Obituaries

Oct 7, 2021

Eileen Anne Balestri, 89, of Mishawaka, passed into eternal life from natural causes in the loving, compassionate care of the owner and staff of Caring Junction on October 7, 2021.

Eileen was born May 3, 1932 in Humphrey, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Arthur and Regina (Fuchs) Melcher. She grew up in Peoria, Illinois...

Oct 3, 2021

Jeffery David Beck, 45, of Culver, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Jeff was born August 5, 1976 in Frankfort, Germany to James Earl and Debra (Hollingsworth) Beck. He worked as a restaurant cook.

Jeff is survived by his mother, Debra Pilkington of Northport, Alabama; and two brothers,...

Sep 19, 2021

Catherine Marie Grasinski, was born into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Catherine’s family includes her parents, Christopher and Sarah (Adada) Grasinski; her brothers, Noah and Luke; grandparents, Liz and Steve Smith, Cheri and Jim Phillips and Abdul-Rahman and Najwa Adada; and great grandparents, aunts, uncles...

Sep 19, 2021

John L. Wesley, 74, of Bristol, passed away at home on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

John was born September 23, 1946 in South Bend to the late Donald and Doris (Annis) Wesley. He grew up in Niles and Edwardsburg and was a graduate of Edwardsburg High School.

On February 14, 1976, John married Barbara Ann...

Sep 16, 2021

Mary Jane Carter, 92, of Mishawaka, passed away in the loving arms of her family on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Mary Jane was born August 18, 1929 in Mishawaka to the late Forest Dean and Lucinda Jane (Gilliland) Stebbins. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Mary Jane married...

Aug 25, 2021

David Earl Bronson, 74, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa.

Dave was born September 25, 1946 in Independence, Missouri, to the late Cecil L. and Virginia Ruth (Frazier) Bronson. He grew up in Missouri and was a 1964 graduate of Van Horn High School. Dave graduated from Potomac State...

Aug 13, 2021

Peter M. LaCava, Jr., passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Ernestine Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka.

Pete was born February 21, 1931 to the late Elizabeth and Peter M. LaCava, Sr., the fourth of five children. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1949. On February 3, 1951 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, he married...

Aug 10, 2021

Michael G. Regan, 52, of South Bend passed away at home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He died of natural causes following complications from a recent quadruple bypass.

Michael was born November 27, 1968 in South Bend to Brian C. and Sharon J. (Strametz) Regan. He attended Muessel Elementary School and was a graduate of St. Joseph...

Aug 9, 2021

Dennis Michael Sizemore, Sr., 71, of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Monday, August 9, 2021.

Dennis was born November 19, 1949 in Mishawaka to the late Al and Nora (Mickels) Sizemore. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He attended IUSB. Dennis served his country in the US Marine Corps...

Aug 7, 2021

John Andrew Burggraf, 78, of Granger, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, in North Woods Village, Mishawaka.

John was born July 30, 1943 in Mishawaka to the late Andrew John and Ruby P. (Donnal) Burggraf. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Penn High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from University...

Aug 6, 2021

Susan M. (Stowell) Fitzpatrick, 79, of South Bend, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at Healthwin Specialized Care in South Bend, Indiana.

Susan was born May 15, 1942 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Richard “Dick” and Hope (Ellsasser) Stowell. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1960. Susan lived most of her life in the...

Aug 1, 2021

Richard Stephen “Steve” Bosse, 81, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday morning, August 1, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Steve was born January 8, 1940 in Goshen to the late Richard W. and Vera (VanGilder) Bosse. He grew up in Elkhart and was a 1958 graduate of St. Joseph High School, South Bend....

Jul 18, 2021

Nancy Kay Cook, 71, of Mishawaka, Indiana, and Lyndhurst, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening July 18, 2021.

Nancy was born September 23, 1949 in Mishawaka, to the late Harold “Abie” and M. Rebecca “Dolly” (Winey) Cook. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1967 graduate of Mishawaka High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History...

Jul 13, 2021

Randy Paul Marchant, 63, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday evening, July 13, 2021, in Center for Hospice Care - Raclin House in Mishawaka.

Randy was born August 24, 1957 in Mishawaka to Harold “Hal” and Joyce (Lindzy) Marchant. He was Senior Class President of his 1976 graduating class of Penn High School. He earned a Bachelor’s in...

Jul 1, 2021

Ruby E. Seymour, 76, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and formerly of Osceola, passed away Thursday evening, July 1, 2021, at Harmony at Independence in Virginia Beach.

Ruby was born July 2, 1944 in Hagerstown, Maryland to the late Henry and Elnor (Kobold) Schnitzer. She grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey and was a graduate of Dickinson...

Jun 30, 2021

Jerry V. Black, 78, of South Bend, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Jerry was born May 25, 1943 in Clinton, Indiana, to the late Howard V. and Viola Lee (Morris) Black. He grew up in South Bend. He served his country from 1966 – 1968 in the US Army during the Vietnam War....

Jun 17, 2021

Ann Leonard Molenda, 84, of Granger, IN, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, IN on Thursday, June 17, 2021, surrounded by her family, after complications from long-term heart ailments. Devoted mother, grandmother, faithful Roman Catholic, and dear friend, Ann was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Michael Leonard and Mary Donnelly Leonard and...

Jun 15, 2021

Fred W. Steif, 87, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Fred was born November 13, 1933 in Mishawaka, to the late Walter and Clara (Stoeckinger) Steif. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Fred married Priscilla J. Beaman on June 12, 1954. The couple made South Bend their home.

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Jun 12, 2021

Jane Helen (Weidler) Conlon, 81, of South Bend, transitioned peacefully on June 12th at the Raclin House - Center for Hospice Care in the loving presence of family, music, and the skilled care of the hospice team. She fought courageous battles with cancer and dementia, neither of which could stop her strong, loving, and courageous spirit. Beloved daughter of...

Jun 12, 2021

There will be no public services.