Paul E. Mayhew

Norma Lee Lerner, 85 years old of Edwardsburg, passed peacefully to her rest, Nov. 26, 2023 surrounded by her family at Elkhart General Hospital after an illness. She was born Nov. 23, 1938 in Chicago, the daughter of Norman R. and Lucille (Johnson) Gauvreau and has lived in Edwardsburg most of her life. She was a graduate of Edwardsburg High School and of Indiana University with an Associate Degree. She also attended Valparaiso University. She began her career with Miles Lab in Elkhart in Public Relations, then became the Editor of the Miles magazine known as the "Alkalizer". She took time off from her public work to raise her three loving children. Then she re-entered the Newspaper...

Lyle "Buzz" Lavern Dohse, 67 years old from Cassopolis, passed to his rest peacefully on Nov. 22, 2023 at his home after a long battle with illness. He was born Aug 26, 1956 in Niles, the son of Lyle Bendix and Evelyn (Perry) Dohse and lived in the Cassopolis-Edwardsburg area all of his life. After graduating from Edwardsburg High School and taking some college courses, he spent most of his life working for the railroad in many different roles- from Engineer to Road Foreman, to Yardmaster and Trainmaster. His many interests included woodworking, playing cards (especially Pinochle), working on his restored farm, and opening his home and heart to family and friends, to spend hours and...

Richard Henry "Dick" Boepple, 93, died in his home on November 9th, 2023. Dick was born at home on October 28, 1930, in Berrien Springs, MI to Henry and Mildred (Marquardt) Boepple. When he was 1, his family moved to their farm on Redfield Street in Edwardsburg where he lived until moving to the village proper. Dick is survived by 2 children, Janet Adams and John Boepple, and 5 grandchildren, Julie (Pedro) Cisneros, Noelle (Andrew) Bullard, Leah (Ross) Freedenberg, Lindsey (Tim) Stone and Corey Boepple. His legacy further extends to 9 beloved great-grandchildren: Samson, Levi, Abner and Elliot Cisneros, Miriam and Everett Bullard, Simon Freedenberg, Alexis and Abigail Stone, and many...

Ardith L. Higley, 92 years old of Edwardsburg, passed to her rest Nov. 6, 2023 at Cass County Medical Care Facility, Cassopolis, after an illness. She was born April 8, 1931 in Huntington, IN, the daughter of Cecil and Bernice (Ramsey) Ward. In 1934 the family moved to Elkhart, where she attended school. She was married Dec. 21, 1950 in the Adamsville United Methodist Church to Carl D. Higley, Sr. and he passed May 17, 2023. Surviving are their children, Carl D. (Lou Ann) Higley, Jr. of Edwardsburg and Janice L. (Danny L.) Ross of Niles. There are 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Also, a daughter-in-law Denise Higley of Edwardsburg, sisters Margaret Timmons, Phyllis Newell,...

Christine Allynne Love, 59, of Niles, passed away on November 2nd, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Christine was born on April 12th, 1964 to Jerry and Nancy (Corey) Love in Saratoga Springs, New York. After graduating from Niles Senior High School in 1982, she went on to study nursing at Ball State University. After graduation, Christine dedicated thirty seven years working in the medical field, thirty two of which were for Saint Joseph Medical System caring for those in her community by providing about twenty five years of exceptional nursing care before she transitioned to working a medical office position. One of Christine's favorite hobbies was scrapbooking and creating...

Verlaine Jean Hoffman, 96 years old of Edwardsburg, MI passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at Creekside Village in Mishawaka after an illness. She was born Sept. 8, 1927 in Elkhart, the daughter of the late Ernest and Emma (Engelhart) Reber. She lived in Elkhart and Edwardsburg most of her life. She enjoyed being a 'Pink Lady' as a volunteer for Elkhart General Hospital and served over 25 years, receiving her 25 years pin for her service. Verlaine graduated from Elkhart High School in 1946. She married her high school sweetheart, Leo Hoffman on December 21, 1947, and they settled in Edwardsburg, after Leo received his degree from college. Leo became the Athletic Director for Edwardsburg...

