Obituaries

Apr 29, 2019

Brad Lee Barnette, 63, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully Monday, April 29, 2019 at 3:00 pm.

Brad was born April 17, 1956 in Mishawaka, to James and Bonnie (Robinson) Barnette, both deceased. Brad met his soulmate, Paula Jean Kuhn, at MHS on September 23, 1972. They were inseparable from that day on. The young couple...

Apr 27, 2019

Julie J. DeMaegd, 52 of Wakarusa, IN, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 in St. Joseph Health System, Mishawaka from illnesses she fought courageously with family members by her side.

Julie is survived by her mother, Lorna DeMaegd, sister Melissa (Timm) DeMaegd-Reber, “extended family” sister Pam (Jim) O’Brien, friend Eunice Moore, Nephew Kyle (Nikki) Janowiak,...

Apr 9, 2019

Rosalie Dorothy “Dottie” Dosmann, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at The Hearth at Juday Creek with family at her side.

Dottie was born August 9, 1930 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Leonard and Rosalie (Huemmer) Chamberlin. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. For the...

Apr 6, 2019

James “Jim” D. Dowdy, 78, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Jim was born June 15, 1940 in Florence, Alabama, the son of the late James and Christine Dowdy. As a young child he moved with his family to Mishawaka.

Jim was employed as a Firefighter for...

Mar 27, 2019

Mark Everett Behnke, 58, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Mark was born September 4, 1960 to Everett and Constance (Rasler) Behnke. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He furthered his education, graduating from Purdue University.

Mark loved...

Mar 21, 2019

Rocco “Roy” Mammolenti, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at home.

Roy was born October 28, 1932 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Pietro and Theresa (Martino) Mammolenti. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953 – 1955.

Mar 11, 2019

George Bliha, Jr., 87, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019.

George was born April 15, 1931 in Leechburg, Pennsylvania to the late George and Elizabeth Bliha, immigrants from Czechoslovakia.

George is survived by his three children, Joseph (Jacquelyn) Bliha of Crown Point, Marie Bliha of Granger and Richard (Karen) Bliha of Niles; and...

Mar 9, 2019

Mavis Helen Rose, 82, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Mavis was born September 16, 1936 in Waterloo, Alabama, a daughter of the late J.C. and Ruth (Gross) Clardy. Mavis moved to the Michiana area as a teenager living in South Bend and eventually settling in Mishawaka.

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Feb 25, 2019

Virginia L. “Ginny” Vellner-Owen, 58, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019.

Ginny was born July 5, 1960 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She grew up South Bend and was a graduate of John Adams High School.

Ginny was employed at Press-Ganey in South Bend. Her Christian faith was an important part of her...

Feb 23, 2019

Nancy L. Wright, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019, at home.

Nancy was born November 29, 1942 in South Bend, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Mickels) Spite. She lived all her life in the Mishawaka area.

Nancy was a homemaker and volunteered at St. Joseph Hospital when it was...

Feb 19, 2019

Virginia F. “Ginny” Richardson, 91, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Ginny was born August 12, 1927 in Rudolph, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Robert and Rose (Stoermer) Ransom. She was a graduate of Rudolph High School.

On February 25, 1951, Ginny married Robert J. Richardson. The couple moved to South...

Feb 14, 2019

Darlene A. Whitten, 83, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 in BellTower Health & Rehabilitation.

Darlene was born July 4, 1935 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Glenn and Margaret (Horning) Beasecker. She grew up in River Park and was a 1953 graduate of John Adams High School. She later graduated from Vogue...

Feb 5, 2019

Randall L. Green, 73, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in Signature Healthcare of Bremen.

Randy was born June 3, 1945 in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the late William and Ethel (Casteel) Green.

Randy was employed as a truck driver. He enjoyed watching Westerns and NFL and Notre Dame Football. He was a believer...

Jan 31, 2019

Sister M. Monica Bertha, 93, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, Mishawaka, and she was formerly of Lafayette, passed away Thursday in Our Lady on Angels Convent, Mishawaka.

Survivors include two sisters, Adelaide King and Donna Finrock.

Funeral Mass is at 11 am Wednesday, February 6, in St. Francis Convent, Mishawaka, with...

Jan 25, 2019

Sister M. Rose Agnes Pfautsch, 85, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Friday, January 25, at Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Survivors include a sister, Marilyn Bernosky; and three brothers, Gene, George and Robert Pfautsch.

Funeral Mass is 10 am Friday, Feb. 1, at St. Francis Convent, Mishawaka....

Jan 6, 2019

John Byron Gordon was born on December 10, 1930 in South Bend Indiana, and died January 6, 2019. His mother was Helen Frances (Simon) and John Alexander Gordon. John, (JB as he liked to be called), graduated from Riley High School in South Bend and was drafted into the Army during the Korean Conflict. He served honorably in the...

Jan 5, 2019

Our beautiful Mom, DeeDee (Delores) Anderson is in Heaven now with the “love of her life” Jervis, our Dad. She left us peacefully holding her youngest son, Bryan’s hand. Throughout this holiday and all her life, she was surrounded with love from her family and friends.

During her prime, she was the Women’s Fashion Manager at Goldblatt’s...

Dec 30, 2018

Sister M. Raphael (Veronica Elizabeth) Kochert died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Our Lady of Angels Convent in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Sister Raphael entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1953. She received her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in elementary education from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne, and taught for...

Dec 30, 2018

William E. Whitten, 84, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, in Hospice House, South Bend.

Bill was born November 24, 1934 in Delight, Arkansas to the late Jack and Ruby (Barton) Whitten. He grew up in Arkansas and California and moved to this area at the age of 18. He served his country in the...

Dec 21, 2018

Helen M. Lovette, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at home.

Helen was born January 29, 1929 in South Bend, the daughter of the late James and Ann (Lappe) Ewing. She grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy in 1947. Helen attended Business College for one year. She...