Obituaries

Jan 12, 2018

Kathleen A. Bradberry, age 84 of Osceola, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. She was a resident of Osceola for over 59 years.  Kathleen was born September 29, 1933 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to the late William and Lois (Brand) Spink.  On December 22, 1950 she married Dean P. Bradberry in...

2018

Donna Joy Flory, age 59, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at her home in Elkhart.  Donna was born May 23, 1959 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky.  On March 31, 2001 she married Paul Daniel Flory.

Paul survives, along with their children Shawn Thomas and Jeremy A. Ratliff, both of Elkhart, Anthony B. Ratliff of New Orleans, LA,...

Dec 30, 2017

Helen M. Werman, age 97 of Elkhart, passed away Sat. Dec. 30, 2017 at Hubbard Hill Estates.  Helen was born Dec. 18, 1920 in Elkhart, IN to the late Herman and Louise Zimmerle.  On Oct. 27, 1956, she married Vernon Werman.  Vernon preceded her in death, passing away in 1983.

Helen is survived as well by 6...

Dec 27, 2017

Jerry D. Perrin, age 78 of Osceola passed away surrounded by his family at the Hospice House in Elkhart on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.  Jerry was born February 26, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Lee E. and Edna (Lowther) Perrin.  They later moved to Elkhart where Jerry graduated from Elkhart High School, class of...

Dec 18, 2017

Sandra Ruth Glasgow, age 85 of Elkhart, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Sandy was born June 2, 1932 in Goshen, Indiana to the late Edward and Eleanor (Pratt) Storms.  On May 24, 1952, she married Ernest C. Glasgow in the rectory at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Elkhart. Ernie preceded her in death, passing...

Dec 12, 2017

Marshall L. Freet, age 86 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on December 12, 2017.  Marshall was born June 25, 1931 in Grovertown, Indiana to the late Frank and Eva (Marks) Freet.  He was employed in Elkhart as a janitor for many years before his retirement over 20 years ago.

Surviving are his...

Dec 10, 2017

Donna Jean Banning, age 84 of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, Illinois.  Donna was born January 13, 1933 in Walkerton, Indiana to the late Chester A. and Hazel (Teter) Coahran.  She was a graduate of Riley High School in South Bend, and later graduated with a degree in Business Administration from...

Nov 28, 2017

Douglas Charles Keber, age 64 of Mishawaka passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.  Doug was born August 29, 1953 in Gross Pointe, Michigan to the late Richard J. and Eleanor A. (Klaus) Keber.  Doug graduated from Elkhart High School in 1971, and later attended IUSB.  On November 30, 1972, he married LaDonna Chittenden in Sturgis,...

Nov 6, 2017

Mason Jay Lynn Shetler, age 13 of South Bend, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Memorial Hospital.  Mason was born November 24, 2003 in Goshen, Indiana. He enjoyed doing what most 13 year old boys do, playing video games, building things with his Lego’s, doing puzzles and playing games with his family, rollerblading and playing the drums....

Nov 6, 2017

Ellen Susan Frazier, age 66 of Mishawaka, passed away November 6, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  Ellen was born December 17, 1950 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Roy and Ruth (Bradburn) Jones.  In October of 1985, she married William Frazier.

Surviving is her husband Bill Frazier of Mishawaka, and her children Karie (Rex)...

Oct 27, 2017

Ora O. “Shorty” Jackson, age 93 of Osceola, passed away at 8:22 am Friday, October 27, 2017 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart.  Ora was born December 12, 1923 in Gilmore, Alabama to the late William and Bessie (Hannah) Donaldson.  On December 31, 1942, she married Jimmy Jackson in San Francisco, California.  Jimmy preceded her in death, passing away...

Oct 25, 2017

Timothy Lee Armstrong, age 60 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 25, 2017.  Tim was born May 12, 1957 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Johnny M. and Scherry D. (Liffick) Armstrong.  He later graduated from Mishawaka High School, class of 1975 where he played baseball and football.  On June 6, 1981, Tim married...

Oct 11, 2017

Kelly Harlacher, age 58 of Granger, passed away October 11, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Kelly was born September 13, 1959 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Robert and Kathryn (Sheets) Weisweaver.  She married Michael Harlacher in the Osceola United Methodist Church on September 9, 1978.  They recently celebrated 39 years of marriage....

Sep 29, 2017

Richard J. “Dick” Springer, age 88 of Elkhart, formerly of Osceola, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 29, 2017.  Dick was born May 17, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Alex and Sophie (Golba) Springer.  Following graduation from Jamestown High School, Dick enlisted in the US Air Force where he served honorably for 9...

Sep 19, 2017

Charles L. “Chuck” Hamlin, age 71 of Osceola passed away September 19, 2017 after battling a long-term illness.  Chuck was born February 26, 1946.  He later graduated from Jimtown High School in 1964.  On October 30, 1988, he married Marsha Simrell in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He is survived by his wife Marsha, along with their daughter Courtney...

Aug 6, 2017

Edward C. Sparks, age 71 of Cassopolis, MI, passed away Sun. Aug. 6, 2017 at Cass County Medical Care Facility.  Ed was born Apr. 19, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH.                         Surviving are his nieces and nephews Angela Hill, Lisa Lambuth Richard Sparks, and Jerry Sparks, 28 great nieces and nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews. Preceding Ed in death...

Jul 26, 2017

Nina Sue (LaPlace)Bisbey, age 84 of Osceola, was welcomed into Heaven on July 26, 2017.  Nina Sue was born Feb. 6, 1933 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Dennis and Thelma (Ulery) LaPlace.  She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1950.

Nina Sue is survived by her daughter Karen (Steve) Sienicki, two grandchildren, Elliott (Elizabeth) and Taylor,...

Jul 23, 2017

Richard Lawrence “Dick” Everts, age 86 of Granger, passed away at his Summer home on Shavehead Lake in Vandalia, Michigan at 11:15 pm Sunday, July 23, 2017.  Dick was born December 7, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Hiram and Alma (Dittmar) Everts.  On April 29, 1950, he married the love of his life, Betty Viscek at...

Jul 19, 2017

Caroline M. “Carrie” Felts, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Elkhart on July 19, 2017.  Carrie was born Jan. 27, 1968 in Elkhart and attended Jimtown High School.  She was employed for many years as a beautician, and worked with many clients throughout the area at Cutting Loose Salon in Elkhart.

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Jul 4, 2017

John Andrew Magyar, age 76 of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.  John was born February 15, 1941 in Hastings, Michigan to the late Nick G. and Faye M. (Boatman) Magyar.  At the age of 17, John enlisted in the US Navy and served honorably until his discharge in February of 1962.  On December...