Long time physician and former Cass County Medical Examiner, Robert Miller Knox, DO, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, October 9th, surrounded by his family and friends. Dr Knox practiced medicine in Edwardsburg, Michigan from 1957 to 2006 when he retired. He was also the first Medical Examiner for Cass County, serving in that for thirty three years. Previous to that job he held the position of Coroner. Dr. Knox graduated from Emmanuel Missionary College in Berrien Springs, Michigan with a degree in chemistry. He went on to medical school at the Chicago School of Osteopathy and set up his solo practice in Edwardsburg. He was a member of the American Osteopathic Association...

Harry Lee Huston, 74 years old of Elkhart, will have a Memorial Gathering at the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, 26863 West Main St., Edwardsburg, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 PM. There will be a procession leaving the funeral home at 3:00 PM, going to Adamsville Cemetery for graveside Military Honors conducted by the United States Air Force Honor Guard, playing Taps and folding the American Flag, with the local American Legion/VFW being the Honors for the 21 gun-salute. Harry served 20 years in the Air Force and is survived by his two brothers, Charles A. (Sandy) Huston of Cassopolis and Richard A. Huston of South Bend and a sister Tina (Tim) Rytting of Arizona. ...

Karolyn Kaye Flowers, 59 years old of Edwardsburg, passed to her rest Sept. 25, 2023 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 6, 1963 in South Bend, the daughter of William Burdette, Sr. and Marilyn Jean (Sells) Tucker. She has lived in the Michiana area most of her life. After graduating from High School, she entered the health care industry, working in nursing homes. Later in life, while earning her associates degree from Southwest Michigan College, she worked at Khols in Mishawaka. Upon graduating she settled into Medical Records. Karolyn was married Nov. 5, 1983 in Mishawaka to Daniel Ray Flowers, and he passed Aug. 15,...

Grace E. Werner, 100 years old of Niles, passed to her rest Sept. 25, 2023 while living at StoryPoint facility in Granger after an illness. She was born Aug. 31, 1923 in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Jesse and Rena (Carpenter) Hutchinson and has lived most of her life in the Berrien and Cass Counties area. She graduated in 1941 from Edwardsburg High School, then entered Nursing at Epworth Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, where she earned her RN in nursing in 1944. She entered into the U.S. Army and became a 1st Lt. Army Nurse, serving her country. Grace was a nurse at Pawating Hospital, Niles and was also an 'industrial nurse', for the former Tyler Refrigeration of Niles and...

Lorraine Lea Ryder Bruce, 57, of South Bend, IN passed peacefully to her eternal rest with her family by her side on Aug 4, 2023. Lorraine was born in Ypsilanti, MI on October 30, 1965, to Robert James, Jr. and Sandra Slocum Ryder. Growing up in the Edwardsburg area, she graduated from EHS in 1984 and Davenport College, Kalamazoo, MI in 1986. She dedicated her life's work to her Interior Design business, LB Design. Lorraine enjoyed meeting new people and was blessed with innate abilities that served her natural and creative expertise. Lorraine is survived by her mother, Sandra Ryder; fiance'-caretaker, Thomas Evelock; brother Randal (Stacey) Ryder; niece Taylor Ryder-Muhia...

James C. Tinsman, 91 years old of Edwardsburg, passed to his rest July 25, 2023 at Cass County Medical Care Facility after an illness. He was born Feb. 27, 1932 in Mishawaka, IN, the son of Harry and Dorothy (Goodling) Tinsman and has lived in the Michiana area all of his life. He graduated from Mishawaka High School. After graduation he entered the United States Air Force in Jan. 1952 and served his country for 4 years. Jim worked for Patrick Plywoods for 20 years. In the prime of his life he became self-employed, being a Carpenter-Woodworker, serving many of the local area residences as a 'handy-man.' Jim was married Dec. 7, 1952 in Edwardsburg, to a local girl, Alice J. Miller,...

Donald Duane Radde-Dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend- passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at the age of 81. He was born June 15, 1942 in Stevensville, Michigan to Henry and Mollie (Reifschneider) Radde. Don graduated from Lakeshore High School and attended Northern Michigan School of Banking. Don faithfully worked for Michigan National Bank in Edwardsburg until he decided to change course and become an entrepreneur. He started by opening Captain's Bar & Restaurant in Buchanan and ended by opening Captain's Pizzeria and Dry Dock by Eagle Lake. He built a reputation for making great pizzas and was a community favorite. Don also obtained his Captain's license and started a...

