Obituaries

Sep 15, 2014

Gervase E. Dosmann, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014, in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s, South Bend.

“Gerv” was born March 9, 1925 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Anthony and Helen (DeGroote) Dosmann. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country in the...

Sep 7, 2014

Ranae A. Graves, 52, of South Bend, went home to be with her Lord in her home on Sunday, September 7, 2014.

Ranae was born August 25, 1962 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Mayford “Jerry” and Beulah “Bea” (Barr) Lange. She moved with her family to the South Bend/Mishawaka area in 1978.

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Aug 31, 2014

Audrey Jean Squibb, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, in Signature Healthcare of South Bend, following a long illness.

Audrey was born April 12, 1929 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Harry W. and Goldie (Peterson) Squibb. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1948 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

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Aug 23, 2014

Dolores Irene Lancaster, 87, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday morning, August 23, 2014, in her home.

Dolores was born November 24, 1926 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Coryell) Gulatta. She grew up in Mishawaka and South Bend and was a graduate of South Bend Central High School.

Dolores married Alvin...

Aug 19, 2014

Judith A. “Judi” Eldridge, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 19, 2014, in Kindred Hospital-Northern Indiana.

Judi was born October 9, 1938 in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of the late Rex and Yvonne (Elliott) Dixon. She grew up mostly in Marion.

On November 10, 1978, Judi married Charles “Bob” Eldridge. They moved...

Aug 10, 2014

Sister M. Ann Christine Kozlowski, 75, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away Sunday.

Sister Ann Christine taught school at the secondary level for 34 years, primarily in Huntington and Fort Wayne.

Surviving are two brothers, Ray Kozlowski of Hammond, Indiana, and Ron Kozlowski of Columbus, Ohio.

Jul 21, 2014

Kevin Joseph Arndt, 52, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, July 21, after a brief illness.

Kevin was born July 31, 1961, to the late Lawrence J. and Sylvia J. (Rybicki) Arndt. He graduated from Marian High School in 1982. After high school he volunteered for the United States Marine Corps and served honorably. Kevin worked for several...

Jul 11, 2014

Harriet Loughlin, 95, of Mishawaka, passed away early Friday morning, July 11, 2014, in Michiana Health & Rehabilitation with her family by her side.

Harriet was born March 9, 1919 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Bronislav and Emelia Szaulewicz. She grew up in South Bend where she attended St. Adalbert Catholic School and graduated...

Jul 9, 2014

Mary Jane DeWitt, 92, of Mishawaka, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 9, 2014, in her home.

Mary Jane was born August 31, 1921 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late John and Anne (Hendricks) Tollens. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1940 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Mary Jane married T.M. “Bob”...

Jun 24, 2014

Dale Howard McClellan, 79, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at home.

Dale was born September 15, 1934 in Marinette, Wisconsin, a son of the late Orva and Genevieve (Keim) McClellan. He graduated from Amberg High School in Amberg, Wisconsin. Dale served his country in the US Army. Following his time in the service...

Jun 22, 2014

Patricia L. Kizer, 84, of South Bend, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 22, 2014, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Pat was born July 1, 1929 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Harry and Velma (Gridley) Dundon. She was a 1947 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

On August 18, 1952 in St. Joseph...

Jun 13, 2014

Gertrude B. DeWulf, 99, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday morning, June 13, 2014, in East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation, Elkhart.

Gertrude was born April 12, 1915 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late John and Josephine (Simmett) Burggraf. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1932 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Gertrude married Albert...

Jun 11, 2014

Ronald C. Lippens, 67, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday evening, June 11, 2014, in Valley View Healthcare, Elkhart.

Ron was born July 21, 1946 in St. Joseph County, the son of the late Alphons and Irene (Burggraf) Lippens. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country in the...

Jun 8, 2014

Matthew F. Deschamphelaere, 62, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday morning, June 8, 2014, in his home.

Matt was born April 23, 1952 in Mishawaka, to Alphons and Dorothy (Farraci) Deschamphelaere. He was a 1970 graduate of Marian High School having completed four years of perfect attendance, which he was extremely proud of.

Having recently retired,...

Jun 5, 2014

William Siri, 82, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014. Bill was born in Mishawaka to Joseph and Sabina (Cerri) Siri. He was one of four sons. At the tender age of two months his mother passed away in July of 1932. His father passed away in June of 1972. Bill is survived by his wife of 63...

May 30, 2014

Jeremy Robert Kitt, 33, of Chicago, Illinois, and formerly of Granger, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 30, 2014.

Jeremy was born April 1, 1981 in South Bend. He grew up in Granger and was a graduate of Memorial High School in Elkhart.

Jeremy enjoyed his work as a metal fabricator. He had a great...

May 26, 2014

Dora J. Falk, 90, of South Bend, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, May 26, 2014, in Hospice House, South Bend.

Dora was born December 19, 1923 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Willard and Bertha (Miller) Craig. She mostly grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1942 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

On...

May 22, 2014

Donna Marie White, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 22, 2014, in her home.

Donna was born April 7, 1929 in Star City, Indiana, a daughter of the late Leo and Marie (Kursch) Weisenburger. She grew up in the Winamac area. She graduated from Beauty School in Mishawaka.

Donna married Lee White on...

May 21, 2014

Sister M. Charita Meyer, 66, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, May 21, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

She is survived by a sister, Jackie Shaffer of Huntington, Indiana; and two brothers, Robert Meyer of Huntington and William Meyer of Marion, Indiana.

Visitation is Friday from...

May 11, 2014

Charles “Chuck” William Maike, 77, of Niles, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2014, in Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville, Michigan.

Chuck’s life began September 27, 1936 in Chesaning, Michigan, the second of ten children born to the late Charles L. and Beatrice (Nichols) Maike. He spent most of his years growing up in South Bend and attended...