Joyce I. Wait
Dec 19, 2009
Joyce Irene Wait, age 77, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away December 18, 2009 at Elkhart General Hospital. Joyce was born August 26, 1932 in Osceola, Indiana to the late George and Gladys Brooks. Joyce was united in marriage to Allen Wait in 1953. Allen survives, along with their children, Shirley (Butch) Critzer of Berrien Springs, Michigan and Robert (Marsha) Wait...
Fred G. Vandiepenbos
Dec 19, 2009
Fred G. VanDiepenbos, age 83, of Cassopolis, Michigan, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 19, 2009 of natural causes. Fred was born August 23, 1926 in Waterford, Indiana to George and Velma (Kris) VanDiepenbos. On November 27, 1948, Fred married the former Ms. Marietta Dispennett. She preceded him in death, passing away in 1995. Surviving...
Kathleen Gayle Bontrager
Dec 18, 2009
Kathleen Gayle Bontrager, age 58, of Osceola, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 at Elkhart General Hospital following a brief illness. Kathy was born September 23, 1951 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Paul and Geneva (Tabler) Funkhouser. Kathy was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1969-1970. She was employed for 21 years as an ATM Clerk by Notre Dame...
Robert A. Patterson
Dec 18, 2009
Robert A. Patterson, age 80, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Robert was born September 17, 1929 in Mishawaka, Indiana. Robert married Virginian VanderKooy in 1958. She preceded him in death, passing away in 1968. Surviving is his son, Michael (Brenda) Patterson of Osceola. He was preceded in death by...
Hilda M. Putek
Dec 17, 2009
Hilda M. Putek, 89, of Georgetown, SC, formerly of South Bend, passed away December 17, 2009 in Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Georgetown, SC. She was born on October 17, 1920 in South Bend to the late Warrne and Lena (Kramer) Rodgers. A private family service will be held with entombment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola
Friedrich C. "Fred" Werner
Dec 15, 2009
Friedrich (Fred) Clemens Werner, age 78, passed away December 15, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Fred was born May 7, 1931 in Reading, Pennsylvania to the late Erna and Fritz Werner. They preceded him in death. Surviving are his siblings, Christiane (Lester) Snyder, Hildegard (Thomas) Bennett, and Johannes (Margret) Werner, along with their children and grandchildren. After high school graduation, Fred...
Joseph Youngbok Jo
Dec 14, 2009
Joseph Youngbok Jo, age 60, of Granger, Indiana passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 in Kosciusco Community Hospital following an automobile accident. Joseph was born July 30, 1949 in Chungnam, South Korea to Chul Woo and Chung Soon Lee Jo. His parents survive, along with his wife, Hyun-Hi Jo of Granger, and their children, A Seo Jo of New Jersey,...
Terry Easton
Dec 13, 2009
Rev. Terry Easton, 62, of East bernstadt, KY, formerly of South Bend, passed away Sunday in St. Joseph-London, KY. He was the husband of Betty Baker Easton, the son of George and Jean Easton, the father of Scott, Judia, Chris, Nathan, and Genensis Easton, and the brother of Denny Easton. Graveside services for him will be conducted at noon Friday...
Carolyn Martin
Dec 11, 2009
Carolyn Martin passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009 in her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Carolyn was born November 27, 1924 to Delfin and Lucille Maes in Serene, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Hank Maes and David Maes, a sister Viola Montoya, and a grandson, Robby Martin. Carole is...
Wayne E. Stewart
Dec 9, 2009
Wayne E. Stewart, 89, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, December 09, 2009 in Golden Living Center, Elkhart. Wayne was born on August 17, 1920 in Elkhart to the late Verl and Florence (Ister) Stewart. On July 22, 1950, he married Stella Johnson. She passed away on February 12, 1988. He is survived by his first wife, Betty (Andrews) Dunnuck...