Ross, Terry, 75, of Mishawaka, died Monday; Elkhart Cremation Services , Elkhart

Anthony, Sharon, 73, of Elkhart, died Friday; Elkhart Cremation Services , Elkhart

MISHAWAKA-Mark E. Grise, 66, passed away February 11, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 3, 1954 in South Bend, IN to Marilyn (Mosier) and Harlow Grise. He was preceded in death by his father, Harlow and 1 brother, James Grise. Surviving is his mother, Marilyn Waumans, sister, Ilene Crutchfield both of Mishawaka, son, Ben (Kortney) Grise of Westfield, daughter, Kasey (Chance) Cullum of Mishawaka, and 9 grandchildren, Tyler, Michael, Haley, Mariah, Mya, Rylan, Nolan, Josie and Fiona. Also surviving are nephews, Jon Crutchfield, Jeremy Crutchfield, Matt Grise, 2 nieces, Maria Grise and Jennifer Grise and friends who became family, Erin Hensel and Marissa...

SOUTH BEND-Mark A. Nastos, 67, passed away peacefully February 11, 2021 with his daughters by his side. He was born November 27, 1953 in Newport, Rhode Island to the late William & Mary (Harrington) Nastos. Everyone who knew Mark loved him and he loved everyone he knew. Left to cherish his memory are 2 daughters, Elizabeth and Rachel, 2 brothers, Willie and Nick, 2 grandchildren, Hazen and Halee, and 2 great-grandchildren, Aspen and Abel. Also surviving are his N.A. family. Marks legacy of caring, loving and helping people started in 1984, as he made the choice to become clean. As he grew in his perseverance, he became involved in Narcotics Anonymous, where he was not only...

Lester Dewey Buster Buttons Bunt Ward was granted his angel wings on February 7, 2021. He spent his final days surrounded by friends & family. He is survived by the love of his life for 67 years, Lavonda (Cannon). His son, Rickie (Gale Wood-Ward) Ward & his daughter Telisa (Gregory) Companion. His grandchildren, James Zmudzinski, Matt (Genevieve) Wood, Gina Companion. His great-grandchildren, Kamryn Zmudzinski & ?li Wood. His best friends, Bob & Judy Matherly & his lil buddies, Ray-Ray & Collen. His parents, Dewey Ward & Blanch (Eggers) Stout and sister Icie Mae (Ward) Lowe, proceeded him in death. Buster was born in Beaver Dam, North Carolina. He led an...

LESTER DEWEY BUSTER BUTTONS BUNT WARD WAS GRANTED HIS ANGEL WINGS ON FEBRUARY 7, 2021. HE SPENT HIS FINAL DAYS SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS & FAMILY. HE IS SURVIVED BY THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE FOR 67 YEARS, LAVONDA (CANNON). HIS SON, RICKIE (GALE WOOD-WARD) WARD & HIS DAUGHTER TELISA (GREGORY) COMPANION. HIS GRANDCHILDREN, JAMES ZMUDZINSKI, MATT (GENEVIEVE) WOOD, GINA COMPANION. HIS GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN, KAMRYN ZMUDZINSKI & ?LI WOOD. HIS BEST FRIENDS, BOB & JUDY MATHERLY & HIS LIL BUDDIES, RAY-RAY & COLLEN. HIS PARENTS, DEWEY WARD & BLANCH (EGGERS) STOUT AND SISTER ICIE MAE (WARD) LOWE, PROCEEDED HIM IN DEATH. BUSTER WAS BORN IN BEAVER DAM, NORTH CAROLINA. HE LED AN...

In Loving Memory of Thomas Primus Thomas Primus was the second child of 5 children, born to Ben and Corrine Primus on March 9th, 1942 in Broseley, MO. He attended school in Broseley, MO and Wheatley High school in Poplar Bluff, MO. Thomas was a veteran and served in the US Army. Thomas was affectionately loved and known as "Tom", he worked with his hands and was a professional carpenter by trade and specialized in carved canes. He loved listen to blues tunes in his spare time and tell stories of how he worked-on farms and was a salesman to make it growing up. On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, God in His infinite wisdom called to rest the soul of His child Thomas Primus and he entered eternal...

