Mar 9, 2025

Rebecca J. Richter, 72, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. She was born on November 19, 1952, to Jewell and Helen (Kay) Boler in Mishawaka, IN. She grew up in a loving household where creativity, kindness, and compassion were valued, qualities she carried with her throughout her life.

Rebecca's life was marked by...

Mar 7, 2025

Phyllis Norris (95) of Osceola passed away at home with her family March 7th, 2025. Phyllis was the daughter of Phillip and Fern La Voie, born April 8th, 1929, in a farmhouse in Gilman, Illinois. In the summer of 1946, she married Earl L. Keeling in Louisville, Kentucky where they shared a daughter, Starr Gordon. Earl preceded her in...

Mar 6, 2025

David Charles Mitschelen, age 55, of Austin, Texas, passed away suddenly at home on March 6, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1969.

David grew up in Mishawaka, Indiana, but his heart longed for warmer climates. He made his dream a reality by moving to Texas, where he embraced the sunshine and heat. The Texas summer...

Mar 6, 2025

Cleona Lee Dhaeze, 88, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025. Born on January 6, 1937, in South Bend to William H. and Mildred Wells, Cleona was a woman whose life was marked by love, compassion, and a deep connection to the natural world around her. From a young age, she demonstrated an innate ability...

Mar 2, 2025

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carl E. Fletcher, 96, who left us peacefully on March 2, 2025. Born on March 27, 1928, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Gordon F. "Whitey" and Mae (Robin) Fletcher, Carl's journey through life was one marked by joy, dedication, and an unyielding love for those closest to him. He...

Mar 1, 2025

Betty Stephens, 94, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, at River Terrace Health Care Center in Bluffton, IN.

Betty was born on June 24, 1930, to Charles & Reba Mitchell in Parker, IN. Betty was a devoted mom to Connie (Ken) Hauser of Bluffton, IN and Karen (Don) Ryckeart of Granger, IN.  She also was a...

Mar 1, 2025

Richard Lee Smith, age 84, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on March 1, 2025. He was born on November 16, 1940, in West Point, Indiana, to Howard Emerson Smith and Laura Alberta Hall. The youngest of five children, Richard grew up alongside his brothers and sisters in the small farming community of West Point. He...

Feb 28, 2025

Obituary for Stanley Leslie Denney

Stanley Leslie Denney, 75, of South Bend, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025.

Born on September 1, 1949, in Adrian, Stanley was the son of James and Judy Denney. He was affectionately known to many as Stan the Man and the Music Man for his vibrant spirit and love...

Feb 25, 2025

Cheryl Lee Sells, 70, of Wakarusa, Indiana, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2025, after a brief period of declining health at Elkhart General Hospital. Cheryl was born on July 25, 1954, in Mishawaka, to the late Wilbur and Margaret Trumbull Hurst. She was preceded in death by her sister, Billie Fonta. Cheryl married Robert Sells on August 28,...

Feb 24, 2025

Helen Sue Cosby, 89, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Helen was born on April 21, 1935, in Arkansas to the late Quitman and Ardell (Martin) Trammell, Helen was a woman of immense faith and strength. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hobert Clay Cosby....