David R. Breuer
Jun 20, 2013
David Robert Breuer, age 47 of Mishawaka, went to his eternal home to worship his Heavenly Father forever on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at King''s Canyon National Park in Fresno, California. David died doing what he loved to do best: loving his wife and mentoring his daughters, while experiencing life to the fullest. David was born December 26, 1965 in...
Louise Lutz
Jun 19, 2013
Louise Lutz, 98, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Biloxi, MS. Louise was born in Platte, SD, on March 6, 1915, and was a former resident of Mishawaka and South Bend before moving to be near her daughters in 2000. Although widowed for 30 years, she was active and independent, enjoyed her daily walks, getting caught in the rain,...
Caroline Sheets (Correll) Sheets
Jun 19, 2013
Caroline H. Sheets, age 94 of Elkhart, passed away June 19, 2013 at Miller''s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. Caroline was born Jan. 2, 1919 in South Bend, IN to the late Maynard J. and Olga Correll. On Aug. 10, 1941, she married Durwood B. Sheets who proceded her in death in October of 2003. Surviving is her son Thomas D....
Mary Nolke (Nagy) Nolke
Jun 19, 2013
Mary E. Nagy Nolke, 98, of South Bend, passed away at 4:55 am, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Kindred Transitional Care & Rehab Center, South Bend. Mary was born on April 28, 1915, the daughter of the late Joe and Helen (Chechznauch) Nagy, and remained a lifelong area resident. On July 28, 1950 in South Bend, Mary married Harold Richard...
Kevin Paul Pontius
Jun 14, 2013
Kevin Paul Pontius, age 48 of Bristol, passed away Fri. June 14, 2013 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. Kevin was born in Elkhart on Nov. 23, 1964. On June 11, 1994, he married Charlene Whitaker in Elkhart. Charlene survives, along with their daughter Dora S. Pontius and his siblings, Lester A. (Michelle) Pontius Jr. of Windfall, IN, Michelle...
Paul V. Butsch
Jun 11, 2013
Paul V. Butsch, 97, of Tomball, TX, formerly of South Bend, died at 3:23 pm, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in his residence. Paul was born on April 20, 1916, the son of the late Frank and Amelia (Gaul) Butsch. On June 17, 1944, in Mishawaka, he married Jane M. Hodges. She died on July 24, 2005. He is also preceded...
Michael W. Gruse
Jun 11, 2013
Michael W. Gruse, 23, died Tuesday June 11, 2013 after an automobile accident in Illinois. The Michigan City native was born June 1, 1990 to Thomas F. & Tracy (Taylor) Gruse.. A talented musician, Mike was involved in the musical and show choir at Jimtown High School, later studied music at Malone University in Canton OH. He enjoyed playing music...
Set V. Pham
Jun 11, 2013
Set V. Pham, 57, of Mishawaka, passed away at 4:08 am, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born on November 12, 1955 in Vinh Bing, Vietnam. On November 11, 1979, he married Norma Needham, who survives, along with their son, Tony (wife Rachel Kelman) Pham and three grandchildren, Ian, Arianya, and Natalia Kelman....
Larry J. Barrett
Jun 10, 2013
Larry Joseph Barrett, 76 of Mishawaka, passed away at 7:00 am, Monday, June 10, 2013 in his home. Larry was born on April 29, 1937 in Mishawaka, the son of the Joseph and Bessie L. (Carden) Barrett. On December 5, 1958, he married Jill Strang. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jill; their two children, Stacey...
Connie S. Krugh
Jun 9, 2013
Connie S. Krugh, 71 of South Bend, died Sunday June 9, 2013. The South Bend native was born September 27, 1941 to Eschol C. and Geneva L. (Guffey) Denney; both of whom have preceded her in death. Connie retired as a Registered Nurse and worked in the newborn nursery at Memorial Hospital for 25 years and later served as a...