Warren L. Bradley, 87, of Osceola, left for Heaven on Monday February 13, 2017, passing over in a peaceful sleep. The South Bend native was born December 12, 1929 to Clarence A. & Florence (Walters) Bradley. Warren graduated from Mishawaka High School and on September 2, 1950 he married Carolyn Gorski (Bradley) in Bethel Brethren Church in Osceola. Carolyn preceded...
Samuel E. Yoder, 87, of Elkhart, died Sunday February 12, 2017. The Nappanee native was born November 16, 1929 to Manasses & Christina (Mullet) Yoder. Sam was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and on June 7, 1969 he married Sara Gray in Michigan City and from that day forward always referred to her as "the love of...
Linda Lou Creech went to be with Jesus on February 11th, 2017, at the age of 68, after an extended battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family as she passed from this world to the next. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Linda was born on March 29, 1948, in Mishawaka, IN, to Lawrence...
Diane M. Chupp went to be with Jesus on February 7th, 2017, at the age of 57, after an 18 month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family as she passed from this world to the next. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. Diane is survived by her parents, Charles and Pat (Clark)...
James R. Lester, age 61, of Elkhart, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at home. He was born April 17, 1955 to John and Patsy (Harbaugh) Lester in South Bend, Indiana. He attended Penn High School. After 35 years of Tig welding in the Elkhart RV industry, Jim started his own business. No customer project was too large or...
Linda D. Miller, 67, of Mishawaka, died Saturday February 4, 2017 at the Center for Hospice in South Bend. The Mishawaka native was born August 19, 1949 to Russell E. & Betty L. (Musser) Borton. Linda enjoyed her home, decorating and gardening, and caring for her dogs, Gabby & Molly. She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Borton...
Marilyn R. Simmerman, 86, of Mishawaka, died Saturday February 4, 2017 at Eastlake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart. The South Bend native was born July 21, 1930 to Donald J. & Hilda (Seybold) Lovelace. Marilyn retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield and enjoyed volunteer work and crochet, making afghans & baby clothes. She was also a fan of country...
Ricky L. Wilburn, age 58, of Osceola passed away on January 28, 2017 at 1:24 AM at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 5, 1958 to Jackie Carroll and Ella May (Hurlbut) Wilburn in South Bend, Indiana. Ricky was a member of the Osceola American Legion, and he enjoyed fishing, golfing, going to the beach, and most...
Amanda F. Bowers, 30, of Cassopolis, died Saturday January 28, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The Elkhart native was born March 17, 1986 to Timothy Bacca & Tammy Bowers (Stanley). Amanda was a full time mother who was devoted to her children. She was also an avid fan of the Detroit Lions and University of Michigan Football....