Obituaries

Jun 10, 2022

Harold “Spider” E. Draves, 73 of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Friday, June 10, 2022.

Spider was born December 29, 1948 in Mishawaka to the late Henry Draves, Sr. and Gowanga (Harris) Draves. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country earning the rank of Sergeant in the US Marine...

Jun 3, 2022

Beverly J. Bell, 87, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at Raclin Hospice House, Mishawaka.

Bev was born December 13, 1934 in LaPorte, to the late Joseph and Irene (Marx) Dunfee. She grew up in Stillwell and was a graduate of Stillwell High School. She has lived in Mishawaka for many years.

Bev...

May 30, 2022

Rae Ann Williams, age 54, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in South Bend on Monday, May 30, 2022.  Rae Ann was born August 13, 1967 in South Bend, Indiana to Raymond and Jessie (Bilinski) Stoddard.  She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1985 and furthered her education at Davenport College in South...

May 17, 2022

Deborah Sue Sheneman, 70, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Debbie was born April 16, 1952 in South Bend and grew up in Clay Township.

On August 15, 1986, Debbie married Randy Sheneman and the couple have lived in South Bend and Mishawaka. She was employed in housekeeping at Healthwin for many years....

May 14, 2022

Carolyn K. DeBruyne, 79, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Carolyn was born November 25, 1942 in Fort Wayne. She grew up in Fort Wayne and has lived many years in Mishawaka.

Carolyn retired from Power Components in Mishawaka. She enjoyed bowling and at one time bowled...

Apr 28, 2022

Mary L. Cole, 83, of South Bend, passed away at home on Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born October 22, 1938.

Mary grew up in Edwardsburg and lived many years in Niles and North Carolina. In recent time she has lived in South Bend. Mary cared for the elderly as a Certified Nursing Assistant. One of...

Apr 25, 2022

Richard “Rick” J. Lubelski, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022.

Rick was born October 7, 1933 in South Bend. He married the former Barbara R. Czajkowski on April 14, 1958. They lived for a short time in Michigan and California before settling in Mishawaka.

Rick was employed for over 20 years at...

Apr 5, 2022

Sister M. Rene` Duplessis, 83, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka passed away Tuesday in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

Visitation is Friday, April 8, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at St. Francis Convent, Mishawaka, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at St....

Mar 28, 2022

William A. Schwartz, 75, of Granger, passed away at home on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Bill was born October 13, 1946 in South Bend to the late Ralph and Annette (Hendrix) Schwartz. He grew up in South Bend and was a proud graduate of John Adams High School, Class of 1965. He lived in the Michiana area...

Mar 20, 2022

Steven J. Bowering, 58, of Osceola, passed away at home on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Steve was born March 7, 1964 in South Bend to Victor and Carolyn (Wolfe) Bowering. He grew up South Bend and lived in the area most of his life. At one time he owned and operated Bowering’s Dry Wall, a family business,...

Mar 17, 2022

Randy L. Robinson, 57, of South Bend, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Center for Hospice Care - Raclin House in Mishawaka.

Randy was born January 21, 1965 in Madison, Indiana, to the late Hubert and Norma Jean (Scranton) Robinson. He was one of six children and the family moved to Florida in the 1960’s where...

Mar 14, 2022

Kenneth Ray Boyer, 54, of Wyatt, passed away at home on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Kenneth, known to many as Kenny or Omar was born June 6, 1967 in South Bend to the late Earl and Joyce (Hunt) Boyer, Sr.

Kenny was employed for many years as a Fork Lift Technician at Honeywell. His greatest...

Mar 14, 2022

Charles Krueger, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022.

Charles Henry Krueger was born May 24, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana. He was the son of the late Charles Henry Krueger and Eva Dorothy (Zimmerman) Krueger of Mishawaka, Indiana. He graduated from St. Joseph Grade School and Mishawaka High School in 1954. Chuck, as he...

Mar 12, 2022

Mary R. Hurst, 64, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, following a long illness.

Mary was born February 17, 1958 in Mishawaka, where she grew up and graduated from Mishawaka High School.

Mary was united in marriage to Gary E. Hurst on August 28, 1976. Over the years the couple lived in...

Mar 6, 2022

Warren D. “Rod” Chamberlin, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Warren was born on December 27, 1936, and grew up on Wenger Avenue in Mishawaka, along with his nine older brothers and sisters. After completing St. Joseph Elementary School and Beiger Junior High, he attended Mishawaka High School, where he was...

Mar 4, 2022

Frank A. Zappia Jr. of Mishawaka, IN, passed away at the age of 83 on Friday, March 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was born April 21, 1938 to the late Frank A. Sr. and Rose (Fotia) Zappia in Mishawaka, IN where he remained his entire life.

Frank was married to Thelma M....

Mar 3, 2022

LeRoy “Shorty” Davis, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

LeRoy was born November 1, 1933 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to the late Eben and Eleanor (Schneiwies) Davis. He lived in Mishawaka most of his life.

Shorty married the former Mary A. Roberts on July 26, 1980 and she survives....

Feb 25, 2022

David Michael Bytner, 82, of Granger, passed away at home on Friday morning, February 25, 2022.

Dave was born May 3, 1939 in South Bend to the late John A. and Alice R. “Gloria” (Balka) Bytner. On May 31,1997 in South Bend he was united in marriage to the former Ava R. Tutson and she survives, along...

Feb 21, 2022

Gene Clayton Ross, 90, of Granger, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, February 21, 2022.

Gene was born November 15, 1931 in Mishawaka to the late Floyd and Florence (Shaffer) Ross. He was a 1950 graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country in the US Army from 1952 to 1954. During...

Feb 17, 2022

Mary L. Velleman, 94, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at The Pendle Home, South Bend.

Mary was born October 11, 1927 in Mishawaka to the late Leonard and Rosalie (Huemmer) Chamberlin. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and a life-time resident of the community.

Mary married Joseph Velleman on April...