Obituaries

Aug 1, 2017

Marian “Marianne” J. Stoeckinger, 87, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday evening, August 1, 2017 in Creekside Village.

Marianne was born February 27, 1930 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, a daughter of Hans and Lucille Fjerstad. Her parents died when she was a young girl and she was then adopted by Mike and Wilda Tucker. She grew up in...

Jul 31, 2017

Joshua Mark Richardson, 19, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017.

Josh was born June 28, 1998 in South Bend, a son of Mark and Linda (Briggs) Richardson.   .

Josh’s surviving family includes his parents, Mark and Linda Richardson; ten siblings, Angie (Nick) Tobin, Aaron (Alicia) Richardson, Nate (Kim) Richardson, Dawn, Matthew, Jessica, Zac,...

Jul 28, 2017

Richard A. Schreiber, 83, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed into the loving arms of God while at Heritage Point Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Mishawaka, Indiana on July 28 with his wife, Shirley, and his daughter, Sarah Prince, at his bedside.

He was born in Havre de Grace, MD on April 20, 1934. He attended a one...

Jul 26, 2017

Michael Allen Jarvis, 48, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

Michael was born October 18, 1968 in Spokane, Washington, the son of the late George and Barbara (Daily) Jarvis. He lived in the Mishawaka area since 1976.

On September 8, 2009, Michael married Petra R. Wiegand. She survives along with his son, Michael...

Jul 24, 2017

Bryon J. Moore, 67, of Granger, passed away Monday morning, July 24, 2017 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Bryon was born March 2, 1950 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Richard and Jeanne (Hayden) Moore. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1968 graduate of Penn High School.

Bryon was employed for 41...

Jul 14, 2017

Betty R. Frick, 84, a long-time Mishawaka resident, passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 14, 2017, at Hospice House of Elkhart, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous journey with the disease, ALS.

Betty was born July 20, 1932 in Russellville, Kentucky, the daughter of Otto and Chloriece (Cavanah) Gibson. She was a 1950 graduate of...

Jun 22, 2017

Jim Banner passed away peacefully at home on June 22nd after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. His wife of 47 years, Ruth, was at his side.

Jim was born September 17, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Arlene and Walter Banner. The oldest of 4 siblings, Jim grew up in the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia suburbs. He attended...

Jun 18, 2017

Lavonne M. Frick, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday morning, June 18, 2017 at Sprenger Health Care of Mishawaka.

Lavonne was born January 31, 1928 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Vonnie and Thelma (Ritter) Whisman. She spent her entire life in the Mishawaka area.

Lavonne married Richard “Dick” Frick in St. Joseph Catholic...

Jun 11, 2017

Adam Ross Barker died one day shy of his 40th birthday on June 11, 2017. He was a uniquely gifted person and led a remarkable life. Born in Bloomington, IN, he moved with his parents to Mishawaka when he was a little more than a month old. He was a delightful infant, sleeping through the night after his ninth...

May 28, 2017

Adam R. Kriegel, 33, of Denton, Texas, and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 from complications of his military injuries.

Adam was born August 9, 1983 in Keflavik, Iceland to David and Deborah (Masters) Kriegel while his family served in the US Navy. The family also lived in Monterey, California and Key West, Florida...

May 25, 2017

MISHAWAKA - James Hoctel, 75, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed away on May 25, 2017. Jim was born September 1, 1941, in South Bend, IN, to the late Clarence and Vera Hoctel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana L Hoctel. He is survived by his favorite sister, Mary Rita Cox, his son, James Hoctel, his daughters,...

May 25, 2017

On May 25, 2017, our beloved mother, Helen Krauser, passed away peacefully with family by her side. Mom lived a long 92 years and will leave our family with so many great memories. She will forever be in our hearts.

Mom was born June 12, 1924, in Toledo, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Earl...

May 10, 2017

Dorothy M. Tucker, 91, of Mishawaka, crossed over to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Hospice House, Elkhart.

Dorothy was born February 26, 1926 in Masury, Ohio, a daughter of the late Guy and Estella (Evans) Litman. She grew up in Sharon, Pennsylvania and Gary, Indiana and was a graduate of Edison High School...

Apr 22, 2017

Patricia J. Cukrowicz, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, in St Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Pat was born March 23, 1942 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Honold) Doll. She was a 1961 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

On August 29, 1964 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka,...

Apr 8, 2017

Barbara R. Lubelski, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Barb was born August 11, 1940 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Michael and Marie (VanBellegham) Czajkowski. She married Richard “Rick” Lubelski on April 14, 1958. They lived for a short time in Michigan and California before returning...

Apr 1, 2017

Consetta “Connie” A. Bilancio, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Kindred Valley View, Elkhart.

Connie was born April 6, 1927 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Perri) Perri. She spent her entire life in Mishawaka.

Connie was primarily a homemaker. Her outside employment included as an elevator...

Mar 29, 2017

Robert “Bob” D. Bobson, Sr., 83, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at home.

Bob was born March 8, 1934 in Mishawaka, the son of the late Ralph and Myrtle (Wilcox) Bobson. He was a 1952 graduate of Mishawaka High School and a life-long resident of the community. He served his country in the US...

Mar 25, 2017

Lilly M. Herron, 90, of Granger and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Lilly was born February 12, 1927 in Waterloo, Alabama, a daughter of the late J.C. and Ruth (Gross) Clardy. She graduated from Waterloo High School in 1944.

Lilly married William “Bill” Herron on...

Mar 21, 2017

Sister M. Marita Stoffel, 102, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 21, 2017, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Survivors include a sister, Helene Craig; and brothers, Gene, Jim and Bill Stoffel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Friday,...

Mar 15, 2017

Ruth Marie Micinski, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Portage Home, South Bend.

Ruth was born January 1, 1929 in Buffalo, New York, to the late Bernard and Clara (Ruschke) Sowinski. She moved to Mishawaka in 1970.

Ruth was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...