Obituaries

James Edgar Harker

Dec 11, 2019

Donations:

American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123 Tel: 1-800-227-2345 Web: http://www.cancer.org/

Gregory Alan Rondot

Dec 9, 2019

Gregory Alan Rondot, age 57 of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Center for Hospice in South Bend.  Greg was born February 14, 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He was employed for over 40 years as a painter working for Alex Jensen Paint Store and later for himself.

Greg is survived by his father Dennis...

Betty Joan (Montgomery) Woods

Dec 1, 2019

Betty Joan Woods, age 78 of Osceola passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  Betty was born August 1, 1941 in Florence, Alabama to the late Alvin and Kathleen Montgomery.

Surviving is her husband James C. Woods, their son, Jamie C. (Margaret)Woods of Osceola, her brother, Mike (Lisa)Montgomery and her ...

William "Billy" L. Holtsclaw-Mccarthy

Nov 30, 2019

William Lewis “Billy” Holtsclaw-McCarthy, age 38 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 30, 2019.  Billy was born January 2, 1981 in South Bend, Indiana.  Billy attended Adams High School and was employed by St. Joseph County for 9 years prior to becoming an over the road truck driver for Rely Trucking of Chicago....

William "Billy" L. Holtsclaw-Mccarthy

Nov 30, 2019

William Lewis “Billy” Holtsclaw-McCarthy, age 38 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 30, 2019.  Billy was born January 2, 1981 in South Bend, Indiana.  Billy attended Adams High School and was employed by St. Joseph County for 9 years prior to becoming an over the road truck driver for Rely Trucking of Chicago....

Suzanne M. Rusgo

Nov 28, 2019

Suzanne M. Rusgo, age 74 of Elkhart, passed away at Greenleaf Heathcare on Nov. 28, 2019.  Suzanne was born May 17, 1945 in Toledo, OH.

Surviving is her son, Mitchell Altum of Elkhart.  Suzanne was preceded in death by her son Michael Altum in 1995.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place and...

Ellis Virgil Booth Sr.

Nov 24, 2019

Ellis V. Booth Sr., age 88 of Elkhart, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 24, 2019.  Ellis was born May 12, 1931 in Auxier, Kentucky to the late Frank V. and Martha (Whitaker) Booth.  He married Glenora D. Moyer in Wabash, Indiana on Octotber 24, 1953.  Glenora preceded him in death, passing away on April 30, 1999....

Oran Daniel Richards

Nov 24, 2019

Oran Daniel Richards, age 84 of Elkhart, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 24, 2019.  Oran was born May 26, 1935 in Georgia to the late Charles and Winnie (Lindsey) Richards.  Oran served honorably in the US Army at the end of the Korean War.  He worked in environmental services at Elkhart General Hospital...

Martha Jane (Renner) Federnok

Nov 22, 2019

Martha J. Federnok, age 95 of Osceola, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Martha was born May 18, 1924 in Mishawaka, Indiana and was adopted by the late Charles and Mary (Pridmore) Renner.  Martha worked at Wheelabrator in Mishawaka where she met her husband Andrew Federnok.  They were married January 8, 1944, in Osceola, Indiana. ...

Larry E. Havens

Nov 15, 2019

There will be no visitation or services for Mr. Havens.  To leave a word of condolence for his family, please follow the links provided on the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Cruz Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care.

Gernith "Harry" Harold Turner

Nov 14, 2019

Gernith Harold “Harry” Turner, age 64 of Stillwell, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at LaPorte Hospital following a brief illness.  Harry was born April 9, 1955 in Canoe, Kentucky to the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Stamper) Turner.

Surviving are his sons Lewis (Stephanie) Turner of Mill Creek, Indiana, and Tim Turner of Garnett, Kansas.  Also...

Billie Joyce (Edgell) Adkins

Nov 14, 2019

Billie Joyce Adkins, age 88 of Mishawaka passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross on Thursday, November 14, 2019.  Billie was born October 21, 1931 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Guy and Bessie (Jacobs) Edgell.  On December 20, 1947, she married Jesse Adkins in South Bend, Indiana.   Jesse preceded her in death,...

Jeanette Elaine (Fenner) Bogart

Nov 7, 2019

Jeanette Elaine Bogart, age 94 of South Bend passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at BellTower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Granger.  Jeanette was born June 14, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Cecil and Beulah (Merrick) Fenner.  On March 12, 1946, she married Robert Bogart in South Bend, Indiana. Robert preceded her in death, passing away...

Barbara Ann (Murphy) Cocanower

Nov 1, 2019

Barbara Ann Cocanower, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2019 at her home in Osceola.  Barb was born May 3, 1942 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Thomas Gerald and Clares Emma (Grebe) Murphy. Barb was proud to be a drum majorette and member of the first graduating class of Penn High School...

Dr. G. Thomas Rymers D.O.

Oct 31, 2019

Dr. G. Thomas Rymers, D.O., a longtime resident of Osceola, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart.  Dr. Rymers was born March 22, 1927 in Oak Harbor, Ohio to the late Clifford and Nellie (Bearss) Rymers.  On June 21, 1952, he married Dorothy Vogelsang in Toledo, Ohio.

Surviving is his...

Camille Marie (Lud) Lyons

Oct 21, 2019

Camille Marie Lyons, age 72 of Jackson, Michigan, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family at Medilodge of Okemos at 7:27pm on Monday, October 21, 2019.  Camille was born September 2, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Frank and Teresa M. (Gadaleto) Ludovico.

Surviving is her husband Victor Calvin Lyons, and their children...

Ron A. Brunkel

Oct 5, 2019

Ronald Allen Brunkel, age 61 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly in Twin Falls, Idaho on October 5, 2019.  Ron was born June 9, 1958 in Dowagiac, Michigan to the late Waldemar and Hedwig (Hartwig) Brunkel.  On June 12, 1992, he married Julia (Cooperrider) Brunkel.

Surviving is his wife of 27 years, Julie Brunkel of Mishawka, his step...

Jeanne M. (Nolan) Kuzmicz

Oct 1, 2019

Jeanne M. Kuzmicz, age 62 of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at her home.  Jeanne was born May 5, 1957 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to the late James and Eileen Nolan.  Jeanne graduated from Providence Catholic High School in 1975 and on October 28, 1978, she married Kenneth James Kuzmicz in New Lennox, Illinois.

Kenneth...

Blanca Estella Diaz

Sep 27, 2019

Blanca Estella Diaz, age 42 of South Bend, passed away at Hospice of St. Joseph County surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 27, 2019.  Blanca was born August 13, 1977 in Warsaw, Indiana to Fernando and Dorotea (Campos) Herrera.  On June 16, 2000, she married Guillermo Diaz. They recently celebrated 19 years of marriage.

Guillermo...

Eric Paul Knight

Sep 25, 2019

Eric Paul Knight, age 74 of Elkhart, passed away Sept. 25, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Eric was born Dec. 22, 1944 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Paul Charles and Iva Elizabeth (Eby) Knight.  He was a graduate of Jimtown High School, class of 1963.  Eric was an entrepreneur and owned and operated Knight’s Mower and Kart for...