Obituaries

Deborah Ann Draves

Jan 22, 2018

Deborah Ann Draves, 67, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday evening, January 22, 2018. After years of medical issues, she is now pain free and leaves behind many wonderful memories with her family and friends. Her great sense of humor and friendly nature will be missed.

Deb was born November 10, 1950 in Mishawaka, the daughter of the...

Ruth A. Banker

Jan 21, 2018

Ruth A. Banker, 97, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 in her home.

Ruth was born April 25, 1920 in Peru, Illinois, a daughter of the late Claud and Lucy (Munro) Brooker. She graduated from LaSalle High School in Peru.

Ruth married Kenneth Earl Banker on December 11, 1948 in South Bend. The...

Elizabeth Mary Gillen

Jan 19, 2018

Elizabeth Mary “Liz” Gillen, 94, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, in Sprenger Health Care.

Elizabeth was born August 14, 1923 in Clinton, Indiana, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Janczycki) Kwasny. She was 1940 graduate of Mishawaka High School. Elizabeth graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1944 from St. Mary of Nazareth...

Bruce G. Chamberlin

Dec 25, 2017

Bruce G. Chamberlin received his greatest Christmas gift this year, when he was reunited with his Lord early Christmas morning, after taking full advantage of the gift of Life he was given over 90 years ago.

Bruce, along with his nine brother and sisters, was raised on Wenger Avenue in Mishawaka, just a few blocks from Mishawaka...

Frederick D. Carter, Iii

Dec 24, 2017

Frederick D. Carter, III, 77, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 in his home.

Per his wishes, there will be no public services.

Arrangements entrusted to Goethals & Wells Funeral Home and Cremation Care, Mishawaka.

Patricia Ann Black

Dec 14, 2017

Patricia Ann Black, 86, of Granger and formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Brookdale in Granger.

Services and burial took place in Pennsylvania.

Local arrangements were under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.

Gerald J. Hull

Dec 12, 2017

Gerald J. Hull, 79, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at home after a courageous 8 month battle with prostate and bone cancer.

“Jerry” was born February 12, 1938 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Howard J. Hull, Sr. and Berneta (Hardy) Hull. He was a 1956 graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served...

Sister M. Esther Ann Stammen, Osf

Dec 5, 2017

Sister M. Esther Ann Stammen, 90, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, December 9, in St. Francis Convent with burial following in St. Francis Cemetery.

Arrangements...

Joyce M. Chamberlin

Nov 24, 2017

Joyce M. Chamberlin, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday at Hospice House, South Bend.

Joyce was born August 24, 1942 in Niles, a daughter of the late Elmer Ruthsatz, D.D.S. and Stella (Grynwich) Ruthsatz. She grew up in Niles and attended St. Joseph Catholic High School in South Bend. She graduated from Vogue Beauty College.

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Gertrude J. Vandewalle

Nov 11, 2017

On November 11, 2017, an amazing lady, Gertrude VanDeWalle, left this world to join her beloved husband, Raymond, in the presence of her best friend and daughter, Joanne, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Gertrude “Gertie” VanDeWalle, born January 6, 1920, was the second of two daughters born to Mildred and Ross Jordon in Mishawaka, the community...

Margo Klein

Nov 5, 2017

Margo S. (Christman) Klein, 81, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Golden Living Center, Mishawaka, with her family by her side.

Margo was born August 12, 1936 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Henry and Erma (Rumple) Christman. She lived most of her life in Mishawaka and lived a short time in Bremen....

Josephine Sieroslawski

Nov 4, 2017

Josephine Sieroslawski, 91, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, early Saturday morning, November 4, 2017 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Josephine was born December 28, 1925 in Poland, a daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Ulham) Pogoda. Josephine was a survivor of the Concentration Camp in Poland. In the concentration camp her...

Adeline Zalas

Oct 24, 2017

In the early morning hours of October 24, 2017, Adeline Zalas, 94, went home to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Adeline was born June 25, 1923 in South Bend, the daughter of late Sylvester and Lottie “Anna” (Piechocki) Kajzer. On April 7, 1945, she married Stanley Zalas and they moved to Mishawaka in 1951 and...

Dorathea Ann Daily

Oct 9, 2017

Dorathea Ann Daily, 96, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, October 9, 2017 at Creekside Village.

Dorathea was born February 10, 1921 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Peter and Anna Olean (Kjelstrup) Henningsen. She was a 1939 graduate of St. Louis Park High School in Minnesota and attended Balzar College in Minneapolis....

Franklin Paul Becraft

Oct 6, 2017

Franklin Paul Becraft, 83, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Frank was born January 30, 1934 in Mishawaka to the late Commodore “C.R.” and Margaret (Weinkauf) Becraft. He lived most of his life in Mishawaka and South Bend.

Frank was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Q....

James R. Meier, Sr.

Oct 4, 2017

James R. Meier, Sr., 78, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully with his family present on Wednesday afternoon, October 4, 2017, in his home.

“Jim” was born January 11, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Hovelsen) Meier. He grew up in the Indianapolis area and was a graduate of Scecina Memorial High...

Stanley J. Zalas

Sep 27, 2017

On the morning of September 27, 2017, Stanley Joseph Zalas, 96, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

His many friends called him Stan and knew his love for being the center of attention. He will now remain forever in the center of a gathering praising God. Stan was a mechanic for South Bend Transit...

Georgina Mary Fitzmaurice

Sep 27, 2017

Georgina Mary Fitzmaurice, 103, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday morning, September 27, 2017 at Healthwin Specialized Care.

Georgina was born August 3, 1914 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, a daughter of the late James and Mary Ellen (Fitzgerald) Sherry. She grew up and lived in Canada until moving to South Bend in 1947.

Georgina...

Tom F. Mahs

Sep 26, 2017

Tom F. Mahs, 96 of Mishawaka, IN died at Memorial Hospital on September 26, 2017 with his family at his side.  He was born in Garrett, IN to Theodore F. and Veva (Fuller) Mahs.

Tom served his country during World War II in the US Army’s 75th and 83rd Infantry Divisions and was honorably discharged in 1946....

Agnes S. Ernst

Sep 25, 2017

Agnes S. Ernst, 93, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday afternoon, September 25, 2017, in Aurora, Illinois, at the home of her daughter where she lived in recent years.

Agnes was born August 24, 1924 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Camiel and Sedonie (Biesbrouck) Bokhart. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of St....