Betty Jean Smith (Scheffler)
Aug 20, 2026
Betty Jean Smith (Scheffler), 96, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026.
Betty was born on November 14, 1929, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Ivo and Cathryn Scheffler. She spent her entire life in the Mishawaka and Elkhart area, putting down roots that ran deep through her family, her home, and the traditions she held so dear.
Family was at...
Nancy Louise Roop
Aug 19, 2026
Mishawaka, IN – Nancy Louise Roop, 79, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2026, at Providence Home By Fir in Mishawaka, with her loving friend, Carol Spencer, by her side.
Nancy was born on February 25, 1947, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Harry L. and Marcele W. (Liechti) Roop. She attended Bethel University and devoted many years of her...
Marian Florence Arthus
Aug 18, 2026
Osceola, IN — Marian Florence Arthus, 95, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, at Creekside Village with loving family by her side.
Marian was born on March 9, 1931, in Queens, New York. She met her husband, Napoleon Arthus, and they were married in Queens, New York. Together, they built a loving home and raised their eight children.
Marian was a...
Jimmy Wayne Carter
Aug 18, 2026
Bremen, IN — Jimmy Wayne Carter, 65, peacefully reached out and took the hand of Jesus on August 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Memorial Mission Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.
Jimmy was born on October 27, 1960, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Mary S. (Barnes) Carter and the late Floyd K. Carter. He was also preceded in death by...
Mykenzie Michelle Procopi
Aug 17, 2026
Niles, MI – Mykenzie Michelle Procopi, 18, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2026. Although her life was far too short, the love, laughter, and memories she shared with her family and friends will remain in their hearts forever.
Mykenzie was born on December 4, 2007, in South Bend, Indiana, to Robert Procopi and Amber Aitken. She was also preceded in...
Robert Lennox Scott
Aug 15, 2026
Robert Lennox “Lennie” Scott, 76, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on August 15, 2026.
Lennie was born in 1950 in Elkins, West Virginia, to Robert and Marguriette (Kittle) Scott. He graduated from West Virginia University before earning his master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame — an accomplishment he was incredibly proud of and the beginning of a lifelong love...
Lester Lee Shankle
Aug 7, 2026
Lester Lee Shankle, age 88, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 7, 2026. A man of unwavering faith, quiet strength, remarkable intelligence, and humble generosity, Lester leaves behind a legacy of love, service, craftsmanship, and devotion to family.
Lester was born on January 25, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and spent his childhood in...
Terry Ann Gray
Jul 28, 2026
Mishawaka – Terry Ann Gray, 77, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at the Center for Hospice Raclin House, with her loving friend by her side.
Born on February 9, 1949, in Plymouth, Indiana, Terry was the daughter of the late Frank James and Helen Mabel (Gill James) Chambers. She was a proud graduate of Penn High School, Class of...
Clifford "Butch" Kenneth Lawson Jr.
Jul 27, 2026
Mishawaka – Clifford "Butch" Kenneth Lawson Jr., 72, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2026, with his loving family by his side.
Butch was born on February 17, 1954, in South Bend, Butch was the son of the late Clifford Kenneth Lawson Sr. and Willie Rita (Isenhower Lawson) Klopenstine. He was also preceded in death by his brother in law, Marty...
Susan Alecia Verduin
Jul 23, 2026
South Bend – Susan Alecia Verduin, 65, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at The Center for Hospice, Raclin House in Mishawaka, surrounded by her loving family.
Susan was born on August 14, 1960, to Virginia (Fries) Pierce and the late Chester Pierce. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Brent Pierce, and her...