Timothy Joseph Boskey

Timothy Joseph Boskey, age 58 of Osceola, IN passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Tim was born on January 12, 1968 in Mishawaka, IN.

Tim graduated from Penn High School, class of 1986. Tim worked as a bar tender for several years in New Jersey, Asheville, North Carolina, Colorado and Indianapolis. Most recently he was a truck driver. Tim enjoyed watching movies, going to NASCAR races, streetcar racing, Fighting Irish Notre Dame Football games, going to outdoor country music concerts, and watching the World Series (no matter who is playing). Tim enjoyed hanging out with his friends around a bonfire, enjoying a cold beverage, swimming or just spending time at a nice restaurant enjoying a good meal. He loved to spend time with his family and friends, especially his lifelong friends David Adkins and Andy Reeves and cousins Shannon and Lonnie.

Tim is survived by his stepdad who raised him like a son, Lyle Bailey of Osceola, IN; siblings, Brooke (Jason) Shumaker of Mishawaka, IN., Pamela Cudney of Fayette, MO., Patricia Taylor of Lebanon, IN and Michael (Diann) Bailey of Elkhart, IN; his nieces and nephews, Eli Shumaker, Lani Shumaker, Sara Jonker, Lisa Scarborough, Jeremy Cudney, Gracie Cudney, Bart (Brianna) Taylor, Jr., Adam Taylor, Brittney (Ryan) Shepard, Brian (Ashley) Bailey, Amber (Tony) Cook, Amanda (Alex) Evans and Chyvon (Justin) Lee as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Tim was met at heaven’s gate by his mom, Barbara Bailey, who preceded him in death on January 1, 2026

A celebration of Tim’s life will be held from 3-7 pm on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at his friend David’s home. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting Tim’s family. Online condolences may be to Tim’s family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson. com