Margaret Ann (Austin) Gunnett
Apr 23, 2026
Margaret Ann (Austin) Gunnett, 92, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at The Waters of Wakarusa, following a period of declining health.
Margaret was born on March 23, 1934, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Arthur and Florence (Crain) Klein. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Coye Austin; her...
John Jerome Fish
Apr 21, 2026
John Jerome Fish Jr., 80, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on April 21, 2026. Born in Chicago, IL, on October 28, 1945, John was the son of the late John J. Fish Sr. and Marjorie (Bea) Fish.
John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pam Fish. He is survived by his son, Kevin Fish, and his two granddaughters, Andi...
Judy Ann Oglesby
Apr 21, 2026
Judy Ann Oglesby
LaPorte, Indiana — Judy Ann Oglesby, 66, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at Northwest Health–LaPorte Hospital, following a period of declining health, with her loving family by her side.
Judy was born on June 1, 1959, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Kenneth and Betty (Winebrenner) Martin. She graduated from Jackson in South Bend. In addition...
Donald F. Kania
Apr 14, 2026
Donald F. Kania, 95, of Middlebury, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.
Donald was born on June 1, 1930, in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Frank and Lillian (Miller) Kania. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Ann (Smith) Kania.
Donald met the love...
Wilma Samuels Poorman Dunning
Apr 14, 2026
Wilma Samuels Poorman Dunning, 90, of South Bend, passed away on April 14, 2026. She was born to Arthur W. & Ruth I. (Porath) Samuels, in South Bend, Indiana on August 11, 1935.
She married James Poorman on February 14, 1953, and they were married until his passing in 1986. Wilma married Jimmy L. Dunning on May 19, 1992, and they...
Peggy Kay Clevenger
Apr 14, 2026
Peggy Kay Clevenger, 70, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on April 14, 2026, following a period of declining health, surrounded by her loving family.
Peggy was born on December 3, 1955, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late Bobby Gene Streetman and was raised by her beloved mother, the late Berlina (Charlie) Stamper. She was also preceded in...
Karen Elizabeth Muir
Apr 14, 2026
Karen Elizabeth Muir, 72, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, surrounded by her family at home.
She was born August 6, 1953 to Blair and Barbara Walter. After Blair’s sudden passing in 1956, Barbara married James Smallwood. James later adopted Karen.
Karen spent most of her life in Niles, Michigan. She graduated from Niles Senior High School in 1971 and was a...
Yvonne V. Kish
Apr 13, 2026
Osceola— Yvonne V. Kish, 89, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House, with her loving family by her side following a brief decline in health.
Yvonne was born to the late Stephen and Clementine (Pajakowski) Suth. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest J. Kish; her son, Jon Kish her...
Toni Banghart
Apr 13, 2026
Toni Banghart, 69, of Elkhart, passed away on April 13, 2026, at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by the love that she so freely gave throughout her life.
She was born March 24, 1957, in South Bend to Charles and Olive (Cooper) Querry. Toni spent her life in the Michiana area, where she built a life centered on family, love, and the...
Brian George Simmerman
Apr 11, 2026
Brian George Simmerman, 59, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Brian was born on November 27, 1966, in South Bend to the late Lloyd and Beverly (Phairas) Simmerman.
Brian graduated from Concord Community High School in 1985 and went on to become a dedicated member of Iron...