Obituaries

Apr 30, 2024

Clifton F. “Tooter” Johnson, age 86 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Cliff was born April 5, 1938, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania to the late John and Ida Mae (Heaney) Kunkle. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1956. After graduation, Cliff heard the call of his country and enlisted...

Apr 15, 2024

**UPDATED SERVICE TIME - A celebration of life will be held at Knollwood Country Club on May 19 with a service at 1pm followed by a reception until 4 pm.

John William Linn (1949-2024) passed away peacefully on the morning of April 15 while in the care of the Ernestine M. Raclin House hospice hospital.

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Apr 7, 2024

*** For those unable to attend Jeff's services, a livestream of his funeral will begin at 12:50 pm and can be viewed in real time in the window below his obituary***

Jeffrey David Walsh, age 61 of South Bend, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  Jeff was born in South Bend on June 2,...

Apr 3, 2024

Matthew Paul Stow, age 32 of Mishawaka, passed away with his loving wife by his side at the Center for Hospice, Esther House on April 3, 2024. Matt was born September 29, 1991, in Elkhart, Indiana.  He attended Constantine High School and later worked with Forest River as a materials handler for several years.  On September 9, 2023, he...

Apr 1, 2024

Randell Scott “Randy” Sheneman, age 61, passed away at his home in Mishawaka on Monday, April 1, 2024.  Randy was born August 16, 1962, to the late Charles and Maudie (Scott) Sheneman.  On August 15, 1986, he married Deborah Sue Conard. She preceded him in death, passing away on May 17, 2022. Randy is survived by his sons Adam...

Mar 28, 2024

Judith “Judy” Rose Andrews, 82, of Mishawaka, entered heavenly rest at home on Thursday, March 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 16, 1941, to the late Edward A. and Dorothy M. (Mickels) Nicholas.

She is survived by her children, Deena (Gene) Heyse of South Bend, David (Jody) Andrews II of South Bend,...

Mar 25, 2024

Michelle Lynn Miller, age 49 of Granger, was surrounded by her family as she went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2024. Michelle was born May 22, 1974, in LaPorte, Indiana to the late John David and Kathleen Ann (Corish) Sarver.  She was a graduate of Westville High School and played sports throughout her high school career. ...

Mar 23, 2024

Marilyn Joan Maurek, age 84 of Granger, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024.  Marilyn was born September 19, 1939, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Benjamin and Margaret (Phelan) Taghon.  She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1957.  On October 14, 1960, Marilyn was united in marriage to Burnie Maurek at...

Mar 20, 2024

William “Bill” H. Andrews, 94, of Mishawaka entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 17, 1929, in Bloomfield, IN to the late William T. and Mabel G. (Williams) Andrews and married his high school sweetheart, Vera B. Stone on December 19, 1947. She preceded him in death in 2021....

Mar 17, 2024

Apolinary “Paul” Pulkowski, 77, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 6, 1947, in a displaced persons camp after World War II in Hohenfels, Germany to the late Apolinary and Franciszka (Matyaszek) Pulkowski.

After receiving sponsorship from a family in Virginia, the...

Mar 15, 2024

**SERVICE UPDATE** There will be a time to visit with family and friends during an informal Celebration of Life event on Sunday, April 28th, from 2-5pm, at Knights of Columbus Hall, 61533 Ironwood Dr. South Bend, IN 46614.

Daniel Wayne Lawrence, 76, of South Bend took his final bow on Friday, March 15, 2024, at...

Mar 9, 2024

Benita June “Nita” Bickel, age 82 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2024.  Nita was born September 17, 1941, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Benjamin and Margaret (Phelan) Taghon.  She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1959, and on October 27, 1962, she married Raymond Bickel at Queen of Peace...

Mar 7, 2024

Charles Eugene "Chuck" Wiley, age 70, of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital on March 7, 2024. Chuck was born on July 11, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas, and was adopted by the late Eugene and Virginia (Hyatt) Wiley. Born of Cherokee descent, Chuck was extremely proud of his Native American heritage. He was a graduate of Kingman High...

Mar 3, 2024

Dorothy Mae (Devine) Thomas, 86, of Mishawaka entered heavenly rest on Sunday, March 3, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS on October 4, 1937, to the late Clifton and Mattie Devine.

Surviving are her four children LeeDora Blanton of Elkhart, Marlon Lewis of Indianapolis, Arunita Thomas and Foster Thomas, Jr....

Feb 4, 2024

Nilda Sevilla Riley, age 66 of Niles, Michigan, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, February 4, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  She was born September 23, 1957, in Leyte, Philippines to the late Clemente and Eusebia (Sevilla) Credo.  She met William Riley while he was stationed in the Philippines, and they quickly fell...

Feb 1, 2024

Dominic Cutugno, age 73 of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024.  Dominic was born August 6, 1950, in Bovalino Marina, Reggio Calabria, Italy to the late Francesco and Maria (Spano) Cutugno.  Dominic immigrated to the United States at the age of 18 and earned his US Citizenship shortly thereafter. Dominic's journey as a hairstylist began as he apprenticed...

Jan 26, 2024

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Holbert, age 71 of New Carlise, Indiana, passed away with her loving husband by her side on January 26, 2024. Becky was born September 16, 1952, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Ralph and Angela (Steenbeke) Weber and graduated from Marian High School.  On May 8, 1975, she married James A. Holbert at St. Joseph Catholic...

Jan 25, 2024

Frank M. Price, a resident of Mishawaka, was called to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, January 25, 2024, ending his two-year battle with cancer. He was 69. Frank was born July 18, 1954, in Danville, Illinois. After graduating from Rossville High School, he attended Tennessee Temple Bible College where he met his future wife, Joanna Monroe. They were married...

Jan 18, 2024

Rodney “Rod” Johnson, 64, of South Bend was unexpectedly called home on Thursday, January 18, 2024. He was born in Brainerd, Minnesota to Merlin and Charlotte (Goochey) Johnson on September 22, 1959. He met his sweetheart at college and married Kathryn “Kathy” Parson of Weeping Water, Nebraska on December 30, 1983.

Together they raised two daughters, Ruth...

Jan 15, 2024

Jimmy J. “Jim” Walenga, age 92 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Monday, January 15, 2024.  His son and daughter were at his side.  Jim was born January 19, 1931, in Calumet City, Illinois to the late James and Lottie (Stein) Walenga. Jim was raised on the South side of Chicago and moved to...