Obituaries

Jul 13, 2011

Josephine Perri, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday morning, July 13, 2011 in Hospice House, Elkhart, following a brief illness.

Josephine was born December 22, 1922 in Elkhart, a daughter of the late Stephen and Eva (Csontos) Kish. She grew up in Elkhart and was a graduate of Elkhart Central High School.

Josephine married Dominic...

Jul 8, 2011

Kevin R. Moore, 57, of South Bend, passed away Friday morning, July 8, 2011 in his home.

Kevin was born October 2, 1953 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Richard N. and Phyllis “Jeanne” Moore. He grew up in Mishawaka and attended St. Monica Grade School and Penn High School. Kevin suffered a stroke in high...

Jun 28, 2011

Joan M. Hoerstman, 78, of Mishawaka, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 28, 2011, in Golden Living Center, Mishawaka, following a long illness.

Joan was born December 24, 1932 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rachel Marie (Maenhout) VanDriessche. She spent most of her life in Mishawaka and was a graduate of St. Joseph...

Jun 21, 2011

Bertha C. Bentkowski, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011, in Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa.

Bertha was born November 19, 1921 in South Bend, a daughter of the late William and Anna (Kowalski) Tobolski. She grew up in South Bend.

Bertha married John J. Bentkowski on January 11, 1943 in St. Hedwig...

Jun 16, 2011

Lorraine Ann DeCloedt, 77, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday evening, June 16, 2011 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Lorraine was born July 17, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late John and Victoria (Garwacki) Weglowski. When she was a young girl she moved with her family to Mishawaka.

On October 9, 1954, Lorraine...

Jun 12, 2011

Alberta N. DeVliegher, 92, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday evening, June 12, 2011 at her daughter’s home in Cortland, Illinois.

Alberta, affectionately known by her family as “Moeken”, was born September 12, 1918 in Belgium, a daughter of the late Alois and Adelaide (DePaepe) VanHoey. She grew up in Belgium where she was trained in tailoring.

May 14, 2011

Catherine “Katie” J. Redman, 93, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, surrounded by her loving family.

Catherine was born October 27, 1917 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late William and Hazel (Miller) Heiser, Sr.

Catherine married Tony C. Redman on December 2, 1933. He preceded...