Diana Powell (Dacke) Powell
Apr 27, 2014
Diana Marcell (Dacke) Powell, of Elkhart, Indiana, Loving Mother, Faithful Wife, Awesome Daughter, Incredible Grandmama'' and Gracious "First Lady" (Lady Di) was born June 16, 1956 in Houston, Texas and peacefully transitioned from this earthly realm into the presence of God on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 11:20 pm. A lady of great faith, hope and never giving up, she...
Ivan Richard Asper
Apr 21, 2014
Ivan Richard Asper, 90, of Winamac, formerly of South Bend, passed away at 3:30 am, Monday, April 21, 2014 in Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac. Ivan was born on September 8, 1923 in South Bend, the son of the late John Henry and Della Fay (Stayton) Asper. On February 9, 1946 he married Margaret Kedik. She passed away on October...
Dorothy Pauline ""Dodie"" Akin
Apr 20, 2014
Dorothy Pauline "Dodie" Akin, age 90 of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Osceola, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 after an extended illness. Dodie was born October 25, 1923 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Robert Hurshel and Hazel Elizabeth (Enders) Purple. She was preceded in death by her husbands Ray Fulmer, and...
Martin M. Sabaj
Apr 19, 2014
Martin Marion Sabaj, 61, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at 7:40 am, Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Memorial Hospital. Martin was born on August 21, 1952, the son of the late Thaddeus and Delores (Rogers) Sabaj. Martin was a lifetime area resident and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1974. He...
Evelyn Kline (Basham) Kline
Apr 17, 2014
Evelyn J. Kline, age 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Golden Living Center, Fountainview Place. Evelyn was born June 30, 1924 in Scott County, Indiana to the late John and Luella (DeVore) Basham. She married Leroy Floyd "Bob" Kline on October 31, 1942. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1989. Surviving are her sons,...
Matilda M. Fershin
Apr 16, 2014
NEW CARLISLE - Matilda M. "Til" Fershin, 90, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Hamilton Grove Retirement Community. The South Bend native was born November 26, 1923 to Gesido & Filomena (Carravaggio) Merlo. On May 17, 1941, she married Fred R. Fershin, who preceded her in death on February 3, 2014 after 72 years of marriage. A caring & compassionate...
Earl J. Harness
Apr 16, 2014
Earl J. Harness, 88, of Elkhart, died April 16, 2014 in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Indiana. He was born Sept. 4, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana to the late James and Nellie (Jenkins) Harness. Following graduation from South Bend Central High School, Earl enlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably in the South Pacific from 1942-1946. He...
Glen A. Kentner
Apr 15, 2014
Glen Allen Kentner, age 67, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Hospice House of St. Joseph County. Glen was born August 31, 1946 in Union County, Pennsylvania to the late Morris and Beulah (Walker) Kentner. Surviving are his children, Tina Kentner of South Bend, Larry Kentner and Richard Kentner, both of Allegan, Michigan, and Allen Kentner...
Betty L. Koontz
Apr 13, 2014
Betty L. Koontz, 85, of South Bend, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Valley View Health & Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart. The Benton Harbor native was born August 29, 1928 to Arthur L. and Anna E. (Steffey) Jones. Betty was a homemaker, member of the American Legion Post #50, Ladies'' Auxiliary and attended Cedar Road Missionary Church. She had enjoyed...
Barbara Cater (Van Rie) Cater
Apr 12, 2014
Barbara M. Cater, 73, of Mishawaka, passed away in her home on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Barbara was born on May 24, 1940, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Frances M. (Rolen) Van Rie. On July 2, 2000, she married Anthony Cater, who survives, along with three children, Lisa Scutchfield of Elkhart, Donna (Terry) Robichaud of Denver, NC,...