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Robert Lee "Bob" Terry, age 64 of Elkhart, passed away Nov. 27, 2022. Bob was born Nov. 22, 1958, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was a graduate of Elkhart Memorial High School and retired after 38 years as a mechanical designer at Bayer. Surviving is his wife of 35 years, Colleen Terry of Elkhart and their children April (Ernie) Lepore of Lake Tapps, WA, and Andrew (Tiffanie) Terry of Shipshewana; his parents Darrell and Bobbie Terry of Fort Wayne; his grandchildren, Madelyn and Vincent Lepore and his brother William (Anne) Terry of Fort Wayne. Surviving as well are nephews, nieces and his brothers in law William (Beth) Enick and Dale (Carrie) Enick. Visitation will be held from 11am-1pm with...

Marilyn Louise Emma Wood, age 86 of Niles, Michigan, passed away at Riveridge Nursing Home on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Marilyn was born November 11, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Louis Eugene Sr. and Clara Dena Irene (Lerch) Merkel. On July 23, 1954, she married Fred John Wood in Cassopolis, Michigan. Fred preceded her in death in 2006. Surviving are her children Peggy Sue (Gil) Woodruff, Lynn Renee' (Kirk) Bradford, Kim Lorraine Wood, David John Wood and Michelle Lee (Travis) Vogel. Surviving as well are 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and her siblings Louis Eugene Merkel, Jr, Norman Merkel, and Phillip (Jeannie) Merkel. Also surviving is her brother-in-law Ken...

Peggy Louise Basse, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Elkhart on Friday, April 22, 2022. Peggy was born January 15, 1935, in LaGrange County, Indiana to the late Vanus and Edythe (Woodworth) Miller. On January 15, 1935, she married her high school sweetheart, Ferman H. Basse. Ferman preceded her in death on February 22, 2004. Peggy is survived by her children Steven Basse. Elkhart Jolinda (Paul) Wood of Elkhart Julie Hoss of Osceola, Debra (Andrew) Bledsoe of Elkhart and Peggy (Dallas) Robbins of Elkhart, as well as her grandchildren Daniel Wood of Elkhart, Debbie (Matt) Kratzer of Osceola Matthew Wood of Elkhart, Nicholas (Bobbi) Basse of Mishawaka, Alex...

Charles Thomas Craven, 93, of Goshen, IN passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2022, at Brentwood at Niles Senior Living Facility. Tom was born on Jan. 3, 1929, in Sturgis, MI to the late Ethel and Charles Craven. He married Jacqueline Nelson on June 7, 1953. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Jackie, his sister, Gwenevera Craven, and his granddaughter, Janell Craven. His memory lives on with his surviving family members: Barbaradine McCuddy, Craig (Robin) Craven, Monty (Angie Bails) Craven and Bryon (Julie) Craven, Nicole Craven and Anthony Marzolo, David and Katrina Dawson, Scott Craven, and his 7 great grandchildren: Cortney, Brayden, Milo, Molly, Logan, Audrey, and...

George David Kovarik, of Osceola, IN passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. George was born Sept 21, 1945, in New Prague, MN to George and Sylvia Kovarik and is survived by his wife of 56 years Patricia, sister Irene (Art Bolduc) Kovarik, and daughters Shelley (Scott) Suckow, Amy (Jason Maki) Kovarik, Laura (Billy) Cronkhite, and grandchildren Aidan and Sylvia Suckow, Nicholas Kovarik, and Billy and Samantha Cronkhite. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Darlene Kovarik. Funeral Mass will take place at 10 am Sat, Feb. 5, 2022, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mishawaka, IN. The family expects to also visit New Prague and Duluth, MN and...

Darrell Lee Jividen, age 91 of Mishawaka, Indiana formerly of Mansfield, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Darrell was born in February of 1930, in Putnam County, West Virginia to the late Harley and Mary (Garrison) Jividen. In July of 1956, he married Sharlene L. Armstrong in Mansfield, Ohio. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.Sharlene survives, along with their sons Jeffrey Jividen of Wilmington, North Carolina and Douglas (Linda) Jividen of Mishawaka, Indiana. Surviving as well are his grandchildren Tonya Jividen, Jason Jividen, Adam (Kelsey) Jividen and Erin (Mike) Dines, along with his great grandchildren Oliver Jividen and Parker...

George M. Pyclik, age 52 of Elkhart, IN formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2021. To view George's full obituary, please visit www.CruzFamilyFH.com.

Jean Ann "Jeannie" Beatty, age 66 of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Surviving is her daughter Kali (Matt Boggs) Beatty of Mishawaka, her sister Kathy DeBroka, and 3 nephews. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola with funeral services to follow at 7 pm . To view her complete obituary, please visit www.CruzFamilyFH.com.

