Obituaries

Mar 12, 2024

Robert J. “Bob” Gamble, age 73, passed away March 12, 2024, with his family by his side at his home in New Carlisle, Indiana.  Bob was born August 7, 1950, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Chester and Leoka Sue (Mallet) Gamble.  He was a graduate of New Prairie High School, and was employed as a propane gas delivery...

Mar 11, 2024

Cindy Lee (Riffle) Spillman, 68, of Osceola entered eternal rest, on March 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in South Bend on September 21, 1955, to the late Ray and Maxine (Erick) Riffle.

Cindy was a lifelong resident of the South Bend and Osceola areas. She married...

Mar 10, 2024

Patricia Elaine Eller, age 77 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2024.  Pat was born May 8, 1946, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Mearl and Myrtle Marie (Lechlitner) Detwiler.  On August 24, 2002, she married Gene Eller in Elkhart, Indiana.

Gene survives, along with Pat’s children Patrick Beatty of Ohio and...

Mar 9, 2024

Janice Sandra Jenkins, age 82 of Mishawaka, formerly of Apple Valley Minnesota, went peacefully home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, her devoted soulmate Pete, and friends and family she has lost during her lifetime on March 9, 2024.

Jan was born October 15, 1941, in Willmar, Minnesota, to the late Richard James and Hazel (Hudson)...

Mar 8, 2024

Daniel E. Shanholt,age 74  of Elkhart, passed away at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Friday, March 8, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and resilience that will forever be cherished by his family and friends. Dan was born July 7, 1949, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Jack and Ruth (Rader) Shanholt. He was a...

Mar 6, 2024

Chris Neal McMichael, 64, of Osceola entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at University Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on October 22, 1959, to the late Larry and Dixie (Day) McMichael and later married Linda Esser on August 15, 2015.

Linda survives, along with their children, Alexis (Will) Dunning of Indianapolis, Andrew Dunning of Bristol,...

Mar 6, 2024

Roberta Joanne (Yoder) Scheittecatte, 81, of Osceola entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Elkhart on Dec. 21, 1942, to the late Harold Tom and Zelma Irene (Paulas) Yoder and later married Roy Scheittecatte, on August 28, 1966, who preceded her in death.

Surviving is their son, Devon...

Feb 29, 2024

Connie Marie (Smith) Day, age 83 of Mishawaka, peacefully went to be with the Lord on the morning of February 29, 2024. Connie was born September 29, 1940, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

She is survived by her children Charles C. “Chuck” Smith Jr. and his wife Teri, and Tabitha M. “Tabi” Smith-Wiley, both of Mishawaka.  Surviving as well...

Feb 29, 2024

Ora “Jay” Hochstetler, 70, of Elkhart passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on August 6, 1953, in Goshen to the late Neal and Fannie Hochstetler.

He is survived by his 4 children, Randy (Tanya) Hochstetler of Osceola, Nathan (Tammy) Hochstetler of Woodstock, GA, John (Sonny) Hochstetler...

Feb 19, 2024

Mary Ridenour, 75, of Mishawaka entered heavenly rest on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the Raclin House surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 12, 1948, in Michigan City, IN to the late Edward and Helen (Rozycki) Abel. She married Glen “Sonny” Ridenour on June 12, 1982, after 41 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on...

Feb 18, 2024

Archie M. Holdren, 84, of Mishawaka passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Mishawaka on May 2, 1939, to the late Oscar and Velatta (Ousterhout) Holdren and later married Judi Rhodes, who preceded him in death in 2019.

Surviving are his three children, Dennis (Jacquie) Holdren of South Bend, Lianna (Jose Madera)...

Feb 12, 2024

Mark Robert Gentry, 60, of Osceola entered into heavenly rest on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Robert and Darlene (Johnson) Gentry in Three Rivers, MI on June 16, 1963. In the summer of 1992, he married Mary Howie on July 4th, and they celebrated every year...

Feb 9, 2024

Georgia Ann Hilfman passed at 92 years of age on February 9th from multiple complications that were presented as time went on.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Gus and Marie Foontas on September 19, 1931.  While she was an only child she was loved dearly by her mother and father.  Weekend trips to the movies with her...

Feb 9, 2024

Jane Ann Slane, age 89 formerly of Osceola, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home in Fort Wayne. She was surrounded by her family who provided her with love and comfort as she went to be with her Heavenly Father. Jane was born on June 25, 1934, in Rochester, Indiana and was the fifth of...

Feb 8, 2024

Daniel Patrick “Danny” Hoppers, age 42 of Mishawaka, passed away on February 8, 2024.  Danny was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend who left us too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.  He was born April 1, 1981, in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 2000, where...

Feb 7, 2024

Mary Lee (Weisweaver) Owen found eternal peace in heaven on February 7, 2024 at 10:32 am.  She had suffered an unexpected stroke at Memorial Hospital, South Bend and was with her husband Bill Ronald Owen, her daughter Rochelle Kathryn Owen (Samuel Wade Sharp), her son Bill Matthew Owen, and his best friend Donald Raymond Ransberger at the time of...

Feb 7, 2024

Patsy Louise Hapner, age 75 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.  Patsy was born January 16, 1949, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Garnett and Beulah (Blake) Scott.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Roger (Tina) Woods of Goshen and her stepchildren Chris Ratcliff of Bristol, Lori...

Feb 6, 2024

Ruth B. Ryall, 82, of Osceola entered heavenly rest on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in South Bend to the late David and Faith (Cripe) Platz, on March 9, 1941. On September 23, 1959, she married Marvin Ryall in South Bend, after meeting upon Marvin’s return from serving in the...

Feb 4, 2024

James D. Waire, 63, of Mishawaka passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on April 26, 1960, in Michigan City to the late Robert and Willie Jean (Watson) Waire and married his middle school sweetheart Diane Dobkins on August 7, 1978.

She survives along with their five...

Feb 2, 2024

Tim Walker, 73, went to Heaven on Feb. 2, 2024, in Peoria, Arizona, following a brief illness. He was born on November 8, 1950 in Mishawaka, to Rebekah and the late Richard Walker, and grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, graduating from Jimtown High School.

Tim is survived by his mother, Rebekah (Fred) Bratcher of Apollo Beach, Florida,...