Rev. Dr. Clyde Ralph Root
Dec 27, 2024
Osceola- Rev. Dr. Clyde Ralph Root, 79, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2024, passing away peacefully in his sleep. Born December 30, 1944, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Arthur and Anna (Geist) Root. On May 23, 1971, he married Maryanne (Drewa) Root in Minot, North Dakota, and they shared...
Mary Frances Kite
Dec 22, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mary Frances Kite after her third courageous battle with cancer. She died at home on December 22, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
Mary was born on October 14, 1959, to Joseph and Bernice (Lesway) Fraser in Elkhart, IN. She grew up in Osceola, IN...
William Earl Eckert
Dec 21, 2024
William Earl Eckert, age 76, of Union, MI, passed away on December 21, 2024. He was born on May 22, 1948, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to William Hale and Maudette Eckert.
William proudly served in the United States Air Force from June 6, 1966, to March 13, 1968. His time in the military was a defining chapter of...
Rebecca Jane Thomas
Dec 21, 2024
South Bend - Rebecca Jane Thomas, 76, of South Bend, passed away after a brief illness at her home on December 21, 2024. Rebecca was born on April 24, 1948, in Goshen, IN to the late Ben and Jeanette (Miller) DeBoer. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brooklyn, a grandson, Camden and a sister, Linda (DeBoer)...
Larry Greg Messick
Dec 20, 2024
Elkhart - Larry Greg Messick, 66 passed away after a brief illness on Friday, December 20th, 2024. Larry was born to the late Gene Eldon and Melba Elaine (North) Messick, on April 29, 1958, in Elkhart, IN. Larry was a graduate of JimTown High School, and he was on the gymnastics team and with his team they won the...
David D. "Gooch" Vanderwier
Dec 19, 2024
In Loving Memory of David D. "Gooch" VanderWier David VanderWier, a dedicated father, beloved husband, and loving papa, passed away on December 19, 2024. Born to the late Jack D. and Muriel L. (Wieber) on May 3, 1954, in Muskegon, MI, David lived a life full of love, adventure, and faith. On August 7, 1976, David married the love...
Dale Richard Daurer
Dec 18, 2024
South Bend – Dale Richard Daurer, 98, passed away after a brief period of declining health at Briarcliff Healthcare.
Dale was born to the late Joseph and Gladys Daurer on June 22, 1926, in South Bend. Dale and Maxine (Galbreath) Daurer were married in Mishawaka on September 4, 1948. He was preceded in death by Maxine on...
Rita Fay Evans
Dec 15, 2024
Rita Fay Evans (66) of Elkhart, Indiana passed away in her home on Sunday, December 15th, 2024.
She was born on November 7th, 1958 to Glenn and Nadine Miller. She has both an older and younger brother, John (Michaelle) Miller and Bill (Sue) Miller. She graduated from Jimtown High School in 1977. She married her husband, Jeff,...
Connie E. Stone
Dec 7, 2024
Connie E. Stone, 89, of Granger, passed away at her home with her loving family beside her on December 7th, 2024. Connie was born on August 29, 1935, in South Bend to the late Lester and Helen (Parker) Klinedinst. She graduated from Washington - Clay High School in the class of 1953. Keith and Connie Stone were married in...
Sharon Louise Coca
Dec 6, 2024
Sharon Louise Coca, 40, of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed away on December 06, 2024. Sharon was born on October 25, 1984, in White Pigeon, Michigan, to Gail Birky and Fred Dawson.
Sharon's life was defined by her boundless love, infectious humor, and compassionate nature. She was a devoted mother to six wonderful children—Baby Coca, Dezy Dawson, Dakota...