Obituaries

Phyllis J. Walenga

Jun 25, 2019

Phyllis J. Walenga, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Golden Living Center, Mishawaka.

Phyllis was born December 20, 1933 in Austin, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Albert and Mary “Ruby” Perl. She was a graduate of Austin High School. She moved to Mishawaka in 1955.

On October 7, 1961, Phyllis...

Milfred And Joann Buck

Jun 13, 2019

Milfred and Joann Buck were both born in South Bend. He was born December 23, 1927 and she was born December 13, 1930. They lived in Valparaiso for several years before moving to Winter Haven, Florida in 1972, where they passed away in recent years. His date of passing was March 4, 2013 and her date of...

Ricardo Yzaguirre

Jun 6, 2019

Ricardo Xavier Yzaguirre, 54, of Mishawaka passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Ricardo known to many as “Rick” was born October 21, 1964 in Joliet, Illinois. He grew up in Texas where he attended Weslaco High School. He served his country in the US Army Reserves. For over 30 years he has lived in the South Bend/Mishawaka...

Elizabeth Ellen Goeller

Jun 3, 2019

Elizabeth Ellen Goeller, 96, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 in Quinn Memory Unit at Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame.

Elizabeth was born August 7, 1922 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Otto M. and Sarah (Schuhmacher) Goeller. She was a graduate of St. Monica Grade School and a 1940 graduate of Mishawaka High...

Tom L. Fern

Jun 1, 2019

Tom L. Fern, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away June 1.

He was employed for many years at Clem Leniski and Sons.

Surviving is a half-brother, Randy Fern of Florida.

There will be no public services.

Arrangements by Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.

Richard B. Lubelski

May 28, 2019

Richard B. Lubelski, 56, of North Liberty, was found passed away on May 28, 2019 in his home.

Richard, known to many as Rich or Ricky, was born in California on September 30, 1962, to Richard J. and Barbara (Czajkowski) Lubelski. When he was very young he moved with his family to Mishawaka where he grew up...

Raymond A. Bell

May 27, 2019

Raymond A. Bell, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019, in Golden Living Center, Mishawaka.

Ray was born May 25, 1933 in Hillsdale, Michigan, the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Lorenzen) Bell. He grew up in Hillsdale and was a graduate of Hillsdale High School. He lived in Jackson, Michigan, for many years...

Dominic "Dick" Joseph Bartolini

May 12, 2019

Dominic "Dick" Joseph Bartolini, 92, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019.

Dominic was born February 13, 1927 in Mishawaka, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Veroni) Bartolini. He grew up in Mishawaka where his family owned and operated the Florence Café. He served his country in the US Army as well as the...

Sister M. Luke Buchanan. O.S.F.

May 11, 2019

Sister M. Luke Buchanan, O.S.F., 91, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Surviving is her sister, Sister Robert Irene Buchanan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Tuesday, May 14, in St. Francis Convent with burial...

Brad Lee Barnette

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...

Julie J Demaegd

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,...

Rosalie "Dottie" Dosmann

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...

James D. Dowdy

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...

Mark Everett Behnke

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...

Roy Mammolenti

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.

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George Bliha, Jr.

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...

Mavis Helen Rose

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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Virginia L. Vellner-Owen

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...

Nancy L. Wright

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...

Virginia F. Richardson

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...