Kathryn Durbin
Feb 20, 2017
Kathryn Durbin, 87, of Elkhart, died Monday February 20, 2017. The South Bend native was born May 4, 1929 to Jacob N. & Ester (Brady) Wagener. On February 21, 1948 Kathryn married Noble A. Durban (Sr.) in South Bend. Noble preceded her in death on February 14, 2001 after 53 years of marriage. Kathryn was a member of New Life...
Douglas Don Mell
Feb 19, 2017
Douglas Don Mell, 56, of South Bend, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. The South Bend native was born October 23, 1960 to Wilbert and Margaret (Kauffman) Mell Sr., who have both preceded him in death. Doug attended the Logan School and participated in events with Logan Center. Doug is survived by his sister, Sandra...
Ruth M. Friesner
Feb 19, 2017
Ruth Mae (Naragon) Friesner of Elkhart passed away on Sunday February 19th at the Hubbard Hill Retirement Community where she lived. She was 95 and had been in nursing care for 3 years. Prior to that she lived in Assisted Living there and in the Village. Ruth was born on November 1, 1921 to James R. and Dora (Buss) Naragon...
Shirley M. Rosbrugh
Feb 19, 2017
Shirley M. Rosbrugh, 83, of Mishawaka, died Sunday February 19, 2017. The South Bend native was born February 17, 1934 to Fredrick & Margaret (Simmons) Wagner. Shirley graduated from Riley High School with the Class of ''52 and on April 24, 1953, she married Richard P. Rosbrugh in South Bend, who survives after 63 years of marriage. Shirley retired from...
Debra Hanson (Guffey) Hanson
Feb 19, 2017
Debra K. Hanson, 56, of Elkhart, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. The Elkhart native was born May 11, 1960 to Robert and LaVonne (Nash) Guffey who have both preceded her in death. On June 3, 1995, Debra married Edward Hanson, who survives. Debra attended the Osolo Missionary Church for many years. She was...
Gail J. North
Feb 18, 2017
Gail J. North, age 91, of Elkhart, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday February 18, 2017 at kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 2, 1925 to Gail & Flo North of Lancaster OH. Gail was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid fisherman and following retirement from Smith Transfer, he enjoyed more...
Duane E. Cable
Feb 16, 2017
Duane E. Cable, 101, died Thursday February 13, 2017 at St. Joseph-Mishawaka Regional Medical Center. The Detroit native was born August 1, 1915 to Orville G. & Mary (Castille) Cable. Duane served his country in the US Navy during WWII and on July 26, 1945 he married Patience L. Pat'' Lewis (Cable) in Mishawaka; she preceded Duane in death in...
John F. Wingett
Feb 15, 2017
John F. Wingett, 80, of Osceola, died Wednesday February 15, 2017. The Mishawaka native was born July 13, 1936 to Lawson F. & Leona (Holland) Wingett; he graduated from Mishawaka High School with the Class of 1954 and served his country in the US Army, stationed in Germany. On June 30, 1956 he married Janet G. Calhoun (Wingett), who survives...
Donald Edward "Eddie" Bowers
Feb 13, 2017
Donald Edward Bowers, 79, of Elkhart, died Monday February 13, 2017. The Mishawaka native was born September 17, 1937 to John C. & Gladys (Hartman) Bowers. Fondly known as Eddie to family & old friends alike, in recent years many called him Don. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and worked for NY Central/Penn Central/Conrail RR...