Obituaries

Jul 3, 2023

Virginia M. Hazinski, 95, was called to her eternal home on Monday, July 3rd, 2023. She most recently was a resident at  the Providence Home in Mishawaka. Her final days were spent surrounded by family, in prayer, and her final hours in the superb hands of the Center for Hospice, Ernestine M. Raclin House, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN....

Jul 3, 2023

Carl Thomas Magel, age 78, passed away surrounded by his family at his home in South Bend on Monday, July 3, 2023.  Carl was born January 8, 1945, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles John and Anna Lois (McGregor) Magel.  He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and later enrolled at the University...

Jun 30, 2023

Cathryn Diane Boehnlein, age 88, of South Bend, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2023, while residing in Carmel, Indiana.  Diane was born February 1, 1935, in Danville, Illinois to the late John and Irene (Wolfe) Pinegar.  Diane’s family moved to Mishawaka, and she graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1953.  On November 24, 1955, she...

Jun 21, 2023

Susann “Sue” I. Smith of Salt Springs, Florida, formerly of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away and was received into the presence of her Savior on June 21, 2023. She was surrounded with her family and friends at the home of dear friends and then at her brother’s home in South Bend. While there, she was cared for by her loving...

Jun 11, 2023

Aubrey Lenee (Yike) Hartman, age 40 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Sunday, June 11, 2023.  Aubrey was born March 7, 1983, in Mishawaka.  She was a graduate of LaSalle High School and later attended Ivy Tech. Aubrey worked most recently with Home Comfort Experts. On July 21, 2018, she married Sean Hartman...

Jun 4, 2023

Gregory Wulle, age 77 of South Bend, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Greg was born December 17, 1945, in Gary, Indiana to the late James and Angela (McGlinchy) Wulle. Following his graduation from St. Joseph High School, Greg enrolled at the University of Notre Dame where he obtained his master’s...

Jun 3, 2023

Arlene M. Obren, age 80 of Goshen, Indiana, passed away at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, June 3, 2023.  Arlene was born June 5, 1942, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Gerald R. and Evelyn C. (Schultz) Doolittle.  At the age of 6, she and her family moved to Texas.  On April 26, 1968, she married...

May 24, 2023

Arnaldo L. Cruz-Pabon, age 36 of Niles, Michigan, passed away May 24, 2023. Arnaldo was born August 31, 1986, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.

He is survived by his parents, Arnaldo Cruz and Rosalinda Pabon, his “second Mother,” his Aunt Maria Pabon, his three children Aaliyah, Armani and Julian Cruz, his siblings Arlin Pabon, Jailin Pabon, Abel...

Apr 30, 2023

Michele Rita Breiler, age 76, passed away with her family by her side in Mishawka on Sunday, April 30, 2023.  Michele was born July 3, 1946, in South Bend to the late Michel and Alyce (Cool) Kelley.  On April 22, 1967, she married James Breiler in St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka. They recently celebrated their 56th anniversary.

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Apr 16, 2023

James Thomas Gaughan passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois to Anthony and Catherine Gaughan, who emigrated from Ireland in the early 20th century. He attended Our Lady of Peace grammar school and Mount Carmel High School. He earned his Master of Business Administration from...

Apr 12, 2023

Noah Beatty Carter, age 81 of Mishawaka, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  Noah was born on January 1, 1942, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late James Greenberry Lee and Francis Nola (Neighbors) Carver. Noah later graduated from the Louisville School for the Blind.   ...

Apr 10, 2023

Lori Ann Rohleder, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of April 10, 2023, at her home in Mishawaka. Lori was born January 15, 1963, in LaPorte, Indiana to Francis and Evelyn (Felton) Lutterman.  She was a graduate of Michigan City Rogers High School and primarily served her family as a homemaker, dedicating her life to her children....

Mar 29, 2023

Solomon Bradford Thompson, 63, of Mishawaka, Passed away peacefully at 1035, March 29, 2023. Solomon was born on December 2, 1959, in Millville, New Jersey to Sylvester and Virginia (Mason) Thompson.

Surviving are two sons, Eric (Dezera) Thompson and Sylvester Thompson. A Sister, Cathy Barnes, who was also his caregiver. He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 28, 2023

Susan Anthony Kennedy age 74 of South Bend, passed away March 28, 2023, at 12:34 am from a battle with cancer. Susan was born on March 19, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana. Susan graduated with her bachelor's degree from IU South Bend and was employed as the copy desk chief at the South Bend Tribune for over 33 years. ...

Mar 22, 2023

Karen Ann Hallberg, a resident of Holy Cross Village in Notre Dame, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Karen moved to Holy Cross Village in 2019 from Chicago, Illinois, and quickly made friends with many individuals in the Holy Cross Village community.  Karen’s quick wit and worldly experiences always provided great conversations.

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Mar 22, 2023

Ralph Edward Werner, age 78 of Mishawaka, passed away at his residence on March 22, 2023.  Ralph was born November 10, 1944 in Mishawaka to the late Paul and Kathryn (Rodwell) Werner.  He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1963.  On November 28, 1981, he married Kathy Fleck. They recently celebrated their forty-first anniversary.

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Mar 19, 2023

Suzanne Darlene Murrieta, age 71 of South Bend, passed peacefully from this world with her family by her side on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Hellenic Living Center of Mishawaka.  Suzanne was born August 2, 1951 in Gardena, California to the late John and Gloria (Peru) Murrieta.

Surviving are her children Darlene Nagaoka of Portland, Oregon, Shiela...

Mar 16, 2023

Dale George Dakins, age 86 of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  Dale was born February 28, 1937, in Plover, Wisconsin to the late George and Mae (Clendenning) Dakins. Following his graduation from high school, Dale answered the call of his country and enlisted in the US Army where...

Mar 15, 2023

A livestream of Sr. Helen's funeral service will begin at 10:45 am on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Mar 14, 2023

Delores Williams, age 61 of Mishawaka, entered into the joys of Heaven on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  Delores was born August 27, 1961, in Youngstown, Ohio.  She was employed by TRANSPO from 2002-2019 and later with Venture Logistics where she served as a truck driver until recently. On August 21, 1993, she married Louis Mac Williams in...