Obituaries

Mar 22, 2023

Ralph Edward Werner, age 78 of Mishawaka, passed away at his residence on March 22, 2023.  Ralph was born November 10, 1944 in Mishawaka to the late Paul and Kathryn (Rodwell) Werner.  He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1963.  On November 28, 1981, he married Kathy Fleck. They recently celebrated their forty-first anniversary.

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Mar 19, 2023

Suzanne Darlene Murrieta, age 71 of South Bend, passed peacefully from this world with her family by her side on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Hellenic Living Center of Mishawaka.  Suzanne was born August 2, 1951 in Gardena, California to the late John and Gloria (Peru) Murrieta.

Surviving are her children Darlene Nagaoka of Portland, Oregon, Shiela...

Mar 16, 2023

Dale George Dakins, age 86 of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  Dale was born February 28, 1937, in Plover, Wisconsin to the late George and Mae (Clendenning) Dakins. Following his graduation from high school, Dale answered the call of his country and enlisted in the US Army where...

Mar 15, 2023

A livestream of Sr. Helen's funeral service will begin at 10:45 am on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Mar 14, 2023

Delores Williams, age 61 of Mishawaka, entered into the joys of Heaven on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  Delores was born August 27, 1961, in Youngstown, Ohio.  She was employed by TRANSPO from 2002-2019 and later with Venture Logistics where she served as a truck driver until recently. On August 21, 1993, she married Louis Mac Williams in...

Mar 7, 2023

Marsha Ann Johnson, aged 70, passed away March 7, 2023, after a 13-year battle against kidney disease.

Marsha was preceded in death by her parents Bob and Betty Metzinger, and her sister Carol Evory. She is survived by her daughter Jana (Barron) Grabarek, her granddaughter Zahra, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marsha had a passion...

Feb 24, 2023

Timothy Ray Miltenberger, age 48 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital on February 22,2023.  “Timmy” as he was affectionately known by his friends and family, was born June 21, 1974, in South Bend to Daniel and Sandra (Terwilliger) Miltenberger.

Surviving is his mother, Sandra Corbin of Daleville, Indiana, his sister Iris Miltenberger of Osceola and...

Feb 21, 2023

Michael Benson Jaffe, 61, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born May 15, 1961, to the late Burton and Dorothy (Kohen) Jaffe. Michael married his wife of thirty-four years, Joan (Ramesh) Jaffe, September 21, 1985. Michael and Joan are lifelong residents of South Bend, Indiana.

Michael is preceded in death by...

Feb 11, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Sister Lois Ann at 11:00am, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in the St. Francis Chapel on the grounds of St. Francis Convent.   For those who wish to view her services in real time, please click the play button in the video screen below.

Feb 1, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Sister Geraldine at 11:00am Friday, February 3, 2023, in the St. Francis Chapel on the grounds of St. Francis Convent.   For those who wish to view her services in real time, please click the play button in the video screen below.

Jan 26, 2023

Terri Lynn Aeschleman-Cass, age 64 of South Bend, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, January 26, 2023.  Terri was born May 28, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ernest and Willadean (Hale) Miltenberger.  She was a graduate of Clay High School.  Following her graduation, she began a long and rewarding career as a...

Jan 25, 2023

Sherry Ann Black, age 79 of South Bend, passed away with her family by her side at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on January 25, 2023.  Sherry was born April 5, 1943, in South Bend to the late Harry and Viola (Kretchmer) Kardel. Sherry was a graduate of South Bend Washington Clay High School.  While she was in...

Jan 23, 2023

Harley E. Evans, age 83, of Palm Harbor, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. Harley was born February 11, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Harley E. and Geraldine (Mossman) Evans. He graduated from Washington Clay High School and later enlisted in the US Navy, where he served honorably until his discharge in 1960.

Jan 19, 2023

Violet (Gulyanics) Christian, 94, died on January 19, 2023, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.  She was born January 1, 1929, to the late Michael and Julia (Sverenijok) Gulyanics. Violet married Charles (Cris) Christian, her spouse of thirty-seven years, June 1, 1963, in San Gabriel, California.

Violet is preceded in death by...

Jan 10, 2023

Joan Marie McLane, age 75 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.  Joan was born February 1, 1947, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Robert and Dorothy (Kowalski) Weller. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, class of 1965, and later became certified as a phlebotomist where she...

Dec 20, 2022

**Sarah's funeral service will begin live streaming at 5:50pm Eastern Standard Time***

Sarah Marie Ulrich, beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and friend battled epilepsy for many years, and it, unfortunately, took her from us too soon. She went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the age...

Dec 19, 2022

Edward Joseph Bowling, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 19, 2022, at West Bend Nursing Home, South Bend. Edward was born March 1, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana. On May 7, 1955, Edward married the love of his life Dolores “Dolly” (Wisniewski) Bowling. They were married for over 60 years prior...

Dec 18, 2022

Vera Lucille Sheets, age 84 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House on Sunday, December 18, 2022.  Vera was born January 4, 1938, in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Lester and Laura (Scott) Byers.

Surviving are her sons Dan (Cherie) Sheets Jr. and Timothy Sheets, both of Mishawaka, and her grandchildren...

Dec 18, 2022

Lequita Faye (Starnes) DeLaruelle, or “Lea,” as her friends knew her, was born in Caraway, Arkansas on June 29, 1938. She moved to Mishawaka, Indiana at the age of 13 where she resided most of her life. Lea was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1956.  She later met and married the late Bernard “Ben” DeLaruelle on...

Dec 10, 2022

Mark Joseph DeVliegher, age 48 of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Saturday, December 10, 2022.  Mark was born May 8, 1974 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He was a graduate of the class of 1992 from Marian High School, where he played Lacrosse and wrestled.  He later studied at ITT Tech where he earned his Microsoft Certification in Computer Technology...