MISHAWAKA- Mark Edward Harmon, 69, of Mishawaka, died Monday January 25, 2021 at Paul's Group Home on Portage Ave. in South Bend, IN. He was born March 21, 1951 in Sturgis, Michigan to Edward and Joan (Messner) Harmon. On August 17, 1974 in Battle Creek, Michigan he married Ranah Hoard. She survives along with 2 daughters, Amy (Shawn) Gillespie of Ontario, Canada, Kasey (Jeramy) St. Clair of Mishawaka, IN; 5 grandchildren, Libby, Blake, Nolan, Masen, and Lilly. Also surviving are 6 siblings, David (Leilani) Harmon of UT, Keith (Debbie) Harmon of IN, Dale (Beckie) Harmon, Tim Harmon both of MI, Pat (John) Iannotti of FL, Krystal Schwartz and Michael Lipp of MI and numerous nieces and...

MISHAWAKA- Mark Edward Harmon, 69, of Mishawaka, died Monday January 25, 2021 at Paul's Group Home on Portage Ave. in South Bend, IN. He was born March 21, 1951 in Sturgis, Michigan to Edward and Joan (Messner) Harmon. On August 17, 1974 in Battle Creek, Michigan he married Ranah Hoard. She survives along with 2 daughters, Amy (Shawn) Gillespie of Ontario, Canada, Kasey (Jeramy) St. Clair of Mishawaka, IN; 5 grandchildren, Libby, Blake, Nolan, Masen, and Lilly. Also surviving are 6 siblings, David (Leilani) Harmon of UT, Keith (Debbie) Harmon of IN, Dale (Beckie) Harmon, Tim Harmon both of MI, Pat (John) Iannotti of FL, Krystal Schwartz and Michael Lipp of MI and numerous nieces and...

ELKHART- Fay Irene (Showers) McMann longtime Prescott resident passed away on January 22nd. Born 1/31/1925 in Ellet Ohio to Noble & Margaret Showers. Married Kenneth McMann on Sept. 14th 1944 in Topeka Kansas. Before he was deployed back to Europe. Later that year he was missing in action for several months after his plane was shot down. A true Rosie the Riveter, she went to Lincoln Nebraska along with her father a Goodyear employee in Akron whose task was to transform the plant into making parts for the war effort. There she met Kenneth who was stationed at a local air base, waiting to go back to Europe. Truly a couple from the greatest generation. They were both active in square...

Lois M Lister, 98, passed away Wednesday January 20th in the Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lois was born in Huntington County Indiana to Benjamin D and Lottie A Hirt. She had an associate's degree from International Business college in Fort Wayne and was a real estate broker. Lois had lived with her husband, William (Bill) in California and Florida before she moved back to Indiana in 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lister, her parents, brothers Paul and Joseph Hirt and sisters, Ruth Malin and Mary Christenberry. She is survived by a step-daughter, Penny Lightfoot and step-son David Lister, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family...

MISHAWAKA- Zita Joan Rydzinski of Mishawaka went to be with her Lord January 21, 2021. Even though she was over one hundred years old, she maintained her home on Day Road by herself. She was able to remain there, watering the birds and feeding the wildlife, until she left for her new adventure in Heaven. Zita was born in South Bend, Indiana to the late Steven and Francis (Vargo) Brehlik. Her husband of sixty two years, Marcel V. Rydzinski died in 2001. Her sister, Elsie Megyese, also preceded in her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Christine (Rydzinski) Hollister of Osceola and a son, Rev. Marcel Rydzinski of Mishawaka. Other survivors include five grandchildren, several...

Hulett, Kelly, 57, of Mishawaka, died Tuesday; Elkhart Cremation Services , Elkhart

Rose Marie Hopkins peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior December 29, 2020. Rose was born in Mishawaka, IN to Albert and Madeline (Hembrecht) Springer on November 25, 1943. Rose graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1962 and was married in 1964 taking the last name of her husband to become Rose Hopkins. Rose was many things to her family and the people who had been blessed to know her over her 77 years. Rose was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, caregiver, companion and fighter. Although small in stature she was an immensely strong woman. She suffered from heart problems that plagued her for nearly 50 years. Beginning at the age of 28, with her...

SOUTH BEND- Robert M. Savko, 78, of South Bend, died Sunday December 27, 2020 at his residence in South Bend. He was born August 21, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana to Melvin & Virginia (Keylock) Savko. Surviving are 5 children, Janet (Dan) Bernetzke of WI, Bobette Shuamber of Mishawaka, Frank Savko of FL, Michelle (Brent) Wilhelm of OH, Kyle (Robin) Savko of South Bend; 12 grandchildren, Nikki, Jakota, Rhandi, Chad, Stevie, Sam, Dawson, Annelise, Kristi, Lauren, Nathan, and Jaxton and 14 great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Natalie, Shelby, Jensen, Aubree, Kayleah, Kyleah, Jakota Jr., Landon, Kamrynn, Kamiyah, Kylah, Kinsley and Benson. 6 nephews and nieces, Curtis, Melvin, Michael, Kimmy,...

