Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

John (Jack) Patrick Avery passed away September 21, 2024. John was born in September of 1926 to Ross B. and Ruth (Hickey) Avery. He was the 6th of ten children. John was proceeded in his death by his parents, wife, Francis (Shingledecker) Avery. Brothers Frances, Richard, Wilfred, James, Joseph. Sisters Marie, Jean, Sarah (as an infant). His Sister Arlene...

Sep 19, 2024

Spring Alisha Stephens, age 45 of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House, with her family by her side. Spring was born November 15, 1978, in Greenwood, Mississippi and moved to the Michiana area at the age of 14.  She attended Penn High School and later worked in the hospitality...

Sep 16, 2024

Anna Elizabeth Perez, age 24 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2024, while in IU Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis.  Anna was born April 20, 2000, in Elkhart, Indiana to Fidel Perez and Claudia Reyes. She was a graduate of Goshen High School and later attended IUSB where she studied for a career Criminal Investigations. While earning...

Sep 10, 2024

Les K. Hoffman, age 76 of Osceola, formerly of Lebanon, New Jersey, passed away September 10. 2024, at the Ernestine Raclin House, Center for Hospice Care.  Les was born April 3, 1948, in St. Augustine, Florida.

He is survived by his son, Peter (Rachel) Hoffman of Osceola, and Allison (Mike) Meila of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, along with 4...

Sep 1, 2024

Johnny H. Johnson, age 65 of Elkhart, passed away at the Center for Hospice in Elkhart on Sunday, September 1, 2024.  Johnny was born October 19, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana to the late John H. and Mary (Winquist) Johnson.  Following his graduation from Penn High School, Johnny enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served honorably until his...

Aug 26, 2024

Iris Pauline (Nicodemus) Newman, 92, of Elkhart, entered heavenly rest on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1932, in Mishawaka to the late Verro P. and Mabel L. (Ogle) Nicodemus, she was preceded in death by her spouses: Neil Linger, Stanley Egert, and William Newman.

A graduate of Mishawaka High School, Iris began...

Aug 25, 2024

Frank James Fanin Jr., age 59 of South Bend, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024.  Frank was born July 6, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois.  Frank dedicated over 25 years of his life to his work as an automotive painter at AM General. He was particularly proud of being the very first employee to work on the iconic H2...

Aug 21, 2024

Jerry D. King, age 76 of Mishawka, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.  Jerry was born February 20, 1948, in Des Arc, Arkansas.  Following high school, Jerry enlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably during the Vietnam war. Born and raised with a strong sense of duty, Jerry served his country with...

Aug 20, 2024

*** UPDATE TO SERVICE TIMES*** Please join the Hayden family for a celebration of Bob's life from 2-5 pm Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the VFW Post 360 in Mishawaka, 1307 E Jefferson Blvd, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Bobbie Eugene Hayden Sr., age 97 of Elkhart, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday,...

Aug 11, 2024

Frank Loren "Sonny" Deak Jr. of Osceola/Elkhart passed away on his 96th birthday Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Woodland Manor in Elkhart.  Frank was born August 11, 1928 to the late Frank and Vivian (Bills) Deak Sr.  After graduating from Jimtown High School in 1946, he worked for Studebaker's in South Bend until he was drafted into the U.S....

Aug 11, 2024

Dennis L. “Kelly” Kelly, 73, of Elkhart, took his final breath at home, Sunday, August 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with throat cancer. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 11, 1951, to the late Eugene Prior and Thelma Kelly. And later spent many years with his partner in crime, Denise Brassie. Denise survives along with Kelly’s...

Aug 6, 2024

Due to unforseen technical issues, the livestream of Craig's service will not be available for viewing this evening.  Our staff sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience.

Craig Charles Weisweaver, age 75 of Osceola, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Creekside Village of Mishawaka.  Craig was born June 18, 1949, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late...

Aug 5, 2024

Daniel Clarence “Danny” Edwards, age 70 of Lakeville, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, while in Rapid City, South Dakota attending the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Danny was born June 10,1954, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Coy and Jean (Smith) Edwards.  He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1972. Danny loved animals, particularly...

Jul 30, 2024

Martin Ewing McCullen, 66, of Osceola entered heavenly rest on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He was born March 6, 1958, to the late Matthew Laurence McCullen and Jeraldine Elaine (Ewing) Ashley in Burbank, CA.

Surviving is his sister, Anne McLane of Garland, TX. Martin proudly served his local community as a manager for U-Haul and enjoyed using...

Jul 29, 2024

Michael James Schultz, 58, of Granger, Indiana, received his heavenly healing with his family by his side, Monday, July 29, 2024, after valiantly battling Pancreatic cancer for two and a half years. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on December 27, 1965, to Allene (Goentzel) and Delmer Schultz. He married the love of his life, Lucy Katherine Fatter...

Jul 23, 2024

James Edward Wyatt, age 55 of Elkhart, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on July 23, 2024.  Jim was born January 17, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana to Harold and Glendia (Attkisson) Wyatt.  He was a graduate of Memorial High School, class of 1987 and later earned his associate’s degree in information technology, where he worked as a...

Jul 23, 2024

Carl Steven Banacka, 66, of Bourbon, formerly Osceola, passed with family by his side, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was born in Mishawaka on June 22, 1958, to the late Charles E. and Winnetta Emaline (Pieffer) Banacka, and later married and began his family.

Surviving are his three children, Virgil “Shawn” (Brandy Lopez) Bright of New...

Jul 18, 2024

Devon Martin Smith Jr., was stillborn on July 18, 2024. Though Devon's time with us was brief, his presence touched the hearts of all who awaited his arrival.

Devon is lovingly remembered and survived by his father, Devon Martin Smith Sr., and his mother, Jamica Baker-Kennedy. He is also survived by his siblings, Dy'Lonni Smith, La'Mia House,...

Jul 17, 2024

Pamela Sue Fullmer, age 65 of Osceola, passed away on July 17, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Pam was born May 22, 1959, in Greenville, Ohio, to James and Pauline “Polly” (Royer) McClurg.  She attended Riley High School and later became a waitress and line cook in various restaurants throughout Michiana, where her warm...

Jul 16, 2024

Marvin Elmer Ryall, Sr, 87, of Osceola, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. He was born on March 28, 1937, in Dell, AR to the late Elmer and Eugeneia (Swafford) Ryall and later married Ruth Platz, who preceded him in death on February 6, 2024.

Surviving are their five children,...