Obituaries

May 24, 2020

Carl (Bud) Edwin Biggs, 92 – The evening of Sunday, May 24th, Earth lost a good and faithful servant. Carl died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes at home with family. Carl was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, on April 25, 1928. He is survived by the profound love of his life, Isabelle (Liz) Roselee Emmans, whom...

May 22, 2020

Michael J. Tatay, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Granger following a long illness.  Michael was born September 12, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana to the late William and Evelyn (Galloway) Tatay. Michael graduated from Riley High School in 1968.  On December 12, 197o he married Sherry Lewis in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Surviving is his...

May 13, 2020

Teresa “Teddy”  Joan Jamison, age 69 of South Bend, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  Teresa was born June 20, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Gilbert “Jack” Sr. and Wilma (Bird) Tague. She grew up in Knightstown, Indiana and was a graduate of Knightstown High...

May 12, 2020

Mark Edwin Huffman, age 62 of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Mark was born May 30, 1957 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Eddie and Maris (Belting) Huffman.   Mark was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1975.  He and his father owned Pipe Organ Place...

May 10, 2020

Melinda Lou McDonald Sanders, age 47 of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2020.  Melinda was born January 5, 1973 in Demorest, Georgia to the late Bobby Sanders Sr. and Sandra (Hancock) Hill.

Melinda is survived by her children Christopher McDonald of Elkhart, Brian Sanders of South Bend and Brittany McDonald of Elkhart.  Surviving as well...

May 9, 2020

Paul Lewis Higginson was born in Mishawaka, IN on April 4, 1942 to Edward A. Higginson of Mishawaka and Virginia M. Mikel of Seymour who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Vicki (Smead) Higginson of Elkhart. They were married at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Elkhart on May 7, 1966. He is...

May 6, 2020

Elizabeth L Foster, age 83, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2020. Elizabeth was born January 4, 1937 in Middlebury, Indiana to the late Ida Marie Miller and the late Howard Miller. She attended Middlebury High School and was employed by Whitehall Laboratories in Elkhart, IN.

Elizabeth loved doing arts and crafts, she was...

May 5, 2020

Catherine Lynn Burroughs, age 64 of Lakeland, Florida passed away on May 5, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.  Cathy was born June 17, 1955 in Lafayette, Indiana to Arthur W. and Patricia J. (Jackson) Burroughs.  Cathy was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School, and later graduated from Purdue University.

She is survived by her...

Apr 23, 2020

Sarah Lucille “Lucy” Kenaga, age 101, went to to be with her Lord and savior on the morning of April 23, 2020.  She was born March 19, 1919 in Goshen Indiana to the late Lester L. and Austa (Alheim) Frick.  She later graduated from Goshen High School in 1936.  On December 22, 1939, she married LaMar H. Yoder. He...

Apr 19, 2020

Carol Ann Keppler, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Milton Home in South Bend.  Carol was born September 29, 1927 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Henry and Beth (Frye) Leiser.  After his honorable discharge from the US Army during WWII, Robert Keppler met and married Carol.  He...

Apr 15, 2020

Just six short months after coming into this world, Zavion D. Deweese went to Heaven to be with the Angels.  Zavion was born September 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. Zavion was a happy baby who was always smiling and always content.

He is survived by his mother, Ashley Deweese of Elkhart, his Grandfather Geary Albright, Uncles...

Apr 15, 2020

Jacqueline Mary Low, age 61, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at 7:00 am Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Center for Hospice in South Bend.  Jackie was born April 10, 1959 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to the late Dr. Monico and Nancy (Booth) Low.  Following high school graduation, Jackie obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois...

Apr 14, 2020

Daniel Allen Handley, age 52 of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Dan was born August 28, 1967 in South Bend, Indiana.  He was a graduate of Adams High School and was later employed for many years in building services at the University of Notre Dame. On June 30, 1990, he married Norine Kling...

Apr 7, 2020

Just one short day after coming into this world, Greyson Robert Acworth, beloved son of Timothy and Patricia Acworth, passed away at St. Vincent’s Women’s Care Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.  During his brief time on Earth, Greyson knew only love and peace, given by those who surrounded him.

He is survived by his loving parents Timothy and...

Mar 30, 2020

Frances Joan (Shingledecker) Avery, age 93, went home to her Lord on the afternoon of March 30, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born at home on November 5, 1926 to Owen Dunning and Ada Mildred (Stillson) Shingledecker.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Owen Jr., Roger Alan, and Loren George Shingledecker and...

Mar 21, 2020

Alice Irene (Monhaut) Matthews Hartman, age 94 of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020.  Alice was born October 15, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana to the late John Delbert and Mary Irene (Shimp) Monhaut.  Alice was a graduate of Central High School in South Bend.  She later worked for over 25 years in the offices at the...

Mar 19, 2020

Kathryn L. Jewart, age 83 of Osceola, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka on Thursday, March 19, 2020.  Kathryn was born October 9, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Charles H. and Iva (Finkenbinder) Zigler.  On August 26, 1966, she married Melvin Jewart in Mishawaka. Melvin preceded her in death, passing away in...

Mar 16, 2020

Geraldine Marie Harrington, age 83 of Mishawaka, passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 16, 2020.  Geraldine was born December 1, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Leo and Vivian (Durst) Singleton.

Surviving are her children Jim Sheets of Orlando, Florida, Cathy (Tim) Hann, Raymond Cole, Kim Cole, and Ryan Cole, all...

Mar 6, 2020

Ronald E. Otolski, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020 with his family by his side at the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend.   Ron was born January 5, 1944 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Stanley and Helen (Jasinski) Otolski.

Ron was a graduate Washington High School, class of...

Feb 27, 2020

Leo Willard Goehring, age 93, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Thursday, February 27, 2020.  Leo was born McPherson County, South Dakota on December 18, 1926 to the late Jacob S. and Pauline (Job) Goehring.  Leo was a graduate of Hosmer High School, class of 1944.  Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the...