Obituaries

Feb 7, 2014

Robert A. Mahler, 74, of Mishawaka, passed away early Friday morning, February 7, 2014, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Bob was born November 2, 1939 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Martin and Clara (Snyder) Mahler. He graduated from Mishawaka High School and served his country in the US Army.

Bob lived most of...

Feb 1, 2014

Jack L. Nichols, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at the age of 81. He was married for 57 years to the love of his life, Kathryn "Katie" (Pullin) Nichols, and she passed away in 2012.

Those left to cherish Jack's memory are his children Nancy (Jeff), Dale (Frank), Mark (Gretchen) and Deborah (John); and...

Jan 21, 2014

Paul E. Trippel, 77, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday morning, January 21, 2014, at Sprenger Health Care.

Paul was born July 17, 1936 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Carl and Margaret Ann (Deitchley) Trippel. He spent his entire life in the Mishawaka area. Paul attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Madison Township High...

Jan 17, 2014

Mary Rose Catanzarite, 79, of Mishawaka passed away early Friday morning, January 17, 2014, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Mary was born September 14, 1934 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Fotia) Zappia. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School.

Mary married Joseph Catanzarite...

Jan 15, 2014

Linda L. Kunz, 66, of Mishawaka, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 15, at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles.

Linda was born September 7, 1947 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Prokop) Burns. She lived most of her life in the Mishawaka/South Bend area.

Linda was a 1966 graduate of Mishawaka...

Jan 15, 2014

Irene A. Kessler, 96, of Niles, passed away Wednesday evening, January 15, 2014, at her son’s home in Mishawaka where she had resided in recent years.

Irene was born September 16, 1917 in Indiana Harbor, Indiana, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Fedak) Pihulic. She grew up in Bridgman, Michigan, and was a graduate of...

Dec 31, 2013

Jane Ann Stowell (Mrs. Al Long), lifetime resident of South Bend and Mishawaka, died very peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2013 at age 96. She was the youngest daughter and last surviving of the eight children who grew up in the family of dear Doc T. C. Stowell and Anne Marie Walsh on Mill Street in Mishawaka....

Dec 25, 2013

Lisa Anne Montgomery, 64, of Osceola, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013, in her home.

Lisa was born December 14, 1949 in South Bend. She was a daughter of the late John and Helen (Pilsitz) Finlay. She grew up in Niles and was a graduate of Brandywine High School. Lisa attended IUSB where she earned a Master’s...

Dec 21, 2013

Sister M. Hilaria Held, OSF, 88, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013, in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Mills of Lafayette, Indiana.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Thursday, December 26, in St. Francis Convent. Burial...

Dec 14, 2013

Thomas O. Mercer, 81, of Wabash, Indiana and formerly of South Bend, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013, at Autumn Ridge Care Facility in Wabash.

Tom was born June 22, 1932 in South Bend, a son of the late George David and Anna (Kelly) Mercer. He grew up in South Bend. He lived for several years in...

Nov 21, 2013

Ruth Louise (Sheibley) Miller, of Ottawa, Canada and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2013 in Ottawa in her 95th year.

“Louise” was born May 12, 1918 in Mishawaka, to Lowell “Clem” Sheibley and Helena (Wiekamp) Sheibley Deethardt.

Louise graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1936. During World War II, on November...

Nov 6, 2013

Patrick Dominic Zappia, Sr., 82, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 6, 2013, in his home.

Pat was born September 7, 1931 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Frank and Rose (Fotia) Zappia. He grew up and spent most of his life in Mishawaka. He graduated from South Bend Central Catholic High School.

Nov 6, 2013

Helen Marie Piercy, 97, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013, in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s, South Bend.

Helen was born October 29, 1916 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late John and Bessie (Neupert) Steinhauser. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1935 and lived in the Mishawaka/South Bend area her entire life.

Oct 31, 2013

Margaret E. Platz, 70, of South Bend, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013, in Memorial Hospital.

Margaret was born July 7, 1943 in Elkhart, a daughter of the late Floyd and Martha Louise (Webster) Platz. She has lived in Elkhart, Mishawaka and South Bend. At one time she worked for Logan Center/Industries.

Margaret is survived...

Oct 27, 2013

Thelma M. Blume, 92, of Mishawka, widow of Lawrence Blume, passed away Sunday, October 27.

Survivors include a son, Marc (Patti) Blume; a daughter, Mari Jones; one sister; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Thelma will be remembered and honored at the 7:30 am Sunday Mass on November 10, 2013 in St. Monica Catholic Church,...

Oct 25, 2013

Carolyn Jane (Doyle) Snyder, 62, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday morning, October 25, 2013, at Sprenger Health Care in Mishawaka.

Born August 8, 1951 in Mishawaka, Carolyn was the daughter of Robert and Elsie (Weis) Doyle. She spent most of her life in Mishawaka, graduating from St. Joseph Grade School and Marian...

Oct 21, 2013

James D. Keefer, 78, of Lucedale, Mississippi, and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away October 21, 2013 in Mississippi.

Jim was born March 13, 1935 in South Bend. He served his country in the US Navy from 1952 - 1956 during the Korean War.

On August 31, 1957 in Mishawaka he married Mary L. Hunter. Jim...

Oct 12, 2013

Carl Weber, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Carl was born November 14, 1927 in Mishawaka, a son of the late August and Lela (Shafer) Weber. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1945 and served his country in the US Army during World War II...

Sep 23, 2013

Ann M. Schindler, 87, of Newark, Delaware and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Monday morning, September 23, 2013.

Ann was born August 26, 1926 in Jersey City, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Luke and Catherine (Hoffman) O’Malley. She spent much of her childhood in Rutherford, New Jersey. Ann lived and worked in Tucson, Arizona before...

Sep 20, 2013

Lucyann Lovas, 88, of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord, Friday evening, September 20, 2013.

Lucyann was born May 7, 1925 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Jakubowicz) Lovas. She graduated from South Bend Catholic High School. She has been a long time Mishawaka resident.

Lucyann was employed for...