Obituaries

Patricia Joyce Mammolenti

Patricia Joyce Mammolenti

Jul 20, 2026

Patricia Joyce Mammolenti, age 88 of Mishawaka, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. Pat was born on March 17, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Paul Bernard and Edna May (O’Brien) Dickens. On December 26, 1955, she married Rocco “Roy” Mammolenti at St. Joseph Catholic Church in South Bend. Together, they shared over 63 years of marriage,...

Linda Chizum

Linda Chizum

Jul 8, 2026

Linda K. Chizum, 75, of Mishawaka, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. She was born in Mishawaka on July 4, 1951, to the late E. Dean and M. Pauline (McDonald) Chizum.

Linda owned a consignment shop for many years before retiring. She loved to travel and spent time living in several different towns and cities throughout the United States...

Tammy Renee Barcus

Tammy Renee Barcus

Jun 29, 2026

Tammy Renee Barcus, age 64, of Mishawaka, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House surrounded by her family. Tammy was born on June 27, 1962 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Charles and Rheda (Oblinger) Starkweather. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School class of 1980 and remained active with her classmates...

Robert Yoder

Robert Yoder

Jun 28, 2026

Robert “Bob” Andrew Yoder, 83, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House. He was born on April 27, 1943, in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Andrew and Bernice (Emge) Yoder. Bob graduated from St. Joseph High School in South Bend and later attended Tri-State College. On November 10, 1973, he...

Sister Agnes Marie Regan

Sister Agnes Marie Regan

Jun 27, 2026

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 at St. Francis Convent. We invite those unable to attend in person to join us for a livestream of the funeral service, so everyone can honor and remember our Sister together by viewing her service in real time in the window below.

Beverly Jean Strickler

Beverly Jean Strickler

Jun 16, 2026

Beverly Jean Strickler, age 89 of South Bend, passed away on June 16, 2026 with her children by her side. Bev was born January 28, 1937 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Langford and Marjorie (Reese) Canell. She was a graduate of Concord High School and later married David G. Strickler on September 1, 1956. Bev and David celebrated over...

Michael Lee Brown

Michael Lee Brown

May 23, 2026

Michael Lee Brown, age 79 of South Bend, passed away on May 23, 2026, at Healthwin Specialized Care. Mike was born on June 27, 1946, in Madison, Tennessee to the late Everett and Marguerite (Case) Brown. He started college at Andrews University where he met Jane Johnson but later transferred to Walla Walla College where he earned his bachelor’s degree...

Richard "Butch" Schroeder

Richard "Butch" Schroeder

May 9, 2026

Richard J. (Butch) Schroeder was born in Mishawaka, on February 15, 1937, to Louis J. and Lela (Merrill) Schroeder. He was the 5th of 6 children. Butch was a member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church for his entire life and has received all of his sacraments there. He was so proud to be a Mass Server, a Knight of the...

Kristofer M. Kerchner

Kristofer M. Kerchner

May 3, 2026

Kristofer, firstborn of Alison and Kevin, succumbed to the cancer that had ravaged his body for the past 2 ½ years. He endured the surgeries, chemo, and radiation treatments that marked his journey with a calm acceptance that was truly amazing!

Kristofer loved working at Eddy St. Commons; his work ethic earned him the respect of co-workers and merchants. The friends...

Michael K. O'Bryan

Michael K. O'Bryan

Apr 24, 2026

Michael “Mike” O’Bryan, 70, of Mishawaka peacefully passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, with family by his side. He was born in South Bend on December 11, 1955, to the late Melvin and Pauline (Miles) O’Bryan and later married longtime friend Terri Rininger on November 10, 2001.

Terri survives, along with her children, Brittany (Josh) Black of Osceola, Christine Pratt...

Robert Watkins

Robert Watkins

Apr 20, 2026

Dr. Robert V. “Bob” Watkins, age 92 of South Bend, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Raclin House on April 20, 2026. Bob was born June 12, 1933 in Ohio. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master's degree from Ohio State University and later obtained his doctorate degree from Michigan State University. Bob proudly served his...

Michael Galloway

Michael Galloway

Apr 13, 2026

Michael Lee Galloway, age 67 of South Bend, passed away on April 13, 2026. Mike was born October 13, 1958 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Frederick and Leona (Bowers) Galloway.

He is survived by his daughters Ashley and Samantha, his siblings Frederick Galloway Jr., Deborah Galloway, and Carolyn Santana. Surviving as well are his nieces and nephews, Jeremy, Eric...

Marilyn Jean Jenner

Marilyn Jean Jenner

Apr 12, 2026

Marilyn J. Jenner, age 67 of South Bend, passed away on April 12, 2026. Marilyn was born April 29, 1958 in California to the late Lawrence and Shirley (Phelps) Jenner.

She is survived by her siblings Donna Teague, Jackie Tunai, Earl, Leroy and Leonard Jenner. She was preceded in death by several siblings and her infant son Justin A. Jenner.

Marilyn was...

John DeSimone

John DeSimone

Apr 6, 2026

John Paul DeSimone, age 82, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2026. John was born January 12, 1944, in Mishawaka, Indiana, and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, Class of 1962. He later attended Indiana University South Bend before beginning a career in sales and sales management within the RV, Fastener, and Automotive After-market industries. John...

John H. Lisi

John H. Lisi

Apr 2, 2026

John H. Lisi, age 77, of Mishawaka, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born on July 1, 1948, in Mishawaka to the late Anthony and Lela (Ray) Lisi. John was a lifelong resident of Mishawaka and was a proud graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1967. Not long after graduation, he was drafted into the United...

Barbara Bartosik

Barbara Bartosik

Mar 27, 2026

SERVICE UPDATES: Burial is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, at 9:30 am at St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11am at the Log Chapel on the campus of University of Notre Dame.

Barbara Bartosik, 79, of South Bend, entered everlasting rest on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born in Flensburg, Germany on May...

Andrew "Andy" Obren

Andrew "Andy" Obren

Mar 27, 2026

Andrew “Andy” Obren, age 94 of Goshen, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Holy Cross Rehabilitation Center in South Bend. Andy was born January 16, 1932, in South Bend, Indiana to the late George and Elsie (Savich) Obren. He joined the US Air Force in 1949 and served honorably until his discharge in 1952. On April 26, 1968, he...

Daniel Joseph Underwood Jr.

Daniel Joseph Underwood Jr.

Mar 20, 2026

Daniel Joseph Underwood Jr., age 52, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly in South Bend, Indiana on March 20, 2026. Dan was born on May 22, 1973, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On June 1, 1996, he married Judy Yvonne Hayes, beginning a life together marked by love, laughter, and commitment to one...

Deborah Sue Singleton

Deborah Sue Singleton

Mar 17, 2026

Deborah Sue “Deb” Singleton, age 73, of South Bend, passed away on March 19, 2026, at her home with her husband by her side. Deb was born March 6, 1953, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to the late Earl Sr. and Joyce (Hunt) Boyer. Her family later moved to South Bend, where she graduated from Clay High School.

Deb spent many years...

M. Andrew Beckman

M. Andrew Beckman

Mar 11, 2026

Our Lord called Sister M. Andrew (Jeannette) Beckman to her eternal reward at 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday March 11, 2026. Sister M. Andrew died at Our Lady of Angels Convent in Mishawaka, IN.

Jeannette was born to Goerge and Thelma (Ray) Beckman in Gary, IN on July 8, 1934. She is survived by her brothers Tom and Charles and many beloved...