Ruth Stouder-Wiest

Jan 25, 2010

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 S. "Brad" Barden

Jan 24, 2010

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

Jan 22, 2010

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

Jan 21, 2010

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

Jan 21, 2010

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,...

Joan L. Frederick

Jan 21, 2010

Joan L. Frederick, 74, of Mishawaka, died Thursday January 21, 2010 at Ironwood Health & Rehab. Survivors include sons, John R. Frederick & Carey Frederick; daughters, Christina Newell, Ramona Wagner, Luella Shorey & Claudia Avery, 14 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services 11:00 am Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy. Friends may call one...

Helen M. White

Jan 21, 2010

Helen M. White, 83, of Osceola, passed away at 9:38 pm, Thursday, January 21, 2010 in her home. Helen was born on July 1, 1926 in South Bend to the late Melvin and Etta Kring. Helen is survived by her husband, James B. White of Osceola, six children, Steve Sager of South Bend, Carol Ann (David) Daron of South Bend,...

Marian R. Henderson

Jan 21, 2010

Marian Rose Henderson, 83, of South Bend, passed away on January 21, 2010 in Morningside Nursing & Memory Care Center, South Bend. Marian was born on September 24, 1926 in South Bend to the late Frances O. and Marie Margaret (Van Riper) Smith. Marian was the secretary for Mary Frank Elementary School for many years before retiring in 1987. She...

Delton L. Gortney

Jan 20, 2010

Delton L. Gortney, 68, of Elkhart, passed away at 9:45 pm in Valley View Health Care, Elkhart. Delton was born on October 16, 1941 in Murfreesboro, TN. On June 21, 1980, he married Falicia Richards He is survived by his wife, Falicia Gortney of Elkhart, five children, Kathy (Jim) Shupert, Sharon (Steve) Young, Karen (Joe) McGinnis, all of Elkhart, Delton...

Hendrick J. "Hank" Devalk

Jan 12, 2010

Hendrick J. "Hank" DeValk, age 82, of Osceola, passed away at Fountainview Place Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Hank was born January 3, 1928 in New York. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty DeValk, in July of 2001 after 55 years of marriage. On June 29, 2002, Hank married Emma Rajski in Osceola. Emma...