Claude E. Buckman, 87, passed away at 1:51 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. Born in Marceline, Mo., on March 1, 1932, Claude was the son of Gordon and Gladys (Chandler) Buckman. He proudly served for our country in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge. Claude married Christine …read more.

DONALDSON – Ancilla College is seeking recruits for the upcoming season for its new bass fishing club.

Sister Josephine Iffert, PHJC, formerly known as Sister Concetta, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at St. Joseph Health in Plymouth. Sister Josephine Iffert was born Sept. 15, 1925 in Noble, Ill. to Kilian and Rosa (Kuenstler) Iffert who preceded her in death along with her siblings Ann (Joe) Uebinger, Father Urban Iffert, CPPS, Katie …read more.

Former Grovertown resident John Richard Carter, 90, entered eternal life at 5:50 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. John has resided at the Maria Center for the past three years. John was born on Oct. 17, 1925, in Eldorado, Ark., to William H. and Katherine P. (Macnab) Carter. After …read more.

John R. Carter, 90, entered eternal life Friday evening, July 22, 2016 at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Service details are being finalized at this time and will be announced on Sunday. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements.

After a long and successful life Max L. Ginder passed away at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Max was born in Porter Cross Roads, Porter County, to Charles and Hazel (Miller) Ginder. As a child the family moved many times, but always had interesting adventures as told by Max …read more.

Lucille R. Heydt passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson.

Bernice A. Murphy, 94, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away Sunday, June 19, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson.

Theresa M. Hansen, 67, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. A Memorial Mass will be held at noon Saturday, June 11, in St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Valparaiso, with Fr. Kevin McCarthy officiating. A complete story will be posted on Friday afternoon.

DONALDSON – Join the Charge for the Ancilla College Day of Giving Friday, April 29. Give just $24 in our 24 hours and you can help the 90 percent of Ancilla College students who receive some sort of financial assistance. Emily Hutsell, development and alumni relations manager said, “Twenty-four dollars, that’s all. If you gave …read more.

Bernice M. Szocinski, 96, a resident of Katherine Casper Home after coming from Avon Park, Fla., passed away at 8:13 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016. Bernice was born in Afton, Mich. on March 16, 1920, to Arthur J. and Anna M. (Amthor) Brasseur. She became the bride of Stanley L. Szocinski, and to this union …read more.

Jacqueline L. Snyder, 89, passed away Monday evening April 11, 2016 with her family near.

Just a one month shy of her 100th birthday and celebration of her 80th anniversary as a Sister of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Sister Johnilda Mannhard (Marcella), PHJC died on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Director of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College DONALDSON — Join the Charge for the Ancilla College Day of Giving Friday, April 29. Give just $24 in our 24 hours and you can help the 90 percent of Ancilla College students who receive some sort of financial assistance. What is Join the …read more.

Carl R. McMillen, 88, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Carl was born the son of Virgil and Frances (Butler) McMillen on Nov. 4, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio. After his family’s move, Carl would graduate from Mexico High School in Mexico. He would then serve …read more.

DONALDSON – Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, inducted 23 new members from Ancilla College for the spring semester in a formal ceremony Sunday, March 13, at Ancilla’s campus. Among those inducted to Ancilla’s Beta Beta Beta chapter Sunday, March 13, are: Daitriona Bonds of Plymouth, Kaeley Geschke of Middlebury, Kathryn Gorr …read more.

Kenneth L. Payne, 77, passed away in the company of his family on Wednesday morning, March 16, 2016, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center – Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Barbara A. Letica, 66, Donaldson, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, March 11, 2016, at Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Barb was born on April 15, 1949, in East Chicago, to Bartul and Lorraine (Drozinski) Letica. After graduating from High School, Barb never married, but she remained very active furthering her education. She first began her …read more.

Beverly J. Bryan, 78, passed away in the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, surrounded by her family, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. Beverly was born in North Liberty, on April 1, 1937, to Raymond A. and Mabel (Ranstead) Powers. She graduated from North Liberty High School with the class of 1956, and …read more.

DONALDSON – Come and learn about Ancilla. Join us at noon on March 3, for Access Ancilla Day, and see for yourself why so many students choose Ancilla as their foundation for success. Access Ancilla Day starts with free lunch at noon, March 3. You and your family can talk with our counselors, faculty and …read more.

Eugene R. Gray, 85, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Gene was born on Oct. 29, 1930, in Providence, R.I. to David R. Sr. and Edwina P. (Ryon) Gray. He graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. …read more.

Eugene R. Gray, 85, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016 in the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Sister Patricia Belting, formerly Sister Louise, a Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Sister Patricia is survived by nieces: Karen (Bill) Peak and Mary Jones; and nephews: Kurt Belting, Joseph Belting, Michael Belting, Mark (Terri) Huffman, Dan (Linda) Huffman, Chris (Ann) Belting and William (Becky) …read more.

