Obituaries

May 25, 2017

On May 25, 2017, our beloved mother, Helen Krauser, passed away peacefully with family by her side. Mom lived a long 92 years and will leave our family with so many great memories. She will forever be in our hearts.

Mom was born June 12, 1924, in Toledo, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Earl...

May 10, 2017

Dorothy M. Tucker, 91, of Mishawaka, crossed over to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Hospice House, Elkhart.

Dorothy was born February 26, 1926 in Masury, Ohio, a daughter of the late Guy and Estella (Evans) Litman. She grew up in Sharon, Pennsylvania and Gary, Indiana and was a graduate of Edison High School...

Apr 22, 2017

Patricia J. Cukrowicz, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, in St Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Pat was born March 23, 1942 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Honold) Doll. She was a 1961 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

On August 29, 1964 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka,...

Apr 8, 2017

Barbara R. Lubelski, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Barb was born August 11, 1940 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Michael and Marie (VanBellegham) Czajkowski. She married Richard “Rick” Lubelski on April 14, 1958. They lived for a short time in Michigan and California before returning...

Apr 1, 2017

Consetta “Connie” A. Bilancio, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Kindred Valley View, Elkhart.

Connie was born April 6, 1927 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Perri) Perri. She spent her entire life in Mishawaka.

Connie was primarily a homemaker. Her outside employment included as an elevator...

Mar 29, 2017

Robert “Bob” D. Bobson, Sr., 83, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at home.

Bob was born March 8, 1934 in Mishawaka, the son of the late Ralph and Myrtle (Wilcox) Bobson. He was a 1952 graduate of Mishawaka High School and a life-long resident of the community. He served his country in the US...

Mar 25, 2017

Lilly M. Herron, 90, of Granger and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Lilly was born February 12, 1927 in Waterloo, Alabama, a daughter of the late J.C. and Ruth (Gross) Clardy. She graduated from Waterloo High School in 1944.

Lilly married William “Bill” Herron on...

Mar 21, 2017

Sister M. Marita Stoffel, 102, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 21, 2017, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Survivors include a sister, Helene Craig; and brothers, Gene, Jim and Bill Stoffel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Friday,...

Mar 15, 2017

Ruth Marie Micinski, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Portage Home, South Bend.

Ruth was born January 1, 1929 in Buffalo, New York, to the late Bernard and Clara (Ruschke) Sowinski. She moved to Mishawaka in 1970.

Ruth was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Feb 16, 2017

Msgt (Ret.) Roy C. Mullins, 66, of South Bend, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017, surrounded by family at Memorial Hospital.

Roy was born April 11, 1950 in Tazewell, Virginia, the son of the late Dock Crate and Estelle Rebecca (Altizer) Mullins. He grew up in St. Augustine, Florida and was a 1969 graduate of St. Augustine...

Feb 16, 2017

Constance “Connie” Y. Behnke, 80, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday evening, February 16, 2017 in her home.

Connie was born February 27, 1936 in LaGrange, Indiana, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Marjorie (Spearow) Rasler. She grew up in Walkerton and was the salutatorian of the class of 1954 at Walkerton-Lincoln High School.

Connie...

Feb 8, 2017

Louis J. Kalil, 94, a life-long Mishawaka resident, passed away Wednesday evening, February 8, 2017, in Sanctuary at St. Paul’s, South Bend.

Louis was born March 18, 1922 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Samuel and Lillian (Nicholas) Kalil. He was a 1941 graduate of Mishawaka High School. Louis served his country in the US Army...

Jan 15, 2017

Karen Marie Cegielski, 54, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017, at home.

Karen was born November 14, 1962 in South Bend, the daughter of the late Matthew and Peg (Gerbasich) Cegielski. She was a graduate of Marian High School and was a life-long South Bend resident.

Karen was employed for many years...

Jan 12, 2017

Rosalie (Doyle) Siri, 84, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017, in her home.

Rosalie was born September 24, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late John Andrew and Anna (Stone) Doyle. She graduated from Western High School (an all-girls school).

Rosalie married William Siri on June 1, 1951 in Baltimore. Rosalie...

Dec 31, 2016

Patricia “Patty” Anne Bokor, 61, of Fishers, Indiana, and formerly of South Bend, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 in her home.

Patty was born October 30, 1955 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Bobson) Mitchell. She grew up in South Bend and was a 1974 graduate of John Adams High School. She...

Dec 9, 2016

Joanne R. Thompson, 69, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday evening, December 9, 2016, in Kindred Hospital-Northern Indiana, Mishawaka.

Joanne was born April 25, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Charles and Wilma (Holsten) Raiford. She grew up in Louisiana and Mississippi and was a graduate of West Monroe High School in Louisiana. She...

Dec 6, 2016

She was intelligent, kind, resourceful, loyal, compassionate and graceful, but above all Virginia H. Currey was a lady in every sense of the word.

Virginia, who was known by some as Jinnie, was born in Peru, Indiana on February 13, 1922. Her parents were Harvey Hawley, a lumber dealer, and Grace Emma (Armitage) Hawley, an educator. After...

Nov 29, 2016

Gregory P. Herthoge, 66, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

Greg was born October 23, 1950 in Mishawaka, the son of the late Albert and Betty (Kater) Herthoge. He was a 1969 graduate of Mishawaka High School. Greg then served his country in the US Air Force. He was a truck driver working for 24...

Nov 26, 2016

Roger D. Hamilton, Sr., 70, of Florence, Alabama, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016.

Roger was born February 20, 1946 in South Bend, a son of the late John and Vera (Havens) Hamilton. He grew up in the South Bend / Mishawaka area where he lived until moving to Florence several years ago. He...

Nov 18, 2016

Sister Mary Francis Cates, 92, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Friday evening, November 18, 2016, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Surviving is a half-brother, Bobby Cates of Alamo, Tennessee.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 2:30 pm in St. Francis Convent. Burial will...