David Robert Birtwhistle

Jan 10, 2014

David Robert Birtwhistle, age 68 of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. David was born September 8, 1945 in Mishawaka to the late Robert and Mary Ellen (Gordon) Birtwhistle. Survivors include his children, Robert (Rhonda Winter) Birtwhistle and Michelle Birtwhistle, both of Mishawaka. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Alyssa, Hailey, Dustin, Trey and...

Martha E. Bourgon

Jan 10, 2014

Martha Elizabeth Bourgon passed away January 11, 2014 at Signature Healthcare of South Bend where she had resided the past two years. She was 95. Born August 16, 1918 in Elkhart she was the daughter of the late Otto and Mary (Smith) Winslow. She was married to Charles (Hubbie) Bourgon on April 27, 1945. That marriage ended in a divorce...

Melvin K. Walter

Jan 9, 2014

Melvin K. Walter, age 88, of Osceola passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 at Valley View Nursing Home after a brief illness. Melvin was born Nov. 10, 1925 to the late Francis and Ida (Foust) Walter in Winamac, Indiana. On March 20, 1948, he married Emma L. Shultz. She preceded him in death, passing away Jan. 25, 2012. Surviving are...

Judy A. Rhodes

Jan 8, 2014

Judy A. Rhodes, 73, died Wednesday January 8, 2014 at Signature Healthcare of South Bend. The Mishawaka native was born February 11, 1940 to Arthur & Georgia (Zellers) Johnson who both have preceded Judy in death. On March 15, 1959, she married David L. Rhodes. Judy worked at various places over the years, but was devoted to her family and...

Nancy Peppers (Horvath) Peppers

Jan 7, 2014

Nancy Ann Peppers, age 71, passed away January 7, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Nancy was born December 11, 1942 to the late Joseph and Delores Horvath in South Bend. Surviving are her children, Teresa Ann (Tony) Reeves, Walter Wayne Peppers Jr. and Joyce Marie Musopole, all of South Bend. She is also survived by her brother Joe...

Donald G. "Don" Huxford

Jan 6, 2014

Donald G. Huxford Jr., age 68, of Mishawaka passed away January 6, 2014. Don was born February 27, 1945 in Clinton, Indiana to the late Donald G. Sr. and Maxine (Cinotto) Huxford. Don moved to Mishawaka as a child, and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1962. He also attended Indiana State University and later Ivy Tech for classes. On...

Robert J. Korhonen

Jan 6, 2014

Robert J. Korhonen, 78 of Elkhart, died Monday January 6, 2014 at Elkhart General Hospital. The Bethel, ME native was born June 11, 1935; was a US Army veteran and had retired from Precision Stamping. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bob is survived by his wife, Shirley (Smith) Korhonen; daughters, Kathy Baker and Brenda Hunsberger; his grandson,...

John H Boyer

Jan 3, 2014

John Henry Boyer went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2014. He was born December 14, 1925 in Springfield, IL and grew up around Hannibal, MO, before moving to Elkhart, IN where he made his home. He retired from CTS after 38 years and was an active member of Beulah Missionary Church. He loved his family and...

Charles C. Jackson

Jan 3, 2014

Charles C. Jackson, 57 of Constantine, MI, passed away in his home Friday, January 3, 2014. Charles was born on March 19, 1956, the son of the late Milton S. and Emma Jean (Silcock) Jackson. He is survived by two daughters, Colleen Walls of Middleville, MI, Cherie (Chase) Schmucker of Middlebury, IN; four grandchildren, Kaeli Walls, Devin Walls, Taeler Jones...

Evelyn Packard (Divine) Packard

Jan 2, 2014

***PLEASE BE ADVISED.....DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER....THE VISITATION HAS BEEN POSTPONED****** VISITATION WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY FROM 5:00-8:00 PM FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY AT 11:00 AM ******************************************************************************************************************************** Evelyn L. Packard, 86, of Mishawaka, formerly of Niles, went home to be with her Savior and was reunited with her husband and daughter on Thursday, January 2, 2014. She...