Obituaries

May 23, 2013

Patrick Joseph Perri, 88, of Henderson, Nevada and formerly of Mishawaka, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, following a brief illness and a broken heart from the recent loss of his beloved wife, Rose.

Pat was born November 24, 1924 in Anderson, Indiana, a son of the late Sam and Elizabeth (Perri) Perri. He grew up in Mishawaka...

May 15, 2013

Rose Marie Perri, 81, of Henderson, Nevada and formerly of Mishawaka, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, after a short diagnosis of cancer. Her beloved husband, Pat, died eight days later.

Rose was born October 18, 1931 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Julianna (Wojnarkiewicz) Szymczak. She grew up...

May 6, 2013

Mary Jane Mark, 89, of South Bend, passed away Monday morning, May 6, 2013.

Mary Jane was born July 22, 1923 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Carlton “Pat” and Josephine (Heiser) Burket. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School in 1941. She has lived in South Bend since 1959....

Apr 25, 2013

Dean Chizum, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 25, 2013, in his home.

Dean was born November 30, 1926 in Fulton County, Indiana, a son of the late George and Mabel (Holler) Chizum. He grew up in Fulton County and moved to Mishawaka after high school. He served his country in the US Navy during...

Apr 16, 2013

James A. Clark, 51, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Memorial Hospital.

Jim was born July 28, 1961 in South Bend, a son of the late John and Betty Lou (Taylor) Clark. He was a 1979 graduate of Washington High School and lived his entire life in South Bend. He is remembered for...

Apr 16, 2013

Mary Erick, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

Mary was born June 10, 1923 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Lakatos) Hadary. She grew up in South Bend where she attended St. Stephen’s School and Washington High School.

On October 11, 1941, Mary married Robert “Bob” L....

Apr 13, 2013

Nancy J. DeWulf, 76, of Naples, Florida and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard DeWulf; a daughter, Debra (Sammy) Smith of Murrayville, Georgia; a son, Rich (Linda) DeWulf of Buchanan, Michigan; five grandchildren, Billy (Karen) Chandler, Melissa (Darryle) Holcomb, Brian (Melanie) Chandler, Joshua...

Apr 11, 2013

Marline “Ene” J. Peddycord, 74, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton.

Ene was born February 14, 1939 in Medaryville, Indiana, a daughter of the late Earl and Clara (Hamilton) Olds. She grew up in Grovertown. On March 3, 1956 she married Milo E. Peddycord. They lived in North Liberty before...

Apr 7, 2013

Shirley Ann Claeys, 80, of South Bend, passed away Sunday evening, April 7, 2013, in Golden Living Center - Fountainview, Mishawaka.

Shirley was born April 30, 1932 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Frank and Lola (Blakeman) Claeys. She grew up in South Bend where she spent most of her life.

Shirley enjoyed going...

Apr 6, 2013

Timothy A. Bottorff, 57, of South Bend, passed away Saturday evening, April 6, 2013, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Tim was born January 27, 1956 in Jackson, Michigan, a son of the late Joseph and Marcella (Hatch) Bottorff. He grew up in Mishawaka and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1974.

Tim was...

Mar 22, 2013

Robert “Bob” L. Sloan, 59, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013.

Bob was born January 13, 1954 in Mishawaka; the community where he spent his entire life. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1973.

Bob married Cheryl L. Newcomer on November 5, 1983.

Bob’s surviving family includes his wife of...

Mar 12, 2013

Janet L. Stephan, 82, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Elkhart Hospice House.

Janet was born April 19, 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter of Paul and Myrtle (Ziegler) Schmitt. She grew up in Hamilton and graduated from Hamilton High School. She attended Valparaiso University.

Janet married Robert L. Stephan on...

Mar 8, 2013

Roger Allen Jacobs, 60, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2013 in Florida.

Roger was born December 19, 1952 in Cairo, Illinois to Eugene and Dorothy (Eddy) Jacobs. He grew up in Niles, Michigan and graduated from Brandywine High School in 1971. Throughout his life, Roger lived in the Michiana area, as well as Pittsburgh,...

Mar 7, 2013

James A. Norton, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2013, in Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, after an extended illness.

He was born January 17, 1927 in Lebanon, Indiana, to the late William H. and Frances M. (Liebhardt) Norton. He was a long time resident of Mishawaka having moved with his family to the...

Mar 3, 2013

Margaret “Marge” Ann (Addy) Mawhinney, 70, of Osceola, Indiana, and formerly of Smyrna, Georgia, succumbed to a twelve year battle with cancer on Sunday, March 3, 2013.

Marge is survived by her sister and husband, Elizabeth Ava (Addy) Gould and Milton Gould of Osceola.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 am Saturday, March 9,...

Mar 1, 2013

Jenny L. Carpenter, 88, of Niles, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 in her home.

Jenny was born February 18, 1925 in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Edmond and Irma (DeBruyne) Inghels. She grew up in Mishawaka and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1943. She has lived in the Niles area for many years.

Feb 28, 2013

Grace Blair Sneddon, 95, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013, in the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, South Bend.

Grace was born September 19, 1917 in Glasgow, Scotland, a daughter of the late George and Janet (Blair) Russell. She grew up in Scotland and married John M. Sneddon on July 17, 1936. Grace moved to the...

Feb 25, 2013

David Joseph Ray, 51, of South Bend, passed away early Monday morning, February 25, 2013.

He was born August 1, 1961 in South Bend and lived in the community all his life.

David was a very patriotic man. He loved America and gave all his support to our troops. He enjoyed drawing, bird watching and...

Feb 11, 2013

Beverly Ann Conard, 66, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday morning February 11, 2013 in her home following a long illness.

Beverly Ann Buwa was born April 10, 1946 in Mishawaka, the daughter of James and Dorothy (Reygaert) Buwa. She graduated from Penn High School in 1965.

On June 19, 1965 at Queen of Peace Catholic...

Jan 30, 2013

Michael Joseph Richard, 47, of Mishawaka, passed away suddenly in his home, Wednesday, January 30, 2013.

Mike was born March 21, 1965 in Mishawaka, a son of Joseph A. and Phyllis (Claeys) Richard. He grew up in Mishawaka and graduated from Marian High School in 1983. He was a graduate of Thomas Moore College in Kentucky near...