Shirley J. Szlanfucht
Jan 29, 2018
Shirley J. Szlanfucht, 75, of Osceola, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was born on November 21, 1942 in DeLong, Indiana to Charles and Beatrice (Majerus) Fastabend. On July 20, 1963, Shirley married Jack Szlanfucht, and he survives. She attended Osceola United Methodist Church and volunteered in various capacities at the church including Care Club. Shirley enjoyed crafting,...
Lois J. Thompson
Jan 22, 2018
Lois J. Thompson, 73, of Mishawaka, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. She was born on January 16, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana to Clayton and Minnie (Florence) Hoover. In March of 1971, Lois married Paul Thompson and he survives. She enjoyed gardening, yard work, horses, and playing bingo. Lois is survived by the love of her life, Paul;...
Leo Stewart
Jan 18, 2018
ELKHART – Leo Stewart, Sr., 65, passed away in the early morning hours of January 18, 2018 in Elkhart. Leo was born April 21, 1952 in Powellton, WV to the late Joseph and Iva (Hudnall) Stewart. Mr. Stewart had a talent when it came to fixing cars as well as auto body restoration. He used his skill working as...
Maris L. Kraus
Jan 17, 2018
WAKARUSA - Maris L. Kraus, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday the 17th of January 2018 in Wakarusa. Maris was born July 25, 1931 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Robert and Ruby (Murdick) Dawson. She was wed to the late Richard Stump in 1949 until his passing in 1956 and later met and wed the late Richard Kraus. Together, Maris...
Thomas R. Donovan
Jan 16, 2018
Thomas R. Donovan, 60, of Elkhart, died Tuesday January 16, 2018. A native of Melrose Park IL, he was born April 22, 1957 to Raymond A. Novak & Willie Mae (Anderson) Novak Donovan and graduated from Penn High School with the Class of 75. Tom was the owner/operator of Donovan Auto Craft in Mishawaka; he was a Certified Master Mechanic...
Margery J. Payne
Jan 16, 2018
Margery J. Payne, 90, of South Bend, died Tuesday January 16, 2018. She was born in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, to Robert & Dorothy (Wilson) Drage. It was there she met her future husband, James B. Payne, in 1943 while he was stationed there with the US Army Air Corps. They were married in England on September 27, 1945 and...
Richard E. Mccuddy
Jan 16, 2018
Richard E. McCuddy, Jr. age 60, of Bremen passed away on January 16, 2018 at 11:10 AM at home. The Mishawaka native was born June 17, 1957 to Richard E., Sr. and Euna (Parker) McCuddy in Mishawaka, IN. Richard graduated from Triton High School in 1976. Richard enjoyed golfing, fishing, baseball-especially the Cubs, hockey, and Notre Dame sporting events. He...
Linda L. Campbell
Jan 15, 2018
Linda L. Campbell, 73, of Mishawaka, died Monday January 15, 2018. The South Bend native was born January 22, 1944 to Jasper E. & Nancy (Holt) Oppy. Always known as a very giving woman, she was a member of the former First Apostolic Church and enjoyed playing Bingo, bowling and the time spent with her grandchildren. In addition to her...
Jody Kevin Sheets
Jan 15, 2018
Jody Kevin Sheets, age 55, of Bristol passed away on January 15, 2018 at 6:28 PM home. He was born August 29, 1962 to Joseph Jr. and Wynona (Grose) Sheets in Mishawaka, Indiana. After graduating from Penn High School in 1981, Jody went on to pursue his Bachelor''s degree in Marketing/Communication from Western Michigan University. Jody worked in the RV...
Thelma Nelson (Loucks) Nelson
Jan 13, 2018
MISHAWAKA -Thelma Ruth Nelson, 97, passed away Sat. Jan. 13, 2018 in Johnston, Iowa at Edencrest Assisted Living. She was born Sept. 22, 1920 in LaPaz, IN to the late Rev. William and Fannie Mae Loucks. Prior to moving to the Des Moines area, Thelma lived in Berkley Circle in Mishawaka. Thelma lived in and around the Bremen area until...