Dwight M. "Duey" Cowley
May 16, 2023
Dwight "Duey" Merle Cowley, passed away May 16, 2023, at the young age of 54 at Elkhart General due to health complications. He leaves behind his daughter Samantha (Dustin) Campbell and their three children Neveah, Chloe and Lily as well as son Craig (Sarah) Cowley and their three children Sheila Tagger, Sarinah Jacobs and Liam Cowley. Also surviving are...
Cambri R. Green
May 16, 2023
Cambri R. Green passed away May 16, 2023. Daughter of Ashley Bishop and Chavez Green, her memory will be cherished by her parents and siblings Kaylin, Kayson, Lylah, Kiyah, Kordell, Roslyn and Malakai.
Michael H. Mielke
May 15, 2023
Michael Herbert Mielke, age 74, of Mishawaka died unexpectedly on May 15, 2023, surrounded by his adoring family at a hospital in Indianapolis. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carol (Cobb) Mielke, three daughters: Katrina (Rich) Miller of Twin Falls, ID, Ambur (Brandon) Horne of Elkhart and Britney (Larry) Nettrouer of Mishawaka. To carry on...
Gladys Margery Bickel
May 12, 2023
Gladys Margery Bickel, daughter of Albert and Freda DeWilde, was born December 8, 1918 in Des Moines, IA and died May 12, 2023 at Greencroft, Goshen, IN. She was 104. Gladys was preceded in death by her father, mother, sisters Phyllis and Madge, brother Gordon, husband Mars and son Stanley. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law David...
Nancy L. Meyer
May 11, 2023
Nancy Louise (Burkus) Meyer, age 62, of South Bend, IN passed away Thursday May 11, 2023 unexpectedly after a brief illness at Memorial Hospital South Bend. Born September 20, 1960 in South Bend, IN to William and Leona (DeWeirdt) Burkus who both preceded her in death. First wed to Douglas (Mary) Anderson with whom she bore her two only...
Christine Ann Jones
May 9, 2023
Christine Ann Jones, 74, passed away peacefully at home with family on May 9, 2023. Christine was born on November 12, 1948 in Elkhart, Indiana to Charles and Betty (Flauding) Eger. After completing her education, Christine settled down and started a family of her own in Constantine, Michigan. A devoted spouse and a loving mother to her three children,...
Velda R. Eiswald
May 8, 2023
Velda Ruth (Bailes) Eiswald was born in Glendale, CA on November 20, 1933, to Albert and Ruby Bailes. Her sister Diana Douglas, and her brother Albert Bailes, both preceded her in death. When Velda was 15 years old, she eloped with the love of her life, Richard Eiswald! They were married in Kingman, AZ on July 29, 1949, and...
Jackie L. Moore
May 8, 2023
Jackie L. "Jack" Moore, age 77, of Elkhart, IN passed away May 8, 2023. He was born December 24, 1945 in Charleston, WV to the late Charlie and Macel (Slaton) Moore. Jack retired from Patriot Homes after 21 years of service and was an huge St. Louis Cardinals fan. Among his hobbies and interests were fishing, woodworking and NASCAR....
Beverly L. Simmerman
May 8, 2023
Beverly Lou (Phairas) Simmerman, age 90, of Elkhart, IN passed away May 8, 2023. Born June 11, 1932 to the late Raymond and Ruth (Miller) Phairas in Benton Harbor, MI, she was married to Lloyd G, Simmerman October 6, 1951. As a graduate of Benton Harbor High class of 1950, she spent many years sharing her life with her...
Yvonne M. Mccaige
May 7, 2023
Yvonne M. McCaige, age 85, of Mishawaka, IN passed away May 7, 2023. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Ivan and Milly (Babola) Anderson on March 14, 1938. Aside from her love of music (especially Elvis) and dancing, Yvonne enjoyed going to craft shows with her friends. She was always making sure everyone was taken care...