Melissa A. “Missy” Platz, 60, passed away at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, from an allergic reaction after a bee sting. Missy was born on July 14, 1957, in Indianapolis, to the late James O. and Imogene “Jean” (Williams) Clay. She has lived most of her life in Lakeville. …read more.

Jeri D. Gurtner, 75 years old, passed away at 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at his home while surrounded by his family.  Jeri was born Sept. 13, 1941 in Wabash to the late Guilford and Pauline (Landis) Gurtner. He has been a lifelong resident of Bremen.  On Dec. 23, 1961 in Bremen, Jeri and …read more.

Violet Louise Fields-Leonard-Hull-Gooley, age 99, residing in Culver, formerly of South Bend, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 9, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.  She was born on Nov. 4, 1917 in Huntington, to the late Joshua Floyd Fields and Dottie Fern (Cowen) Fields and lived most of her life in South Bend. …read more.

Linda E. Ward, 69, formerly of Bourbon, passed away at 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Elkhart Hospice House. Linda was born on May 30, 1945 in South Bend, to the late Katherine (Howard) Allison. Linda is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Claude) Ogle, Bourbon; son Robert Ward, Plymouth, and four grandchildren, Allie Marie and …read more.

Ted Rylan Thomas Clark, 16, passed away on Friday, Sept. 16. Rylan was born on May 8, 2000 in South Bend.  He was currently in the tenth grade at Plymouth High School. Rylan was very active with the Boy Scouts, Troop 257 in Plymouth and loved working at the Boy Scout Camp where he was …read more.

Wanda “Alice” Good, Plymouth, formerly of Lakeville, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89 years old. She was born Dec. 21, 1926, Plymouth, a daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Schrom) Green, and has remained a lifelong resident of Marshall County On Nov. 8, …read more.

Wanda Quarles Swoap, 78, Lapaz, passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2016, at home surrounded by friends and family. Wanda was born on Sept. 10, 1937, in South Bend, to the late Andrew Denton Quarles and Cyrene Goss Quarles. She lived part of her life in Texas and part in South Bend. On April 16, …read more.

Joseph Farkas, 84, Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday morning, May 31, 2016, at Hospice House, South Bend. Joe was a bricklayer with Bricklayers, Local #4 – IN/KY for 62 years serving as Business Manager and Secretary / Treasurer from 1990 until his retirement in 2000. Joe was born on Oct. 26, 1931, in South Bend, to …read more.

Mary Joan Knepp, 84, Bremen, passed away at 5:16 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016, in her home. She was born on June 29, 1931, in South Bend, to the late Zeno and Mary (Hoover) Miller. On July 2, 1950, in North Liberty, she was united in marriage to Richard J. Knepp. Mrs. Knepp is survived …read more.

LaVern L. Hovarter, 77, LaPaz, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016 at his home. He was born on Oct. 29, 1938, Helmer, to the late Russell E. and Helen B. (Snyder) Hovarter. On Sept. 6, 1958, in St. Joseph County, he married Elzie (McIntosh) Hovarter who preceded in death on June 6, …read more.

Nicholas John Eufemi, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 17, 2016. He had been under the care of his children for several years and under the care of the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care since August 2015. Nick was born March 31, 1924, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to …read more.

A. John Dierickx, 93, residing in South Bend, passed away at 10:52 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. John worked for Studebaker Corporation for 24 years, then with Sibley Machine and Foundry for years 20 years. At the age of 82, John retired from Pony Express Courier where he …read more.

Maralouise Warner, 41, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Memorial Hospital following a motorcycle accident. She was born on July 15, 1974, in South Bend, to Kathleen (Hoff) Vandenburg of Sun City, Ariz., and Darrel Leigh Vandenburg, Sr. of Dowagiac, Mich. Mara was married to Gerald Warner on Aug. 2, 1994. Along with her …read more.

Richard Charles Ziegert, Jr., 63, passed away at 11:18 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Richard was born on Jan. 13, 1953, in South Bend, to the late Richard Charles Ziegert, Sr. and Phyllis Ann (O’Leary) Ziegert. Richard is survived by his wife: Olive Lucille (Thompson) Ziegert; three daughters: …read more.

Orville E. Robinson, 69, Bremen, passed away Friday evening, May 6, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on Aug. 2, 1946, in Jonesboro, Ark. to the late Eartha Ernest and Doris Inez (Cudd) Robinson. Orville moved to the Michiana area at age 7; living in North Liberty for many years and living the …read more.

