Obituaries

Emanuel Jossue Figueroa passed away comfortably in the arms of his mother and father on the morning of Wednesday April 24 at Riley Hospital for Children. On Palm Sunday Sarah was airlifted to Riley children’s hospital where shortly ... Read more...

OLDSMAR, FL- Kenneth R. Bach, 53, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at home. Born on June 23, 1970, in Melrose Park, Illinois, he was the son of Arthur and Stephanie (Nenycz) Bach. Kenneth worked as a self-contractor for ... Read more...

Joyce Carol (Gregory) O’Banion was born on November 12, 1939, to Cosby R. and Naoma (Jones) Gregory. Joyce grew up in the Mishawaka and South Bend area, graduating from Mishawaka High School with the class of 1957. She had four siblings, ... Read more...

Timothy Alan Baltes, Jr, 45, passed away on April 16, 2024. He was born on June 26, 1978 in Plymouth to Timothy A. Baltes, Sr. and Jacqueline G. Smith. Alan was a fun, outgoing person who loved visiting with people. He was generous with ... Read more...

Daniel Phillip. Norwick, 82, of Plymouth passed away on Thursday April 11, 2024, at his home. Born on November 9, 1942, he was the son of Theodore Norwick and Evelyn Rayburn. He attended Chicago Vocational School graduating with the class ... Read more...

 Russell Lee Spaid, 88, passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lakeville on June 3, 1935, to Alva and Ruth (Miller) Spaid. After meeting on a blind date, Russell married his ... Read more...

Plymouth – Alice D. Johnson, 86, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka on April 8, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1938 to Max and Beatrice (Bowman) Ottow. Alice married Samuel Johnson on July 13, 1957 after ... Read more...

David W. Lloyd, 66, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Born on October 30, 1957, in Girard, Illinois he was the son of William R. and Joyce F. (Butler) ... Read more...

John Cecil Gaines, 88 – a lifetime resident of Plymouth, passed away April 5, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Born on February 12, 1936 in Plymouth, he was the son of John Thomas and Ada Ruth (Watkins) Gaines. John proudly ... Read more...

Lori A. Alicea, 62, was ushered into the arms of her Lord on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Visiting Nurse Association, Valparaiso surrounded by her loved ones. Born on June 14, 1961, she was the daughter of James and Brenda (Stout) ... Read more...

Eva Rosella Pugh Spaid, 87, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in South Bend on May 21, 1936 to Francis and Ethal (Elliott) Pugh. After meeting on a blind date, Eva married her ... Read more...

Anna-Sophia Joy Petz, 13, of Argos affectionately known as Sophie, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 1, 2024. Born on June 10, 2010 in Plymouth, Indiana, she was the daughter of Andy and Amy (Hartley) ... Read more...

Dr. Phyllis Hessler-Gray, age 96, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away on March 27, 2024. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the services previously scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024 have been postponed. Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home ... Read more...

Theresa K. Klingerman, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at home. Born on September 16, 1947, in Bremen, Indiana, she was the daughter of Phillip and Marcella (Kling) Clauss. She attended Bremen High School, graduating with the ... Read more...

Dr. Phyllis Hessler-Gray, age 96, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away on March 27, 2024 at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth, Indiana. She was born on June 18, 1927 in Marshall County, Indiana to Donald W. and Anna Marie (Espich) ... Read more...

 Elwood A. Renz, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on October 1, 1943, in Plymouth, Indiana, he was born to August A. Sr. and Erma M. (Huff) Renz. He attended Tyner High ... Read more...

Dusty A. Blevins, 52, unexpectedly passed away on March 25, 2024, leaving a void in the hearts of those who loved him. Dusty was born on May 25, 1971, in Chillicothe, OH to Guy Hubert Blevins and Edith Brown. Throughout his life, Dusty was ... Read more...

Gidien Reid Frank passed away on March 22, 2024 after fighting symptoms of his disease for more than 5 years. He was diagnosed with Mucolipidosis Type II when he was 3 months old. This horrible genetic disorder may have caused his life to ... Read more...

Jerry L. Foor, 60, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Indiana Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Born on December 15, 1963, in South Bend, Indiana, he was the son of Dale and Carolyn (Ranstead) Foor. He attended South Bend Riley ... Read more...

Margie Hite, 67, of Plymouth, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Ernestine M. Raclin House of Mishawaka, IN, after battling a prolonged illness.  Her battle with serious health issues showed her courage and strength, ... Read more...