Obituaries

Roberta "Jean" Hohl

Roberta "Jean" Hohl

Mar 17, 2025

Roberta Jean Hohl, age 87 of Osceola, Indiana, passed away on March 17, 2025. Jean was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, August 28, 1937 to Robert and Ella (Kronewitter) Swift. Jean was a Madison High School graduate. She married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Hohl, on November 26, 1955.

Jean was a valued bookkeeper in her work at Henderson & Crull and...

Agnes Dougall

Agnes Dougall

Mar 15, 2025

Agnes Ann Dougall lived a warm and full 91 years before passing into final rest on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. Born July 16, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana to Frank and Agnes Clark, Agnes grew up in Osceola surrounded by many brothers and sisters. As a young woman she met and fell in love with Charles Dougall. They were married...

Nicholas G. Stith

Nicholas G. Stith

Mar 8, 2025

Nicholas G. Stith, age 36, of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2025, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on September 1, 1988, in South Bend, Indiana, Nick was known for his adventurous spirit, warm heart, and unending kindness.

He is survived by his mother, Michele Montague, and his siblings, Cory D. Stith (Areca Shaw), and Drew Michael Montague....

Ronald F. Becker (USAF, Ret.)

Ronald F. Becker (USAF, Ret.)

Mar 5, 2025

Ronald Frederick Becker, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.), age 82, formerly of San Antonio, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2025, at his home in Goshen, Indiana, with his loving wife and family by his side.

Ron was born on January 9, 1943, in Olean, New York, to the late Donald and Dorothy Becker. While enlisted in the...

Woodrow Lowe, Jr.

Woodrow Lowe, Jr.

Mar 5, 2025

Woodrow Lowe, Jr, 82, of Elkhart entered final rest Wednesday, March 5, at home with his family by his side. He was born to the late Woodrow Lowe, Sr and Narcissus A. Nickoson on July 3, 1942 in Cannelton, WV.

Surviving is his significant other, Emma Confer and his children, Toney and Scott Lowe, both of Elkhart, Tammy (Jim) Worman of...

Patricia "Pattie" Rae Breen

Patricia "Pattie" Rae Breen

Mar 3, 2025

Patricia “Pattie” Rae (Spaulding) Breen, formerly Swiergosz, entered eternal rest, Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brave fight with cancer. She was born in Toledo, OH to Wesley and Evon (Myers) Spauling on Oct. 24, 1955, and later married Stephen Breen.

Along with Stephen and Evon, Pattie leaves behind her children, James (Bailey) Morgart, Michael (Sarah) Swiergosz, Stephen (Grace) Swiergosz, all...

Donald Smith

Donald Smith

Mar 3, 2025

Donald “Don” J Smith, 90, of Osceola entered final rest at home, Monday, March 3, with his family by his side. He was born in Rochester on July 7, 1934, to the late James and Evelyn (Young) Smith, and later married Patricia “Patty” (Boring) Smith, who preceded him in death April 2024.

Surviving are their children, Donnette (Doug) Patterson, Darren (Andrea)...

Denyse Dabrowiak

Denyse Dabrowiak

Mar 3, 2025

Denyse (Goff) Dabrowiak, 89, entered heavenly rest, Monday morning, March 3, 2025, with her children by her side. She was born Nov. 24, 1935, in South Bend, to the late Asa and Bessie (Jordan) Goff and later married Ralph J. Dabrowiak, who also preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 2023.

Surviving are their children, Lucy (Mark) Dale of South Bend,...

Scott Alan Dougall

Scott Alan Dougall

Mar 2, 2025

Scott Alan Dougall, 66, of Elkhart entered final rest on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Mishawaka on September 9, 1958, to Charles and Agnes (Clark) Dougall, and later married Jill Dougall (Sumpter).

He is survived by his mother, Agnes, along with his sister Becky (Marvin) Stewart of Edwardsburg,...

Hope Scheittecatte

Hope Scheittecatte

Feb 26, 2025

 Hope Heavenly Scheittecatte was born into the arms of heaven on February 26, 2025. Though her time on Earth was brief, she was embraced by the endless love of her parents, Casey and Mollie Scheittecatte, and her siblings, Rillie, Josie Lynn, and Kayce Scheittecatte. 

