Wilma E. Waidner
Dec 1, 2018
Wilma E. Waidner, 96, of Granger, IN passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018. Wilma was born in South Bend, IN to the late Merlin and Alma (Pullman) Berberich. She was a graduate from South Bend High School and went to vocational school for cosmetology. Wilma was a school crossing guard for Mishawaka Schools. She enjoyed crocket, circle a word...
Lois Jean Searfoss
Nov 30, 2018
Lois Jean Searfoss, 66, of Mishawaka, died on Friday, November 30, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 17, 1952 to Robert Lee and Martha Bell (Turner) Phelps. She graduated in 1970 from Penn High School and on February 15, 1986, Jean married Willard Searfoss. She began a lifetime of caring for her family and raising...
Donna B. Buckles
Nov 29, 2018
Donna B. Buckles, 97, of Mishawaka, died on November 29, 2018. The Mishawaka native was born on October 18, 1921 to Almont and Beulah (Shipley) Wertenberger. She graduated from Mishawaka High School and married Clyde Buckles. He preceded her in death in 1995. Donna worked as an X-Ray Technician during her working career and enjoyed all types of crafts-kitting/crocheting,...
Dorothy Haney Jennings
Nov 28, 2018
Dorothy Haney Jennings, 92, went into God's loving arms on November 28, 2018. The Mishawaka native was born on September 14, 1926 to Bertha Pearl Swanson. In 1948, Dorothy married Verlin Haney and he preceded her in death in 1968. In 1973, Dorothy married Frank Jennings and he survives. Dorothy was a member of East United Methodist Church of...
Bertha O. Lopez
Nov 26, 2018
Bertha O. Lopez, 86, of South Bend, died on Monday, November 26, 2018. She was born on July 12, 1932 in LaBlanca, Texas to Maximilliono and Matilde (Flores) Olivarez. Bertha married Andres Lopez and he preceded her in death in 1994. She enjoyed collecting knick knacks, Notre Dame Memorabilia, and antiques. Her greatest joy was being a homemaker and raising...
Eugene E. Hess
Nov 26, 2018
Eugene E. Hess, 90, of South Bend, died on November 26, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 18, 1927 in Coldwater, Michigan. Gene served his country honorably in the United States Army and was the founder and owner of Gene's Heating and Air Conditioning for many years. He enjoyed antiquing furniture woodworking, fishing, and...
Diane M. Miller
Nov 26, 2018
Diane M. Miller, 76, of South Bend, died on Monday, November 26, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Logansport, Indiana on January 15, 1942 to the late Robert and Mildred (Murray) Hoffman. After graduating from Riley High School, Diane married Robert Miller on November 24, 1960 and he survives. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and...
Billie Ray Kniffin
Nov 24, 2018
Billie R. Kniffin, 82, of Elkhart died on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. The Detroit, Michigan native was born on January 5, 1936 to (the late) William and Edna (Miller) Ray. She graduated from Jimtown High School and on May 4, 1962, she married Seth Kniffin in Elkhart. Billie worked as a Secretary for Elkhart...
Raymond D. Stull
Nov 18, 2018
Raymond D. Stull, 84, of Mishawaka, died on November 18, 2018 at his home. He was born in Elkhart on September 25, 1934 to George and Lucile (Graybill) Stull. Ray received his Master's degree in Social Work and Child Care from Ball State University and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army from 1957-1959. On...
Alice M. Barnes
Nov 15, 2018
Alice M. Barnes, 74, of Osceola, died on November 15, 2018. She was born in Durand, Michigan on November 23 1943 to Clifford and Leona (Walker) Wooden. After graduating from High School, Alice went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Humanities and worked as a Librarian for Notre Dame, retiring in 2006. On December 10, 1995, Alice...