DONALDSON — Sister Patricia (Sr. Louise) Belting, 83, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at Catherine Kasper Nursing Home, Donaldson. Arrangements are being prepared by the Johnson – Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

By MARIJO MARTINEC Associate Director Food Bank of Northern Indiana WARSAW — The Food Bank of Northern Indiana’s mobile food pantry is scheduled for northern Indiana in January. The mobile pantry offers dry goods, perishable items, dairy, grains, produce and protein free of charge to northern Indiana residents. The food bank sets up tables at …read more.

Irvin Leo Holub, 71, a resident of The Center at Donaldson since 2012, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Survivors include wife: Elizabeth; and four living children: William (Michelle) Holub, Leo; Lisa (Jeff) Kroll, Muscatine, Iowa; Tony (Elaine) Holub, Chicgao, Ill.; and Kristina Holub; sisters: Julie …read more.

Sister Maxine Peppenhorst, PHJC, formerly known as Sister Alicia, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Sister Maxine’s gentle joyful spirit touched the hearts of her Sisters and the Staff of Catherine Kasper Home. She will be especially remembered for her nightly blessings for each resident as she walked from …read more.

Sister Kathleen Morrissey (Joanne Margaret) PHJC, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson. Sister Kathleen was a caring person devoted to those around her – the children she taught, the elderly she cared for, and her Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ religious community. On the occasion of her 60th anniversary …read more.

Sr. Maxine Peppenhorst, PHJC, 97, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center – Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sister Kathleen Morrissey (Joanne Margaret), PHJC, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at this time with Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sister Julienne Smith, (Ardella Smith, PHJC, beloved teacher, principal, dean of girls and volunteer, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Her love for the people she ministered to and with was mutual as reflected by the many who kept in contact with her over the years. Sister …read more.

After 54 years of ministering in food service, cooking, baking and supervising, Sister Teresa Schleper, PHJC, passed with peace and grace on Nov. 11, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. “God is GOOD. Prayer is powerful and I am grateful to God for my family and the Poor Handmaids and for so many …read more.

Sr. Julienne Smith, PHJC, age 92, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sr. Teresa Schleper, PHJC, 88, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Donnabelle Newberg, 93, Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Signature Healthcare of Bremen. Donnabelle was born in Donaldson, the daughter of John A. and Sarah (Crum) Johnson on March 27, 1922. On Sept. 2, 1945, Donnabelle became the bride of Harold E. Newberg at her parent’s home in Donaldson, he preceded her …read more.

By J. CHAD KEBRDLE Instructor of English, Institutional Advancement Associate, Ancilla College DONALDSON — At a time when small colleges are losing students and some closing doors, Ancilla College announced a 21 percent enrollment increase for the 2015-16 school year. With the addition of new academic and athletic programs and building its first residence hall, …read more.

Violet A. “Oly” Layden, 97, Donaldson, passed away at 2:12 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at Catherine Kasper Life Center with her loving family by her side. Violet was born in Chicago, Ill. the daughter of Patrick and Anna (Klemz) Layden on July 4, 1918. She worked during the 1950’s and 1960’s in Donaldson, at …read more.

Helen D. Sumpter, 81, of North Liberty, passed away at 5:04 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Katherine Casper Home in Donaldson. She was born on Nov. 11, 1933, in South Bend, to the late Albert and Margaret Bernice (Harbaugh) Pehling. On Nov. 3, 1951, in South Bend, she married Richard C. Sumpter who preceded …read more.

Sister Barbara Kober (formerly Sister Georgeann) PHJC died at 12:12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Sister Barbara is survived by her nieces: Dawn and Darlene; and many cousins and friends. Sister Barbara was born in Chicago, on May 26, 1936, to George and Ann Kober who preceded her …read more.

Sr. Barbara J. Kober, PHJC, passed away at the age of 79 on Monday afternoon, Sept. 7, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Visitation will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Catherine Kasper Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, also …read more.

Charlotte May Skiba, 88, a former 37 year resident of Oak Lawn, Ill., passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 16, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Life Center located at The Center at Donaldson where she has resided since 2004. Charlotte was born in Chicago, Ill. on March 20, 1927, to Joseph and Frances (Szymanski) Skiba. She graduated High …read more.

Charlotte M. Skiba, 88, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson funeral home.

Sr. Kenneth (Shirley Mary) Scheibal, PHJC, 87 passed away at 12:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, in Catherine Kasper Life Center at The Center at Donaldson. Sister Kenneth is survived by her nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph Scheibal; and Christine (Kriger) Scheibal. She was also preceded in …read more.

Sister Alice Kunkel (Dolores) Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ (PHJC) died at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. Sister Alice is survived by her nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Elizabeth; and her brothers: Aloys; Edward; and her sisters: Sister …read more.

