LaVerne M. Lehman, age 87, of Osceola, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, February 8, 2010, with her loving husband by her side. LaVerne was born June 29, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Leo and Rose Fischer. On June 20, 1942, she married Roy "Gene" Lehman at St. Patrick''s Rectory in South Bend, Indiana. Left to cherish...
Virginia A. Moore,89, of South Bend, died Saturday, February 6, 2010 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka of natural causes. Virginia was born August 1, 1920 in South Bend. Survivors include her sister, Louise Draves of Niles, Michigan, and her brother, Eugene Vitale of South Bend, along with several nieces and nephews. Service will be held at 11:00...
Emily June "Junebug" Calkins, 75, of Elkhart, passed away at 12:30 pm, Wednesday, February 3, 2010. She was born on June 15, 1934 in Sparlingville, MI to the late Alex and Emily M. (Hazen) Van Thornout. She is survived by four children, Linda (Roger) Whitmer, Victor (Cyndi) Calkins, Crystal Heerschop, and Bryan Calkins, all of Elkhart; 16 grandchildren and 10...
Ethelene N. Tribble, age 77, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. Ethelene was born October 19, 1932 in Bertrand, Michigan to the late Eli P. and Marie (Smith) Marshall. On March 28, 1969, Ethelene married Mr. Dean Tribble. Dean survives, along with their children, Larry (Larissa) Ambrose of Elkhart, Michael...
Brian A. Ferguson, age 53, of Osceola, died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka following an extended illness. Brian was born August 31, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. Surviving is his mother, Virginia Ferguson of Osceola, and his children, Brandon Ferguson, Tiffany Ferguson, and Jamie Ferguson, as well as 5 grandchildren. Brian was preceded in...
Ruth Stouder Wiest, age 92, of Goshen, IN, formerly of Shavehead Lake, MI, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010. Ruth was married to her beloved Bob Stouder for 31 years until his passing in 1975. In 1985 she wed Dick Wiest, who passed away in 1995. Ruth was also preceded in death by her only child, Delores ("Dee") Gallagher...
Bradley "Brad" Scot Barden, age 54, passed away Sunday, January 24, at his residence. Brad was born August 29, 1955 in Elkhart, Indiana to Wayne and Patricia (Pherson) Barden. Brad graduated from the Brooks Institute with a Bachelor''s Degree in Photography, and was the owner and operator of Barden Graphics where he specialized in printing, sign making, and web design....
Beverly J. Darr, 81, of Osceola, passed away at 9:07 am, Friday, January 22, 2010 in Elkhart General Hospital. Beverly was born on August 10, 1928 in Wakarusa to the late Claude and Pearl (Kaufman) Grose. She is survived by her children, Steven Darr of West Jefferson, NC, Kurt (Mary) Darr of Bothel, WA, Michael (Gloria) Darr of Cypress, TX,...
Richard P. Weissfuss, Jr., 84, of South Bend, passed away at 2:45 pm, Thursday, January 21, 2010 in his home. Richard was born on December 8, 1925 in Chicago, IL to the late Richard H. and Selma (Behlke) Weissfuss. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Willa D. Cooper, who passed away June 2, 2002. Richard proudly served...
Betty J. Puterbaugh, 79, of Elkhart, died Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Elkhart General Hospital. Born January 18, 1931 in Morristown, Indiana, she was a longtime area resident and had retired from the Old Country Buffet. Betty was a devoted & beloved wife, mother & grandmother who displayed kindness & compassion to all. Survivors include her children, Gail (Terry) Wise,...