James N. Howard

Aug 3, 2018

James N. Howard, 88, passed away early Friday morning, August 3, 2018 while surrounded by the love of his family.

James was born in South Bend, IN to the late Francis and Mary (Cobb) Howard on April 21, 1930. James was a U.S. Navy veteran, past member of the American Legion in Indianapolis, past member of Masonic...

Jeffery R. Smith

Jul 31, 2018

Jeffery R. Smith, 64, passed away Tuesday morning, July 31, 2018 in Elkhart, Indiana. Jeffery was born to the late William and Cora (Winchell) Smith, Sr. in South Bend, Indiana on August 11, 1953. Jeff and his wife, Linda, celebrated 37 years of marriage before her passing on November 6, 2017. He was a dedicated husband to Linda before...

Savannah Marie Lynn Dillon Stanley

Jul 30, 2018

GOSHEN – Savannah Marie Lynn Dillon Stanley, infant daughter of Jamie Dillon and Cane Stanley, passed away in Goshen on Monday, July 30, 2018. The promise of Savannah being welcomed into this world brought much joy to her family. She will always have a place in their hearts and will forever be with them in spirit. In addition to...

Winford L. Baize

Jul 29, 2018

Winford L. "Bill" Baize, 92, of Granger, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday July 29, 2018. He was born in Linton, IN on February 19, 1926, the son of (the late) Leslie & Dovie (Hamlin) Baize. On July 10, 1943, he married June (Davis) Baize. At age 16, Bill moved to Mishawaka with his new wife...

Donna M. Shellenbarger

Jul 26, 2018

Donna M. Shellenbarger, 62, of Elkhart, died July 26, 2018.  She was born December 21, 1955 to Lester and Ruth Starr.  On February 4, 1997, Donna married Stanley Shellenbarger.  He survives.  She attended Full Gospel Fellowship in Elkhart.  Donna enjoyed drawing and making crafts; however her greatest love was spending time with her family.  Donna is survived by her husband,...

Michael C. Carter

Jul 25, 2018

Michael C. "Mike" Carter, 79, of Osceola, died on July 25, 2018 at 7:00 at home.  He was born April 27, 1939 to Pinkney and Clara (Stoner) Carter in Mishawaka, IN.  On March 12, 1960 he married Dorothy Oswald and she survives.  Mike attended Queen of Peace Catholic Church and worked for Penn Harris Madison School System as a custodian...

June B. Dehaven

Jul 20, 2018

June B. DeHaven, 89, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Fri, July 20, 2018. June was born Feb 26, 1929 in South Bend, IN to the late Oden and Martha (Selberg) Robertson. Ms. DeHaven was a dedicated mother raising 5 children and providing them with a loving home. In the early 1980's, she worked at Healthwin in...

Patrick B. Perkins

Jul 19, 2018

Patrick B. Perkins, 59, of Elkhart, died Thursday July 19, 2018 at Elkhart General Hospital. The South Bend native was born May 5, 1959, the son of Alfred & Shirley (Metz) Perkins. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Perkins; daughters, Kimberly Perkins, Sara (Vince "Taco") Mendoza and Amanda Ousnamer; sons, Ben (Tiffany) Helbling & David Ousnamer; brothers, Daniel (Ola) Perkins...

Ellen Ruth Watford

Jul 19, 2018

Ellen Ruth Watford, age 93 passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Hanson Hospice Center of Stevensville, Michigan. She was born February 14, 1925, to the late William (Bill) and Emma Krueger in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was a longtime resident of the South Bend area with her husband after his retirement from the Army, but had spent the...

David L. Henderson

Jul 17, 2018

David L. Henderson, 69, of Osceola, died Tuesday July 17, 2018 in IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. The South Bend native was born May 1, 1949, the son of Thomas & Katherine (Beyer) Henderson. David graduated from Penn High School with the Class of '67 and had retired from Conrail/P.T.I. Transport Services. David is survived by his brother, Tom (Sue)...