All Obituaries

Lois V. Fuller, age 94 of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at St Paul’s Assisted Living.  Lois was born in Kendallville, Indiana on February 15, 1929, to the late Lester L. and Austa (Alheim) Frick. While working at Ball Band in Mishawaka, she met James F. Fuller and they later married on September 6, 1947.  Lois and James celebrated 62 years of marriage before James’ passing in 2009. She is survived by her children James (Nancy) Fuller Jr. of...

John Wendell Spalding, age 89 of Granger, passed away surrounded by his loving family and dearest friends on Sunday, August 20, 2023.  John was born March 1, 1934, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Wendell and Mary (Shively) Spalding.  A 1952 graduate of Mishawaka High School, John went on to obtain a BS from Northwestern University in 1956, a MA from the University of Michigan in 1957, and a PhD. from the department of Speech at the University of Michigan in 1961.  Thirty...

Patricia Marie DeMeester, 93 passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Healthwin Specialized Care, South Bend, IN. Patricia was born on July 17, 1930 in Mishawaka, IN to Cyril and Bertha (VanDael) DeMeester. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. DeMeester, and a sister, Lois Leyes of Mishawaka. Patricia grew up in Mishawaka, IN and on February 3, 1951 she married Edward C. DeMeester. Patricia was a homemaker raising four daughters. She then worked at the West End Bakery in...

On August 12, 2023, Mary C. Brockie of Mishawaka stepped from earth to her heavenly home to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior and many family members and friends. Born Mary Cuthbert Ferguson on August 19, 1922, in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland to Robert and Mary (Smart) Ferguson. She was preceded by her husband of 60 years, Lewis E. Brockie (originally of Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Scotland) then Mishawaka, a daughter, Mary Louise Brockie White, parents Robert & Mary Ferguson,...

Daniel Keith Votava, age 36 of Mishawaka, passed away following an accident on Thursday, July 27, 2023.  Dan was born December 16, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois. Following his graduation from Mishawaka High School, he enrolled at Indiana University where he studied Criminal Justice.  Following his time at IU, he worked for Nick’s English Pub in Bloomington for over 10 years before moving home to Mishawaka in 2021. Dan was most recently employed as a chef by the Blue Lantern...

Robert D. Bobson Jr., age 63, of South Bend passed away on July 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 14, 1959, to Robert and Serena (Townsend) Bobson Sr.. On June 6, 1992, he married Barbara (Blondia) Bobson Jr. He is survived by his wife, his children, Thomas (Tommy) Bobson, Kathryn Bobson. Granddaughter Avery Riedl. Sibling, Sister, Judith (Gary) Savill. Shavonte Hardin. Bob owned and operated Best Electronics for 20 years. He then went to work for Precision Electric in 2006...

Joyce Ann Eberhardt, 82, of Mishawaka, passed away at 6:47 am, Friday, July 21, 2023 in her home after a courageous four year battle with cancer.  Joyce was born on June 21, 1941 in Bushyhead, OK, the daughter of the late Floyd and Nell (Harris) Ward.  She is survived by three children, Tony Finch, Lori (Doug) Bloss and Lisa (John Kemper) Finch, all of Granger and three grandchildren, Nicole Armour, John Michael Kemper and Christopher Kemper.  She is also survived by three...

William Everett “Bill” Gunnett, age 48, passed away at his home in Mishawaka with his loving family by his side following a hard fought, 4-year battle with Pancreatic cancer.  Bill was born September 1, 1974, in Mishawaka, Indiana to Ralph and Sherry Gunnett. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1993. On May 19, 2007, he married Leahann Irvin.  They recently celebrated 16 years of marriage. Leahann survives, along with his son Devin Gunnett of South...

John C. Steenbeke, age 77 of Mishawaka, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Friday, July 7, 2023.  John was born December 4, 1945, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Arthur and Augusta (DeWinter) Steenbeke. John was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, class of 1964. On January 4, 1964, he married the former Ms. Linda M. Micinski at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Steenbeke and their...

Virginia M. Hazinski, 95, was called to her eternal home on Monday, July 3rd, 2023. She most recently was a resident at  the Providence Home in Mishawaka. Her final days were spent surrounded by family, in prayer, and her final hours in the superb hands of the Center for Hospice, Ernestine M. Raclin House, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN. The family is forever grateful to the staffs of Providence Home and the Center for Hospice for their compassionate and competent care. Virginia was...