Virginia R. "Ginny" Johnson
May 9, 2011
Virginia (Ginny) Ruth Johnson; The youngest of a family of ten children, Ginny was born on October 3, 1915 in Kenton, TN. She died on May 9, 2011. Proceeded in death by her parents, Archie and Sally Poole; her nine older siblings; her first husband, Hadley Voelker; and her second husband, Robert Johnson. Ginny is survived by her sons Roger...
Macon S. "Mack" Hanback
May 6, 2011
Macon S. "Mack" Hanback, age 79, of Mishawaka, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2011. Mack was born June 2, 1931 in Florence, Alabama to the late John R. and Beadie Mae (Parrish) Hanback. On April 9, 1952, Mack married Robbie Jo McClain. Robbie Jo survives, along with three sons; Macon S. "Sam" Hanback Jr....
Irene T. Tubicsak
May 6, 2011
Irene T. Tubicsak, age 94, of South Bend, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011 at her residence. Irene was born December 27, 1916 to the late Joseph and Helen Lyczynski in South Bend, Indiana. She was the spouse of the late Frank Tubicsak, who preceded her in death, passing away in 1988. Surviving are her children, Terry Tubicsak and his...
William S. Mcdonald
May 4, 2011
William S. "Dub" McDonald, 74, of Niles, passed away at 10:30 pm, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in the Sanctuary at Holy Cross. Dub was born on February 26, 1937 in Florence, AL, the son of the late Charlie and Mary (Croslin) McDonald. He was the youngest of six. On July 30, 1955, he married Delores Clayton, who passed away on...
David L. Ellsworth
May 3, 2011
David L. Ellsworth, 71, of Elkhart died Tuesday May 3, 2011. The Elkhart native was born May 29, 1939 to Donald L. and Bonnie (Doan) Ellsworth. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and had retired in 2003 as a Supervisor at Elkhart Foundry after 39 years there. David was an avid bowler, who has served as Association Manager of the...
Jimmie L. Brawley
May 3, 2011
Jimmie Lee Brawley, 68, of Osceola, passed away at 5:50 pm, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Hospice House of South Bend. Jimmie was born on January 4, 1943 in Wiseman, Ark, the son of the late Spelman P. and Tressie (Southard) Brawley. On February 10, 1967, he married JoAnn Wentz. He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn of Osceola,...
Sheryl L. Robertson
May 3, 2011
Sheryl Leigh (Urbin) Robertson, 63, of Mishawaka, passed away at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in her home. Sheryl was born on September 29, 1947 in Mishawaka, the daughter of William and Margie (Rahm) Robertson. Her father passed away in 1960 due to an auto accident. She is survived by five children, Brent (Dianne) Urbin of Mishawaka, Brad (Steria)...
Emma L. Nard
May 1, 2011
Emma L. Nard, 88, of Mishawaka, died Sunday May 1, 2011 at Michiana Health & Rehabilitation Center. Emma was born on February 16, 1923 in Florence, Alabama to John and Jimmie Lou (Daniels) Jackson. Emma married Earl L. Nard, who preceded her in death in 1981. Emma was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking for her family, quilting, babies, animals, Gospel...
Patricia L. Smith
Apr 28, 2011
Patricia L. Smith, 72, of Goshen, passed away at 1:57 am, Thursday, April 28, 2011 in Elkhart General Hospital. Patricia was born on August 21, 1938 in Plymouth, the daughter of the late Ora B. and Clara Mae (Lewellen) Gibson. On June 29, 1958, she married J. Kevin Smith. He passed away on November 25, 2001. She is also preceded...
Leonard Phil Spencer
Apr 27, 2011
Leonard "Phil" Phillip Spencer, of Mishawaka, passed away at 8:00 am, Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in his home. Phil was born on December 14, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN. On May 22, 1975, he married Carolyn Myers, who is still surviving. Phil is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Mishawaka; two children, Debra (Jeff) Oakley of Elkhart and Douglas (Susan) Coddens...