Santa Jr. , William J. , 67, of South Bend, died Thursday; Cruz Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service , Osceola

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Bill Greene, their children Erica Lymburner and Daniel (Alicia Smith) DeCook, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Surviving as well are her siblings Cheryl (Michael) Scott, Debbie (Randy) Heeter, Pamela (Mike) Cabanaw, and Rodney (Lesley) Perry. Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm Wed., June 23, 2021, at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thur., June 24, 2021, at Cruz Family Funeral Home with interment to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. To view Paula's full obituary, pkease visit www.CruzFamilyFH.com

Patricia Jane Brim ended her journey here on earth and was ushered into the presence of Jesus on June 17, 2021. She was born the daughter of Marshall and Nora Wiseman on January 22, 1931. Her life was highlighted by many wonderful and exciting experiences. She attended English High School in English, Indiana. She traveled to 29 countries, was awarded Sunday School teacher of the year by the Northwest Indiana Nazarene Church and the distinguished service award from the Nazarene Church. In her local church she served as Secretary of the board, Sunday School superintendent, Bible Study teacher and youth leader. Pat loved playing tennis and watching basketball and football on television. Most...

Raymond R. Wiskotoni was born July 9, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ignatius and Bertha (Przybylski) Wiskotoni. Surviving are his children Michael (Heidi) Wiskotoni of Edwardsburg, MI, Mark (Kristina) Wiskotoni of Elkhart and Amy (Steve) Smith of Edwardsburg, MI, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration of Ray's life at the American Legion Post 308 in Osceola on Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 12 -4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Riley's Hospital for Children. To view Ray's full obituary visit www.CruzFamilyFH.com

Surviving are his children William (Candie) Nutting Jr.,, Sally (Ed) Luebben, Kelly (Dennis) Nutting, Scott Nutting , and Karol (Paul) Hill. Bill is also survived by his sister Janis Cohen of Mishawaka, 18 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his siblings Terrance Nutting and June Fyffe. There will be no formal services for Bill, but the family asks that you keep his spirit alive in your memories. Cruz Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service has been entrusted with his care. To read Bill's full obituary, please visit www.CruzFamilyFH.com

Alan is survived by his parents, Harry and Mariann McPhail of Osceola, his children Tyler Joseph McPhail of Mishawaka and Avery Margaret McPhail of Elkhart, his fianc?e Cait Webber of Mishawaka and his stepsister Tara Lynn McPhail of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Anna and Richard Howland and Henry and Isabella McPhail and his Aunt Margaret Ann McPhail. Visitation will be held from 11am to 1 pm Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Cruz Family Funeral Home, Osceola with a celebration of Alan's life beginning at 1 pm. To view his full obituary, please visit www.CruzFamilyFH.com

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm Thur., May 27, 2021. Private graveside services will be held and Barb will be laid to rest in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. To see Barb's full obituary, please visit Cruz Family Funeral Home's website.

Surviving is his wife Vonda Hittle and their children Lorinda Ivey, Dr. Lucinda Hittle, Colonel (USMC retired) Patrick Hittle, Larissa Luck, and Timothy Hittle, 12 grandchildren and his sisters Phyllis Joiner and Carla Wilson. Visitation will be held from 3-7pm Fri., May 14, 2021 at the Ireland Road Church of God, 16555 E, Ireland Rd, Mishawaka. There will also be 1 hour of visitation at the church prior to the 2pm funeral service on Sat., May 15, 2021. Cruz Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. To view David's full obituary, please visit www.CruzFamilyFH.com

Hittle, David, 78, of Mishawaka, died Monday; Cruz Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service , Osceola

Following Glen's wishes, there will be no formal services held. The Woodard family asks that you remember Glen in your own special way. His full obituary can be found on Cruz Family Funeral Home's website.

Kristine Karol Nutting, age 71, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 . There will be no formal services held, but the family requests you remember her in your own special way. To view her full obit, visit Cruz Family Funeral Home's website.

A graveside ceremony will be held for Dorothy at 2pm Thursday, May 6, 2021 on the grounds of Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola. For Dorothy's full obituary, please visit Cruz Family Funeral Home's website.

Larry James "Jim" Little, or as he is more famously known in Osceola, "Hawkeye" or "Old Man River" passed away with his family by his side on the morning of April 24, 2021. Jim was born June 6, 1948 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Paul and Helen (Pyke) Little. He was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1966 and began working at Dodge Manufacturing in Mishawaka before being drafted into the US Army where he served in Vietnam from 1968 until his honorable discharge in 1970. He married Sharon DeLoddere in Mishawaka, Indiana and would have celebrated their 49th year of marriage this year. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sharon Little of Osceola and their children Brad (Jennifer)...