Obituaries

Rosemarie Cecilia Whittaker, age 77, of Mishawaka passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Rosemarie was born on November 3, 1942 in South Bend to Victor and Rose Kemper. Rosemarie graduated from McArthur High School in Florida in the 60’s. In her youth she worked as a telephone switchboard operator for AT&T and waitressed at Doughnut Delight in Mishawaka. She was a loving mom, sister, grandma and great grandma.  Rosemarie is survived by...

Clifford R. Wegmann, 64, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday September 29, 2020 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 11, 1955 in Glen Cove, NY to Clifford H. and Mildred Wegmann.  On July 17, 1977 at St. James Church, NY he married Donna Scutellaro who survives along with 4 children; Michael (Kollie) Wegmann of Alanson, MI, Rachel (Josh) Wegmann of Elkhart, Daniel (Chelsea)Wegmann of White Lake, MI, and Holly (Mark) Wegman of San Antonio, TX; 8 grandchildren: Jayla, Nevaeh, Hope, Landan,...

Arline C. Miller, age 98, of Middlebury, passed away Monday September 28, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She was born October 22, 1921 in Hazeldell, Saskatchewan, Canada to Arthur and Genevieve Chaddock. She married Merritt “Mike” Miller on July 23, 1949 at the Methodist Church in Fremont, Michigan. Arline graduated from Dearborn High School. After college she enlisted in the United States Wave, unfortunately she was diagnosed with TB and could no longer continue her...

Pauline Mae Mihojevich, age 87, of Bristol passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Pauline was born on August 6, 1933 in Chicago, IL., to Frank and Katherine Schuller. She married Steven Mihojevich on January 29, 1955 at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Chicago, IL. Pauline loved to garden and make beautiful floral arrangements. Her greatest love was the love for her family. Pauline was a member of Grace Brethren Church for 48...

Cora Belle Grubb, 96, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, Sep. 27, 2020. Cora Belle was born at Goshen Hospital on August 14, 1924 to Delbert and Bertha Hastings. She and her parents moved to Milford, IN where her father ran The Milford Drug Store for over 50 years. Cora Belle graduated from Milford High School and married Edwin R. Grubb on Aug. 30, 1942. Edwin preceded her in death December, 1989. Cora Belle and Ed had 5 children. Judith (David) Stephey who...

John G. Espinoza, age 51, of Brandon, Florida passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was born on January 27, 1969 in Elkhart to John and Sherry Espinoza. John graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelor degree he went on to pursue a career as a Certified Public Accountant, he passed the test on the first try, and most recently at NetSuite. The love of his life was his daughter Addison. John always lit up the room with his presence, so full of energy. He had so many...

  Thomas E. Havens, age 79, and his wife Connie L. Havens, age 77 both of Elkhart passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 24.  Tom and Connie were married on November 9, 1962. He was born on June 17, 1941 in Rushville, IN to Charles and Mildred Havens. She was born on July 22, 1943 in Indianapolis, IN to Buford Asher and LaVern Weddel. Tom and Connie spent their lives together “doing family” and serving others. Both Tom and Connie asked Jesus Christ into their...

Kathryn J. Rhodes, age 90, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Hubbard Hill Estates in Elkhart.  She was born on July 26, 1930 in Mongo, IN to Roy and Neva Wilson. Kathryn married Robert L. Rhodes on September 4, 1948 in Orland, IN. Kathryn received her Bachelor of Science from Goshen College and her Masters degree from Indiana University South Bend. She retired from Elkhart Community Schools after 27 years of teaching. However, retirement didn’t slow her...

Loren Darrell Wells, age 100, passed away at his home on Friday, September 18, 2020 surrounded by his family. Loren was born on February 28, 1920 in Huntertown, IN to David E. and Madge Wells. He married Jean Patrick of Elkhart on November 23, 1946 in Elkhart. After 60 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on March 20, 2007. Loren was a railroad locomotive engineer for Conrail for 40 years, and he honorably served his country in the United States Army in the Company C 759th railroad...

Martis Cordell Scalf, age 79, of Mishawaka passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his home. Martis was born on December 10, 1940 in Goshen to Dick and Mary George. He married Tonya Sue Willard on July 29, 1968 in Elkhart. In his youth Martis enjoyed racing Sprint cars and  was a NASCAR fan, especially Martin Truex. Martis was a retired truck driver. Martis is survived by his children, Russel Dowdy, Mary Fenner and Toni (Brent) Kreighbaum, grandchildren, John Dellinger, Candace...