Carolyn Mary Greiner Tungate was born November 16, 1936 to Carl and Edna (Fell) Greiner in Fort Wayne Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Chuck and Cliff. Surviving is her husband, George, children, Suzanne Tungate of Boiling Springs Lakes, North Carolina and Carl Tungate (Dawn) of Lakeville, Indiana and three grandchildren, Alexandria, Larissa and Jolene. Also surviving is her little sister, Candy Greiner Beltz (Dave) of Long Lake, Indiana, Sister-in-Law Mary Rose Greiner of Venice, Florida and many nieces and nephews. Carolyn graduated in 1954 from Southside High School in Ft. Wayne, IN. She earned a nursing degree from Indiana University in 1958, where she met...

KEWANNA-Bonnie V. Sutherland, 62, passed away December 23, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver. She was born July 1, 1958 in Elkhart to the late Russel & Elaine (Ogle) Vail. In June of 1988 she married Ben Sutherland; he preceded her in death in July of 2010. On August 17, 2014 she married Ronnie Ehler; he survives along with 2 siblings, Cynthia (Dale) Culp, Phillip (Cathy) Vail, 1 niece, Deidra Culp and 1 nephew, Jason P. Culp. Bonnie worked as a customer service representative at the Goshen News for many years. She was a member of Pilgrim's Rest Primitive Baptist Church and was very involved in 4-H. She enjoyed living on the lake, being with her dogs and most of all...

MISHAWAKA-Jerry L. Borsodi, 76, passed away December 15, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born November 6, 1944 in South Bend to Nicholas & Irene (Kovacs) Borsodi. On August 13, 1966 he married Ruth Sheridan; she preceded him in death on June 22, 2016. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 5 siblings, and 1 grandson. Surviving are 4 children, Angela Borsodi (Justin, Elizabeth, and Trey) (Ozlynn), Jerry (Jennifer) (Joseph and Olivia) Borsodi, II, Amy (Brian) (Drew and Ally) Windisch, Amanda (Phillip) (Darian and Isabella) Phillips. Also surviving are 4 siblings, Steve (Barb) Borsodi, Timothy (Sandy) Borsodi, Nicholas (Kathi) Borsodi, and Sue Jackson. ...

OSCEOLA-Robert "Jim" J. Roth, Jr., 75, passed away December 15, 2020 at his home in Osceola. He was born January 10, 1945 in South Bend to Robert & Pauline & (Gibson) Roth, Sr. On September 8, 1984 he married Patricia (Balint); she survives along with 5 children, Todd (Paula) Roth, Scott (Kim) Roth, Sharla (Roberto Fuentes) Roth, Shane (Jennifer) Roth, Rodney Roth, 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and his dog, Missypoo. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 great-grandchild. Jim served in the U.S. Navy. He was a train enthusiast, Notre Dame Fan, and liked listening to his C.B. radio. His family will deeply miss him, and he will be remembered as a...

Glenn D. Osmon, 73, passed away December 14, 2020 at his home in Osceola. He was born October 31, 1947 in Mishawaka to Marvin & Francis (Eutzler) Osmon. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Robert (Jeanne) Osmon. On May 11, 1968 in Granger, he married Carol Truckowski; she survives along with 4 children, Julie Osmon, Patti (Tony) Watson, John (Melissa) Osmon and Anthony (Sharon Clark) Osmon. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandsons and 1 brother, Fred (Marilyn) Osmon. Glenn served in the U.S. Army, worked at UniRoyal for 25 years, K & S Electric for 7 years and H & G Services for 10 years until his retirement. He was a life member of...

ELKHART-Charles "Butch" L. Benn, 80, passed away December 15, 2020 at his home in Elkhart. He was born March 8, 1940 in South Bend, IN to Charles E. & Mary (Ditsch) Benn. On May 17, 2002 he married Jo Ann; she preceded him in death on July 19, 2017. He was also preceded in death by his parents and 1 stepson, Todd. Surviving are 2 children, Charles L. (Erin Spencer) Benn, Christine (Ken) Cotter, mother of his children, Cindy Davis, 5 stepchildren, Lisa, Lolita, Sheri, Patrick and Aaron. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Amy Newcomer, Bryan Benn, Bobby Newcomer, Jr., Nick Benn, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 siblings, Mary (Fred) Carrico and Richard (Marianne) Benn. Butch was a...