Obituaries

Jan 4, 2021

Joanne E. Bauer, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021. Joanne was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who was loved by all that knew her.  She was born in South Bend to the late Helen and Andrew Kopsca on March 22, 1929. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1946, and married...

Dec 31, 2020

Albert “Al” R. Gerstbauer, 88, of South Bend, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on Thursday, December 31, 2020.

Al was born January 15, 1932 in Mishawaka to the late J. Louis and Theckla (Schellinger) Gerstbauer. Al was a 1950 graduate of Central Catholic High School in South Bend and then attended South Bend...

Dec 29, 2020

Patricia “Patty” R. McIntee, 87, of Mishawaka passed away at the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s on December 29, 2020.

Patty was born February 16, 1933 in Mishawaka. She attended St. Monica Grade School and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1951.

On October 31, 1953, Patty married J. Patrick “Pat” McIntee. The couple made Mishawaka...

Dec 23, 2020

Patricia R. Kater, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

Pat was born December 6, 1934 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late August and Blanche (Schultz) Kater. She was a 1953 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Pat was employed as an administrative assistant with the federal government.

Pat is survived...

Dec 22, 2020

Sister M. Michael Ann Durrer, 93, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis Convent with burial following in St. Francis Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of...

Dec 19, 2020

Sister M. Caroline Knapik, 95, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis Convent with burial in St. Francis Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Goethals &...

Dec 19, 2020

Mary “Arlene” Groshans, 77, of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Saturday, December 19, 2020.

Arlene was born December 6, 1943 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth “Betty” (Fotia) Wullaert. She was a 1961 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Arlene married Gary L. Groshans on April 19, 1969 in St. Joseph...

Dec 17, 2020

James "Jim" T. Schmieder, 81, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday morning, December 17, 2020, in Golden Living Center, Mishawaka. Jim's family will remember him privately. Arrangements are under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Mishawaka.

Dec 12, 2020

Helen J. Trippel, 90, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Helen was born September 15, 1930 in South Bend, to the late Joseph and Jennie (Szmankowski) Kotal. She was a graduate of North Liberty High School.

Helen married Thomas A. Trippel in Walkerton on June 2, 1951....

Dec 9, 2020

Ted Szalewski, 64, of Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at his home following a long illness.

Ted was born November 25, 1956 in South Bend. He grew up in Mishawaka and lived most of his adult life in his home on the St. Joseph River, Mishawaka.

Ted was employed for 30 years...

Nov 28, 2020

Jerry K. Rohleder, 78, of Walkerton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Saturday, November 28, 2020. The family gives special thanks to the staff at Heartland Hospice for the care they gave Jerry.

Jerry was born December 23, 1941 in Mishawaka to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Curran) Rohleder. He was a 1960 graduate...

Nov 28, 2020

Carl E. Van Scoik, 83, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Carl was born February 12, 1937 in Elkhart, to the late Robert and Leone (Sholtey) Van Scoik. He grew up in Dunlap and was a graduate of Concord High School. Carl attended Ivy Tech. He served his country...

Nov 24, 2020

Dolores “Dee” I. Bankowski, 91, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

Dee was born November 6, 1929 in South Bend, to the late Michael and Margaret (Meszaros) Nyikos. She grew up in South Bend and was a 1947 graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy.

On June 17, 1950, Dee married H.J. “Kelly” Bankowski...

Nov 24, 2020

Reginald Lamont Butler, 93 of Mishawaka, and former long-time Elkhart resident, succumbed to COVID 19 on Tuesday, November 24. He leaves two daughters, Pat Jones of Barrow, Alaska and Donita Negron (Dave) of Niles, MI. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Elsie (Robinson) Butler. Also preceding him in death are his three younger siblings:...

Nov 23, 2020

Gladys Marie Fozo, 95, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at the Milton Home, South Bend.

Gladys was born August 25, 1925 in Mishawaka, to the late Omer and Sarah (Jester) Rench. She was a 1943 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

On July 8, 1944, Gladys married Steve J. Fozo. The couple made...

Nov 12, 2020

Barbara J. Hall, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Golden Living Center.

Barb was born January 20, 1934 in South Bend to the late Herman and Viola (Guess) Hall. She was a 1953 graduate of John Adams High School and lived in the South Bend/Mishawaka area most of her life.

Barb...

Nov 11, 2020

Jeannette M. Blondia, 81, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Jeannette was born August 7, 1939 in South Bend to the late Carl and Margaret (Powell) Griman. She grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of John Adams High School.

Jeannette began working for the Associates at the age of...

Nov 11, 2020

Danielle M. Schmidt, 49, of South Bend, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Danielle was born March 7, 1971 in South Bend to Lawrence and Sandra (Wolf) Dutoi. She grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. She earned Bachelor’s Degrees from both Purdue University and...

Nov 10, 2020

A loving silent voice and a beautiful smile were lost when Cheryl Stillson (Hodges) passed away while surrounded by her devoted family on November 10, 2020.

Cheryl taught American Sign Language at the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College, and IU South Bend for many years. She provided signing services for Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s...

Nov 10, 2020

Everett H. Behnke, 90, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Everett was born June 7, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Harry and Florence (MacArthur) Behnke. He spent most of his years growing up in Mishawaka. From 1951 to 1954 he served his country in the US Navy...