Lonnie W. Armstrong
May 14, 2014
Lonnie William Armstrong, age 59, cruised on to the gates of Heaven at 7:07 am May 14, 2014, with baffles blaring, following complications from respiratory issues. Lonnie was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on October 25, 1954 to Ronald William and Margie (Kedik) Armstrong. He was the third of six children born to that union. Lonnie graduated from Mishawaka High School...
Gary L. Southwell
May 13, 2014
Gary L. Southwell, 74, of Lake Alfred, FL and formerly of Elkhart & Osceola, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Winter Haven, FL. The Hillsdale, MI native was born March 27, 1940 to Kenneth & Artis (Colbert) Southwell and was raised in Jonesville, MI with his grandparents. Gary had retired as a driver and salesman for Nickel''s Bakery in Bryan,...
Carolyn Murphy (Farrell) Murphy
May 12, 2014
Carolyn M. "Lyn" Murphy, age 72 of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at St. Joseph''s Regional Medical Center. Lyn was born January 13, 1942 in Mishawaka to the late Robert and Frances (Doty) Farrell. Surviving are her children, Michael W. Murphy of Mishawaka, Kelly (David Pinkowski) Shinall of Granger, and Mark W. Murphy of South Bend. Also surviving...
Jesse Wayne Adkins
May 12, 2014
Jesse Wayne Adkins, 87, of Mishawaka, passed away at 12:05 am, Monday, May 12, 2014 in Golden Living Center-Countryside Place. Jesse was born on July 2, 1926, the son of Julian and Angie (Poole) Adkins. On December 20, 1947, he married Billie Edgell. Jesse is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Billie; daughter, Kathie (Donald) Hixenbaugh of Mishawaka;...
Keith J. Riffell
May 12, 2014
Keith J. Riffell, age 81, of Granger, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Keith was born April 11, 1933 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Chester and Miriam (Hall) Riffell. On June 10, 1978, he married his wife Shirley in Gettysburg, Ohio. Surviving are his wife Shirley, and their children; Rev....
Mary Jane Weston
May 11, 2014
Mary J. Weston, 82, of Osceola, died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Elkhart Hospice House. The Mishawaka native was born February 11, 1932 to William & Hazel (Linwood) Cunningham. Mary was a member of New Life Church and enjoyed flowers & floral arranging. She had retired as the manager of the St. Joseph Hospital Gift Shop. Mary was preceded in...
Lila Jean (Batchelder) Jean
May 10, 2014
Lila Elizabeth Jean, 85, of Elkhart, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and savior at 5:10 pm. Saturday, May 10, 2014 in Hubbard Hill Estates. Lila was born March 12, 1929 in Lawrence, MA, the daughter of Chester E. and Ethel E. Batchelder. On August 15, 1947 in Methuen, MA, she married Arthur J. Jean. He passed...
Harold W. Bishop
May 9, 2014
Harold William Bishop, 70, of Osceola, passed away at 2:10 pm, Friday, May 9, 2014 in Elkhart County Hospice House, surrounded by family. Harold was born on June 12, 1943, the son of the late Rosco and Tressa (McQuillen) Bishop. On January 28, 1965, he married Laura Gail Marvel. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Laura...
Charles H. Blair
May 9, 2014
Charles Harry Blair, 81, of Mishawaka, passed away at 4:23 am, Friday, May 09, 2014 in his home surrounded by family. Charles was born on May 13, 1932 in St. Francis, KY, the son of the late John Z. and Mae Clara (Downs) Blair. On April 14, 1956, he married Barbara A. Carrico. Charles is survived by his loving wife...
Lucille Crynes
May 8, 2014
Lucille (Harmless) Crynes, formerly of South Bend, (born May 7, 1916) passed away on May 8, 2014 in Dade City, Florida at her granddaughter''s home. She was 98 years young. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Crynes (1994), her grandson Thomas Baker (1975) and son-in-law Raymond Baker (2000). She was well loved and a great Mom &...