Obituaries

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...

Jul 1, 2017

Richard J. “Rick” Mack Jr., age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at his home in Mishawaka.  Rick was born May 22, 1971 in Hammond, Indiana.  On June 18, 1996, he married his wife Rebecca in Miami, Oklahoma.

Becky survives, along with their children Madison (Zachary Wray) Mack of South Bend, and Griffin Mack...

Jun 29, 2017

Gary Allen Shanholt, age 63 of Elkhart, passed away at his home at 6:49 am Thursday, June 29, 2017.  Gary was born Sept. 11, 1953 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Jack and Ruth (Rader) Shanholt.  On June 29, 1973, he married Teresa Owensby in Elkhart.  She preceded him in death in 2011.

Surviving are his sons...

Jun 15, 2017

Molly Elizabeth Lundy, loving Mother, Sister, Aunt and friend, passed away at the age of 36 on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka. Molly was born on April 14, 1981 in South Bend, Indiana to William and Patricia (Barrett) Lundy.

Surviving are her children Anthony, Nathan, Cruz and Jersey Torres, her...

Jun 13, 2017

Today, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, Heaven received another Angel.

Evelyn V. (Phillips) Cobb was born February 19, 1937 in Traverse City, Michigan to Richard and Helen (Haskel) Phillips.  She attended Traverse City Schools until they moved to Burlington, Wisconsin and started High School.  She was a member of the Burlington High School class of 1955.

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Jun 4, 2017

Glenda Jean Moyer, age 70 of Elkhart went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Hamilton Grove Nursing Facility in New Carlisle, Indiana.   Glenda was born October 17, 1946 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Glenn A. & Eleanor “Jean” (Fallis) Moyer.  She grew up and lived her entire life in Jimtown until February of...

Jun 3, 2017

Anabelle “Ann” Baker, age 79 of Osceola passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Elkhart Hospice House.  Ann was born April 28, 1938 in West Point, Indiana to the late Sandford and Maud (Humes) Scarlett.  On March 1, 1969, she married Dale F. Baker in Osceola.

Dale survives, along with their children Kirk (Kim) Bennett...

Jun 2, 2017

Billy M. Broadway, age 76 of Mishawaka, passed away on June 2, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  Billy was born September 20, 1940 in Rayville, Louisiana to the late Bennie and Mary (Oglesby) Broadway.  At the age of 20, Billy was drafted into the US Army where he served honorably from 1963-1965.  On July 25, 1970, he...

May 29, 2017

Leroy Allen Bowers, age 74 of South Bend passed away unexpectedly at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on May 29, 2017.  Leroy was born June 16, 1942 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Lynn and Sibyl (Hutchison) Bowers. Following graduation from Penn High School, Leroy enlisted in the US Army, serving honorably during the Korean War era.  He was...

May 28, 2017

Colleen Ann Willits, age 69 of Goshen, passed away May 28, 2017.  Colleen was born June 25, 1947 in Mishawaka.  On Sept. 30, 1978, she married Rick Willits in Mishawaka.  Rick preceded her in death, passing away in 2015.

Surviving are her children Brett (Jennifer) Thompson of Middlebury, Heather (Mitch) Zahno of NY, Wendy (Walter) Steele of...

May 21, 2017

John Thomas Mason, age 64, of Mishawaka, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, May 21, 2017, comfortably in his home surrounded by his family. John was born September 27, 1952, in South Bend, Indiana, to Thomas and Ruth (Jacobson) Mason. He graduated from Penn High School and went on to the University of Wisconsin -...