Hope will always be held close in the hearts of her grandparents, Devon and Darsha Scheittecatte, Christine...

Carla J White

Carla J White

Feb 20, 2025

Carla J. White, age 62 of Osceola, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 with her immediate family by her side. Carla always considered her greatest accomplishment in life to be her family. She is survived by her husband of over 41 years, Jeff White, her daughter Amanda Rantz, her grandson Emerson Rantz, her step-son, Daniel White, along with many...

Leslie Mae Martin

Leslie Mae Martin

Feb 19, 2025

Leslie Mae Martin lived a life full of love and laughter. On the morning of February 19, 2025, at the age of 59, she passed away peacefully at home in Osceola, surrounded by the people she cherished most—her family.

Born on December 8, 1965, in Crawford, Ohio, Leslie was the daughter of Dennis and Linda Mae (Stewart) Stuckert. She spent over...

Fred Fowler Jr.

Fred Fowler Jr.

Feb 18, 2025

 Fred E. Fowler Jr., age 72, passed away on February 18, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Fred was born on November 14, 1952, in Fairbanks, Alaska to Fred Sr. and Barbara Fowler. The family later returned to Kittery, ME where he was raised alongside his younger sister, Sue, and younger brother, Brian. Fred grew up...

Arthur D. Price

Arthur D. Price

Feb 17, 2025

Arthur D. “Art” Price, of Granger, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 86. He went to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and generosity. Born on June 23, 1938, to the late Arthur R. and Vearl L. (Drake) Price, Art lived a life guided by his faith in the Lord....

William Thomas LaGrand

William Thomas LaGrand

Feb 13, 2025

William “Billy” LaGrand, 63, of South Bend, passed unexpectedly at his home on Feb. 13, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1962, in Elkhart to the late William Dale Lagrand and Leah Betts . Surviving are his children, Desiree (Michael) Vantine, Destiney LaGrand, both of Elkhart, and Dartanya Taylor of Osceola. Billy is also survived by his grandchildren, Kaiden...

Keith J. Hadary

Keith J. Hadary

Feb 8, 2025

Keith Hadary, (Chops or Chopper, as he was fondly called by friends) age 61, went to be with the Lord after a 3-year battle with brain cancer. He was born on October 11, 1963, in Mishawaka. He was born to the late Julius Hadary and Judi (Bob) Sutton. He is survived by his wife, Michele, of 29 years and his...

Donna Lynne Lee

Donna Lynne Lee

Feb 8, 2025

Donna Lynne Lee, age 64, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2025, surrounded by her family at home in Granger. She was born on March 17, 1960, in Niles, Michigan, to Chester and Shirley (Speckem) Cylke. Following Chester’s death, Shirley married Terry Meyers, who helped raise Donna from the age of 6. Donna was a 1978...

Anthony Wine

Anthony Wine

Feb 7, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Wine, age 52, of Elkhart, passed away at the Esther House on Friday, February 7, 2025. Tony was born on October 5, 1972, in Elkhart, IN, and attended Memorial High School.

Tony had a passion for music, especially metal, and never missed a chance to play his guitar or attend a good concert—his favorite being the annual Big Growl....

Richard L. "Rich" Klahr

Richard L. "Rich" Klahr

Feb 3, 2025

Richard Lawrence "Rich" Klahr, age 52, of Granger, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025. Rich was born on August 5, 1972, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to David and Jeaneen (Lawrence) Klahr. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1991, excelling in tennis and golf, and later attended St. Petersburg College in Florida.

Feeling the Lord’s calling,...

Robert William "Bob" Reiman

Robert William "Bob" Reiman

Feb 3, 2025

Robert William Reiman, age 89, of Osceola, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. Bob was born on June 10, 1935, to the late Fredrick O. and Ida E. (Stacy) Reiman in Ceylon Village, Minnesota. Following high school, Bob answered the call to serve his country, joining the Army...