Oct 29, 2018

Ralph Junior Platz, 90, of Mishawaka, died on October 29, 2018.  He was born on May 2, 1928 in Lakeville to Fred and Alice (Ranstead) Platz.  On December 6, 1961, Ralph married Phyllis Clark and she preceded him in death on October 25, 2018.  Ralph worked for Wheelabrator for many years.  Ralph is survived his daughter, Patty (Ron) Carey; son,...

Oct 27, 2018

Mary Lee Murray, 81 of Osceola, died on October 27, 2018.  She was born on November 16, 1936 to Holland and Cassie Mae (Nowlin) Looney in Williamson, West Virginia.  On June 2, 1956, Mary Lee married Paul Murray and he survives.  After raising her children, Mary Lee went to college and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business...

Oct 25, 2018

Phyllis Joan Platz, 81 of Mishawaka, died on October 25, 2018.  She was born on July 27, 1937 in South Bend to Stafford and Grace Alice (Goltry) Clark.  On December 6, 196 1, Phyllis married Ralph J. Platz and he survives.  Phyllis was a homemaker and enjoyed line dancing at the Battell Center.  Phyllis is survived by her husband...

Oct 23, 2018

Brian Lee Howard, 32, of South Bend died on October 23, 2018.  He was born in Mishawaka on September 10, 1986 to Anthony Howard and Angela Hubbard.  After graduating High School, Brian earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Indiana University, Bloomington campus.  He worked as a General Manager for Papa John's and was a dog breeder of...

Oct 22, 2018

Nancy Jean Speake, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away on October 22, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born in South Bend on March 10, 1942 to Clement C. and Marie (Bloom) Smolka.  Nancy worked for Squad's 2 nd Precinct for many years and Tanglewood Trace in the Dietary Department as a cook until her retirement.  She was a member...

Oct 22, 2018

Chalmous Clyde Watford, age 89, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan. He was born on January 13, 1929 to the late Orson and Thelma Watford in Dothan, Alabama. A longtime resident of the South Bend area after retirement from the Army, he lived at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in Saint Joseph...

Oct 19, 2018

Herbert C. Sommers, 85, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at 10:30 am, Friday, October 19, 2018.  Herbert was born on December 7, 1932 to Marvin J. and Ruth Elizabeth (Wogoman) Sommers.  After graduating high school, Herbert served his country honorably in the United States Navy.  On November 24, 1956, Herbert married Mary Ilene Condon and she preceded him in...

Oct 17, 2018

Lestel G. Balser Jr. "LG" age 66 of Elkhart, Indiana died on October 17, 2018 at 7:10 PM.  He was born on July 17, 1952 to Lestel and Joretta in Ward, West Virginia.  Les worked as an engineer for many years in the manufactured housing industry starting at New Yorker and retiring from Clayton Homes. He was known for...

Oct 16, 2018

Jennifer Lynn Carte, 4/6/1969-10/16/2018, native of Elkhart died in her home in Elkhart at 7:16 AM.

Jennifer made friends easily and had much family during her journey on the earth.  Jen has joined her Mother Verna Stemm and Husband James Garrison in a place with no pain, just love and light.

Jenny loved Garfield, animals,...

Oct 14, 2018

Lola S. Weston, 91, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, died on October 14, 2018.  She was born on January 1, 1927 to Hazel Davey.  Lola married James Ray Weston and he preceded her in death on July 19, 1980.  Lola was very active and enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, crafts, silk flower arranging, collecting dolls, square dancing, and camping.  She and...