Mary E. Stabnik

Feb 5, 2011

Mary E. Stabnik, 83, of South Bend, passed away at 11:03 am, Saturday, February 5, 2011 in Memorial Hospital. Mary was born on October 26, 1927, the daughter of the late Howard and Grace D. (Roberts) Smith. On August 7, 1948, she married John Stabnik, Sr., who passed away on May 3, 1977. She is also preceded in death by...

Charles A. Starkweather

Feb 3, 2011

Charles A. "Al" Starkweather, 69, of Mishawaka, passed away at 4:52 pm, in his home surrounded by family. Charles was born on May 9, 1941, the son of William C. and Charlotte (Metzger) Starkweather. On March 13, 1959, he married Rheda Oblinger. He is survived by his loving wife, Rheda of Mishawaka; four children, Richard A. (Rose) Starkweather of Osceola,...

Thomas J. Wasmer

Feb 2, 2011

Thomas J. Wasmer, 55, passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday, February 2 surrounded by the loving hands of family and God at his bedside in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. Tom fought a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. His persistent, positive attitude carried him through every step of his life, a life that ended with...

Everett C. "Butch" Webber

Jan 31, 2011

Everett C. "Butch" Weber, age 64, of Mishawaka, died Monday, January 31, 2011. Butch was born June 9, 1946. Surviving are his children; Kevin Weber of Plainville, IN, Billy Ray Talley of Osceola, Bobbie Jo Bennett of Mishawaka, and LeAnne Davis of South Bend. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and his brothers LeRoy Weber of Mishawaka and Loren Weber Jr....

Carmel E. Fernatt

Jan 23, 2011

Carmel E. "Bob" Fernatt, 73, of Elkhart, passed away at 2:40 am, Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Elkhart General Hospital. Bob was born on December 20, 1937 in Hugheston, WV, the son of Herbert and Sarah (Lanham) Fernatt. On May 8, 1958, he married Lora Hudnall. She passed away on May 19, 1993. He is also preceded in death by...

Robert D. Wisser

Jan 23, 2011

Robert Dale "Bob" Wisser, 61, of Mishawaka, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2010, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Bob was born in South Bend to the union of William and Marion (Bowers) Wisser. He was preceded in death by his father, William Wisser, and his grandmother, Hazel Carlson. Bob is survived by...

Merrill E. Mcdonald

Jan 22, 2011

Merrill E. McDonald, 96, of South Bend, passed away at 1:10 pm, Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Cardinal Nursing Home. Merrill was born on July 25, 1914 in Staunton, IN. She is survived by four children, James McDonald of Mishawaka, Ron (Dolores) McDonald of South Bend, Yvonne (Paul) Richow of South Bend and Gregory McDonald of South Bend, 10 grandchildren...

Tonia J. Himes

Jan 22, 2011

Tonia J. Himes, age 63, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 at her residence. Tonia was born November 1, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana to Louis and Marybeth (Smith) Null. She was preceded in death by her father. Tonia is survived by her mother Marybeth of Edwardsburg, MI and her husband Roy G. Tittle of Elkhart; her step-children Christopher Shon...

Betty J. Persun

Jan 20, 2011

On this day, January 20, 2010 at 3:20 pm, Betty Jane Persun (Ashley) slipped away from this world into a life of eternal peace. Betty passed away in the home of her daughter, surrounded by loving family. Betty was born on December 12, 1926 in Menominee, MI, the daughter of Gilbert and Marie "Bea" Ashley (Kearns), both of whom have...

Opal J. Soviak

Jan 18, 2011

Opal J. Soviak , 91, of Colleyville passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 18, 2011with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Her family greatly appreciates the compassionate care provided her by Dr. Marc Chapman, the wonderful care by the staff of the Holiday Lane Estates assisted living community, and the expert, compassionate care by Vitas Hospice. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 2:00...