Jerry L. Burton

Mar 17, 2015

Jerry L. Burton, 75, of Mishawaka, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015. The Rockfield, IN native was born May 11, 1939 to Donald & Vada (Wilson) Burton, who have both preceded him in death. Jerry was a US Army veteran and had retired in 2000 from Conrail after 37 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Post #308 and...

Mary Ragsdale

Mar 16, 2015

OSCEOLA-Mary Lou Ragsdale 85 passed away Monday at St. Lukes Hospital in Sugarland, Texas with her family by her side. Mary was born to Paul and Nellie Porter in Foreman, Il. On July 9,1947 she married the love of her life Gilbert, he and her parents would precede Mary in death. Mary spent the winter months in Sugarland TX. always...

Diane L. Coddens-Klimek

Mar 16, 2015

Diane L. Coddens-Klimek passed away at Hospice House of South Bend after a long battle with Leiomyosarcoma, a form of cancer. Diane was born to Lawrence and Clara (Solliday) Coddens in Mishawaka. She had been employed by the U.S.P.S. for many years. Diane was a special person; she was a Rainbow Girl moving on to Past Worthy Advisor; she received...

Jeffery L. Marchand

Mar 14, 2015

Jeffery L. Marchand, 57, of South Bend, died Saturday March 14, 2015 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The South Bend native was born March 22, 1957 to Don & Bonnie (Shaw) Marchand, who have both preceded him in death, as well as his brother, Jeryld Marchand. Jeff enjoyed playing golf, racing, antique airplanes and working on cars. He is...

Marilyn R. Iverson Brown

Mar 13, 2015

Marilyn R. Iverson Brown, 65, of Elkhart, died Friday March 13, 2015 at Elkhart General Hospital. The Aurora, Illinois native was born August 10, 1949 to George A. and Rose R. (Rozen) Iverson, who have both preceded Marilyn in death. On July 20, 1979, she married Rodney A. Brown. Marilyn was the vice-president of Wee Shape Frames in Elkhart and...

Chester W. Buse

Mar 13, 2015

Chester W. Buse, 93, a former South Bend resident, died Friday, March 13, 2015 in St. Joseph, Michigan. Chet was born in St. Joseph on February 4, 1922 to William & Minnie (Wick) Buse; both have preceded him in death. He was a US Army veteran of WWII and had retired from the Indiana Toll Road. Chet was a 32nd...

Richard D. Spenner

Mar 5, 2015

Richard "Rich" D. Spenner 80, residing at West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center passed away Thursday evening Marsh 5, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend with his family at his side. Richard was born into a large family his parents being Fred Oscar and Esther Marie (Dipert) Spenner of Niles MI. Richard resided in and around Niles, MI. and...

Mary F. Feltz

Mar 5, 2015

Mary F. Feltz, 83, of Osceola, died Thursday March 5, 2015 at Elkhart General Hospital. The Bristol native was born November 8, 1931 to Chancy & Wilma (Kull) Wogomon. Mary was retired from Elixir Industries in Elkhart. She attended Bethel Assembly of God, enjoyed playing the piano & Wii bowling and was a crossword puzzle enthusiast. Mary also enjoyed playing...

Robert A. Stickler

Mar 4, 2015

Robert A. Stickler, 69, of Mishawaka, died March 4, 2015. Bob lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday afternoon and went home to his heavenly father. He was born in Mishawaka on June 30, 1945 and graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1963. Bob became an Eagle Scout in 1961 with South Bend Troop #307. He served...

Martha L. Winslow

Mar 4, 2015

Martha L. Winslow, 88, of Cassopolis, passed away Wednesday morning at her residence with family at her side, following an extended illness. She was born February 23, 1927 to Levi & Susie (Herschberger) Hershberger in Buffalo, New York. Martha had lived in Cassopolis since 1988; she was a member of the Mason Township Baptist Church and attended Pacesetters Sunday School...