Nelson L. Parks

Feb 15, 2010

Nelson L. "Sonny" Parks, 79, of Syracuse, passed away at 7:15 pm, Monday, February 15, 2010 in Revercrest Specialty Hospital, Mishawaka. Nelson was born on April 16, 1930 in Niles, MI to the late Nelson V. and Dorothy I. (Anderson) Parks. On June 14, 1952, he married Delores "Sue" Long. Sonny is survived by his loving wife Sue; three children,...

Maria Lynn Sommer

Feb 15, 2010

Maria Lynn Sommer, 3 days old, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Maria was born February 12, 2010. Survivors include her mother, Stephanie Sommer, her aunt, Rachel Sommer, and her grandmother, Cindy Sommer, all of Elkhart. Maria was preceded in death by her grandfather, Stephen Sommer, and her aunt, Norma Sommer. Funeral Services will...

Delbert L. Frick

Feb 12, 2010

Delbert L. Frick, age 88 of South Bend, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Sanctuary at St. Joseph of natural causes. Delbert was born June 28, 1921 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Clarence L. and Elizabeth (Stephan) Frick. On September 14, 1941, Delbert married Mildred Lee Lewis in South Bend, Indiana. Their marriage lasted 68 years. Surviving...

Betty L. O'Brien

Feb 11, 2010

Betty L. O''Brien, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to her mansion on the hilltop on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Hospice House of Elkhart County following an extended illness. Betty was 72 years of age. Betty was born March 12, 1937 in Ward, West Virginia to the late George and Mabel (Garten) Craigo. On July 3, 1986,...

Wellington "Duke" Fleck

Feb 11, 2010

Wellington H. "Duke" Fleck, age 98, of Milford, died of natural causesThursday, February 11, 2010 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Milford. Duke was born April 29, 1911. Survivors include his sister, Elouise Fields of Goshen, Indiana; his niece Jeanine (Steven) Hickman of South Bend, and a nephew Thomas Fields. Friends may call one hour prior to the 11:00...

Mary Louise Kemp

Feb 9, 2010

Mary Louise Kemp, 85, of South Bend, died at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Mary was born October 10, 1924 to the late Dewey and Christine (Vance) Whiteside. Surviving are her sons, Ralph Woods of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Van Lee Woods of Fort Worth, Texas. Also surviving is her sister, Minnie L. Brown of South...

Ed W. Forrest

Feb 8, 2010

Edwin "Ed" Wolfe Forrest Jr., age 86, of South Bend, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 at Regency Place Nursing Home in South Bend. Ed was born May 29, 1923 to the late Edwin Sr. and Bessie (Pippenger) Forrest. On December 24, 1943, Ed married the former Marigrace Bickel in Elkhart, Indiana. She preceded him in...

Laverne M. Lehman

Feb 8, 2010

LaVerne M. Lehman, age 87, of Osceola, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, February 8, 2010, with her loving husband by her side. LaVerne was born June 29, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Leo and Rose Fischer. On June 20, 1942, she married Roy "Gene" Lehman at St. Patrick''s Rectory in South Bend, Indiana. Left to cherish...

Virginia A. Moore

Feb 6, 2010

Virginia A. Moore,89, of South Bend, died Saturday, February 6, 2010 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka of natural causes. Virginia was born August 1, 1920 in South Bend. Survivors include her sister, Louise Draves of Niles, Michigan, and her brother, Eugene Vitale of South Bend, along with several nieces and nephews. Service will be held at 11:00...

Emily June "Junebug" Calkins

Feb 3, 2010

Emily June "Junebug" Calkins, 75, of Elkhart, passed away at 12:30 pm, Wednesday, February 3, 2010. She was born on June 15, 1934 in Sparlingville, MI to the late Alex and Emily M. (Hazen) Van Thornout. She is survived by four children, Linda (Roger) Whitmer, Victor (Cyndi) Calkins, Crystal Heerschop, and Bryan Calkins, all of Elkhart; 16 grandchildren and 10...