Karen Lou Winrott, 77, of Osceola, died on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at home. She was born on June 22, 1941 in Houston, Texas to Russell and Ethel (Blair) Carpenter. Karen was married to Edward Winrott and he preceded her in death on April 11, 2015. She was in quality assurance with Thermoplastics for many years and then a security...
Samuel E. Cox, Sr., 62, of Elkhart, died on November 14, 2018 in Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 26, 1955 in Marion, Indiana to William D. and Bethel L. (Mock) Cox. On January 18, 1975, Sam married Gisele Burgess and she survives. Sam graduated from Northfield High School in 1973 and Ivy Tech, majoring in...
Philip A. Williams, 61, of South Bend, passed into the arms of Jesus on November 9, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 12, 1957 in Mishawaka to Paul and Dorothy (Donham) Williams. On February 15, 1986, Philip married the love of his life, Paula Marsh. He majored in Music in college was a...
Harry E. Badowski, 98, of Mishawaka, died on November 8, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. He was born on January 25, 1920 in South Bend to Nicholas and Anna Badowski. Harry enlisted into the United States Army and served his country honorable from November of 1941 through September of 1945. On October 5, 1946, Harry married Rose Kozuch and she...
Janet M. Kohler, 81, of Osceola, died on November 8, 2018. She was born in South Bend on April 23, 1937. On April 18, 1953, Janet married Richard Kohler and he survives. Janet worked for Whitehall Laboratories in Elkhart for many years until her retirement. She loved being a homemaker, Mom, and Grandma. Her family was very precious to her...
Shirley A. Redman, 82, of Mishawaka, died November 6, 2018. She was born in South Bend on August 13, 2018 to (the late) Claude and Lillian (Gorny) Jankowski. On August 11, 1956, Shirley married Russell Redman; he preceded her in death on June 21, 1991. Shirley was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church, enjoyed playing board games, euchre, bingo...
Gary A. Nickerson, 67, of South Bend died on November 6, 2018 at home. He was born on February 13, 1951 in South Bend to Fred L. and Betty L. (McKee) Nickerson. He owned a vending business independently for many years. Gary also worked for Stanz Food Supply and Marcos Pizza. He took pride in his yard, creating a...
Ewell D. "Joe" Holstein, 71, of Elkhart, died on November 2, 2018 surrounded by his family. Joe was born on August 1, 1947 in Rand, West Virginia to Ernest and Louise (Rombo) Holstein.On August 1, 1974, Joe married Linda June Gibson. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2003. Joe worked for Elkhart Rubber and Dexter Axle for many...
Marjorie V. White, 90, of Mishawaka, died on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 13, 1928 in Florence, Alabama to Floyd and Lina (Butler) Norred. On May 18, 1946, Marjorie married Estol White and he preceded her in death in 1998. Marjorie enjoyed puzzle books, game shows, and country music and...
Wanda Ann Meziere, 78, of Mishawaka, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in MacNiery County, Tennessee on April 5, 1940 to A.C. and Jean (Whirley) Wood. On February 4, 1958, Wanda married Charles P. Meziere and he survives. Wanda enjoyed planting flowers and gardening, but her greatest joy was raising children. ...