Obituaries

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...

May 31, 2021

Barbara Ann Richards, age 74 of Elkhart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday morning, May 31, 2021.  Barbara was born March 16, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter and Gladys (Leedy) Bauer. She was preceded in death by her first husband Vernon Fout in June of 2001 and later met Oran...

May 20, 2021

Barbara Ann Seaton, age 89, passed away May 20, 2021 surrounded by her children at her home in Osceola.  Barb was born December 25, 1931 at home on the Varner homestead in Mounds, Illinois to the late Morrill T. and Dorothy (Varner) Parmley.  Her family moved to South Bend after World War II began and she lived in the...

May 10, 2021

David R. Hittle, Ed.D, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2021.  “Doc Hittle”, as he was known by thousands of students, grew up on dairy farms in Mooresville and Martinsville, Indiana.  The son of Reverend Richard R. Hittle and Mrs. Clara Lena (Noffke) Hittle, he was born on April 30, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and moved...

May 8, 2021

Glendon Ray Woodard, age 69 of Osceola, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  Glen was born August 6, 1951 in Davidson County, Tennessee to Kenneth Woodard and Wanda Dodd.  On August 7, 1970, Glen married his high-school sweetheart, Sharon DeLater in Granger, Indiana.  They celebrated nearly 51 years of marriage.

Sharon survives,...

May 4, 2021

Kristine K. Nutting, age 71 of Mishawaka, passed away at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.  Kristine was born May 9, 1949 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Stanley and Shirley Jean (Russwurm) Barber.  On August 30, 1985, she married William Nutting Sr. in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Bill survives, along with...

May 1, 2021

Dorothy Marie Breden, age 87 of Elkhart, passed away May 1, 2021 at Elkhart Meadows.  She was born April 9, 1934 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Charles and Bernice (Foy) Frazier.   On July 22, 1949, she married the love of her life, Ralph Breden Jr.  They celebrated 59 years of marriage before his passing in 2008.

Apr 25, 2021

Richard Aden Gay, age 86 of Cassopolis, Michigan laid down for a nap after an afternoon of mushroom hunting in his woods and awoke in the presence of his Lord and Savior on the evening of April 25, 2021. Richard was born August 15, 1934 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Arthur and Sarah (Smith) Gay.  On August 27,...

Apr 24, 2021

Larry James "Jim" Little, or as he is more famously known in Osceola, "Hawkeye" or "Old Man River" passed away with his family by his side on the morning of April 24, 2021. Jim was born June 6, 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Paul and Helen (Pyke) Little. He was a graduate of Penn High School, class...

Apr 24, 2021

Carol Jean Epp, age 76 of Elkhart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ while surrounded by her family at the Center for Hospice, Esther House on Saturday, April 24, 2021.  Carol was born February 20, 1945 in York, Nebraska to the late Peter P. and Anna (Peters) Siebert.

Carol is survived by her...

Apr 24, 2021

Darlene Mae Becraft, age 81 of Osceola, passed away at home with her family by her side on Saturday, April 24, 2021.  Darlene was born May 19, 1939 in Edwardsburg, Michigan to the late Charles and Jenny (Maciejewski) Szczypiorski In 1957, she married Joseph Becraft in South Bend, Indiana.  He preceded her in death.

She is survived...