Obituaries

Mar 8, 2018

Marjorie Louise Nellans, 90, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday evening, March 8, 2018, at Waterford Senior Living.

Marjorie, known to many as Marge or Margie, was born June 16, 1927 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late August and Barbara (Bach) Eberhardt. She was a 1945 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Marge married Robert L....

Mar 5, 2018

Ronald D. Boatman, 59, of Osceola and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018.

Ron was born March 4, 1959 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a son of the late Carl and Sue (Jernigan) Boatman. He grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of John Adams High School.

Ron married Mary A. Haines...

Feb 23, 2018

Ricky C. Forcier, 49, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Ricky was born February 14, 1969 in South Bend, a son of the late Robert and Shirley (Tuggle) Forcier. He grew up in Mishawaka and South Bend and graduated from Riley High School.

Ricky was employed at...

Feb 13, 2018

Dale L. Cunningham, 91, of Mishawaka passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at St. Paul’s Retirement Community in South Bend.

Dale was born October 3, 1926 in Bucklin, Missouri to the late Aubrey and Lucille (White) Cunningham. He grew up in Missouri and was a graduate of Callao High School. He then served his country in the...

Feb 13, 2018

David L. Spalding, M.D., 80, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, surrounded with love by his adoring wife of 58 years, his five children and their spouses, his grandchildren, his brother, and his brother-in-law.

David was born January 22, 1938, in Mishawaka, a son of the late...

Feb 13, 2018

Mary Lou Morin, 91, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018, in King Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge, Illinois.

Mary Lou was born and raised in Mishawaka.  She graduated from Mishawaka High School and Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy. She was a pharmacist until she was blessed with the first of her...

Feb 11, 2018

Francis J. Tomasik (Frank), 74, of Osceola, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Frank was born November 27, 1943 in South Bend to the late Joseph and Helen (Radomska) Tomasik. He grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. He also attended Tri-State University and IUSB....

Feb 7, 2018

Douglas Kevin Armstrong, 78, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 7, 2018, in his home.

Doug was born in South Bend and married his wife Linda R. (Kovach) Armstrong who survives. Also surviving are five children, Susan (Jerry) Dietzel, Stephen Armstrong, David Armstrong, Brian (Tammy) Armstrong and Mary (Andrew) Suth; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a...

Feb 7, 2018

Dorothy M. Morre`, 83, of South Bend and formerly of West Lafayette, passed away Wednesday, February 07, 2018, in Sanctuary at St. Paul’s Memory Care.

Dorothy was born January 18, 1935 in Frankenstein, Missouri, to the late Conrad and Mary (Huesgen) Wibberg. She grew up in Missouri where she graduated from Mokane High School. Dorothy furthered her...

Feb 7, 2018

Philip A. Shafer, 90, of Mishawaka passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018, in Grand Emerald Place Assisted Living, South Bend.

Phil was born September 26, 1927 in Mishawaka, to the late Arthur L. and Helen M. (Hans) Shafer. He was a 1945 graduate of Mishawaka High School. While in high school he worked the “Victory Shift” at...

Jan 25, 2018

Harold “Hal” R. Marchant, Jr., 82, of Mishawaka, passed away early Thursday morning, January 25, 2018 at Briarcliff Health and Rehabilitation in South Bend.

Hal was born November 11, 1935 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Harold R. Marchant, Sr. and Laura “Kreth” (Armstrong) Marchant. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1956 graduate of...

Jan 22, 2018

Deborah Ann Draves, 67, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday evening, January 22, 2018. After years of medical issues, she is now pain free and leaves behind many wonderful memories with her family and friends. Her great sense of humor and friendly nature will be missed.

Deb was born November 10, 1950 in Mishawaka, the daughter of the...

Jan 21, 2018

Ruth A. Banker, 97, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 in her home.

Ruth was born April 25, 1920 in Peru, Illinois, a daughter of the late Claud and Lucy (Munro) Brooker. She graduated from LaSalle High School in Peru.

Ruth married Kenneth Earl Banker on December 11, 1948 in South Bend. The...

Jan 19, 2018

Elizabeth Mary “Liz” Gillen, 94, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, in Sprenger Health Care.

Elizabeth was born August 14, 1923 in Clinton, Indiana, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Janczycki) Kwasny. She was 1940 graduate of Mishawaka High School. Elizabeth graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1944 from St. Mary of Nazareth...

Dec 25, 2017

Bruce G. Chamberlin received his greatest Christmas gift this year, when he was reunited with his Lord early Christmas morning, after taking full advantage of the gift of Life he was given over 90 years ago.

Bruce, along with his nine brother and sisters, was raised on Wenger Avenue in Mishawaka, just a few blocks from Mishawaka...

Dec 24, 2017

Frederick D. Carter, III, 77, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 in his home.

Per his wishes, there will be no public services.

Arrangements entrusted to Goethals & Wells Funeral Home and Cremation Care, Mishawaka.

Dec 14, 2017

Patricia Ann Black, 86, of Granger and formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Brookdale in Granger.

Services and burial took place in Pennsylvania.

Local arrangements were under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.

Dec 12, 2017

Gerald J. Hull, 79, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at home after a courageous 8 month battle with prostate and bone cancer.

“Jerry” was born February 12, 1938 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Howard J. Hull, Sr. and Berneta (Hardy) Hull. He was a 1956 graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served...

Dec 5, 2017

Sister M. Esther Ann Stammen, 90, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, December 9, in St. Francis Convent with burial following in St. Francis Cemetery.

Arrangements...

Nov 24, 2017

Joyce M. Chamberlin, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday at Hospice House, South Bend.

Joyce was born August 24, 1942 in Niles, a daughter of the late Elmer Ruthsatz, D.D.S. and Stella (Grynwich) Ruthsatz. She grew up in Niles and attended St. Joseph Catholic High School in South Bend. She graduated from Vogue Beauty College.

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