

*****A livestream of Michael and Debbie's Celebration of Life will be streamed beginning at 7pm this evening.  The livestream may be accessed from Michael's webpage by following this link: https://fhwebsites.net/crz/obituary/Michael-Hoffman *****

Debra Lynn Dean, age 63 of Mishawaka, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, October 8, 2021.  Debbie was...