David W. Simons, 69, South Bend, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Hospice House, Elkhart. He was born on Jan. 24, 1947, in West Palm Beach, Fla. to the late Henry W. and Welhma L. (Sloan) Simons. David is survived by his daughter: Debbie Simons; son: Nicholas Simons, both of Fla.; …read more.

Sandra A. Stull, 72, Walkerton, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at her home. She was born on Jan. 23, 1944, in Goshen, to the late Elmer and Loie (Tener) Bonifacius. On Jan. 25, 1964, in Walkerton, she was united in marriage to Rex D. Stull. Mrs. Stull is survived by her husband: …read more.

Terry Menefee, 59, Grovertown, formerly of North Liberty, passed away peacefully at 2:01 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 22, 1957, in North Liberty, to Jack and Ann Lu (Worthington) Menefee. On Aug. 24, 1996, in North Liberty, he was united in marriage to …read more.

Anita (Donoho) Bedford, 86, Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Tanglewood Trace in Mishawaka. She was born March 9, 1929 in South Bend, to the late John and Margaret (Retek) Nyikos. On July 3, 1948, in South Bend, Anita married Byron Wayne Donoho. Byron preceded her in death on April 21, 1977. …read more.

Charles J. Draim, 88, of South Bend, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Juanita I. Wilkins, 96, of Lakeville, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Kenneth Roy Alwine, 87, formerly of South Bend, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at at North Wood Village Memory Care in Mishawaka. Kenneth was born to the late Guy Romanus and Goldie Matilda (Dorrier) Alwine on May 10, 1928, in South Bend. On Sept. 2, 1950, in Plymouth, he married Carrol …read more.

Robert W. Screes, 57, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Robert was born on Sept. 15, 1958, in South Bend, to William and Kathryn (Strantz) Screes. Robert is survived by his mother: Kathryn Screes, Granger; his son: William (Ashley) Screes, Bremen; his granddaughter: Aniela Screes; his …read more.

Opal M. Kranitz, 95, Walkerton, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016, at We Belong Senior Health Care, Plymouth. She was born on May 30, 1920, in Teegarden, to the late Nelson and Gertrude (Harley) Baughman. On March 3, 1940, she was united in marriage to Louis Kranitz, who preceded her in death. …read more.

Earl Eugene Hill, 93, passed away on March 6, 2016, at home after a short illness. Earl was born in Redford, Mich. He married Eva Jane Nixon on April 4, 1947, she preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 1967. Earl then married Norma Jean Bulla on July 6. 1968, she preceded him in death …read more.

Joyce Cripe, 84, South Bend, passed away suddenly and went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was born to the late Gordon J. and Thelma L. Schock on July 28, 1931, in South Bend. She graduated in 1949 from Mishawaka High School. She was united in marriage on Oct. …read more.

Nancy I. Sheaks, 78, North Liberty, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. She was born on Feb. 22, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. to the late Forney Ivo and Thelma Irene (Smith) Peddycord. On April 17, 1954, in Walkerton, she was united in marriage to Marvin G. Sheaks, …read more.

Larry D. Staner, 72, Bremen, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at his home. He was born on Sept. 18, 1943, in Fort Wayne, to the late Oliver and Hazel (Benninghoff) Staner and his lived in Bremen since 1987 coming from Argos. On July 11, 1987 in Bremen, he married Geraldine A. …read more.

William A. Sommers, 61, Plymouth, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at the home of his brother, Tim. Bill was born on September 29, 1954, in LaPorte, to the late Alfred and Dona (Walters) Sommers. He was a traveler and lived in many different parts of the United States, always coming back …read more.

Jeffrey Anglemyer, 56, South Bend, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at his home. He was born on May 9, 1959 to the late Dell and Patricia (Riddle) Anglemyer. He was a lifelong South Bend resident. Jeffrey is survived by his sister: Debra (Lyle) Jensen; their children: Brandon; Danielle; Monique; Adam and Nicholas, all …read more.

Hugh W. Silberman, loving husband, father, uncle, papa, captain and friend to many people, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, in his home. He was born Feb. 18, 1942, in Chicago, Ill. Hugh graduated from Rochester High School in 1960 and married his high school sweetheart, LaVon Johnson, in 1962. He attended Indiana University South …read more.

Joanne Abberger, 86, Plymouth resident since 2006, passed away at 3:31 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Mrs. Abberger was born Nov. 26, 1929, in South Bend, to the late Orville Dale and Bernice (Ritter) Harrison. On Aug. 29, 1953, Joanne was united in marriage to Thomas J. Abberger, who …read more.

