All Obituaries

Craig W. McPike, 67, of Mishawaka, passed away on August 2, 2021. Craig was born to the late Carl and Adeline McPike in South Bend, IN, on December 21, 1953. He proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Forrestal (CV-59) as a Corpsman Lab tech (HM2). Craig worked in car sales and for Honeywell as a machinist before retiring. He enjoyed spending time at one of his favorite hangouts, the Pirate’s Cove, in Mishawaka. He liked to spend time checking out old cars, especially...

Mishawaka, IN-Robert “Bob” M. Elkins Sr., 71, passed away on August 1, 2021.  Bob was born in LaPorte, IN, on February 18, 1950, as the son of the late Marion and Mary Alma Roberta (McClellan) Elkins.  He married Georgia Gill in 1970 in Mishawaka, Indiana who survives along with a son; Robert (Alana) Marion Jr., and grandsons Austin, Blake and Colton Elkins. Three siblings Richard (Della), Karen (Reni) Van Tornhout, and Elizabeth McCaffery survive. He is proceeded in...

Mishawaka - Marjorie E. Zeltwanger, 83, passed away at home from complications from ALS on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  Marjorie was born in Tremont, IL, on November 15, 1937, to the late Elmer and Lena (Pflederer) Sauder.  Marge was a member of Granger Community Church, Christian Women’s Club, Bible Study Fellowship and Home Management Resources.  She was a fun loving, outgoing person and made friends easily.  At Granger Community Church, Marge served as a greeter,...

Dolores Zelie Weeks Wilson (Van Wynsberghe), 91, of South Bend, Indiana passed away peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2021, at 9:25 am.  Dolores was born on June 16, 1930, in South Bend, Indiana. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Emil Octaef & Magdaline Van Wynsberghe; sister, Maria (Mary) Sauer; 1st husband, Fredrick Weeks; 2nd husband, Richard Wilson; and companion, George Opperman.  Dolores is survived by her children, Janice Kent, Lawrence (Sally) Weeks, Julie...

NANCY CRULL JOHNSON Granger, IN:  Nancy Crull Johnson, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Sunday, July 25, 2021, in her home in Granger, Indiana. Nancy was born on January 17, 1932, in Pontiac, MI to Howard and Annabelle Farrell Crull.  Nancy, her parents, and two brothers moved to Port Huron, Michigan when she was young where she grew up and lived until her high school graduation.  In 1951 she married her high school sweetheart Douglas Johnson. They moved...

Mishawaka, IN-Warren Lucas “Luke” Sweeney, 44, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021.  Luke was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on April 16, 1977, as the son of Warren A. Sweezey and Constance J. (Childs) Hayden.  On November 3, 2004, in Mishawaka, Luke married the former Melissa Carrasco Ramos who survives.  Also surviving Lucas are his parents, Warren (Kerrie) Sweezey and Constance J. Hayden; son, Kyle Blake Sweezey; and a sister, Tiffiney Marie Sweezey.  Luke was a...

Mishawaka, IN - James Daniel Cox, “Danny”, 65, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 22, 2021. He was born in Great Lakes, IL on December 28, 1955 to the late Harley and Naomi (Dolan) Cox. After traveling the country following his father’s naval career, Danny grew up to spent much of his adult life working as a proud Journeyman electrician for Local #130 in New Orleans, LA. He lived a colorful life, both professionally and personally. From working on oil rigs out in...

All visitation and services will be postponed until further notice. Thank you for your kindness and consideration at this time.   Mishawaka, IN-Marjorie E. Zeltwanger, 83, passed away at home from complications from ALS on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  Marjorie was born in Tremont, IL, on November 15, 1937, to the late Elmer and Lena (Pflederer) Sauder.  On June 21, 1959, Marjorie married Harold Zeltwanger who survives.  Also surviving are son, Todd (Martha) Zeltwanger;...

South Bend, IN-Michael “Mike” Long, 58, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.  Mike was born in South Bend, IN, on October 18, 1962, to John and Elizabeth (Mordew) Long.  Mike is survived by his wife, Kimberly Long; ex-wife, Deanna Wardlow; daughters, Laura (LeRoy) Treiber and Melissa Kissinger; sons, Jason (Amber Hodge) Long, Josh (Laura) Burnett, Oliver Newsome and Anthoney Newsome; grandchildren, LeRoy Jr., Addam, Dustin, Riley, Caleb, Henry, Andrew, Nevaeh,...

Mishawaka, IN-James “Jim” R. Symon- On July 19, 2021, our beloved Jim left this earth after bravely battling an illness for over 6 years.  A fighter until the end, Jim passed away at the age of 67, at the University of Chicago Hospital surrounded by his loving family.   Jim was born on June 6, 1954, in South Bend, IN to the late Ernie and Shirley (Fodness) Symon.   Jim graduated from Clay High School in 1972, where he enjoyed playing basketball and other...