Nov 5, 2017

Dorothy Nelson, 94, of Elkhart, died peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1923 in South Bend to Frank and Frances (Sherrick) Weber. In 1947, Dorothy married Irvin Nelson and he preceded her in death in 1996. In addition to her husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings, Grace, Carrie,...

Nov 4, 2017

Sadie Ponce Bermea, 57, of Goshen, passed away Saturday November 4, 2017 at Goshen General Hospital. The Angleton Texas native was born July 1, 1960 to Pete & Lena (Ponce) Flores. Sadie earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Goshen College and was a therapeutic foster parent for ten years. She worked at ADEC, Oaklawn for 15 years and prior...

Nov 3, 2017

Armelda Baker, 95, of South Bend, died Friday November 3, 2017. The Bell County, KY native was born September 14, 1922 to Franklin & Nancy (Mason) Baker. Armelda retired from Ball Band/Uniroyal in South Bend. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Lowe of South Bend, her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Private entombment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. To share a...

Nov 2, 2017

Ernest J. Kish, Jr., age 84, of Osceola passed away on November 2, 2017 at 1:45 PM. 

He was born July 11, 1933 to Ernest J. Sr. and Mary C. (Holowaty) Kish in South Bend, Indiana. On September 29, 1953, Ernie married Yvonne Suth. She survives.

Mr. Kish served his country honorably in the United States Army and then worked for and...

Nov 1, 2017

Ruth D. Masteller, 83, of Mishawaka, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

The Monticello native was born April 29, 1934 to Ernest and Gertrude (Templeton) Benjamin, who have both preceded her in death.

On December 26, 1954, Ruth married Bill Masteller, who survives.

Ruth attended the First United Methodist Church in Mishawaka and was...

Oct 29, 2017

Richard M. Dorney, age 68, of Mishawaka passed away on October 29, 2017 at home. He was born November 29, 1948 to Darryl and Colleen (Eckersly) Dorney in Salt Lake City, Utah. On May 26, 1978, Richard married Jill Adamek. She survives. Richard worked for many years as a mechanical engineer with DLZ Associates after attending college and receiving his...

Oct 26, 2017

Nancy A. DeVan, 75, of South Bend, lost her battle with a recent illness, passing peacefully on Thursday October 26, 2017, surrounded by her family. The Anderson native was born November 7, 1941 to Joseph & Mary (Lothammer) Nemeth and was employed as a courier with Beacon Health. A loving & caring person, Nancy enjoyed travelling with her sister &...

Oct 23, 2017

SOUTH BEND - Homer L. King, 74, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at South Bend Hospice House. Homer was born in Des Arc, AR on March 9, 1943 to Leroy King & Dorothy (Sanders) Morrow. Homer was a fan of music, working on crossword puzzles, & enjoyed reading. He also adored old movies. His family recounts...

Oct 20, 2017

William Roy J. Jensen, age 57, of Mishawaka passed away on October 20, 2017 at 3:36 PM in the Sanctuary at Holy Cross in South Bend. He was born December 31, 1959 to Ralph and Connie (Wagner) Jensen in South Bend, Indiana. After graduating from Penn High School in 1978, Bill relocated to Alaska where he worked in maintenance for...

Oct 20, 2017

Senior Master Sergeant Gary Lee Kempf, age 79, of Mishawaka passed away on October 20, 2017 at 3:28 AM in the Hospice House in South Bend. He was born January 11, 1938 to Walter D. and Mary K. (Detwiler) Kempf in Mishawaka, Indiana. After graduating from high School, Gary enlisted in the United States Air Force and served honorably for...