Fawnda Jewel Senff, 50, passed away at her home on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. She owned and operated her beauty shop, Bodacious; and also served at Sears, Phoenix, and Faces. Fawnda was born on Feb. 9, 1965, in Rochester, to Jerry and Brenda (Loyd) Senff. Fawnda is survived by her son: Jordan (Abby Carlson) Senff, …read more.

Alexander R. Horvath, 99, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2015, at West Woods Nursing Home, Niles, Mich. Alexander was truck driver all of his life as well as a heavy equipment operator. After his retirement years, Alexander, delivered vehicles for Tyler’s and Jordan Ford. He was born on Oct. 17, 1916, in …read more.

Leslie Ray Hupp, 62, residing in Mishawaka, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 in her home. She was born May 31, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Leslie Ray and Dorothy (Moore) Hupp, and has lived most of her life in this area. She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Ray Hupp. …read more.

Robert Allen Hocker, 85, Westfield, formerly of North Liberty, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, in Indianapolis. He was born on April 12, 1930, in LaPorte, to Dola Elno and Lucille (McClain) Hocker. On Dec. 28, 1952, in Bremen, he married the former Norma Jean Hochstetler. Mr. Hocker is survived by his wife: Norma Jean …read more.

Kimberly Jo Gapinski, 49, of Lakeville, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Friday Nov. 13, 2015, at Hospice House, Elkhart. She was born on Feb. 8, 1966 in South Bend, to James and Patsy (Davis) Allen, Sr. She was united in marriage to Ronald M. Gapinski on July 18, 1987 in South Bend. Along with her …read more.

Dennis A. Winterrowd, 70, Mishawaka, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Dennis was born on April 28, 1945, in Plymouth, to the late Robert Max Winterrowd and Betty June (Brown) Taylor. He has been a lifelong area resident. Dennis retired in 1994 after 24 years of …read more.

Evelyn L. Lappin, 96, of Plymouth, formerly of North Liberty, passed away at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born on Oct. 15, 1919, in LaPaz, to the late Elmer and Jennie (Seltenright) Berger. On April 13, 1941, in LaPaz, IN, she married Perle M. Lappin who preceded …read more.

Janis K. DeLanghe, 71, of Plymouth, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Life Care Center, Rochester. She was born on March 2, 1944, in North Liberty, to the late Leo and Jeanette (Clark) Hostetler. On Sept. 14, 1963, in North Liberty, she was united in marriage to Clifford R. DeLanghe. Mrs. …read more.

Frank E. Nyikos, 83, residing in Goshen and formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 7:54 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen. He was born June 13, 1932, in South Bend to the late John K. and Margaret (Retek) Nyikos. Frank moved to the Syracuse area in 1955, and …read more.

Alvin J. Snyder, 79, South Bend, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at his home. Mr. Snyder was born on Sept. 21, 1936, in South Bend to the late John Delbert and Maude Pearl (Morrow) Snyder. He has been a lifelong area resident. On May 24, 1958, in Lakeville, he was united …read more.

Kayden Michael Mercado, 1 week old, Plymouth, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. He was born on Sept. 14, 2015, in Mishawaka. Kayden is survived by his parents: Melissa A. Haas and Ector Mercado; maternal grandparents: Sheila and Gregory Haas, Lakeville; paternal grandparents: Angelica Mercado, …read more.

Jeremy Layn Hostetler, 41, LaPaz, passed away at 11:24 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, as the result of a train accident in LaPaz. He was born on July 27, 1974, in Bremen, and has remained a lifelong area resident. Jeremy is survived by his four children: Andrew Hostetler; Zachary Hostetler; Neal Hostetler; and Isabel Hostetler, …read more.

Serenity Marie Lynn Wilson, 2, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Children’s Hospital. Serenity was born in Rochester, on Oct. 9, 2012, to Cody Wilson and Krysti LaVanway. Serenity is survived by her parents; her sister: Raven Wilson; brothers: Dominic LaVanway; Gabriel Kinslow; her grandparents: Deborah Blacklaw, Plymouth; Gina Williams, …read more.

David G. Hoesel, 63, of South Bend, passed away at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, at his home. He was born on April 19, 1952, in Culver, to John D. and Gwen M. (Graham) Hoesel. On Nov. 1, 2013, in South Bend, he was united in marriage to Martha Jean Robinson, who survives. Mr. …read more.

