Randy Banghart
May 3, 2017
Randolph D. Banghart, Sr., 61, of Mishawaka, died Wednesday May 3, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Randy was born November 30, 1955 in South Bend, the son of George Dale Banghart & Sarah (Frederick) Banghart [Pauley]. He was an animal lover, a car enthusiast, enjoyed fishing and the time spent with his grandchildren; he was known for his...
Bertha C. Anderson
Apr 30, 2017
Bertha C. "Bert" Anderson, 83, of Mishawaka, died Sunday April 30, 2017 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. The Gary native was born February 1, 1934 to Gilbert & Dorothy (Hayn) Conway. She married John E. Anderson June 16, 1956, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage last June. Bert retired from teaching at Penn High School in...
Katherine Blanchard (Biddle) Blanchard
Apr 27, 2017
Katherine M. Blanchard, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Katherine was born January 3, 1925 in Kendallville, Indiana to Elmer and Elma (Targgart) Biddle. She graduated from Rome City High School in 1943. In 1962, Katherine married William H. Blanchard. He preceded her in death in 2012. Katherine enjoyed bowling and was an avid quilter. She...
Joan Strope (Bunch) Strope
Apr 27, 2017
Joan Elaine Strope, age 85, of Osceola, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Joan was born July 18, 1931 in Elkhart, IN to Perry Anderson and Virginia (Sniadecki) Bunch. In 1980, Joan married Robert D. Strope. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2003. Joan was the owner and operator of Trophy''s Unlimited for over 40 years. She...
Anita Lynn Garman-Gaby
Apr 27, 2017
Anita Lynn (nee Myers) Garman-Gaby, 48, of Elkhart, passed Thursday, April 27, 2017. Formerly of Syracuse, she was a 1987 graduate of Wawasee High School and had worked at Four Winds International Corp. Anita lived life to the fullest; she loved boating, going to the beach, was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, obsessed with cooking shows and was a huge...
Kandis K. Kopca
Apr 26, 2017
Kandis K. Kopca, 66, of South Bend, died Wednesday in Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame. The Mishawaka native was born October 9, 1950 to John & Florence (Good) Kopca. Kandis was a retired administrative assistant. Survivors include her daughters, Andrea (Joe) Fernandez Decola of Fair Oaks Ranch TX & Vanessa Fernandez of Mishawaka and her grandchildren, Sophia Decola &...
Geraldine Reidenbach (Pinkerton) Reidenbach
Apr 25, 2017
Geraldine "Gerry" Reidenbach, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving extended family. Heaven has gained another angel from our amazing family. Gerry was born March 13, 1926 in South Bend. She was the only child of Lula and Lester Pinkerton. She graduated from John Adams High School in 1945. She was a collector...
Stanley J. "Stan" Suski
Apr 24, 2017
Stanley J. Suski, age 78, of Granger passed away on April 24, 2017 at 3:50 PM at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. He was born August 27, 1938 to Stanley and Alice (Rybick) Suski in South Bend, Indiana. On July 30, 1960, Stanley married Iva Barrett. She survives. Stanley worked for Lumber Specialties in various capacities. He...
Gary Trent Smith
Apr 23, 2017
Gary T. Smith, 43, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was born in Elkhart on July 31, 1973 to Gary C. and Betty J. (Rigley) Smith of Elkhart. Gary was a devout Christian who always enjoyed the chance to help others. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed spending time...
Sylvia Kitson (Golding) Kitson
Apr 22, 2017
Sylvia L. Kitson went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was 93 years young. She was born in Cambridge, England to Alan Golding and Gladys (Moore) Golding. As a young woman in England, she met a young American soldier and they soon married and came to America. Sylvia was a successful Avon lady for...