Esther A. Messick
Jul 8, 2019
ELKHART, IN- Esther A. Messick, age 91, passed away on July 8, 2019 at Greenleaf Health Care.
She was born October 15, 1927 in Deepwater, Missouri to the late Nathan A. and Etha M. (Beeler) Ritter. On August 11, 1945 Esther married Delmas A. Messick and with this happy union they were blessed with four children. She...
Johnny Grady Jr.
Jul 7, 2019
SOUTH BEND, IN- Johnny Grady Jr., age 76, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2019 at his home.
He was born May 18, 1943 in Gregory, Arkansas to the late Johnny and Minnie Tennessee (Ward) Grady Sr. Johnny worked as a bus driver for United Limo. He loved serving God and going to...
Kohen Lee Presswood
Jul 7, 2019
ELKHART, IN- Kohen Lee Presswood, age 6 weeks, passed away on July 7, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born May 25, 2019 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Richard Presswood and Kasaundra LeBlanc. Kohen enjoyed to smile, snuggles with mommy, swinging, and music. He was loved my so many and will be dearly missed.
Kohen...
Melvin W. Howard
Jul 3, 2019
Melvin Wilbur Howard passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital on July 3rd, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born on March 18, 1931, the only child of Wilbur and Mary Howard of South Bend, Indiana, who preceded him in death. Melvin graduated from Riley High School and earned a musical scholarship for playing the clarinet and other...
Nancy L. Firestone
Jun 30, 2019
GOSHEN, IN- Nancy L. Firestone, age 80, passed away on June 30, 2019 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born May 31, 1939 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late George E. and Thelma (Molebash) Christner. Nancy was a graduate from Elkhart High School. On June 13, 1964 Nancy married Robert L. Firestone and with this happy union they...
Jack J. Bradley, Jr.
Jun 22, 2019
Jack Jeffres Bradley Jr., 74, of Union, Michigan, passed away on June 22, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in South Bend, Indiana to Jack Jeffres and Eunice G. (Walter) Bradley Sr. on May 7, 1945. On September 28, 1969, Jack married Sharon McConnell and she survives. He worked as a cable splicer for GTE...
Marilyn J. Behner
Jun 21, 2019
Marilyn Joan Behner, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away on June 21, 2019 peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Marilyn was born on June 13, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa from the union of Eric Von Baden and Florence Smith who preceded her in death. Marilyn's two sisters, Yvonne Elain Von Baden and Glenice Patterson also preceded her...
Daniel R Barth
Jun 21, 2019
Daniel R. Barth, 90, of Mishawaka, died on June 21, 2019. He was born on August 22, 1928 in South Bend, Indiana to Daniel and Hazel (Fetters) Barth. On July 1, 1950, Daniel married Elizabeth Conn and she survives. Daniel was a 1946 graduate of John Adams High School and he worked as a machinist in Tool and Die...
Stanley P. De Cloedt
Jun 20, 2019
MISHAWAKA, IN- Stanley P. De Cloedt, age 81, passed away on June 20, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional.
He was born February 2, 1938 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ferdinand and June Eleanor (Stanley) De Cloedt. Stanley was inducted into the United States Navy. He served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. Stanley...
Charles "Chuck" R. Wiard
Jun 18, 2019
MISHAWAKA , IN- Charles "Chuck" R. Wiard, age 86, passed away on June 18 , 2019 at Elkhart Hospice House .
He was born December 4, 1932 in Warsaw , Indiana to the late Norman and Ruth ( Moore ) Wiard . Chuck was inducted into the United States Army on March 5, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana...