Obituaries

Dec 11, 2020

Richard R. Stoll, age 73 of Osceola, went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family on December 11, 2020.  Rick was born April 23, 1947 in Pennsylvania to the late R. Robert and Margaret E. Stoll.  Following his high school graduation Rick attended college for a short time before enlisting in the US Navy...

Dec 9, 2020

Alec James Lane passed away at the age of 26 on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Delray Beach, FL.  He leaves behind parents, Darren and Janice Lane of Mishawaka and sister, Sarah Lane of Mishawaka that love him more than words could ever express.

He worked at Tibor Reel as a machine operator during the week and...

Dec 8, 2020

Orville Wayne “Perkey” Perkins, age 89 of Niles, Michigan, formerly of Osceola, passed away December 8, 2020 while wintering in Casa Grande, Arizona.  Orville was born October 20, 1931 in Kokomo, Indiana.  His parents Frank Perkins and Emma (Peterson) Webster preceded him in death.  He attended LaSalle School in and then Main Jr. High before attending high school at...

Dec 8, 2020

Thomas Owen “Tom-O” Billheimer, age 65  of South Bend, passed away at Sprenger Health Care on December 8, 2020.  Thomas was born February 4, 1955 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Casper Owen and Lyda Love (Jackson) Billheimer.  He was a graduate of John Glenn High School and later earned his degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from Ivy Tech. ...

Dec 7, 2020

Michele Joseph “Mike” Ambrose, age 76 of Elkhart, passed away on December 7, 2020.  Mike was born September 30, 1944 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Dominick and Dorothy (Robinson) Ambrose.  Mike was a graduate of Elkhart High School and enlisted in the US Army where he served honorably during the Vietnam War.  On January 13, 2007, he married...

Dec 5, 2020

Kathleen Louise “Kathy” Slocum, age 72 of Elkhart passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, December 5, 2020.  Kathy was born September 2, 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Rock and Frieda (Durbin) McManus.  On April 11, 1967 she married Thomas E. Slocum in South Bend, Indiana. They recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary.

Her...

Dec 4, 2020

Patricia Jo “Pat” Kron, age 80 of Elkhart, passed away at Eastlake Nursing Home on Friday, December 04, 2020.  Pat was born January 24, 1940 in South Bend, Indiana.  On August 16, 1958, she married Roger Kron in South Bend.  He preceded her in death, passing away in 1977.

She is survived by her children Roger Scott...

Dec 3, 2020

Daniel J. Miltenberger, age 70 of South Bend, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka on December 3, 2020.  Danny was born February 26, 1950 in South Bend to the late Ernest and Willadene (Hale) Miltenberger. Dan enlisted in the US Marine Corps where he served honorably until his discharge in 1969.  On October 31, 1998,...

Dec 2, 2020

Elizabeth June “Lizzy” Johnson, age 18 of Mishawaka passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020.  Lizzy was born June 5, 2002 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She was employed at McDonald’s on 331 in Mishawaka and was pursuing a degree as a paralegal.  She was engaged to Clayton McLish of Osceola and they were together when they passed.

Surviving is...

Dec 1, 2020

Norma was born on March 28, 1932 to Maurice and Minnie (Parkus) VanHoutte.  She had many happy years growing up and at times living with extended family.  Norma, her brother and sister were fortunate to have the love and guidance of their mother's second husband, Clem W. Huffer, who raised them as his own.  She was oldest surviving member...

Nov 29, 2020

James Cecil Woods was born on July 4, 1929 in Florence, Alabama to Johnnie Thomas Woods and Mattie (Wesson) Woods both of whom preceded him in death. James Cecil passed away on November 29, 2020 in South Bend.

He married the former Betty Joan Montgomery in Florence, Alabama.  They had one child, Jamie Cecil Woods of Osceola,...

Nov 26, 2020

Teresa R. Blake of Mishawaka, IN, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ft. Hood, TX, on March 30, 1964 to Jack and Thelma (White) Blake.  Teresa is survived by her daughter, Ashley (Brandon) Casey of Osceola, IN; Grandchildren, Landon and Madyson; Parents, Jack and Thelma (White) Blake of LaPorte;...

Nov 24, 2020

David Orlando Gonzales, age 68 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital.  David was born April 16, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Orlando Gonzales and Gloria Ann Rodriguez. Following his high school graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving honorably from 1969- 1971 during the Vietnam war.

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Nov 22, 2020

Gregory David Simpson II of South Bend passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 22, 2020. David loved Christmas, Birthdays, Aladdin, Happy Days, and game shows. David will be dearly missed by his Mama (Carolyn) & Papa (Don), sissy Ashley, nephew Trent, Greg & Greg, Donna & John, a large extended family, and his favorite caregivers Sarah,...

Nov 22, 2020

Patsy Joan (Raderstorf) Neff, age 82 of Mishawaka, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 22, 2020.  Patsy was born August 3, 1938 in Logansport, Indiana to the late Israel and Lorena Raderstorf.

She is survived by her son Phillip Eugene Neff of South Bend and her siblings Mary (Phillip) Landowski of Chula Vista, California, Judy...

Nov 21, 2020

Mirtie Heavner, age 95 of Mishawaka, passed from this earth on November 21, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver, Indiana.  She was born in Waterloo, Alabama on December 12, 1924 and lived there until she came to Northern Indiana as a teenager with other family members looking for work. She found work on a farm in...

Nov 19, 2020

Barbara Ann “Barb” Chipps, age 66 of Mishawaka, passed away November 19, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  Barb was born July 24, 1954 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Chester and Anna Marie (Weaver) Donath.

She is survived by her children David Chipps and Amanda Chipps, both of Mishawaka, 12 grandchildren; Mariah, Hailey, Braden,...

Nov 18, 2020

Dolores Marie Krych, age 91 of Mishawaka, passed away at Sprenger Healthcare on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Dolores was born August 12, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to Alex and Carrie (Jablonski) Vargo.  On January 15, 1947, she married Casimer Krych.   He preceded her in death, passing away in 1996.

Dolores is survived by her children John...

Nov 18, 2020

William P. Frazier, age 78 of Mishawaka, passed away after a lengthy illness at Signature Healthcare in Bremen, Indiana.  Bill was born September 6, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Radford and Katherine Frazier.  In October of 1985, he marred Ellen S. Jones.  Ellen preceded him in death on November 6, 2017.

Surviving are his children...

Nov 17, 2020

Larry Gardner, age 75 of Granger, was born January 5, 1945 in Hammond, IN to the late Raymond and Elizabeth Gardner.   Larry was a graduate of Morton High School and later obtained a degree from Purdue University.  On April 18, 1970 he married Sandra (Kunkel) in Harvey, IL. Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, and his...