Obituaries

Feb 15, 2019

Daphine Lori Shaffer-Weaver, age 54 of Osceola, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Daphine was born January 28, 1965 in South Bend, Indiana.   She attended Mishawaka High School and was employed for many years as an office manager at Custom Awning in Osceola.

Surviving is her longtime companion Edward...

Feb 13, 2019

Jerry Joe Cave, age 77 of Mishawaka, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.  Jerry was born February 4, 1942 in Mishawka, Indiana to the late Milford and Pauline (Wentland) Cave.  The Mishawaka High School graduate proudly served his Country in the United States Army Reserves for many years.

Surviving are his children Tony...

Feb 10, 2019

Ruth Grace Ludwig, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Elkhart on Sunday, February 10, 2019.  Ruth was born November 29, 1939 in Benzonia, Michigan to the late Gerald and Irene (Adler) Demerly.  On November 7, 1957, she married Richard Ludwig.  Richard preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children Bonnie Ludwig, Lucia (Wayne) Roberts,...

Feb 9, 2019

Marcella Ann Grzeskowiak, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Osceola on Saturday, February 9, 2019.  Marcella was born May 6, 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Henry and Anna (Hann) DeLater.  On May 14, 1966, she married Jack Grzeskowiak in Mishawaka, Indiana.  Jack preceded her in death, passing away on January 23, 2014.

Surviving are...

Feb 5, 2019

Nicholas Paul Bierbaum, Sr., age 71 of Elkhart passed away at his home on February 5, 2019.  Nicholas was born February 21, 1947 to the late Raymond V. Sr., and Marie (Brady) Bierbaum.   On January 19, 2007, he married LeAnn Foster in Elkhart.

Nicholas is survived by his wife LeAnn Foster of Elkhart, his children Nicholas (Courtney)...

Feb 2, 2019

Mary Vee Railing, age 95 of South Bend, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 2, 2019.  Mary was born January 18 in Toledo, Ohio.   Upon his return from the Army in WWII, she married Charles Bedford Railing in Pennsylvania.  Charles preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children Ronald (Yun) Morgan Railing of Pennsylvania, Joseph...

Jan 30, 2019

Robert Scott Simper, age 66 of Osceola, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Scott was born June 14, 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana to Robert and Mary E. (Ernsberger) Simper. Scott was preceded in death by his parents and his special nephews Matthew and Joseph Simper.

Following graduation from Penn High School,...

Jan 28, 2019

Roy Allen Weber, age 48 of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka following a brief illness.  Roy was born May 12, 1970.  On October 21, 2000, he married Rachel Avery in Mishawaka.

Surviving is his Mother, Nola Weller of Mishawaka, and his children Kristina (Benjamin, USN) Ellis of...

Jan 10, 2019

Fred James Rieth Jr., age 66, passed away at his home in Elkhart, surrounded by his family on January 10, 2019.  Fred was born October 18, 1952 in the Bronx, New York to Fred J. and Eileen (Lehr) Rieth. Following his graduation from George Washington High School in New York, Fred moved to Mishawka to attend Bethel College.  While...

Jan 8, 2019

Larry Devon Platz, age 76 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Larry was born July 2, 1942 in North Liberty, Indiana. Larry attended SB Washington High School before enlisting in the US Navy.  He served his country honorably and was discharged in 1966.  On...

Jan 6, 2019

Max Lamar Rice, age 77 of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital following a yearlong battle with cancer. Lamar was born October 6, 1941 in Elkhart to the late Max and Helen (McClintic) Rice.  He was a graduate of Concord High School, class of 1959.  On May 26, 1962, he married Carolyn...

Dec 23, 2018

James Robert “Jim” Rzeszewski, age 82, passed away at his home in Osceola on Sunday, December 23, 2018 surrounded by his family.  Jim was born February 23, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Edward and Sophie (Chmielewski) Rzeszewski.  Jim enlisted in the US Navy in February of 1956 and was honorably discharged in March of 1962. He...

Dec 12, 2018

Kari Jane Skeens, age 36 of South Bend, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. She is now home with Jesus after a tough fought battle with melanoma.   Kari was born March 12, 1982 in South Bend, Indiana.

Surviving are her parents, Dennis and...

Dec 10, 2018

Lora “Nadine” Bishop, age 91 of Elkhart, formerly of Osceola went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Nadine was born June 18, 1927 in Osceola, IN to the late Martin & Hermina (Hoberg) Olson. On Nov. 22, 1947, she married Floyd “Bud” Bishop in Elkhart, IN.  Bud preceded her in death,...

Dec 3, 2018

Helen J. Hollis, age 79 of Edwardsburg, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 3, 2018.  Helen was born January 7, 1939 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Walter L. and Beulah Rose (Matthews) Barnes.  On September 26, 1958, she married Bill Hollis in Cairo, Illinois.

Surviving is her husband of 60 years, Bill...

Nov 24, 2018

Mary Frances Taylor, age 80 of Edwardsburg, Michigan passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Mary was born February 7, 1938 in McNary County, Tennessee to the late Orville W. and Eura Lee (Cook) Bivens.  On September 19, 1954, she married John William Taylor.   He preceded her in death, passing away on July 6, 2007.

Nov 16, 2018

Deltha Murphy, age 92, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 at her home in Osceola.  Deltha was born Aug. 29, 1926 in Williford, AR to the late Jay and Maude (Fletcher) Stalnaker.  On July 20, 1946, she married Emmit Murphy.  He preceded her in death, passing away on Mar. 10, 1984.

Surviving are her children Ronnie (Kathy)...

Nov 15, 2018

James William “Bill” Van Keuren, age 76 of Osceola, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Hospice House in Elkhart.  Bill was born April 29, 1942 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Wenzel and Maxine (Neely) Van Keuren.  Bill was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1960.  He then attended Indiana University at Bloomington before becoming...

Oct 28, 2018

Earl Eugene Wolford, age 75 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 28. 2018 after many years of battling cancer.  Earl was born June 16, 1943 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  On April 12, 1969, he married Wilma Walker in Elkhart, Indiana.   They recently celebrated 49 years of marriage.

Wilma survives, along with their children...

Oct 13, 2018

Robert “Bob” Eugene Newcomer, age 72 of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.  Bob was born May 12, 1946 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Merril A. and Ruby G. (Secor) Newcomer.  Bob was a graduate of Jimtown High School, Class of 1964, where he excelled in athletics playing varsity...