Obituaries

Mar 7, 2023

Marsha Ann Johnson, aged 70, passed away March 7, 2023, after a 13-year battle against kidney disease.

Marsha was preceded in death by her parents Bob and Betty Metzinger, and her sister Carol Evory. She is survived by her daughter Jana (Barron) Grabarek, her granddaughter Zahra, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marsha had a passion...

Feb 24, 2023

Timothy Ray Miltenberger, age 48 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital on February 22,2023.  “Timmy” as he was affectionately known by his friends and family, was born June 21, 1974, in South Bend to Daniel and Sandra (Terwilliger) Miltenberger.

Surviving is his mother, Sandra Corbin of Daleville, Indiana, his sister Iris Miltenberger of Osceola and...

Feb 21, 2023

Michael Benson Jaffe, 61, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born May 15, 1961, to the late Burton and Dorothy (Kohen) Jaffe. Michael married his wife of thirty-four years, Joan (Ramesh) Jaffe, September 21, 1985. Michael and Joan are lifelong residents of South Bend, Indiana.

Michael is preceded in death by...

Feb 11, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Sister Lois Ann at 11:00am, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in the St. Francis Chapel on the grounds of St. Francis Convent.   For those who wish to view her services in real time, please click the play button in the video screen below.

Feb 1, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Sister Geraldine at 11:00am Friday, February 3, 2023, in the St. Francis Chapel on the grounds of St. Francis Convent.   For those who wish to view her services in real time, please click the play button in the video screen below.

Jan 26, 2023

Terri Lynn Aeschleman-Cass, age 64 of South Bend, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, January 26, 2023.  Terri was born May 28, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ernest and Willadean (Hale) Miltenberger.  She was a graduate of Clay High School.  Following her graduation, she began a long and rewarding career as a...

Jan 25, 2023

Sherry Ann Black, age 79 of South Bend, passed away with her family by her side at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on January 25, 2023.  Sherry was born April 5, 1943, in South Bend to the late Harry and Viola (Kretchmer) Kardel. Sherry was a graduate of South Bend Washington Clay High School.  While she was in...

Jan 23, 2023

Harley E. Evans, age 83, of Palm Harbor, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. Harley was born February 11, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Harley E. and Geraldine (Mossman) Evans. He graduated from Washington Clay High School and later enlisted in the US Navy, where he served honorably until his discharge in 1960.

Jan 19, 2023

Violet (Gulyanics) Christian, 94, died on January 19, 2023, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.  She was born January 1, 1929, to the late Michael and Julia (Sverenijok) Gulyanics. Violet married Charles (Cris) Christian, her spouse of thirty-seven years, June 1, 1963, in San Gabriel, California.

Violet is preceded in death by...

Jan 10, 2023

Joan Marie McLane, age 75 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.  Joan was born February 1, 1947, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Robert and Dorothy (Kowalski) Weller. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, class of 1965, and later became certified as a phlebotomist where she...

Dec 20, 2022

**Sarah's funeral service will begin live streaming at 5:50pm Eastern Standard Time***

Sarah Marie Ulrich, beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and friend battled epilepsy for many years, and it, unfortunately, took her from us too soon. She went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the age...

Dec 19, 2022

Edward Joseph Bowling, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 19, 2022, at West Bend Nursing Home, South Bend. Edward was born March 1, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana. On May 7, 1955, Edward married the love of his life Dolores “Dolly” (Wisniewski) Bowling. They were married for over 60 years prior...

Dec 18, 2022

Vera Lucille Sheets, age 84 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House on Sunday, December 18, 2022.  Vera was born January 4, 1938, in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Lester and Laura (Scott) Byers.

Surviving are her sons Dan (Cherie) Sheets Jr. and Timothy Sheets, both of Mishawaka, and her grandchildren...

Dec 18, 2022

Lequita Faye (Starnes) DeLaruelle, or “Lea,” as her friends knew her, was born in Caraway, Arkansas on June 29, 1938. She moved to Mishawaka, Indiana at the age of 13 where she resided most of her life. Lea was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1956.  She later met and married the late Bernard “Ben” DeLaruelle on...

Dec 10, 2022

Mark Joseph DeVliegher, age 48 of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Saturday, December 10, 2022.  Mark was born May 8, 1974 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He was a graduate of the class of 1992 from Marian High School, where he played Lacrosse and wrestled.  He later studied at ITT Tech where he earned his Microsoft Certification in Computer Technology...

Dec 5, 2022

Jeramy Lee Jenks, age 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mishawaka on Monday, December 5, 2022. Jeramy was born December 15, 1980, in Sanford, North Carolina.  Following graduation from Edwardsburg High School in 1999, Jeramy began a long and rewarding career as a chef in the Michiana area and became well known and sought after by numerous...

Nov 12, 2022

Alfred Joseph “Al or A.J.” Hoerstman, age 92, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at his home in Mishawaka. A lifelong resident of our area, Al was born April 22, 1930, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late William H. and Marie (Kronewitter) Hoerstman. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1948.  On May 1, 1954, he...

Nov 2, 2022

Virginia Mae DeMeester, age 96, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away November 2, 2022, in Carmel, Indiana.  She had resided in the Indianapolis area for the last ten years to be near her family. Virginia was born March 21, 1926, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Lester and Olive (Fries) Rider. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class...

Nov 2, 2022

Wendi Lee Hamman, age 54, of Mishawaka, passed away on November 2, 2022, holding the loving hand of her fiancée. Wendi was born on September 1, 1968, in South Bend.

Wendi had a feisty and vivacious spirit. But when she loved, she loved fiercely. Her loves included her family, her fiancée, her fur babies and Texas. She...

Oct 31, 2022

Helen Mary Ivancsics, age 96 of South Bend, passed away on October 31, 2022, at Memorial Hospital. She was born June 25, 1926, in Mishawaka, Indiana, the only child of the late George and Olga (Wagner) Frick.

Helen excelled at academics and graduated at the top of her 8th grade class at St. Joseph School in Mishawaka....