Mar 19, 2022

Andrew Stout Jr., 74, of Elkhart, entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2022. He was born on March 8, 1948 to the late Andrew Stout Sr. and Samella Stout in Collierville, TN. Andrew enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved to cook, would often go fishing, and was always fixing up old cars. Andrew was a Notre...

Mar 17, 2022

Kenny R. O'Connor, age 65, of Edwardsburg, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2022, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka, Indiana. He was born June 9, 1956, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Kenneth Zella O'Connor and Hazel Virginia Lillie.  He married Cathy Lynn Riddle on June 30, 1983, in Mishawaka, Indiana and was looking forward to celebrating their...

Mar 13, 2022

Jerome W. "Jerry" Braniff, 72, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday March 13, 2022 at home.  He was born on Dec. 23, 1949 in South Bend to Edward G. and Helen E. (Meredith) Braniff.  He married Dawn R. Bemenderfer on July 19, 1980 in Elkhart, IN.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Dawn; 3 sons: James C....

Mar 13, 2022

Josephine Ann Ulrey, 74, of Edwardsburg, MI, lost her battle with cancer on Sunday March 13, 2022 in Niles with her loving family.  She was born on September 27, 1947 in Niles, MI to Levi H. and Virginina May (Curtner) Strickland.  She married Ronald Ulery on January 1, 1980.  He passed away in July of 2006.

Josephine...

Mar 12, 2022

Lawrence (Larry) Williams, 79, died Saturday March 12, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born on June 11, 1942 in South Bend, IN to Charles (Chuck) Williams and Evelyn Buckmiller.  He married Nancy Himes on August 5, 1960.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Marie; both parents; a brother, Richard (Dick)...

Mar 9, 2022

Julie A. Smagala, 51, of Elkhart, passed away at home on March 9, 2022.  She was born on February 18, 1971 in Mishawaka to Jeff and Lorel Lee (Collins) Roberts.

Julie is survived by her father and step-mother, Jeff (Gladys) Roberts; 2 sons, Justin James Roberts and Collin Jay Smagala; 2 step-sons, Bradley (Lizzie) Smagala and Casey...

Mar 9, 2022

Loretta Gnivecki, born Loretta Jane Smith (May 21, 1928), died peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 9, in Rochester, New York, at the age of 93. She was a Mishawaka native, one of the many children of long-time West Tenth Street residents Carlos George Smith and Violet Ada Jump Smith. Loretta dropped out of high school at 16 to work...

Mar 8, 2022

Robert Edward Clarin Jr.

March 24, 1943 - March 8, 2022

Robert Edward Clarin Jr. began his journey in life on March 24, 1943, in Gary, Indiana to the proud parents of Robert Edward Clarin Sr. and Pauline Esther (Hoverman) Clarin.  Surrounded by love and thick tradition from the start. Dad was blessed...

Mar 6, 2022

Nicholas "Nick" Van Darr, 63, of Osceola, entered into eternal rest on March 6, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1958 in South Bend, IN to the late Victor Neal and Beverly Jewel Darr. Nick enjoyed building race cars and was a racing enthusiast. He certainly felt the need for speed! Nick loved spending time with his family...

Feb 28, 2022

Ellis Gray Jr., 73, of Elkhart, entered into eternal rest on February 28, 2022. He was born on January 15, 1949 to the late Ellis Grays Sr., and Margaret Jones in Portageville, Missouri. Ellis loved to play cards and trying his luck with the lottery. He enjoyed watching western movies and hanging out with his friend "Killer".

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