All Obituaries

E. Jean Forte May 13, 1927-April 16, 2019           Osceola- E. Jean Forte was born on May 13, 1927 in South Bend, Indiana to Casimir and Lottie Waligorski.           She passed away on 4-16-19 with the love of her family. She is survived by her son, Joe M. Forte, and his wife, Carolyn, grand-children, Erica Forte, and Brent Forte and wife, Leigha Forte, and great grandchildren, Brayden, Allie and...

Judith "Judy" (Kelly) Wilkins, 68, of Granger, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2019 at IU Health Hospital, Indianapolis, with her loving husband by her side. Judy was born on October 8, 1950, to William Kelly & Harriet (Grimes) Kelly, who both passed away before her. On May 18, 2018, she married Douglas "Doug" Wilkins, the love of her life. Judy is survived by her husband, Doug Wilkins, Granger, IN, and her beloved dog, Stella. Daughters, Laurie A....

Reba Ward Cartwright May 2, 1919-April 15, 2019           South Bend-Reba Ward Cartwright, husband Wm. T. Cartwright, deceased, passed away April 15, 2019 after a long illness.  Born May 2, 1919 in Alexandria, IN to Stella Pentecost and Arna G.Ward of Indiana.  Siblings were Charles O. Ward (Marguerite), Irma Ward Harting (Raymond), Ellen Ward Maines (Jerry), all deceased.          ...

         Carolyn A. (Waumans) Rouch May 25, 1939-April 9, 2019           Mishawaka-Carolyn A. (Waumans) Rouch, 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Hospice House in South Bend.           Carolyn was born on May 25, 1939 in Montpelier, IN to the late David and Clysta (Matson) Lloyd.           Surviving are...

Peggy Sue Reeder, 58 passed away on Saturday, April 6th in Mishawaka. Surviving are daughters, Charlene (Julius) Vernum and Rebecca Reeder. Sisters Barbara Jean Mc Cann, Janice Brown and one brother Charlie Brown and many of her friends and family not listed, will miss her.           The family will receive friends on Wednesday April 17 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with Memorial Services at 11:00 am in Coalbush United Methodist Church...

Jess Clayton Spry March 4, 1958-April 6, 2019           Elkhart- Jess Clayton Spry, 61, died on Sat, April 6, 2019. Jess was born on March 4, 1958 in South Bend.            He was proud to have graduated in the bicentennial year of 1976, from Jimtown High School. On August 6, 1983 in Mishawaka he married Julie Brockway. He loved his family and friends immensely. He held various driving positions, but his favorites...

Betty June Vervaet, 95, passed away peacefully at Heritage Point, Mishawaka, on April 5, 2019 at 7:17 PM. She was surrounded by loved ones as she departed this earth to begin her new journey. Betty was born on April 12, 1923 in Goshen, IN as the daughter of the late James and Grace (Harman) Spotts. On November 21, 1941 in Osceola, IN she married the love of her life, Cyril August Vervaet. She will join her beloved husband, Cy, who she was married to for 65 beautiful years. Deep comfort and...

Arthur W. Johnson Jr. May 26, 1938-April 4, 2019           Mishawaka-Arthur W. Johnson Jr., 80, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.           Arthur was born on May 26, 1938 in Syracuse, IN to Arthur and Georgia Bell (Zellers) Johnson Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Johnson; sisters, Margaret Johnson, Judy Rhoades and...

South Bend, IN - John F. Miller passed away on the morning of Thursday April 4, 2019          John was born to Walter Miller and Anna (Weiss) Baldwin and a stepfather Donald Baldwin. John joined the Airforce in 1971 and proudly severed four years. John retired as a counselor at Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation after 19 years.           John was a loving father and the nicest man you would ever meet. He is...

                 Joyce R. Katona, age 84, went to her eternal rest April 4, 2019 after a brief illness.  Joyce was the beloved daughter of Roy and Roberta (Payne) Root and loving sister of Nancy Leonard (Bob).  Leaving to cherish her memory are daughter Karyle Green, son Joseph E., III (Tammy) and daughter Khoral “Kori” Kujawski (Ken).  Missing her more than anyone can imagine are...