Obituaries

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.

Sep 5, 2024

George Murray Sherwood, age 85 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord at the Ernestine Raclin House, Center for Hospice on Thursday, September 5, 2024. George was born November 18, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana to the late George and Ethel (Miller) Sherwood.  He was a graduate of South Bend Central High School, class of 1957, and later...

Aug 29, 2024

Forrest “Ian” Anthony Gibbs, 40, of South Bend, unexpectedly passed after an accident on Thursday evening, August 29, 2024. He was born on Oct. 14, 1983, in Marquette, Michigan to Jeff Gibbs and Francie Rivette, and married Jeannine McGreevy on Dec. 19, 2011.

Ian grew up in part in an “off the grid” log house in near...

Aug 21, 2024

Blanche E. Frye, age 81 of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at the Ernestine Raclin House in Mishawaka on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, following a prolonged illness. Blanche was born November 22, 1942, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Charles and Lillian (Zigler) Frye. Blanche was employed for many years with Dwyer Instruments prior to her retirement.

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Aug 12, 2024

Debra Sue Hurley, 59, of South Bend, took her final breath, Monday, August 12, 2024, at Memorial Hospital. She was born in South Bend on April 13, 1965. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis R. Hurley and Delva (Beagles) Yarbrough, and her brother-in-law, Michael Gregory.

Debra leaves behind a sister, Terri Gregory of Pinellas...

Aug 4, 2024

Beth (Kamm) Reising, 89, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away on August 4, 2024 at Hubbard Hill in Elkhart, Indiana. Beth was born on January 20, 1935 in Mishawaka to Clarence and Josephine (Goeller) Kamm. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1953 and from Saint Mary’s College in 1957 with a degree in elementary education. On September 20, 1958...

Aug 3, 2024

Rene De Beck, 98, of Mishawaka, took his final breath on Saturday, August 3, 2024, with family around his bed. He was born December 24, 1925, in Mishawaka to the late Remi “Whitey” and Clemence (Menschaert) De Beck. He later married Martha Rogowski on May 24, 1958; she preceded him in death in 2010. Surviving are their three sons,...

Jul 26, 2024

Lorna J. DeMaegd, age 92, passed away at her home in Edwardsburg, Michigan, on Friday morning, July 26, 2024. Lorna was born November 15, 1931, in Baraboo, WI to the late Fred E. and Lillian (Gustafson) Parkhurst.  She was a graduate of West High School in Rockford, Illinois. On November 22, 1952, she married Julius DeMaegd, and they made...

Jul 25, 2024

Jean Ann (Bordner) Bruggeman, age 91 of Elkhart, passed away on July 25, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth.  Jean was born October 12, 1932, in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1951. On May 4, 1957, Jean married Charles “Chuck” Bruggeman in Mishawaka and they celebrated nearly 52 years of marriage...

Jul 16, 2024

William L. “Bill” West, age 81 of Granger, passed away July 16, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Bill was born July 10, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Edwin F. and Olive F. (Jones) West. He was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School and later earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering...

Jul 8, 2024

Clarence James “Jim” Lang, age 93 of Mishawaka went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 8, 2024. Jim was born February 28, 1931, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Clarence John and Leona (Chamberlin) Lang.  He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1949.  Jim heard the call of his country and enlisted in the...