William T. “Terry” Engeman, 77, residing in South Bend, returned to the loving arms of God at 4:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2015. He was born Oct. 7, 1937 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Urban “Whitey” and Edista (Barker) Engeman. On Nov. 23, 1961, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw, Terry married …read more.

Jay E. Watkins, 53,  passed away on Saturday morning, Aug. 8, 2015, at his home. Jay was born on Aug. 7, 1962 in Indianapolis, and has been a lifelong resident of the Plymouth area.  He retired in 2009 after 16 years of employment with Northern Indiana Vending.  He enjoyed the vending business and vending machines. Jay also …read more.

Ronald L. Evard, 75, residing in South Bend, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, where he was admitted on Tuesday.  He was born May 10, 1940, in Columbia City, a son of the late Frank L. and Edna (Mohn) Evard, and has lived in South Bend …read more.

Larry Dean Klein, 54, residing in Granger, passed away Monday afternoon, June 22, 2015 in his home, following an illness. He was born Jan. 27, 1961, in Buchanan, MI to Larry Martin and Linda (Webster) Osborn, and remained a lifelong area resident. Larry worked in construction prior to becoming ill. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, …read more.

Harold F. Wallace, 93, of South Bend, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital.  He was born on July 20, 1921, in Argos, to the late Carl B. and Helen (Shafer) Wallace. On April 8, 1942 in Plymouth, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou (Enders) Wallace. Mr. …read more.

Aaron T. Eckman, III, 20 of LaPaz, passed at 9:22 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, in Fulton County. He was born on Aug. 27, 1994, in Bremen. Aaron is survived by his parents: Rhonda A. (Mike Winrotte) Walter, Plymouth; and Aaron T. (Darlene) Eckman II, Argos; son: Casin E. Finch; and a baby on the …read more.

Jack J. Champion, 81, residing in Edwardsburg, Mich. and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away at 10:39 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born May 4, 1934, in Fremont, to the late Firm and Fern Champion. On Oct. 4, 1957, Jack married Maryann (Whitney) Champion, who preceded him …read more.

Dr. Ralph I. Hartsough, 91, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015, at Timbercrest Retirement Center, North Manchester. Dr. Hartsough was born on Dec. 19, 1923, in North Liberty, to the late Ivon and Edna (Rowe). He was also preceded in death by his wife …read more.

Naomi R. Ridenour, 80, residing in South Bend, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Bidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville, N.C. She was born Feb. 10, 1935, in South Bend, a daughter of Kenneth Willis and Mattie Marie (Taylor) Mendenhall, and has remained a lifelong resident of South Bend.  She moved to North Carolina earlier this year …read more.

Wes E. Hummel, 59, of Bremen, passed away at 5 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, at his home. He was born on June 21, 1955, in South Bend, to the late Clyde and Margaret (Berry) Hummel. He was united in marriage on Dec. 3, 2010 in Bremen, to the former Marjorie L. Ungos. Wes was …read more.

William Luther Skaggs, 86 years old, passed away on Friday morning, June 5, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Luther Skaggs was born on March 29, 1929, in Terryville, Ky., to the late Isaac C. and Louisa Jane (Ferguson) Skaggs. Luther was united in marriage to Phyllis Clotine Fraley on March 17, 1954, in Skaggs, …read more.

Joyce L. Dolph (Summers), loving wife of Edward M. Dolph and daughter of Roy and Viola Summers died unexpectedly at approximately 4:52 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, after suffering a stroke at her farm near LaPaz. Joyce was born in a farm home outside of Lakeville on Oct. 22, 1922, …read more.

Gerald Shomo, 77, of Culver died Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was born on Sept. 23, 1937. Visitation will take place between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Palmer Funeral Home- Guisinnger Chapel, South Bend. Burial will take place at a later date. Further details are pending at Palmer Funeral Home.

Lloyd Robert McCoige, 77, Lakeville, passed away at 10 p.m. Sunday, March 15 at Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1937 in Culver, to the late John E. and Edith F. (Wilhelm) McCoige.  On Feb. 20, 1959 in Culver, he married Katherine Esta Sue Pounders who preceded him in death on April 25, 2000. He …read more.

Dixie L. Rensberger, 81, of Plymouth, Ind., passed away at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. She was born Oct. 31, 1931, in South Bend, Ind., to the late Clifford and Elsie (Crilow) Betz. She has been a lifelong area resident, living in Plymouth for the past 10 years. …read more.