Obituaries

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...

Jul 5, 2024

**UPDATED SERVICE TIME: A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 26th at 11:00 am at Knight Confer Funeral Home in Williamsport, PA with internment to follow at Wildwood Cemetery.

Julia Ann Grove, age 93 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Holy Cross Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, July 5, 2024. ...

Jun 20, 2024

Tiffany Amber Shank, age 39 of Walkerton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2024.  Tiffany was born September 18, 1984, in South Bend, Indiana to James Perry and Schyrl (Messick) Shank.  She graduated from John Glenn High School and later pursued courses in home health care. With the knowledge she acquired and her compassionate nature, Tiffany cared for...

Jun 19, 2024

Scott Richard Hopper, 76, of Mishawaka, unexpectedly passed at home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, with family close by. He was born in Mishawaka on January 20, 1948, to the late George Russell and Virginia Marie (Goddard) Hopper.

Scott leaves behind four adult children, Stacie (Michael) Boetsma of Mishawaka, Logan (Leeah) Hopper of South Bend, Dawn (Roberto)...

May 29, 2024

Linda M. Flach, age 71 of South Bend, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.  Linda was born May 13, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Hubert T. and Margaret E. (Noens) Hensley.  She was employed for over 50 years in facilities maintenance in various schools and factories in the Michiana and Vernon,...

May 7, 2024

Vishal Theodore “Teddy” Soni, age 18, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.  Teddy was born May 25, 2005, in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 2023, where he enjoyed working with the Building Trades program.  Teddy had recently completed his freshman year at Ball State University. ...

Apr 30, 2024

Doris Mae Gorny, age 99 of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  Doris was born April 16, 1925, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Calvin and Edna (Brenneman) Newcomer.  On June 22, 1947, Doris married Henry John “Hank” Gorny in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He preceded her in death on October 18, 1991.

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Apr 30, 2024

Clifton F. “Tooter” Johnson, age 86 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Cliff was born April 5, 1938, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania to the late John and Ida Mae (Heaney) Kunkle. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1956. After graduation, Cliff heard the call of his country and enlisted...

Apr 15, 2024

**UPDATED SERVICE TIME - A celebration of life will be held at Knollwood Country Club on May 19 with a service at 1pm followed by a reception until 4 pm.

John William Linn (1949-2024) passed away peacefully on the morning of April 15 while in the care of the Ernestine M. Raclin House hospice hospital.

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Apr 7, 2024

*** For those unable to attend Jeff's services, a livestream of his funeral will begin at 12:50 pm and can be viewed in real time in the window below his obituary***

Jeffrey David Walsh, age 61 of South Bend, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  Jeff was born in South Bend on June 2,...

Apr 3, 2024

Matthew Paul Stow, age 32 of Mishawaka, passed away with his loving wife by his side at the Center for Hospice, Esther House on April 3, 2024. Matt was born September 29, 1991, in Elkhart, Indiana.  He attended Constantine High School and later worked with Forest River as a materials handler for several years.  On September 9, 2023, he...