Road Closure: McKinley Hwy will be closed in front of the funeral home for approximately 1 week starting April 9th, 2024.
Please use the Jefferson Road entrance to the Chapel Hill Cemetery and follow the arrows through. Thank you.

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Providing Quality Funerals, Cremations And Burials To Osceola, South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger & Elkhart Area Families Since 1987

We at Chapel Hill Funeral Home believe every service can be as special as the person and the life it represents. Let us plan a unique and personal service!

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service. We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at anytime. We are here to help you!

Plan Ahead

Advanced planning is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved ones will truly appreciate when the time comes.
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Customized Tributes

Customizing the service for your loved one allows you to truly honor their memory with unique and personalized details.
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Testimonials

They took great care of my mom and my dad when their time came. Wonderful people, very caring and respectful.

C. Todd Meziere

We used chapel hill for my mother in laws funeral. They were very accommodating and everyone was kind. Her and her ex husband had bought a lot together and they let us divide them up so they didn't have to be buried beside each other when he passes. They were patient with us as we were younger and trying to figure the whole funeral thing out. It was a smooth experience which is what we needed at that difficult time.

Danielle Hostetler

This site is wonderful. The video tribute is especially lovely. What a wonderful option to have for those who are far away and unable to be there in person to share condolences.

Teri Wolford

Ruth Masteller
In Memory of
Ruth D.
Masteller (Benjamin)
1934 - 2017
Memorial Candle Tribute From
Chapel Hill Funeral Home
"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
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Tips on Writing a Message of Condolence

You may not know exactly what you want to say in your Book of Memories™ condolence message. In fact, this may be the first time you've ever been faced with sharing your feelings or offering comforting words to someone who is grieving a loss. Whether it's the first time, or the fifth, we're here to offer some assistance. We've compiled some tips, and brought together a list of expressive words you can use in your condolences.

Tip #1: Be sincere. It's important to mean what you say, on the deepest emotional level. Yes, we know, "saying what you mean" can be harder - that's why we're here.

Tip #2: Keep it simple. You don't need to say much more than "I'm sorry for you loss," yet it's always wonderful to share a personal memory of their loved one, if you have one.

Tip #3: Don't tell them you know how they feel. Because you can't really know; even if you've endured the loss of a loved one in the past - your grief was yours, and this is theirs.

Tip #4: Share how you felt when you heard the news. Perhaps you were shocked, disbelieving, or deeply saddened. Let them know how the passing affected you personally.

Tip #5: Share Remind them that you will always hold the memory of their loved one close to you. It will be a comfort to them to know that their loved one will be remembered.

A Short List of Appropriate Phrases:

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
  • Please accept my condolences on the loss of your partner.
  • With deepest sympathy for your loss.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • Please know our loving thoughts embrace you each and every day.
  • Thinking of you in these difficult times and sending you love.
  • With heartfelt condolences.
  • Wishing you comfort at this sorrowful time.
  • Sharing in your sorrow, thinking of you and wishing I could be there
  • to hold your hand.
  • May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead.
  • Hold tight to memories for comfort.
  • Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
  • As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • Peace, prayers and blessings.
  • Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.
  • You are in our prayers.
  • May your memories give you strength.
  • Remember that we love and care about you.
  • May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

After writing and posting a message of condolence to the family, you may also wish to make a memorial donation as a tribute to their loved one, or send flowers to the family home or memorial service. However you choose to express your concern and pay tribute, please know this: it will be deeply appreciated.

Funeral - Cemetery - Cremation | Chapel Hill Memorial Funeral Home
Road Closure: McKinley Hwy will be closed in front of the funeral home for approximately 1 week starting April 9th, 2024.
Please use the Jefferson Road entrance to the Chapel Hill Cemetery and follow the arrows through. Thank you.

Find An Obituary

Help remember your loved one with a thoughtful memorial, honoring the story of their life and family, as well as obtain details on their funeral arrangements. Click below to view our obituary listing.

View All Obituaries

Join the Mailing List

When an obituary is published to our site, we will notify you by email. This service is free, and you may unsubscribe at any time.
View All Obituaries Join Our Mailing List
an empty park bench next to a tree

Providing Quality Funerals, Cremations And Burials To Osceola, South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger & Elkhart Area Families Since 1987

We at Chapel Hill Funeral Home believe every service can be as special as the person and the life it represents. Let us plan a unique and personal service!

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service. We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at anytime. We are here to help you!

Plan Ahead

Advanced planning is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved ones will truly appreciate when the time comes.
Learn More

Customized Tributes

Customizing the service for your loved one allows you to truly honor their memory with unique and personalized details.
Learn More

Testimonials

They took great care of my mom and my dad when their time came. Wonderful people, very caring and respectful.

C. Todd Meziere

We used chapel hill for my mother in laws funeral. They were very accommodating and everyone was kind. Her and her ex husband had bought a lot together and they let us divide them up so they didn't have to be buried beside each other when he passes. They were patient with us as we were younger and trying to figure the whole funeral thing out. It was a smooth experience which is what we needed at that difficult time.

Danielle Hostetler

This site is wonderful. The video tribute is especially lovely. What a wonderful option to have for those who are far away and unable to be there in person to share condolences.

Teri Wolford