Joe T. Wiley
Nov 16, 2016
Joe T. Wiley, 91, of Mishawaka, died Wednesday November 16, 2016 at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. Joe was born October 13, 1925, the son of Preston S. & Mae (McMillen) Wiley. Joe was raised in Dunlap and was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII. On January 23, 1946 he married Theresa G. La Jeunesse in...
Logan Manuel Lugo
Nov 15, 2016
Logan Manuel Lugo, stillborn infant, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. He was born November 15, 2016 to Victor and Stephanie Lugo. In addition to his parents, Logan is survived by his sister, Maya Lugo, at home. There are no services planned at this time. To leave an online condolence or sign the guest...
James H. "Bud" Smith
Nov 14, 2016
MISHAWAKA - James H. "Bud" Smith, 82, died Monday November 14, 2016 at home, surrounded by family. He was a South Bend native born September 5, 1934 to Harry James & Katherine (Ronchetti) Smith and he served his country in the USAir Force. He was a member of the American Legion Post #161 and the VFW Post #360. James was...
Patricia Strampel (Cole) Strampel
Nov 14, 2016
Patricia Louise Strampel, 75, of Elkhart, died Monday, November 14, 2016 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. The Elkhart native was born June 10, 1941 to Elmer Cleveland and Doris Edith (Baldwin) Cole, who have both preceded her in death. On December 19, 1968, Patricia married Thomas Robert Strampel, who preceded her in death. Patricia was a 1959 graduate...
Albert J. "A.J." Vanvlasselaer
Nov 12, 2016
Albert J. "A.J." VanVlasselaer, 96, of South Bend, died Saturday November 12, 2016. "A very special thanks to Julie, Rick and Tanya at Your Home Assisted Living - for caring for Dad like he was your own. We also wish to thank the Center for Hospice Care and their staff." Albert Joseph VanVlasselaer was born February 23, 1920 to Edward...
Rosemary Giles
Nov 10, 2016
Rosemary Giles, 85, of Mishawaka, died Thursday November 10, 2016. The South Bend native was born March 16, 1931 to Joseph M. & Goldie (Wileman) Ray. Rosemary had retired from the commercial sewing industry and enjoyed the time spent with her family & friends; she especially liked working puzzles and exploring garage sales. In addition to her parents, she was...
Clyde A Trossen
Nov 10, 2016
Clyde A. Trossen, 91, of Osceola, died after a short illness on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. The Osceola native was born February 9, 1925 to Arnold and Ottillia (Kruthoff) Trossen in Marshfield, WI. At 17 years old, he enlisted in the United States Marines Corps in 1942. On September 15, 1944, he participated in...
Carol Mcnamara (Hood) Mcnamara
Nov 8, 2016
On November 8, 2016 Carol Ann McNamara passed away after a brief illness. She was born on April 24, 1941 to Guy and Clementine Hood in Mishawaka, IN. On November 17, 1962 she married John McNamara. She was proceeded in death by her parents. Carol is survived by her devoted and loving husband of almost 54 years, John; Her sisters...
Janet A. Hughey
Nov 7, 2016
Janet A. Hughey, 77, of Mishawaka, died Monday November 7, 2016 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. The Goshen native was born May 24, 1939 to Charles E. & Virginia (Chupp) Elliott, Jr. and in 1950 Jan was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes (Type 1) and lived with her disease for the next 66 years. She graduated from Mishawaka High School...
Leonard L. Vallance
Nov 4, 2016
Leonard L. Vallance, 67, of Mishawaka, died Friday November 4, 2016. The Mishawaka native was born September 18, 1949 to Everett L. & Norma Jean (Smith) Vallance. On November 16, 1968 Leonard married Kathleen Ashley at St. Bavo''s in Mishawaka. Leonard was employed as a welder at Manchester Tank & Equipment in Elkhart. He was devoted to his family &...