Obituaries

Nov 18, 2016

Ernest E. Kronewitter, 94, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday evening, November 18, 2016, in Morningside Nursing and Memory Care Center, South Bend.

Ernest, known to many as “Ern” or “Ernie,” was born February 10, 1922 in South Bend, a son of the late Levi and Matilda (Nadorff) Kronewitter. He grew up in South Bend and was a...

Nov 16, 2016

Marguerite “Monnie” M. Stein, 92, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, November 16, 2016, in her home.

Monnie was born August 8, 1924 in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Francis and Marguerite (Brehmer) Schnellbach. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1942 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Monnie married Roman “Romy” C....

Nov 14, 2016

Anthony Piwowar, 39, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, following a courageous five year battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Anthony was born July 23, 1977 in Hammond, the son of Charles and Theresa (Terronez) Piwowar. He grew up in Hammond and Kokomo and graduated from high school in Kokomo. He...

Nov 4, 2016

Betty J. Herthoge, 87, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday morning, November 4, 2016, in East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation, Elkhart.

Betty was born May 25, 1929 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late August and Blanche (Schultz) Kater. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and a life-long Mishawaka resident.

Betty was employed for...

Oct 29, 2016

On the morning of October 29, 2016, our mom/grandma’s heart of gold beat for the last time. She gave everything to her family and friends, even writing her own obituary. While this is a snapshot into her long and well-lived life, it doesn’t begin to summarize the beautiful and selfless life she lived. She was dearly beloved by her...

Oct 24, 2016

Mary M. Brady, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016, in her home.

Mary was born August 19, 1931 in Sublette, Illinois, the daughter of the late Roman and Marie (O’Brien) Malach. She grew up in Dixon, Illinois, where she graduated as Valedictorian from Dixon High School. Mary attended Mt. St. Clare Jr. College in...

Oct 21, 2016

James Alan Hoerstman, 43, of South Bend, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, in his home.

Jim was born November 24, 1972 in Mishawaka, the youngest child of Al and Joan (VanDriessche) Hoerstman. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of St. Bavo Grade School and Penn High School. Jim earned a Bachelor’s Degree from...

Oct 17, 2016

George G. Jarvis, 69, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016, in Hospice House, South Bend.

George was born June 19, 1947 in Sprague, Washington, a son of the late George C. and Edna Mae (Butterfield) Jarvis. He was a graduate of Sprague High School. George attended college in Spokane where he received medical training. He...

Oct 16, 2016

William J. Goeller, 64, of Mishawaka, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 16, 2016, in his home.

Bill was born April 13, 1952 in Mishawaka, a son of the late John C. and Angeline R. (Raab) Goeller. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Marian High School. Bill attended college for several years.

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Oct 13, 2016

Anthony “Tony” T. Northcutt, Jr., 37, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday morning, October 13, 2016 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Tony was born December 6, 1978 in South Bend, a son of Anthony and Karon (Miller) Northcutt, Sr. He grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of Marian High School. Tony earned an Associate’s Degree...

Oct 7, 2016

Ira “Jay” Jagerman, 91, of Mishawaka, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Kindred Valley View, Elkhart, Indiana.

Ira was born June 11, 1925 in Bronx, New York, the son of the late Hyman and Lottie (Kaye) Jagerman. He grew up in Manhattan (Harlem) and spent many years in New York. At a...

Oct 4, 2016

Richard C. Leslie, Sr., 89, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday morning, October 4, 2016.

Richard was born September 30, 1927 in Mishawaka. He grew up in Mishawaka and spent most of his adult life in South Bend. He served his country in the US Army from 1945 to 1947.

Richard was employed for many...

Sep 24, 2016

Betty Sue Roe, 83, of South Bend, passed away Saturday morning, September 24, 2016, in Beardsley House, Elkhart.

Betty was born September 14, 1933 in Wayne County, Tennessee, to the late Alvin Willie and Ruby Inez (Montgomery) Berry. She has lived in Indiana for many years.

Betty was a homemaker. She loved country cooking and...

Sep 14, 2016

Arthur Camiel Bokhart passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at his home in Mishawaka, with immediate family at his side. He was the son of Henry and Mary Bokhart (Meuninick) and born in Mishawaka on May 18, 1925. His four siblings include brother George (deceased) and sisters Eleanor Trippel (deceased), Catherine DeVreese of Valparaiso, and MaryAnn Lehner...

Sep 9, 2016

Ray V. Chamberlin, 82, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family members on Friday, September 9, 2016.

Ray was the son of Mishawaka artist, George Chamberlin and Bernice (Edgar) Chamberlin. He is survived by his wife, Stella (Ciszczon) Chamberlin; sons, Daniel Chamberlin of Doylestown, PA, and Dennis Chamberlin and his wife Joan and...

Aug 25, 2016

Jean Ann Morrical, 52, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday morning, August 25, 2016, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Jean was born July 4, 1964 in Mishawaka, to Jack and Janice (Michels) Morrical. She lived in the area her entire life.

Jean loved children and was employed as a nanny. She attended St. Pius X...

Aug 15, 2016

Carol Charlotte (Johnson) Holley, 60, of Mishawaka, passed away in her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday evening, August 15, 2016.

Carol was born December 24, 1955 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Alfred and Lois (Walker) Johnson. She lived her entire life in Mishawaka.

Carol loved caring for children and worked as...

Aug 15, 2016

Richard Lawrence Parker, 70, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday morning, August 15, 2016 in his home.

Richard, known to some as “Parker", was born November 4, 1945 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Ledger and Helen (Perry) Parker. He lived his entire life in Mishawaka. He served his country in the US Navy from 1962 -...

Aug 7, 2016

Katherine “Kate” L. Besinger, 95, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday morning, August 7, 2016 in Elkhart Hospice House.

Kate was born February 13, 1921 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Matthew and Ruth (Landaw) Mazurkiewicz. She grew up in South Bend moving with her family to Mishawaka in the late 1930’s.

On January...

Aug 6, 2016

Fern Mae Wagle, 94, passed on to her heavenly home, Saturday, August 6, 2016, in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s in South Bend.

Fern was born April 26, 1922 in Donnellson, Iowa, to the late Henry William and Hilda Barbara (Galle) Sprenger. She grew up with her ten siblings on their family farm.

Fern is...