Obituaries

Jan 16, 2025

Gregory Labis, 71, of N. Webster entered heavenly rest on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. He was born in South Bend on September 26, 1953, to the late Henry and Rosemary (Cunningham) Labis, and married Shirley Ann Boros in June of 1979. Shirley preceded him in death in January of 2015. Surviving is a son, Ryan (Amy) Labis of Michigan City,...

Jan 5, 2025

Thomas Leroy Muller, age 74, of South Bend, passed away on January 5, 2025, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Tom was born on May 15, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. He was lovingly welcomed into the family of Phillip and Edith Muller, along with their first son, Erven, when they adopted him in 1952. Later, Tom met the...

Jan 3, 2025

Melody Beth Grabarek, 69, of Mishawaka passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 with her husband and best friend by her side. She was born in Mishawaka on March 17, 1955, to the late Jack and Martha (Strieble) King, and later met and married Frank Grabarek while they worked together.

He survives along with their children, Julie (Kris) Johnson of Mishawaka and...

Jan 1, 2025

Sharon A. Calhoun, 84, of Mishawaka entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at home with family by her side. She was born September 19, 1940, to the late Maurice and Elsie (Vandenberge) Kerckaert. She married Donald J. Carr in June of 1965, who preceded her in death in 1974, and later married Lawrence “Cal” Calhoun on May 7,...

Dec 20, 2024

Chani Whetstone, 32, of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 20. She was born on September 16, 1992, in Mishawaka to Jennifer Brown.

Chani is also survived by her brothers, Tyee and Quinn Calhoon, Devon Smith Jr., and Christopher Smith; her sisters, Courtney Reeves, Whitney Victoria Smith, and Alexis Orange Smith; her grandparents, Amanda Jensen, Denise Clark,...

Dec 1, 2024

Linda Jo Sikorski, age 75, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on October 11, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana. Linda was a graduate of Penn High School, Class of 1968. She worked for many years as both an owner and hostess at the Whistle Stop in...

Nov 16, 2024

Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Chamberlin, 90, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at the Pendle House on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born on December 13, 1933, in Mishawaka, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Howard Sr. and Florine (VanHuffell) Kohler. Betty graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1951. On February 15, 1958, she married Joseph Chamberlin Sr. at St....

Nov 12, 2024

** For those who wish to join us remotely, a livestream of Alex’s funeral service will be available in the video window below this obituary. Please gather with us in honoring his memory from wherever you are**

Laymon (Alex) Alexander, 104, passed away at Pilgrim Manor on November 12, 2024. Alex was born in Slaughters,...

Nov 6, 2024

Carol Ann (Trimboli) Mahler passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the age of 86 with her family close by her side. Carol was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 25, 1937, to the late Salvatore and Minerva (Newman) Trimboli. She graduated high school in New York, studied to be a Nun for almost 6 years and changed paths...

Nov 5, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” Reeves, 70, of Mishawaka entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at home. He was born on September 16, 1954, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Francis B. and Louise (Wilhelm) Reeves. He later married Judith “Judy” Ann, who preceded him in death in 2011.

Ken is survived by a son, Chris (Danielle)...

Nov 2, 2024

Jerry Dean Payne, age 79, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, Jerry spent much of his life in Hammond, Indiana, where he became a cherished member of his community and family.

Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sharon; his brothers, Don, and Herbert; his sister, Wilma;...

Oct 29, 2024

Frank John Claeys, age 94, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Born in South Bend, in 1930 to Frank and Lola Claeys, Frank led a life of dedication, hard work, and love for his family, community, and passions.

Frank graduated from Washington Clay High School in 1948, where he was an avid baseball...

Oct 16, 2024

Phillip Charles Bour, age 78 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.  Phil was born January 16, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Chester and Laverne (Camp) Bour.  Following his graduation from Riley High School, Phil heard the call of his country and enlisted in the United States Air...

Oct 8, 2024

Lawrence D. Hostetler, 82, of Mishawaka entered eternal rest Tuesday, Oct. 8 with family by his side. He was born in South Bend on July 19, 1942, to the late Roy E. and Georgette (McLean) Hostetler and later married Kathleen Arata on Aug. 8, 1964, celebrating 60 years of marriage before his passing.

Kathy survives along with...

Sep 28, 2024

Kathy Jean Werner, 73, of Mishawaka entered heavenly rest on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born in Mishawaka on July 11, 1951, to the late Clem and Catharee (White) Fleck and later married Ralph Werner who preceded her in death in 2023.

Surviving are their children Tammy Fisher, Mike (Jenifer) Fisher, and Daniel “Boone” (Heather) Fisher...

Sep 26, 2024

Mona Lee Kafka, age 75, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home in New Carlisle with her family by her side.  Mona was born February 26, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana.  On October 8, 1966, she married her high school sweetheart, Joseph F. Kafka in South Bend.  They lived in England for 2 years at the...

Sep 26, 2024

Judith Melissa Hale, age 79 of Niles, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the morning of September 26, 2024.  Judy was born February 10, 1945, in Huntington, Indiana, to the late Kenneth P. and Genevra E. (Kelley) Wright. Following her graduation from high school, Judy enrolled at Southwestern Michigan College and graduated with her...

Sep 25, 2024

Barbara Bour, 73, of Mishawaka entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 17, 1951, in South Bend to the late Stanely and Clara (Hojara) Matuszkiewicz. Was raised by Clara and Thomas Fox, and just recently celebrated her 51-year anniversary with Phillip Bour prior to her passing.

Sep 14, 2024

Lawrence J. “Larry” Rouhselang, 81, of South Bend took his final breath on Saturday, September 14, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in South Bend, on Jan. 13, 1943, to the late Joseph Rouhselang and Virginia (Kubiak) Tylavsky. He later married Judy Rouhselang.

Surviving is his wife, Shirley, her children, Rhonda (BJ) Knapp,...

Sep 7, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Duane Ankebruck will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 11:00 am. A livestream of Sr. Duane's funeral service will begin at 10:45 am in the window below.