Jeanne M. Neely

Aug 16, 2018

Jeanne M. Neely, 78, of South Bend, went to be with her fishing buddy on Thursday August 16, 2018. Jeanne was a South Bend native and lifelong resident, born July 31, 1940, the daughter of (the late) Herbert & Bernadette (Meyer) Vanderbosch. Jeanne graduated from St. Joseph High School with the Class of '58. On April 23, 1960 she...

Margaret Rose Hullinger

Aug 15, 2018

Margaret Rose Hullinger, 90, of South Bend, died on August 15, 2018.  She was born on January 27, 1928 to Marvin and Elizabeth (Hodgson) Jewett in Toledo, Ohio.  On June 16, 1946, Margaret married Edward Hullinger.  He preceded her in death on March 28, 1987.  She and her husband owned National Auto Parts for many years.  She was a member...

Ines M. Welsh

Aug 13, 2018

Ines M. Welsh, 68, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of August 13, 2018. Ines was born to the late Floyd and Rheta (Burk) McAfee on October 20, 1949 in South Bend, IN. On September 22, 1990, she and Michael Welsh were married and celebrated 27 years before her passing. Ines was a self-employed seamstress and...

Pelagia "Pauline" Gieracz

Aug 11, 2018

Pelagia "Pauline" Gieracz, 98, of South Bend, died on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 1, 1920 Stupezako New Kolomyjo, Poland to Wiodystos and Pelagia (Maczernik) Atomaniuk. In 1945, Pauline married Jerry Gieracz and he preceded her in death in December of 1994. She enjoyed knitting/crocheting, puzzles, attending to her flowers,...

Calvin C. Fisher

Aug 11, 2018

Calvin C. Fisher, Jr., 72, of Mishawaka, passed away on August 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his wife and family.  He was born in West Virginia on June 11, 1946 to Calvin Sr. and Henrietta (Hensley) Fisher.  After High School, Calvin served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  On November 15, 1969,...

Alan R. Mayou

Aug 10, 2018

Alan Ray Mayou, 66, of Elkhart, died on August ​10th, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born August 3, 1952 to Ralph and Dorothy (McDonald) Mayou in Elkhart, Indiana. After graduating from Concord High School ​in 1970, ​Alan became a plant foreman at Monogram ​van conversions for many years and then was trained as a plumber at ​both...

Karen J. Cole

Aug 6, 2018

Karen J. Cole, 78, of Mishawaka, died on August 6, 2018, at home.  She was born on June 16, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois.  On November 16, 1992, Karen married James Cole and he survives.  Karen enjoyed fishing, all outdoor activities, and crafting.  She was very technical savvy and enjoyed working on her computer.  She is survived by her husband of...

Mary Helen Collins

Aug 5, 2018

Mary Helen Collins, 82, of Osceola, died on Sunday, August 5, 2018.  Helen was born on March 18, 1936 to William Curtis and Frances Agie Bell (Gullett) Fisher.  On May 1, 1956, she married Charles E. Collins and he preceded her in death on June 22, 1997 after 41 years of marriage.  She worked for many years in the manufacturing...

Edgar E. Clifton

Aug 5, 2018

Edgar E. Clifton, 72, of Elkhart, died on Sunday, August 5, 2018.  He was born on March 11, 1946 to Edgar and Oleta (Schall) Clifton.  He graduated from Lapaz High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army.  Edgar was a member of the Moose Lodge and also ABATE.  After his family, his greatest...

Susan M. Sittman

Aug 4, 2018

Susan M. Sittman, 56, of Elkhart, died Saturday August 4, 2018. Susie was born in Elkhart on November 20, 1961, the daughter of Donald S. Kidder and Beverly (Veatch) Kidder Newcomer. An avid collector of bells, she also enjoyed knitting afghans, playing bingo and caring for & feeding the neighborhood dogs. Susie was preceded in death by her father,...