Obituaries

Feb 9, 2022

Susan Mary Ivancsics, 68, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis after a hard-fought battle with lymphoma.

Susan was born December 4, 1953 in Mishawaka to Julius and Helen (Frick) Ivancsics. She grew up in South Bend and was a 1972 graduate of John Adams High School. Susan attended...

Jan 28, 2022

Joseph R. Chamberlin, Sr., 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at Pendle Home, South Bend.

Joe was born March 27, 1935 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Charles Leonard and Rosalie Dorothy (Huemmer) Chamberlin. He was a 1953 graduate of Mishawaka High School and was a life-long resident. Joe served his country in...

Jan 23, 2022

Thomas J. Hirl, 75, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Heritage Point, Mishawaka.

Tom was born March 26, 1946 in Mishawaka to the late Joseph L. and Marie B. (Schumacher) Hirl. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of St. Joseph Grade School in Mishawaka and St. Joseph High School in South Bend....

Jan 21, 2022

Theresa Marie Lindzy, 91, of Cassopolis, MI and South Bend, IN died Friday at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN after suffering a stroke shortly before Christmas Eve. Theresa is survived by her son, Charles Stuart Lindzy, MD, a physician in Fort Wayne, IN, her daughter-in-law, Lisa Lindzy, and granddaughters, Liviana Lindzy (10) and Lochlan Lindzy (9)....

Jan 16, 2022

Shirley A. Bloom, 87, of Dandridge, Tennessee, and formerly of Lakeville, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday evening, January 16, 2022.

Shirley was born January 4, 1935 in Mishawaka to the late Henry and Mary (Golba) Wawrzynczak. She grew up in Mishawaka and South Bend and was a graduate of South Bend Catholic...

Jan 10, 2022

Charles M. Scheibelhut, 69, of Mishawaka, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Chuck was born May 2, 1952 in Mishawaka to the late Leo Charles and Marjorie Evelyn (Fore) Scheibelhut. He was a 1970 graduate of Marian High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from IUSB.

On...

Jan 9, 2022

Robert L. Smith, Sr., 78, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Memorial Hospital.

Bob was born June 13, 1943 in South Bend to the late Leslie A. and Emma Louise (Crawford) Smith. He lived in the South Bend and Mishawaka area his entire life. He was employed for over 30 years with Waste...

Jan 7, 2022

George R. Eberlein, 83, of Mishawaka passed away at home on Friday, January 7, 2022.

George was born July 26, 1938 in Orland, Indiana, to the late Sylvester and Roberta (Green) Eberlein. He spent most of his years growing up in the Mishawaka area. He served his country in the US Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959....

Dec 31, 2021

Gordon L. Sipocz, 70, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday afternoon, December 31, 2021. Born in South Bend on March 6, 1951, to Joseph S. Sipocz and Barbara (Orosz) Sipocz, Gordon resided in Mishawaka most of his life. Gordon met his wife, Joanne (Osmanski), February 11, 1978. After 14 months of dating, they married on April 28, 1979, in Mishawaka....

Dec 31, 2021

Sharon Ann Funk, 81, of South Bend, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Sanctuary at St. Paul’s.

Sharon was born May 23, 1940 in Terre Haute, Indiana, a daughter of the late Michael E. and Maxine (McCammon) Huffman. She grew up in LaPorte and was a 1958 graduate of LaPorte High School. She has lived...

Dec 27, 2021

Judith A. Mast, 81, a life-long Mishawaka resident, passed away at home on December 27, 2021.

Judy was born September 17, 1940 in Mishawaka to the late Frederick and Fern (Reid) Bock. She was a 1958 graduate of Mishawaka High School. On July 2, 1966 she married John H. Mast and the couple made Mishawaka their home....

Dec 24, 2021

Daniel Frank Bezi, 85, a life-long Mishawaka resident, passed away at home on Friday, December 24, 2021.

Dan was born December 29, 1935 in Mishawaka to the late Domenico and Marian (Zirille) Bezi. He was a 1954 graduate of Mishawaka High School. Dan served his country in the US Navy from 1955 to 1956 on the USS...

Dec 23, 2021

Leonard J. Bonk, 80, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, in Raclin Hospice House.

Leonard was born November 6, 1941 in South Bend, to the late Lawrence and Ann (Bonk) Kwiecinski. His family lived in South Bend until moving to Mishawaka when he was 4 years old.

Leonard married Dorothy Jean Evans on...

Dec 19, 2021

Earl Maurice Boyer, Jr., 69, of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Earl was born on January 11, 1952 in Mishawaka, to Earl Boyer, Sr. and Joyce (Hunt) Boyer.  He grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of Clay High School.

On October 31, 1972,...

Dec 14, 2021

Michael William Berndt - a Catholic, a father, a son, grandfather and a brother - died on the 14th of December at the age of 63.

The first child of Edward and June Berndt, Mike was born on the 26th of June 1958. A happily remembered childhood was spent with his brothers Bob and Keith in the...

Dec 9, 2021

Bonnie L. Bowen, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

Bonnie was born March 23, 1936 in Bremen to the late Herbert and Edith (Summy) Neher. She grew up in Bremen and was a graduate of Bremen High School.

On September 28, 1958, Bonnie married Robert “Bob” E. Bowen...

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...