Obituaries

Jul 18, 2019

Billy Gene Hollis, age 81 of Edwardsburg, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  Billy was born March 21, 1938 in Wycliff, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Viola (Hargrove) Hollis.  On September 26, 1958, he married Helen Barnes in Cairo, Illinois. Helen preceded him in death, passing...

Jul 7, 2019

Elmer B. Davenport, 77, a co-resident of Elephant Butte, NM and Osceola, IN died on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Sierra Vista Hospital in Truth or Consequences, NM. Elmer was born November 16, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Elmer and Doris Davenport. He was a retired Machinist & Maintenance Engineer. Elmer enjoyed working with his hands, creating new trinkets,...

Jun 21, 2019

Larry Dean Gletty, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Elkhart on Friday, June 21, 2019.  Larry was born May 9, 1952 in Waterloo, Iowa to the late Floyd Ira and Arlene Ferne (Michelsen) Gletty.  He was employed for many years as a cabinet builder in the RV Industry throughout the greater Elkhart area.  While working in...

Jun 19, 2019

Kimberly Marie Rutt, age 57 of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  Kim was born November 4, 1961 in Mishawaka, Indiana.

She is survived by her longtime companion, Scott Beals of Mishawaka, her children Melissa Williams and her husband Lonnie of Elkhart and Corey Ringenberg and his wife Stephanie of...

Jun 8, 2019

Ralph Wilburn Hayes, PhD., age 86 of Clearwater, Florida, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Brookside Hospice House.  Ralph was born March 9, 1933 in East St. Louis, MO to the late Cleadis E. and Pauline J. (Cotter) Hayes.  Following his High School graduation, Ralph enlisted in the US Air Force, where he trained for...

Jun 1, 2019

Arthur Henry “Artio” Knight, age 86 of South Bend, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross.  Arthur was born February 8, 1933 in Goshen, Indiana.  He later graduated from Goshen High School and attended college before enlisting in the US Navy, where he served during the Korean War from 1951-1955.  After his honorable discharge...

May 30, 2019

Alice Rose Washburn, age 84 of Granger, passed away peacefully at her niece’s home on Thursday, May 30, 2019.  Alice was born April 7, 1935 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Charles Sr. and Margrit (Illozwei) Kedik. At a dance one night, she met Richard Washburn and they dated for several years before marrying in Arizona on December 31,...

May 25, 2019

Larry Dean Newcomer, age 80 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.  Larry was born April 18, 1939 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Merril A. and Ruby G. (Secor) Newcomer.  Larry was a graduate of Jimtown High School, class of 1957 where he excelled at football, baseball and...

May 22, 2019

Sarah Jane Wood, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Granger on May 22, 2019.  Sarah Jane was born January 15, 1940 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late George W. and Opal (Coryell) Smith.  The Madison High School graduate later marred Donald L. Wood on December 31, 1960.

She is survived by her husband of...

May 16, 2019

George Jeremiah Biddlecome passed gently into Heaven on May 16, 2019.  He was born May 12, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  He weighed 7 pounds and 4 ounces.

George or “Baby Jerry” is survived by his loving parents George M. and Hillaree M. (Farrell) Biddlecome of Goshen. Surviving as well are his grandparents Janet Ferstl...

May 15, 2019

Michael Alan Harlacher, age 61, of Granger passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Michael was born April 16, 1958 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Henry and Ernestine (Christy) Harlacher. Michael was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1976.    On September 9, 1978, he married Kelly Weisweaver at the Osceola United...

May 15, 2019

Karel Lee Thomas, age 70, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center with her family at her side on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  Karel was born October 18, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana.  On March 12, 1966, she married her high school sweetheart, Russel Thomas.  They recently celebrated their fifty third anniversary.

Surviving is her...

May 12, 2019

Lucas Allan Gordy passed gently into Heaven on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Lucas was born Saturday, May 11, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.

He is survived by his parents Brett and Heather (Stasiak) Gordy of Mishawaka and his big sister Regan Gordy. Surviving as well are his great grandparents L. Charles Farmer, Clifford...

May 12, 2019

Johnny Wayne Jernigan, age 68, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home in Elkhart.  Johnny was born July 3, 1950 in Winchester, Tennessee to the late John and Murvine (Kelley) Jernigan.  He served in the US Army in the Vietnam War era before being honorably discharged in 1972. ...

May 8, 2019

Walter Michael “Mike” Vogel, age 72, went peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his home in Goshen.  Mike was born November 30, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lawrence H. and Tommie A. (Anderson) Vogel.  Following graduation from St. Albans High School  in 1964, Mike enrolled at West...

Apr 29, 2019

Michael E. Barrett, age 72, passed away at his home in South Bend on Monday, April 29, 2019.  Michael was born February 22, 1947 in South Bend to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Hillring) Barrett.

Surviving are his sons Christopher and Anthony Barrett, both of Grand Rapids, Michigan, a granddaughter and his siblings Pamela Barrett of Queens...

Apr 11, 2019

RB Earl Mahler, age 89 of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart.  RB was born October 17, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Melvin Earl and Leona (Snyder) Mahler.  The Jimtown High School graduate enlisted in the US Army in 1951 and obtained the rank...

Apr 8, 2019

Francis R.  “Pete” Scheibelhut of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on April 8 2019 in South Bend, Indiana at the age of 86.  Pete was born on January 3, 1933 in Mishawaka, IN to  the late Francis and Myrtle (Walker) Scheiblehut. After School Francis enlisted in the United States Navy where he served honorably until his discharge in 1950.   He...

Apr 6, 2019

Joy Alexander, age 60 of South Bend, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones at the Center for Hospice in South Bend.  Joy was born August 23, 1958 in South Bend to the late Joseph and Willadene (Kesler) McFarland.

Joy is survived by her companion of 18...

Apr 1, 2019

Debra Lynn Gable, age 62 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on April 1, 2019.  Debra was born January 25, 1957 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ed and Hilda (Massey) Roe.  Debby was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1975.  She was employed as a Home Healthcare Aide and Direct Care...