Obituaries

Oct 11, 2023

Nichlas "Donny" Fisher (Hardin) Jr., also known as Nick, age 22 of Elkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of joy, laughter, and exceptional talent. Donnie was born May 13, 2001, in East Chicago, Illinois.  Later, his family moved to the Elkhart area, and he graduated from Elkhart Central High School. He later...

Oct 10, 2023

Shirley Ann Papay, 91, of Mishawaka entered into heavenly rest with her beloved daughter by her side, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born in South Bend on April 18, 1932, to the late Ken Harlow and Nellie (Waldow) Colbert.

Surviving is a daughter, RaeAnn Callahan, of Mishawaka, along with six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a brother,...

Sep 29, 2023

Paul Pignone, 83, of Mishawaka, entered into heavenly rest Friday evening, September 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. Paul was born in Mazara Del Valo, Sicily on August 23, 1940, to the late Rocco and Jacqueline (Sciarrino) Pignone and moved to Indiana when he was 15. It was there that he met the love of his life, Mary L....

Sep 26, 2023

Elizabeth “Liz” M. Rill, age 104, formerly of Rockford, Michigan, and Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away Tuesday. September 26, 2023, at her home in Ocala, Florida. Liz was born July 15, 1919, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Williard and Clara (Maxwell) Dittman.  Following her graduation from Mishawaka High School, Liz attended Indiana Normal College. Liz married Joseph Rill who...

Sep 26, 2023

Barbara R. Hoffman, age 94, passed away on September 26, 2023, at Hellenic Senior Living Center in Mishawaka.  Barb was born April 9, 1929, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Charles and Gertrude (Palmer) Bickel and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1947.  On December 23, 1949, she married Russell Hoffman.  In 1976, the Hoffmans...

Sep 25, 2023

Francis L. “Fred” Hirl, age 83 of Granger, passed away on September 25, 2023. Fred was born February 27, 1940, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Joseph and Marie (Schumacher) Hirl.  On September 11, 1971, in Mishawaka, Indiana, Fred married the former Ms. Carolyn Murphy.  Carolyn proceeded him in death on February 27, 2023. Fred is survived by his...

Sep 3, 2023

Lois V. Fuller, age 94 of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at St Paul’s Assisted Living.  Lois was born in Kendallville, Indiana on February 15, 1929, to the late Lester L. and Austa (Alheim) Frick. While working at Ball Band in Mishawaka, she met James F. Fuller and they later married on September 6, 1947.  Lois and...

Aug 20, 2023

John Wendell Spalding, age 89 of Granger, passed away surrounded by his loving family and dearest friends on Sunday, August 20, 2023.  John was born March 1, 1934, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Wendell and Mary (Shively) Spalding.  A 1952 graduate of Mishawaka High School, John went on to obtain a BS from Northwestern University in 1956, a...

Aug 13, 2023

Patricia Marie DeMeester, 93 passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Healthwin Specialized Care, South Bend, IN. Patricia was born on July 17, 1930 in Mishawaka, IN to Cyril and Bertha (VanDael) DeMeester. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. DeMeester, and a sister, Lois Leyes of Mishawaka.

Patricia grew up in Mishawaka,...

Aug 12, 2023

On August 12, 2023, Mary C. Brockie of Mishawaka stepped from earth to her heavenly home to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior and many family members and friends. Born Mary Cuthbert Ferguson on August 19, 1922, in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland to Robert and Mary (Smart) Ferguson.

She was preceded by her husband of 60 years,...

Jul 27, 2023

Daniel Keith Votava, age 36 of Mishawaka, passed away following an accident on Thursday, July 27, 2023.  Dan was born December 16, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois. Following his graduation from Mishawaka High School, he enrolled at Indiana University where he studied Criminal Justice.  Following his time at IU, he worked for Nick’s English Pub in Bloomington for over 10...

Jul 26, 2023

Robert D. Bobson Jr., age 63, of South Bend passed away on July 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 14, 1959, to Robert and Serena (Townsend) Bobson Sr.. On June 6, 1992, he married Barbara (Blondia) Bobson Jr.

He is survived by his wife, his children, Thomas (Tommy) Bobson, Kathryn Bobson. Granddaughter Avery...

Jul 21, 2023

Joyce Ann Eberhardt, 82, of Mishawaka, passed away at 6:47 am, Friday, July 21, 2023 in her home after a courageous four year battle with cancer.  Joyce was born on June 21, 1941 in Bushyhead, OK, the daughter of the late Floyd and Nell (Harris) Ward.

She is survived by three children, Tony Finch, Lori (Doug) Bloss...

Jul 10, 2023

William Everett “Bill” Gunnett, age 48, passed away at his home in Mishawaka with his loving family by his side following a hard fought, 4-year battle with Pancreatic cancer.  Bill was born September 1, 1974, in Mishawaka, Indiana to Ralph and Sherry Gunnett. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1993. On May 19, 2007, he...

Jul 7, 2023

John C. Steenbeke, age 77 of Mishawaka, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Friday, July 7, 2023.  John was born December 4, 1945, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Arthur and Augusta (DeWinter) Steenbeke. John was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, class of 1964. On January 4, 1964, he married the...

Jul 3, 2023

Virginia M. Hazinski, 95, was called to her eternal home on Monday, July 3rd, 2023. She most recently was a resident at  the Providence Home in Mishawaka. Her final days were spent surrounded by family, in prayer, and her final hours in the superb hands of the Center for Hospice, Ernestine M. Raclin House, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN....

Jul 3, 2023

Carl Thomas Magel, age 78, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in South Bend on Monday, July 3, 2023.  Carl was born January 8, 1945, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles John and Anna Lois (McGregor) Magel.  He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and later enrolled at the University...

Jun 30, 2023

Cathryn Diane Boehnlein, age 88, of South Bend, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2023, while residing in Carmel, Indiana.  Diane was born February 1, 1935, in Danville, Illinois to the late John and Irene (Wolfe) Pinegar.  Diane’s family moved to Mishawaka, and she graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1953.  On November 24, 1955, she...

Jun 21, 2023

Susann “Sue” I. Smith of Salt Springs, Florida, formerly of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away and was received into the presence of her Savior on June 21, 2023. She was surrounded with her family and friends at the home of dear friends and then at her brother’s home in South Bend. While there, she was cared for by her loving...

Jun 11, 2023

Aubrey Lenee (Yike) Hartman, age 40 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Sunday, June 11, 2023.  Aubrey was born March 7, 1983, in Mishawaka.  She was a graduate of LaSalle High School and later attended Ivy Tech. Aubrey worked most recently with Home Comfort Experts. On July 21, 2018, she married Sean Hartman...