Obituaries

Nov 28, 2020

Carl E. Van Scoik, 83, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Carl was born February 12, 1937 in Elkhart, to the late Robert and Leone (Sholtey) Van Scoik. He grew up in Dunlap and was a graduate of Concord High School. Carl attended Ivy Tech. He served his country...

Nov 24, 2020

Dolores “Dee” I. Bankowski, 91, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

Dee was born November 6, 1929 in South Bend, to the late Michael and Margaret (Meszaros) Nyikos. She grew up in South Bend and was a 1947 graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy.

On June 17, 1950, Dee married H.J. “Kelly” Bankowski...

Nov 24, 2020

Reginald Lamont Butler, 93 of Mishawaka, and former long-time Elkhart resident, succumbed to COVID 19 on Tuesday, November 24. He leaves two daughters, Pat Jones of Barrow, Alaska and Donita Negron (Dave) of Niles, MI. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Elsie (Robinson) Butler. Also preceding him in death are his three younger siblings:...

Nov 23, 2020

Gladys Marie Fozo, 95, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at the Milton Home, South Bend.

Gladys was born August 25, 1925 in Mishawaka, to the late Omer and Sarah (Jester) Rench. She was a 1943 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

On July 8, 1944, Gladys married Steve J. Fozo. The couple made...

Nov 12, 2020

Barbara J. Hall, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Golden Living Center.

Barb was born January 20, 1934 in South Bend to the late Herman and Viola (Guess) Hall. She was a 1953 graduate of John Adams High School and lived in the South Bend/Mishawaka area most of her life.

Barb...

Nov 11, 2020

Jeannette M. Blondia, 81, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Jeannette was born August 7, 1939 in South Bend to the late Carl and Margaret (Powell) Griman. She grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of John Adams High School.

Jeannette began working for the Associates at the age of...

Nov 11, 2020

Danielle M. Schmidt, 49, of South Bend, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Danielle was born March 7, 1971 in South Bend to Lawrence and Sandra (Wolf) Dutoi. She grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. She earned Bachelor’s Degrees from both Purdue University and...

Nov 10, 2020

A loving silent voice and a beautiful smile were lost when Cheryl Stillson (Hodges) passed away while surrounded by her devoted family on November 10, 2020.

Cheryl taught American Sign Language at the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College, and IU South Bend for many years. She provided signing services for Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s...

Nov 10, 2020

Everett H. Behnke, 90, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Everett was born June 7, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Harry and Florence (MacArthur) Behnke. He spent most of his years growing up in Mishawaka. From 1951 to 1954 he served his country in the US Navy...

Oct 23, 2020

Alexandra Sheyko, 84, of South Bend, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Alexandra was born February 6, 1936 in Russia to the late Peter and Maria (Komcherova) Popov. She left Russia with her family at the age of 10 and they settled in South Bend. On September 1, 1957, Alexandra...

Oct 15, 2020

Kevin Scot Miller, 59, of South Bend, made his journey to heaven where he will join his mother and father.   Kevin was born the 4th child on February 8, 1961 in South Bend to the late Keith and Rosetta (Ford) Miller. He graduated from LaSalle High School, class of ‘79 and then attended Purdue University where he...

Oct 13, 2020

Janet Marie (Dickerson) Miller, 89, of South Bend, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Memorial Hospital.

"Jan" retired from NIPSCO and attended Hilltop Lutheran Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Vickey Muia, two step children; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 6, 2020

Joseph D. Zappia, 92, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday evening, October 6, 2020 at Holy Cross Care & Rehabilitation, South Bend.

Joe was born February 24, 1928 in Mishawaka, to the late Frank and Rose (Fotia) Zappia, Sr. He was a 1945 graduate of Mishawaka High School and attended IUSB.

Joe owned and operated Little...

Oct 5, 2020

Margaret “Peg” VanNevel, 63, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, in her home.

Peg was born April 23, 1957 in South Bend, to the late Ralph and Ruth (Frisz) Myers. She grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of LaSalle High School where she was a member of “We Together Singers”. She attended...

Oct 3, 2020

Verleen T. Obren, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at home with her family by her side.

Verleen was born July 6, 1934 in Mishawaka, to the late Isadore and Lena (Knoblock) Hedman. She was a 1952 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Verleen married Steve Obren on January 29, 1955 and the...

Oct 3, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Becker Favorite died peacefully on October 3, 2020 in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was born on August 3, 1928 to Elmer and Inez (Schad) Becker in Stevensville, Ontario, Canada. At age 9, her family moved to Huntington, Indiana. She graduated from Huntington High School in 1946, and earned her BS from Huntington College and her MS in Education...

Sep 18, 2020

Harold V. Brown, 99, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa.

Harold was born July 26, 1921 in Mishawaka, to the late Lester and Maggie (Heminger) Brown. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and lived in Mishawaka most of his life.

On February 15, 1942, Harold...

Sep 13, 2020

Joan J. Christman, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Joan was born October 19, 1931 in Bremen, to the late Herbert and Edith (Summy) Neher. She grew up in Bremen and was a graduate of Bremen High School.

Joan was preceded in death by her first...

Sep 4, 2020

Ferdinand “Fred” DeSmith, 87, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020, at Heritage Point in Mishawaka.

Fred was born January 3, 1933 in South Bend and lived in Mishawaka his entire life. While he was growing up, he became an Eagle Scout. From 1950 – 1953 he served his country in the US Navy. He retired...

Aug 26, 2020

Irene C. Nesbit, 99, of South Bend, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. She was born July 20, 1921 in New Britain, Connecticut, to Paul and Casmira “Carrie” (Szembek) Nurczyk both of whom preceded her in death.

On August 18, 1945, Irene married Dr. Julius S. Nesbit, D.O. in New Britain, Connecticut. They lived...