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...
Sharon L. Yoder
Jan 16, 2011
Sharon L. Yoder, age 53, of Elkhart, passed away at her son''s home in Osceola on Sunday, January 16, 2011 following an extended illness. Sharon was born March 9, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Earl Qualls and Joan (Bell) Lard. On June 27, 1992, Sharon married Steven Yoder in Elkhart, Indiana. Steven survives, along with Sharon''s son, Earl...
Lowell M. Friesner
Jan 14, 2011
Lowell M. "Pappy" Friesner, USN Ret. , age 83 of Osceola, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka following a brief illness. Lowell was born October 15, 1927. He is survived by his children, Larry (Hazel) Friesner of Elkhart, Sue (Steve) Stauffer of Elkhart, and Richard (Diane) Friesner of Osceola. Surviving as well...