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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Dec 4, 2024

Tammy Marie Scott, beloved wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, in South Bend, IN, at the age of 61.

Tammy was born on July 5, 1963, in South Bend to Clifford and Joy Griggs of Decatur, Michigan. She shared a special bond with her twin brother, Tim, who resides in South Bend....

Dec 1, 2024

Stanley Edward Welter was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on February 2nd, 1935, to the late Albert Edward Welter and Marian (Schumaker) Welter. Stanley married the love of his life Joyce (Avery) Welter on July 12th, 1959. They made their home in South Bend.

After graduating from Mishawaka High School, Stanley served in the Navy aboard an ammunition...