Sr. Kenneth (Shirley) Scheibal, PHJC, 87, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2015, in Catherine Kasper Life Center on the Campus of The Center at Donaldson. Service arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Sr. Alice Kunkel, PHJC, age 93, passed away Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2015, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center on the campus of The Center at Donaldson. Service arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Thelma Baldwin, 94, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. She had been a resident of Marshall County for the last five years, coming here from Frankfort. Thelma was born in Hammond, Oct. 10, 1920, to Thomas J. Martinson and Doris (Byrnes) Martinson. She graduated from Hammond High School …read more.

Sister Mary Edward Mason PHJC (Estella Mason) PHJC died on June 19, 2015, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. She was 92 years of age. Sister is survived by her loving sister: Barbara Mitchell, Quincy, Ill. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Edward; Charles; John; and her sisters: Helen; Mary Lee; and …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla College will be hosting the Spring Access Ancilla Day this year from 9 a.m. until noon Tuesday, April 28. Vice President of Enrollment Management and host of this event, Eric Wignall, stated “This is an incredible year for Ancilla College. We are building a new freshman residence hall and …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla’s student government association will host a blood drive through the American Red Cross from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23. SGA faculty Advisor, Jill Neidlinger, along with president Jacob Burgo and many student volunteers prepare and organize the vent. Students, faculty, staff and community are encouraged to …read more.

“The Queens,” Elizabeth I of England and Mary, Queen of Scots, are coming to Ancilla Domini Chapel at the Center at Donaldson. Metamorphis Traveling Theatre, an outreach troupe of Michigan City Acting Theatre, will present “The Queens” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3. “The Queens” is an original drama written by Ken Brelsford and directed …read more.

Sister Barbara Bruns (Leona Bruns), Poor Handmaids Of Jesus Christ, 95, died on March 17, in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson, Indiana. Sister is survived by her loving sisters: Marie Langlitz and Clare Rogers. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Raymond and Walter, and her sisters: Marcella Bresner; Irene Wagner; Loretta Hartman; …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Directing of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College Ancilla College launched a new website this week with all kinds of bells and whistles. “This site really shows what makes Ancilla College unique,” said Amanda Petrucelli, director of marketing and social media. “We’re confident a potential student investigating this site will choose to …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Warm temperatures Tuesday were the harbinger of good things to come at Ancilla College where the board of trustees broke ground for a three-story residence hall and student life dining center opening Wednesday, Aug. 1. “This was meant to be,” said President Dr. Ken Zirkle. “It is no accident we …read more.

By CHELSEA CHALK Assistant Professor of Communications, Ancilla College Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, inducted 21 new members from Ancilla College for the spring semester in a formal ceremony Sunday, March 8, at Ancilla’s campus. Those inducted to Ancilla’s Beta Beta Beta chapter include: Jeremy Allison (Bremen), Leah Binion (Walkerton), …read more.

By CHELSEA CHALK Assistant Professor of Communication/Institutional Advancement Associate, Ancilla College Jennifer Weinert, Center at Donaldson, presented a lecture entitled “A Sage-ing Circle Experience: Making a Difference” as a part of the college’s Lampen Lecture series. Weinert is a certified Sage-ing Circle Facilitator for Memorial Brainworks Heart of Aging with Wisdom and Vitality, a program …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College When it comes to ‘interim’ appointments some organizations bring in a temporary person to fill a job, but Ancilla College has taken the step of making Dr. Ken Zirkle a more permanent fixture on campus. During an executive session by the Board of Trustees at Ancilla College at the December …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla’s Student Government Association will host a blood drive through the American Red Cross from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. SGA Faculty Advisor, Jill Neidlinger, along with President Jacob Burgo and many student volunteers are preparing and organizing the event. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Director of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College College students looking to earn extra college credit over the holiday break can enroll in a pilot program at Ancilla College. Ancilla is offering an online psychology course in a four-week winter term this year from Dec. 15 to Jan. 9. “This so-called ‘mini-mester’ …read more.

DONALDSON, Ind. – Retirement didn’t last very long for Dr. Kenneth Zirkle. This week he takes over as the interim president of Ancilla College. “I had to break it to my family carefully. My wife and daughters all thought I would take some time off, but the opportunity at Ancilla was one I couldn’t pass …read more.

Ancilla College is closing at 3 p.m. today due to dangerous temperatures and travel conditions. All offices and the library are closed through the weekend. The SAT test scheduled to be held on campus Saturday, Jan. 25, is also rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8. The college plans to reopen Monday morning.

Financial aid staff from Ancilla College in Donaldson will be leading workshops for parents and students at several locations throughout the area. College staff will be available to sit down with individuals and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a key step toward getting state and federal aid for college. The free …read more.

Ancilla is holding a campus visit day, Access Ancilla Day, at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, starting with a free pizza lunch. After lunch visitors will get a tour of campus, talk with our faculty and get information about degree and financial aid options. Students and staff will be on hand to answer questions and give both …read more.

Ancilla College in Donaldson is holding a New Student Orientation at its campus starting at noon Thursday, Aug. 15. Lunch and presentations by college staffers will be part of the day. Students transferring to Ancilla, adult learners and recent high school graduates will be introduced to the college and campus as well as get a …read more.