Obituaries

Nov 6, 2013

Patrick Dominic Zappia, Sr., 82, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 6, 2013, in his home.

Pat was born September 7, 1931 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Frank and Rose (Fotia) Zappia. He grew up and spent most of his life in Mishawaka. He graduated from South Bend Central Catholic High School.

Nov 6, 2013

Helen Marie Piercy, 97, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013, in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s, South Bend.

Helen was born October 29, 1916 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late John and Bessie (Neupert) Steinhauser. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1935 and lived in the Mishawaka/South Bend area her entire life.

Oct 31, 2013

Margaret E. Platz, 70, of South Bend, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013, in Memorial Hospital.

Margaret was born July 7, 1943 in Elkhart, a daughter of the late Floyd and Martha Louise (Webster) Platz. She has lived in Elkhart, Mishawaka and South Bend. At one time she worked for Logan Center/Industries.

Margaret is survived...

Oct 27, 2013

Thelma M. Blume, 92, of Mishawka, widow of Lawrence Blume, passed away Sunday, October 27.

Survivors include a son, Marc (Patti) Blume; a daughter, Mari Jones; one sister; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Thelma will be remembered and honored at the 7:30 am Sunday Mass on November 10, 2013 in St. Monica Catholic Church,...

Oct 25, 2013

Carolyn Jane (Doyle) Snyder, 62, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday morning, October 25, 2013, at Sprenger Health Care in Mishawaka.

Born August 8, 1951 in Mishawaka, Carolyn was the daughter of Robert and Elsie (Weis) Doyle. She spent most of her life in Mishawaka, graduating from St. Joseph Grade School and Marian...

Oct 21, 2013

James D. Keefer, 78, of Lucedale, Mississippi, and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away October 21, 2013 in Mississippi.

Jim was born March 13, 1935 in South Bend. He served his country in the US Navy from 1952 - 1956 during the Korean War.

On August 31, 1957 in Mishawaka he married Mary L. Hunter. Jim...

Oct 12, 2013

Carl Weber, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Carl was born November 14, 1927 in Mishawaka, a son of the late August and Lela (Shafer) Weber. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1945 and served his country in the US Army during World War II...

Sep 23, 2013

Ann M. Schindler, 87, of Newark, Delaware and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Monday morning, September 23, 2013.

Ann was born August 26, 1926 in Jersey City, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Luke and Catherine (Hoffman) O’Malley. She spent much of her childhood in Rutherford, New Jersey. Ann lived and worked in Tucson, Arizona before...

Sep 20, 2013

Lucyann Lovas, 88, of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord, Friday evening, September 20, 2013.

Lucyann was born May 7, 1925 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Jakubowicz) Lovas. She graduated from South Bend Catholic High School. She has been a long time Mishawaka resident.

Lucyann was employed for...

Sep 19, 2013

Albert C. Heyvaert, 81, of Niles, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, September 19, 2013, in Lakeland Hospital, Niles.

Albert known to many as “Al” or “Uncle Al” was born April 19, 1932 in South Bend, a son of the late Pete and Bernice Heyvaert. He grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of St. Joseph...

Sep 18, 2013

Herbert Robison, 92, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday morning, September 18, 2013, in Morningcrest Nursing and Memory Care Center, South Bend.

Herb lived most of his adult life in the Mishawaka area and was a long time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Herb’s surviving family includes his wife, Mary (Rohrer) Robison of Mishawaka; a...

Sep 15, 2013

Sister M. Dolores Blaschke, 96, of The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Sunday in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Survivors include two sisters, Dolores Largura and Caroline Lesniak; and a brother, Cyril Blaschke.

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

Sep 13, 2013

Maurice Dutoi, 96, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away September 13, 2013.

Maurice was born September 1, 1917 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Theophial and Leontine (Christians) Dutoi. He served his country in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Maurice retired from the South Bend Schools.

Maurice was preceded in death by...

Sep 11, 2013

Marjorie “Marj” Evelyn Scheibelhut, 92, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Marj was born November 22, 1920 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Floyd and Clara (Biltz) Fore. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School.

On May 17, 1941 in St....

Sep 5, 2013

Herald Donald Grosser, 93, of Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa, and formerly of Portage, Michigan, concluded his earthly journey on Thursday morning, September 5, 2013, in Elkhart Hospice House, Elkhart.

Herald was born December 28, 1919 in Casco Township, near South Haven, Michigan, a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Mosey) Grosser. He spent most of his...

Sep 1, 2013

Rosalie M. Mathias, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday morning, September 1, 2013, following a sudden illness.

Rosalie was born October 19, 1926 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Edward “Frenchy” and Julia (Mayo) Francis.

While still in high school, Rosalie worked at Ball Band on a war time program offered to female...

Aug 21, 2013

Howard Kurt Blume, 61, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 21, 2013, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Kurt was born February 17, 1952 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Howard and Sophia “Sally” (Lukowski) Blume. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1970 graduate of Marian High School.

Kurt was employed many...

Aug 9, 2013

Joseph G. Chikar, 71, of Osceola, passed away Friday morning, August 9, 2013, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Joe was born January 29, 1942 in South Bend, a son of the late Joseph J. and Gizella (Weisser) Chikar. He grew up in South Bend and was a 1960 graduate of Riley High School. Joe attended...

Aug 7, 2013

Ruth Spear Heeter, 99, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at Wood Ridge Assisted Living, South Bend.

Ruth was born November 1, 1913 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Robert Lee and Doris (McCullough) Spear.

She married Russell Heeter in 1936 at First Presbyterian Church, Mishawaka. Ruth was a lifelong member of...

Jul 31, 2013

James Dillon Trippel, 82, lifelong Mishawaka resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Wednesday evening, July 31, 2013, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Jim was born February 21, 1931 in Mishawaka, the son of the late Victor and Helen (Dillon) Trippel. He graduated from South Bend Central Catholic High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree...