Obituaries

Feb 16, 2015

Raymond E. DeCloedt, 85, a life-long Mishawaka resident, passed away early Monday morning, February 16, 2015, in his home.

Ray was born January 5, 1930 in Mishawaka, a son of the late August and Mary (VanWiele) DeCloedt. He was a 1948 graduate of Mishawaka High School. He attended the American Institute of Floral Designers in Chicago.

Feb 8, 2015

Agnes “Jane” Anderson, 97, of Missoula, Montana, and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015.

Jane was born July 2, 1917 in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Ralph and Henrietta (Bickel) Howland. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. She resided most of her life in Mishawaka and in recent years lived with...

Feb 4, 2015

Suzanne “Zann” Kowalski, 61, of Mishawaka, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 4, 2015, in Hospice House, South Bend, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Suzanne was born October 7, 1953 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Chester S. Kowalski, Sr. and Mary Jane (Sanders) Kowalski. She grew up in Mishawaka where she spent all...

Jan 25, 2015

Sister M. Cecilia Gotfredson, OSF, 91, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Survivors include a brother, Robert Gotfredson of California.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 am in St. Francis Convent. Burial will follow...

Jan 24, 2015

Richard J. Howland, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Richard was born July 5, 1926 in Dowagiac, Michigan, a son of the late Harry and Attela (Muinch) Howland. He lived in Mishawaka since he was an infant. He served his country in the US Navy during World War...

Jan 17, 2015

Jeanette R. Pozzi, 79, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Jeanette was born July 6, 1935 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Charles and Dora (Walter) Baranowski. She was a 1955 graduate of Mishawaka High School and lived all of her life in the South...

Jan 14, 2015

Shirley Ann Labis, 68, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015, in her home.

Shirley was born May 2, 1946 in South Bend, the daughter of the late Anthony and Gizella (Racz) Boros. She grew up in South Bend and graduated from Our Lady of Hungary Grade School and St. Joseph High School.

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Dec 31, 2014

Donald Matthew Greene, born June 12, 1914 in Bicknell, Indiana to the late William and Irene (Patterson) Greene, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014, in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s in South Bend.

As a young man, Don served with the Civilian Conservation Corps throughout Indiana. On July 7, 1934 he married Elsie Beebe. They resided in Indianapolis...

Dec 27, 2014

Mark Andrew Leliaert, 79, of Mishawka, passed away Saturday morning, December 27, 2014, in Golden Living Center - Fountainview, Mishawaka.

Mark was born April 10, 1935 in Mishawaka, the son of the late Andrew and Carrie (Hardy) Leliaert. He grew up in the River Park area of South Bend and graduated from Adams High School. He attended...

Dec 25, 2014

Sister M. Alfreda Bracht, O.S.F., 103, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Survivors include a sister, Ida Bracht of West Point, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, December 29, at 11 am in St....

Dec 18, 2014

Frederick C. Demske, 80, of Osceola, passed away early Thursday morning, December 18, 2014, in his home.

Fred, known as “Bud” by many, was born June 1, 1934 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Fred and Viola (Lock) Demske. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country...

Dec 16, 2014

Fred Joseph Flury, 72, of Osceola, passed away Tuesday morning, December 16, 2014, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Fred was born October 15, 1942 in Mishawaka a son of the late Robert J. and Sara Jane (Ernst) Flury. He grew up in Mishawaka and attended Mishawaka Schools. Fred served his country in the US Army...

Dec 12, 2014

Mary Jo Stabrowski, 74, of River Woods, Illinois, and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014, in Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, Illinois.

Mary Jo was born August 23, 1940 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Walter and Josephine (Kwasny) Stabrowski. She grew up in Mishawaka where she graduated from St. Joseph Grade School....

Nov 30, 2014

Joseph B. Trippel, 94, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday evening, November 30, 2014, in The Milton Home, South Bend.

Joe was born April 2, 1920 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Frederick and Mary (Wolf) Trippel. He was a 1938 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Joe married Virginia Zeiger on June 26, 1943 in...

Nov 23, 2014

Rosemary “Rosie” L. Klaer, 70, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Rosemary was born August 27, 1944 in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Lynn and Rita (Scheibelhut) Klaer. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1962 graduate of Mishawaka High School. She had...

Nov 2, 2014

Jolayne A. Cleary, 84, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She recently moved to Grand Rapids to live near her daughter.

Jolayne was born April 10, 1930 in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Edwin and Mildred (Tyler) Huffer. Most of her years growing up were spent in Mishawaka.

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Oct 12, 2014

Dorothy R. Kobold, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 12, 2014, in Golden Living Center.

Dorothy was born January 28, 1928 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Menez) Loucas. She moved with her family to Mishawaka when she was five. She was a 1946 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Oct 10, 2014

Mildred “Peg” Zimmer, 69, of Osceola, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 10, 2014, in her home.

Peg was born January 26, 1945 in Michigan City. She grew up in Michigan City and was a 1963 graduate of Elston High School. She moved to South Bend in 1968 and to Osceola in 1988.

Peg was employed...

Sep 23, 2014

Marilyn F. DeSimone, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 23, 2014, in Hospice House, South Bend.

Marilyn was born June 5, 1938 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Jane (Self) Moore. She grew up in South Bend and graduated from Riley High School in 1956.

On April 18,...

Sep 16, 2014

Sister M. JoEllen Scheetz, 88, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

She is survived by a sister, Dorothy Lambright of Akron, Ohio.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 19, at 11 am in St. Francis...