Obituaries

Apr 23, 2021

Patricia A. “Patti” Lawson, age 71 of South Bend, passed away at the Center for Hospice Raclin House on Friday, April 23, 2021.  Patti was born February 24, 1950 in Elkhart, Indiana to Peter and Thelma (Stiver) Cataldo.  A graduate of Marian High School in Mishawaka, Patti became an administrative assistant at a variety of well-known companies in the...

Apr 20, 2021

Sandra (Grove) West, age 77, daughter of Leroy Grove and Delores (Myers) Troupe was born November 14, 1943 in South Bend, IN. She passed away April 20, 2021 at Houston House in Houston, MO. Sandra is preceded in death by her daughter Jenniffer Hewitt, her husband Michael West, two sisters Betty and Violet, and her parents.

She...

Apr 13, 2021

Kristin Marie Sharum, age 52 of LaPorte, passed away at NorthWest Health Porter Hospital on April 13, 2021. Kristin was born September 12, 1968 in Toledo, Ohio.

She leaves to cherish her memory her two sons whom she adored: Zachary Sharum and Justin Rockey, both of LaPorte and her siblings Shanna (Michael) Sharum-Plis of New Buffalo, Michigan...

Apr 9, 2021

James W. Bennett, also known as “Tiger, Gilbert or Big Red” age 84, passed away with his family by his side on Friday April 9, 2021 at his home in Osceola.  Jim was born November 8, 1936 in South Bend to the late Melvin and Ruby (Clayton) Bennett. Jim attended Mishawaka High School and in 1959, he joined the...

Apr 8, 2021

Natale Joseph “Chris” Baldoni II, age 55 of South Bend passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2021.   Chris was born July 10, 1965 in South Bend, Indiana. He attended James Whitcomb Riley High School and John Adams High School & Ivy Tech.   Chris was employed for several years as a roofer and later as a cook.

Chris...

Apr 7, 2021

Barbara Jean Bishop, age 67, passed away surrounded by her family on April 7, 2021.    Barbara was born in Mishawaka on January 3, 1954 to William and Lois (Lechlitner) Merritt and was a lifelong resident of Mishawaka. Barbara was a graduate of Mishawaka High School class of 1972.  On October 19, 1974, she married Allen K. Bishop at Milburn...

Apr 5, 2021

Seth David Powell, age, 33 of Elkhart, Indiana was born August 25, 1987 in Lakewood Colorado to David and Diana Powell and passed from this life April 5, 2021 at 5:45 PM at home with his Dad.

He is survived by his four-year-old son Cain Powell and Cain’s Mom Allison of Mishawaka Indiana, his Dad David Powell...

Apr 5, 2021

Bernetta I. Black, age 94 of Mishawaka, passed away April 5, 2021 at the Rescare Home in South Bend. Bernetta was born Nov. 14, 1926 in Berrien Springs, MI to the late Floyd and Inza (Weaver) Dunifin.

Surviving is her brother Robert Dunifin and her daughter-in-law, Melody Rockwell, both of Niles, her grandchildren Brian (Tonya) Rockwell of...

Apr 3, 2021

Fred A. McComas, age 67, passed away with his family by his side at his home in Elkhart on Saturday, April 3, 2021.  Fred was born October 3, 1953 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Fred and Virginia (Dew)McComas.  He was a graduate of DuPont High School, class of 1971, and on March 5, 1973, he married his...

Mar 31, 2021

Paul Blaine Murray, age 88 of Osceola, passed away at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.  Paul was born March 17, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late William Howard and Audrey Irene (Murphy) Murray.  He was raised in West Virginia where he graduated from High School in 1950 at the age of 17. ...

Mar 31, 2021

Pamela Jean Paldino, age 68 of South Bend, passed away after a brief illness at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House in Mishawaka on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.  Pam was born November 18, 1952 in Mishawaka to the late William and Joan (Jeffries) Paldino. Pam was a graduate of Penn High School and later earned a degree in Nursing...

Mar 26, 2021

Macayla Marie Teeter, age 19 of Mishawaka passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.  Macayla was born November 28, 2001 in South Bend, Indiana to Scott Teeter and Sheila Larkin Teeter.  She was a graduate of Clay High School, class of 2020, where she was well liked by many of...

Mar 13, 2021

Barbara Jean Gill, age 66 of Osceola, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021 with her family faithfully by her side.  Barb was born November 10, 1954 in Rochester, Indiana to the late Warren and Florence (Twaits) Cornell.   On January 30, 1972, she married Douglas J. Gill in South Bend, Indiana.  The Gill’s recently celebrated their 49th anniversary....

Mar 3, 2021

Virginia (Lemons) Jackson, age 51 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. Virginia was born July 22, 1969 in Elkhart, Indiana to Charles Ed and Frankie Lee (Clark) Lemons. Virginia was the 7th child of seven children.

Virginia, also known as Lady V, could be remembered to...

Feb 25, 2021

Zane Lee Torrence, age 85, passed away at home in Osceola with his family by his side on Thursday evening, February 25, 2021. Zane was born June 13, 1935 to the late Charles R. and Ila (Walker) Torrence in Mishawaka, Indiana. Zane met and fell in love with Shirley C. Borton and they later married on February 6, 1965....

Feb 23, 2021

Valerie Lynne (Victory) Conrady, age 51, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, February 23, 2021 surrounded by her family.  Valerie was born February 5, 1970 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Leon “L.C.” and Ellen (Gibson) Victory.  She was a graduate of the class of 1988 from Penn High School and then earned her...

Feb 23, 2021

Nathan “Scott” Beals, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mishawaka on Tuesdsay, February 23, 2021.  Scott was born July 22, 1959 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Fred and Betty (Wallace) Beals.

He is survived by his son Stephen J. Beals of Mishawaka, his brother Doug (Jackie) Beals of Osceola, and his cat and...

Feb 22, 2021

David C. Miller, age 80, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 22, 2021 with his family by his side at his home in Elkhart.  Dave was born November 15, 1940 in LaGrange County, Indiana to the late Vanus and Edith (Woodworth) Miller.  On June 10, 1961, he married Joyce Johnson in Elkhart.  They celebrated 59...

Feb 12, 2021

Robert Edward “Gump” Miltenberger Jr., age 57 of South Bend, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021 in Memorial Hospital.  Robert was born January 8, 1964 in South Bend to the late Robert E. Sr. and Barbara J. (Crowel) Miltenberger.  Robert later enlisted in the US Army where he served honorably until his discharge in...

Feb 12, 2021

Wilma Louise Wolford, age 70 of Elkhart, passed away at Hospice of Elkhart County of Friday, February 12, 2021.  She was born July 24, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Richard and Velma (Boyer) Walker.  On April 12, 1969, she married Earl Eugene Wolford in Elkhart, Indiana. They celebrated 49 years of marriage before Earl preceded her in...