Obituaries

Dec 5, 2021

Joe L. Valentine, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Joe was born February 22, 1935, in Mishawaka, to the late Leland and Thelma (Baker) Valentine. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and served in the US Army and Reserves from 1957 to 1963.

Joe married...

Dec 4, 2021

Nancy Louise Dakins, 79, of Mishawaka, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday evening, December 4, 2021, at Raclin Hospice House, Mishawaka.

Nancy was born November 23, 1942 in Mishawaka to the late Arthur and Augusta (DeWinter) Steenbeke. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and lived her entire life in Mishawaka.

Nancy...

Dec 3, 2021

Thomas Wayne Holley, Jr., 68, of Mishawaka, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday evening, December 3, 2021.

Tom was born April 29, 1953 in South Bend, a son of Thomas and Verdinia (Thompson) Holley. He lived in Mishawaka most of his life.

Tom was a very devoted husband, wonderful father,...

Nov 26, 2021

Ann Marie (nee: Kronewitter) Willing, 81, of Crystal Falls, MI passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at the Marshfield Hospital in Weston, WI.  Ann was born in Mishawaka, IN to the late Ronald and Lauretta (nee: Sammet) Kronewitter.

In May 1964, Ann married the love of her life, Robert Willing of Racine, WI.

Ann...

Nov 25, 2021

Sheila M. Rose, 55, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Sheila was born October 30, 1966 in Mishawaka to the late Glen and Mavis (Clardy) Rose. She was a 1985 graduate of Mishawaka High School. During those years she was active with Camp Fire Girls and earned their WOHELO...

Nov 14, 2021

Our sweet and loving mother, Mary Theresa (Hansberry) Lynch, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was 92. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, James "Jim" Vincent Lynch, Sr.

Mary was the only child of Irish immigrants, Lawrence and Catherine (Frain) Hansberry. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended...

Nov 3, 2021

Helen Kuzan, 94, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in Raclin Hospice House, Mishawaka.

Helen was born August 20, 1927, in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Frank and Katherine (Novagodeze) Nagy. She was a 1945 graduate of Washington-Clay High School in South Bend.

Helen married Floyd J. Kuzan on September 13, 1947,...

Oct 31, 2021

David Michael Hager, 73, of South Bend and formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Oct 31, 2021 at Creekside Village in Mishawaka. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Patricia (Rowe) Hager and granddaughter Hannah Wireman.

David is survived by his son Chris (Danielle) Hager, daughter Rachael (Jason) Parker, sister Amy and brothers Steve...

Oct 23, 2021

Vera Belle (Stone) Andrews, 92, passed away quietly October 23, 2021, at her Mishawaka home.

Vera was born October 14, 1929, in Mishawaka, IN to Raymond O. and Ruby Pauline (Alexander) Stone. She lived in Kentucky and Indiana all her life attending 11 public schools in 12 years. Her family settled again in Mishawaka, and she graduated...

Oct 20, 2021

Sally Mae Horstmann, 87, of Edwardsburg, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Cass County Medical Care Facility.

Sally was born April 28, 1934 in South Bend to the late Floyd and Myrtle (Jones) Barrier. She grew up in South Bend and Mishawaka and was a graduate of Central High School in South Bend.

Sally...

Oct 18, 2021

Nancy Ann Neher, 81, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday evening, October 18, 2021, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Nancy was born November 25, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Louis and Gertrude (Kent) Wilcox. She was a 1957 graduate of South Bend Central High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Florida Southern...

Oct 7, 2021

Eileen Anne Balestri, 89, of Mishawaka, passed into eternal life from natural causes in the loving, compassionate care of the owner and staff of Caring Junction on October 7, 2021.

Eileen was born May 3, 1932 in Humphrey, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Arthur and Regina (Fuchs) Melcher. She grew up in Peoria, Illinois...

Oct 3, 2021

Jeffery David Beck, 45, of Culver, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Jeff was born August 5, 1976 in Frankfort, Germany to James Earl and Debra (Hollingsworth) Beck. He worked as a restaurant cook.

Jeff is survived by his mother, Debra Pilkington of Northport, Alabama; and two brothers,...

Sep 19, 2021

Catherine Marie Grasinski, was born into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Catherine’s family includes her parents, Christopher and Sarah (Adada) Grasinski; her brothers, Noah and Luke; grandparents, Liz and Steve Smith, Cheri and Jim Phillips and Abdul-Rahman and Najwa Adada; and great grandparents, aunts, uncles...

Sep 19, 2021

John L. Wesley, 74, of Bristol, passed away at home on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

John was born September 23, 1946 in South Bend to the late Donald and Doris (Annis) Wesley. He grew up in Niles and Edwardsburg and was a graduate of Edwardsburg High School.

On February 14, 1976, John married Barbara Ann...

Sep 16, 2021

Mary Jane Carter, 92, of Mishawaka, passed away in the loving arms of her family on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Mary Jane was born August 18, 1929 in Mishawaka to the late Forest Dean and Lucinda Jane (Gilliland) Stebbins. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Mary Jane married...

Aug 25, 2021

David Earl Bronson, 74, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa.

Dave was born September 25, 1946 in Independence, Missouri, to the late Cecil L. and Virginia Ruth (Frazier) Bronson. He grew up in Missouri and was a 1964 graduate of Van Horn High School. Dave graduated from Potomac State...

Aug 13, 2021

Peter M. LaCava, Jr., passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Ernestine Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka.

Pete was born February 21, 1931 to the late Elizabeth and Peter M. LaCava, Sr., the fourth of five children. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1949. On February 3, 1951 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, he married...

Aug 10, 2021

Michael G. Regan, 52, of South Bend passed away at home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He died of natural causes following complications from a recent quadruple bypass.

Michael was born November 27, 1968 in South Bend to Brian C. and Sharon J. (Strametz) Regan. He attended Muessel Elementary School and was a graduate of St. Joseph...

Aug 9, 2021

Dennis Michael Sizemore, Sr., 71, of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Monday, August 9, 2021.

Dennis was born November 19, 1949 in Mishawaka to the late Al and Nora (Mickels) Sizemore. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He attended IUSB. Dennis served his country in the US Marine Corps...