Norma Charlene Boone, 99 years old of Garver Lake, Edwardsburg, passed to her rest July 11, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 10, 1924 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Ray and Iva (Miller) Boisslier and has lived in this area for many years. While in Chicago, she worked for American Can Co., later she was a telephone operator, and a substitute mail carrier for the Edwardsburg Post Office. She was a clothing model for the former Robertson's Department Store downtown, South Bend. Norma also was a Real Estate Agent for Cressy-Everett in Edwardsburg for 15 years, then an agent for Yeoman & Gaddis. Her most enjoyable time was being an...

Jo Ann Wozniel, of White Pigeon, passed away to her rest on July 5, 2023 at 71 years old, while surrounded by her family, after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born May 3, 1952, in Rochester, IN, the daughter of Budd Lue and Emma Lou (Moon) Moore and had lived in the Michiana area most of her life. She graduated from Akron High School in 1970 and furthered her education at Southwestern Michigan College, graduating in December 1987 with an Associate's Degree in Nursing. In her 26 years as a nurse, she worked at Elkhart General Hospital, River Pointe Surgery Center and the Elkhart Clinic. She retired from nursing in January 2015. Jo Ann was married September 11, 1993, in...

Pamela Madeline Brown, 81 years old of Mason Township, Edwardsburg, passed to her rest on July 5, 2023 at her home after an illness. She was born April 17, 1942 in Punxsutawney, PA, the daughter of Eugene John and Mildred Anna (Fink) Strouse, and has lived in the Michiana area for over 50 years. She graduated from Clarion University, receiving a degree in Education. She taught for a few years and later moved on to be a tax professional at H & R Block, ending her career with the Edwardsburg, MI office. Pam was married on May 11, 1969, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to James D. Brown, and James passed on June 1, 2010. James was a US Marine Veteran, and his interment was at Fort Custer...

Gary Waterkamp of Edwardsburg, Michigan passed away with his loving wife Jeanette by his side on June 22, 2023. He was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was the youngest of five children born to Tiele and Hendrick Waterkamp. Gary is a Korean War Army Veteran, 21st Regiment, 24th Division. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge and Good Conduct Medal. Gary was awarded the Distinguished Unit Emblem, Korean Service Medal with silver and bronze Stars, and the UN Service Medal. Prior to his discharge Gary met his future wife Betty Jo Henrickson. Gary served as a police officer in Kalamazoo while completing an undergraduate degree in education at Western Michigan...

Betty L. Mayhew passed to her rest peacefully on June 19, 2023, after an illness. She was born September 27, 1932 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, the daughter of Sam and Mary (Britt) Hambrick. She grew up with her brother Robert in Arkansas, until the family moved north in the mid 1940's, settling in Buchanan, Michigan. Betty graduated from Buchanan High School, Class of 1952. After High School, she worked in the Emergency Room at Pawating Hospital in Niles, Michigan. This is where she met her future husband, Paul Mayhew. They were married August 18, 1954 in Niles. Shortly after they were married Paul was drafted into the United States Navy. After Basic Training, Betty joined Paul at Camp...

Faith Carol Huffine, 70 years old of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away peacefully June 12th at her home. She was born October 18, 1952 in South Bend, IN, the daughter of Frank Carl and Geraldine Marie (Walter) Gripado and has lived in the Michiana area most of her life. She was a graduate of James Whitcomb Riley. She was employed in Edwardsburg, MI at the former Fireside Restaurant, until her retirement. Faith will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was held dear to so many that came into her life. She is survived by her daughters, Rachel (Thomas) Wegner of Edwardsburg, Stephanie Blake (Rhonda Derrick) of Elkhart, IN and Bethany Hyde of Bushnell, FL. There are 12...

Jean Marie "MAW" Haines, 81 of Edwardsburg passed peacefully to her rest at home on June 6th, 2023. She was born on June 29th, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana to the late George and Ethel (Born) Lechlitner. In March of 1961 she married Gene Haines in Cassopolis, Michigan. Maw worked in the meat department at Harding's Market in Edwardsburg for over 30 years. She made many friends there, being a co-worker or just a patron passing through. Maw enjoyed bowling, golfing, Nascar, and loved to watch professional wrestling. One of her favorite things to do was watch her children in their sports activities during their school years. Later in life when she became a grandmother and a...

David Wilson Carlin, 72 years old of Edwardsburg, passed to his rest June 2, 2023 after an illness. Cremation will take place and the family will have their own private remembrance at a later date. Arrangements are by the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg.