Obituaries

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...

May 9, 2014

Paul T. Hillebrand, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 9, 2014.

Paul was born January 30, 1926 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Herbert and Clara (Hornung) Hillebrand. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in South Bend. He served his country in the US Navy during World War II....

May 9, 2014

Jervis K. Anderson, 89, beloved husband and father, reunited in Heaven with his parents, Hilda and Adolf Anderson and nine of his thirteen siblings on May 9, 2014.

Jervis is survived by his wife of sixty six years, Delores “Dee Dee”; five children, Sharon Love (Mike), Teresa Hildebrand (Mark), Steve Anderson, Dan Anderson, Bryan Anderson (Caryl); ten...

May 6, 2014

Jack A. Sterzik, 90, of Osceola, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Kindred Valley View Health Care in Elkhart.

Jack was born August 2, 1923 in Manchester, Indiana, a son of the late Glenn and Ruby (Long) Sterzik. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1941 graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country...

May 6, 2014

Daniel J. Hassan, Sr., 89, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday evening, May 6, 2014, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, following a brief illness.

Dan was born June 28, 1924 in South Bend, a son of the late Alick and Mabel (Witherell) Hassan. He spent his entire life in South Bend.

Dan married...

May 2, 2014

Audrey E. Marzotto, 90, a long time Mishawaka resident, passed away Friday morning, May 2, 2014, in the home where she was born in North Liberty. Audrey was born July 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Howard and Hazel (Irwin) Williams. She grew up in North Liberty and was a 1941 graduate of North Liberty High School. Audrey...

Apr 30, 2014

Michael J. DeVriese, 55, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday evening, April 30, 2014. Mike was born May 5, 1958 in Mishawaka. He was a 1977 graduate of Mishawaka High School. Following high school he served his country in the US Army. Mike was employed as a Union Laborer in the Construction Trades. He dearly loved fishing and also enjoyed...

Apr 28, 2014

Mary E. Derksen, 74, of South Bend, passed away Monday evening, April 28, 2014, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Mary was born October 17, 1939 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Charles and Dora (Walter) Baranowski. She was a 1957 graduate of Mishawaka High School and lived all of her life in the Mishawaka / South...

Apr 25, 2014

Edeltraud L. Farris, 82, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Edeltraud was born August 31, 1931 in Pirmasens, Germany, the daughter of the late Robert and Rosa Marie (Weber) Dann. In 1973 she married Billy K. Farris in Pirmasens and moved to Mishawaka. Billy passed away September 11, 1992. Edeltraud is...

Apr 15, 2014

Diana L. DeCloedt, 67, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday morning, April 15, 2014, in Morningcrest Nursing and Memory Care Center, South Bend. Diana was born September 2, 1946 in Niles, a daughter of the late Doyle and Cecile (Cunningham) Banghart. She grew up in Edwardsburg and Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. Diana married Richard L.”Dick”...

Apr 14, 2014

Sister M. Imelda Pilotte, OSF, 95, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Monday, April 14. 2014. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today (Wednesday) at 2:30 pm in St. Francis Convent. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.

Apr 12, 2014

Steve Obren, 83, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday morning, April 12, 2014, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Steve was born November 16, 1930 to George and Elsie (Kovachevich) Obren. He grew up in South Bend and Mishawaka. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and received a Purple Heart and was most proud...

Apr 11, 2014

Minnie “Ann” Johnson, 97, of Mishawaka, and formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Friday evening, April 11, 2014, in Ironwood Health & Rehabilitation Center. Ann was born January 14, 1917 in Terre Haute, a daughter of the late John and Minnie Dora (Graiff) Mancourt. She lived most of her life in Terre Haute before moving to the Mishawaka area...

Apr 8, 2014

Marcella “Marcie” Baldwin, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday evening, April 8, 2014, at Sprenger Health Care. Marcie was the last survivor of ten children born to John and Mary (Valholsbeke) Deitchley. Six brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Her husband, George, and her son, Dennis, also preceded her in death. Marcie is survived by two grandsons,...

Apr 3, 2014

Carol Jean Walker, 57, of Wakarusa, passed away Thursday morning, April 3, 2014, in Goshen General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carol was born December 21, 1956 in Mishawaka, a daughter of Thomas and Helen (Kotal) Trippel. She grew up in Madison Township and was a 1975 graduate of Marian High School.