James E. Davis

Aug 9, 2017

James E. Davis, 72, of Elkhart, IN died peacefully at 12:00 noon on August 9, 2017 and entered into Christ''s comforting and healing arms. He is already greatly missed. Dad was born on November 24, 1944 in Athens, Alabama, to Wesley and Mary Lou (Martin) Davis; he was one of nine children. He was raised in Limestone County and by...

James F. Maddux

Aug 6, 2017

On August 6, 2017, James F. Maddux, 84, passed away suddenly of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurism at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. James was born on February 11, 1933 to Walter A. and Lois B. (Frye) Maddux in Charleston, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Ralph and Harold Maddux; and beloved sister Kay Satterfield....

Richard J. & Norma Barth

Aug 5, 2017

Richard J. Barth, 95, formerly of South Bend, died Saturday July 8, 2017 in Birmingham AL. Richard was born February 2, 1922 to Arthur & Stacy Barth; he was a US Army veteran of WWII and was a retired pattern maker. On October 9, 1948, Richard married Norma Jean (Pare) Barth in St. Hedwig Catholic Church in South Bend and...

Marjorie M. Gesto

Aug 2, 2017

Marjorie M. Gesto, 67, of New Carlisle, died Wednesday August 2, 2017 at Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The Muskegon MI native was born March 4, 1950 to Harold C. & Pearl (Yeager) Lewis. She was well known for her cooking skills and enjoyed cooking for family & friends. An avid Notre Dame football fan, she also enjoyed caring for...

Larry L. Sommers

Aug 2, 2017

ELKHART - Larry Sommers, 78, passed away in the late evening hours of Wed. Aug. 2, 2017 in Elkhart. Larry was born Nov. 9, 1938 to the late Marvin & Ruth (Wogoman) Sommers in Elkhart, IN. On Dec. 3, 1960, he was wed to Barbara Barnes in Mishawaka. Larry was a Veteran of the United States Army. While formerly employed...

Dennis D. Herrschop

Aug 1, 2017

Dennis D. Herrschop. 73, of Osceola, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 1, 2017. The Mishawaka native was born June 1, 1944 to Luke & Marjorie (Beeman) Herrschop. Denny graduated from John Adams High School with the Class of ''62 and was a US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1966. On August 19,...

Betty Miller (Haas) Miller

Aug 1, 2017

MISHAWAKA - Betty Miller, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Mishawaka. Betty was born December 2, 1929 to the late Joseph Haas and Grace (Balsley) Haisley in Mishawaka, Indiana. Betty wed Robert "Bob" E. Miller January 24, 1948. Together, they celebrated 58 years of marriage before his passing on March 26, 2006. Betty was a past member...

Ronald K. Hughes

Jul 31, 2017

ELKHART - Ronald K. Hughes, 75, passed away peacefully July 31, 2017 while surrounded by his family. Mr. Hughes was born in Elkhart on November 15, 1941 to the late Katherine (Wrightsman) Burns. He married Mary Leak on November 26, 1962. Together, Ronald and Mary celebrated nearly 50 years of marriage before her passing on July 22, 2012. Mr. Hughes...

William A. Steenbeke

Jul 30, 2017

William A. Steenbeke, 65, of Mishawaka, died Sunday July 30, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. The Mishawaka native was born November 26, 1951 to Arthur & Augusta (DeWinter) Steenbeke. Bill attended St Joseph Elementary School, Marian High School, Northwood University (Institute) and IUSB, where he earned his BS in business and his Masters degree in Science & Education....

Freda Arbaugh (Rice) Arbaugh

Jul 28, 2017

Freda Ann Arbaugh, 70, of Elkhart, died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Hospice House in Elkhart. The Hughes Creek, West Virginia native was born July 22, 1947 to Thurman and Madeline (Hudnall) Rice, who have both preceded her in death. On September 4, 1965, Ann married Glenn Arbaugh, who survives. Ann enjoyed her adult coloring books, reading books, and taking...