Obituaries

Jul 26, 2013

Virginia L. Hughes, 68, of South Bend, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013, at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Virginia (known by some as “Jenny”) was born April 19, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Meredith Howard and Josephine (Cross) Gauthier. She grew up in Indianapolis and...

Jul 26, 2013

Shelly A. Botka, 33, of Mishawaka, passed away surrounded by her family early Friday morning, July 26, 2013, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Shelly was born February 12, 1980 in Mishawaka, a daughter of Kenneth and Barbara (Heiser) Botka. She graduated from Penn-Harris-Madison Schools.

For the past year and a half Shelly loved...

Jul 24, 2013

Margaret Ruth Lamb, 82, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2013, in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s following a long illness.

Margaret (known by some as “Marge”) was born September 26, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late George and Rosanna (Schmidt) Neumann. She was a graduate of Horace Mann High School in...

Jun 30, 2013

Sister M. Kathleen Durrer, OSF, 83, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away late Sunday evening, June 30, 2013.

She was born December 28, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Doer) Durrer.

Survivors include four sisters, Sister M. Michael Ann, Margaret Keith, Marlene...

Jun 12, 2013

Susan M. Augustine, 65, of Osceola, passed away Wednesday evening, June 12, 2013, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Sue was born September 23, 1947 in Mishawaka, a daughter of Samuel and Patricia (Parr) Augustine. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1965 graduate of Penn High School. She attended St. Mary Mercy School of...

Jun 12, 2013

Patricia Ann Kilian, 88, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 12, 2013 in her home.

Pat was born December 16, 1924 in Balta, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Harry and Justine (Dobmeyer) Maroney. She grew up in Melrose, Minnesota.

On January 6, 1946, Pat married Rudolph “Rudy” Kilian. They moved to...

Jun 10, 2013

Peter G. Murton, 77, of South Bend, passed away Monday afternoon, June 10, 2013.

Pete was born October 10, 1935 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of the late John and Winnefred (Goulden) Murton. He grew up in Ann Arbor and lived there until 1970 when he moved to Harrison, Michigan. In 1974 he relocated to South...

May 28, 2013

Gaynelle V. Lord, 87, of South Bend, passed away early Tuesday morning in Emeritus at Arborwood, Granger.

Gay was born December 1, 1925 in South Bend, a daughter of the late William and Effie (Welsh) Wynn. Gay was a graduate of Riley High School. She made South Bend her lifelong home.

Gay was employed as...

May 28, 2013

Joan T. Slott, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Sanctuary at Holy Cross, South Bend.

Joan was born September 30, 1927 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Charles “Pete” and Katherine “Clara” (Spencer) Roebuck. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a member of the Class of 1945 at Mishawaka High School....

May 23, 2013

Patrick Joseph Perri, 88, of Henderson, Nevada and formerly of Mishawaka, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, following a brief illness and a broken heart from the recent loss of his beloved wife, Rose.

Pat was born November 24, 1924 in Anderson, Indiana, a son of the late Sam and Elizabeth (Perri) Perri. He grew up in Mishawaka...

May 15, 2013

Rose Marie Perri, 81, of Henderson, Nevada and formerly of Mishawaka, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, after a short diagnosis of cancer. Her beloved husband, Pat, died eight days later.

Rose was born October 18, 1931 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Julianna (Wojnarkiewicz) Szymczak. She grew up...

May 6, 2013

Mary Jane Mark, 89, of South Bend, passed away Monday morning, May 6, 2013.

Mary Jane was born July 22, 1923 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Carlton “Pat” and Josephine (Heiser) Burket. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School in 1941. She has lived in South Bend since 1959....

Apr 25, 2013

Dean Chizum, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 25, 2013, in his home.

Dean was born November 30, 1926 in Fulton County, Indiana, a son of the late George and Mabel (Holler) Chizum. He grew up in Fulton County and moved to Mishawaka after high school. He served his country in the US Navy during...

Apr 16, 2013

James A. Clark, 51, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Memorial Hospital.

Jim was born July 28, 1961 in South Bend, a son of the late John and Betty Lou (Taylor) Clark. He was a 1979 graduate of Washington High School and lived his entire life in South Bend. He is remembered for...

Apr 16, 2013

Mary Erick, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

Mary was born June 10, 1923 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Lakatos) Hadary. She grew up in South Bend where she attended St. Stephen’s School and Washington High School.

On October 11, 1941, Mary married Robert “Bob” L....

Apr 13, 2013

Nancy J. DeWulf, 76, of Naples, Florida and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard DeWulf; a daughter, Debra (Sammy) Smith of Murrayville, Georgia; a son, Rich (Linda) DeWulf of Buchanan, Michigan; five grandchildren, Billy (Karen) Chandler, Melissa (Darryle) Holcomb, Brian (Melanie) Chandler, Joshua...

Apr 11, 2013

Marline “Ene” J. Peddycord, 74, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton.

Ene was born February 14, 1939 in Medaryville, Indiana, a daughter of the late Earl and Clara (Hamilton) Olds. She grew up in Grovertown. On March 3, 1956 she married Milo E. Peddycord. They lived in North Liberty before...

Apr 7, 2013

Shirley Ann Claeys, 80, of South Bend, passed away Sunday evening, April 7, 2013, in Golden Living Center - Fountainview, Mishawaka.

Shirley was born April 30, 1932 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Frank and Lola (Blakeman) Claeys. She grew up in South Bend where she spent most of her life.

Shirley enjoyed going...

Apr 6, 2013

Timothy A. Bottorff, 57, of South Bend, passed away Saturday evening, April 6, 2013, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Tim was born January 27, 1956 in Jackson, Michigan, a son of the late Joseph and Marcella (Hatch) Bottorff. He grew up in Mishawaka and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1974.

Tim was...

Mar 22, 2013

Robert “Bob” L. Sloan, 59, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013.

Bob was born January 13, 1954 in Mishawaka; the community where he spent his entire life. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1973.

Bob married Cheryl L. Newcomer on November 5, 1983.

Bob’s surviving family includes his wife of...