Obituaries

Apr 21, 2021

Robert E. Snyder, 75, of Osceola, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Bob was born July 2, 1945 in South Bend to the late Robert E. Snyder, Sr. and Evelyn (Sessler) Snyder. He grew up in Mishawaka and South Bend and was a 1963 graduate of Penn High School.

Bob married B....

Apr 20, 2021

William J. Whitten, Sr., 56, of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Bill was born November 15, 1964 in South Bend, to the late William E. and Darlene A. (Beasecker) Whitten. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. Bill earned an Associate’s Degree from Holy Cross College and...

Apr 17, 2021

Helen L. Diltz, 98, of South Bend, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Raclin Hospice House, Mishawaka.

Helen was born July 25, 1922, in Hessen Cassel, Indiana, to the late Andrew and Marie (Wyss) Muldoon. She grew up in Mishawaka, was graduated from St. Joseph Academy in South Bend and attended Saint Mary’s College.

Apr 14, 2021

Ronald L. Gerstbauer, 65, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Ron was born May 23, 1955 in Mishawaka to Albert R. and June M. (Hagler) Gerstbauer. He was a graduate of Marian High, earned an Associates Degree from Holy Cross Junior College, a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University and...

Apr 10, 2021

Joseph A. Catanzarite, 91, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Sanctuary at St. Paul’s.

Joe was born January 21, 1930 in Mishawaka, to the late Antonio and Anna (Trimboli) Catanzarite. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a1948 graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country in the US Army from 1951 –...

Apr 4, 2021

Mavis L. Nichols, 64, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021.

She moved to South Bend from Cleveland, Ohio, ten years ago. In Cleveland, she was employed as a nursing assistant.

Mavis is survived by two sons, Karl (Janice) Nichols and Robert (Taylor) Nichols; four grandchildren, KeVon Vernon, Karl Nichols II, Natalia Nichols...

Apr 2, 2021

Ernestine Marie Siders, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Friday, April 2, 2021.

Ernestine was born October 22, 1945 in LaPorte, to the late Stanley and Doris (Cook) Samys. She grew up in the Rolling Prairie/New Carlisle area and was a graduate of Rolling Prairie High School.

On June 7, 1964, Ernestine married...

Mar 27, 2021

Donald W. Hamilton, 65, of Mishawaka passed away at home on Saturday, March 27, 2021, with family by his side.

Donald known to many as “Donnie” was born August 8, 1955 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Linuel and Marian (Custer) Hamilton. He grew up in Beaumont and Deer Park, Texas, and was a graduate of Deer...

Mar 23, 2021

Michael D. Thornton, Sr., 72, of Mishawaka, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Mike was born September 27, 1948 in South Bend, a son of the late Gerald and Betty (Steeley) Thornton. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country in...

Mar 19, 2021

Sister M. Rose Bernadette Schmit, 86, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, March 23, in St. Francis Convent. Burial followed in St. Francis Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the care of...

Mar 9, 2021

Teddy “Ted” Leach, 73, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Ted was born March 28, 1947 in Rochester, Indiana. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving his country in the US Army.

Ted retired after...

Mar 6, 2021

Gary L. Groshans, 74, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 6, 2021, at Hospice House, Elkhart.

Gary was born October 17, 1946 in South Bend, a son of the late Charles and Cuba (Niblick) Groshans. He grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of Central High School. He proudly served his country...

Feb 20, 2021

Richard “Rick” A. Weber, 63, of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 20, 2021.

He was born December 2, 1957 in Mishawaka to Ralph and Angela (Steenbeke) Weber. He grew up in Mishawaka and attended St. Joseph Grade School and Mishawaka Schools. Rick earned an Associate’s Degree from Ivy Tech.  Rick proudly served his country in the...

Feb 17, 2021

John B. Scheibelhut, 74, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at home.

John was born April 5, 1946 in Mishawaka, to the late Aloysius and Katherine (O’Neil) Scheibelhut. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in South Bend. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from...

Feb 16, 2021

Sam Violi, 102, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Heritage Point, Mishawaka.

Sam was born January 20, 1919 in Plati, Italy to the late Antonio and Marianna (Barbaro) Violi. He came to Mishawaka in 1936. He served his country in the US Army from 1941 – 1945 during World War II. He became a...

Feb 13, 2021

William “Bill” Moshak, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Bill was born March 2, 1934 in Mishawaka, to the late Anton and Olga (Stasula) Moshak. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. Bill served his country in the US Navy. He attended...

Feb 10, 2021

Thomas R. Pascoe, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

Tom was born July 1, 1944 in Highland Park, Michigan to late Richard and Patricia (McCarthy) Pascoe. He grew up in Livonia, Michigan. Tom served his country in the US Navy from 1963- 1967. During his life he lived in Michigan, California and Indiana. Over...

Jan 17, 2021

Karen E. (Stark) Lebo, 78, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.

She was born October 6, 1942 in South Bend, to the late Theodore and Gertrude Elaine (Darling) Stark.

Karen earned both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree and was employed over the years as a Registered Nurse.

She is survived...

Jan 15, 2021

Martha Weber, 94, of Osceola, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, peacefully in her sleep.

Martha was born March 2, 1926 in Mishawaka to the late Azar and Anna Kalil. On September 30, 1948 she married Keith R. Weber in St. Monica Church in Mishawaka and they were married 47 years before he preceded her in death...

Jan 8, 2021

James “Jim” A. DeWinter, 72, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Jim was born May 25, 1948 in Mishawaka, to the late Eugene and Helen (Boker) DeWinter. He was a 1966 graduate of Mishawaka High School and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana State College. From 1970 –...