All Obituaries

James W. Bennett, also known as “Tiger, Gilbert or Big Red” age 84, passed away with his family by his side on Friday April 9, 2021 at his home in Osceola.  Jim was born November 8, 1936 in South Bend to the late Melvin and Ruby (Clayton) Bennett. Jim attended Mishawaka High School and in 1959, he joined the US Army where he earned the rank of E-4 before his honorable discharge in 1961. On January 7, 1967, he married Elaine J. Franklin in Bourbon, Indiana. He is survived by...

Natale Joseph “Chris” Baldoni II, age 55 of South Bend passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2021.   Chris was born July 10, 1965 in South Bend, Indiana. He attended James Whitcomb Riley High School and John Adams High School & Ivy Tech.   Chris was employed for several years as a roofer and later as a cook.  Chris leaves behind his loving mother - Patricia Munger, his brother Thomas Baldoni, and his grandmother, Evelyn Singleton. Surviving as well is...

Barbara Jean Bishop, age 67, passed away surrounded by her family on April 7, 2021.    Barbara was born in Mishawaka on January 3, 1954 to William and Lois (Lechlitner) Merritt and was a lifelong resident of Mishawaka. Barbara was a graduate of Mishawaka High School class of 1972.  On October 19, 1974, she married Allen K. Bishop at Milburn Boulevard Church of Christ in Mishawaka. After high school, she studied at the Atlantic Airlines school and became a travel agent....

Seth David Powell, age, 33 of Elkhart, Indiana was born August 25, 1987 in Lakewood Colorado to David and Diana Powell and passed from this life April 5, 2021 at 5:45 PM at home with his Dad. He is survived by his four-year-old son Cain Powell and Cain’s Mom Allison of Mishawaka Indiana, his Dad David Powell of Elkhart Indiana, his sister Heather Cavanaugh, and her husband Rob of Kemah Texas, his brother Pastor Clay Powell and his wife Kristin of Elkhart, and his Grandmother Letha...

Bernetta I. Black, age 94 of Mishawaka, passed away April 5, 2021 at the Rescare Home in South Bend. Bernetta was born Nov. 14, 1926 in Berrien Springs, MI to the late Floyd and Inza (Weaver) Dunifin. Surviving is her brother Robert Dunifin and her daughter-in-law, Melody Rockwell, both of Niles, her grandchildren Brian (Tonya) Rockwell of Cassopolis, Stacey (Mike Waterbury) Rockwell and Sherry (Mike) Antisdel, both of Niles.  Also surviving are her great grandchildren Nicholas, Sean...

Fred A. McComas, age 67, passed away with his family by his side at his home in Elkhart on Saturday, April 3, 2021.  Fred was born October 3, 1953 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Fred and Virginia (Dew)McComas.  He was a graduate of DuPont High School, class of 1971, and on March 5, 1973, he married his childhood sweetheart, Margaret “Maggie” Lillard. They recently celebrated 48 years of marriage. Margaret survives, along with their daughter Tonya (Jimmy) Cobb...

Paul Blaine Murray, age 88 of Osceola, passed away at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.  Paul was born March 17, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late William Howard and Audrey Irene (Murphy) Murray.  He was raised in West Virginia where he graduated from High School in 1950 at the age of 17.  Immediately following graduation, Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served during the Korean War before his honorable...

Pamela Jean Paldino, age 68 of South Bend, passed away after a brief illness at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House in Mishawaka on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.  Pam was born November 18, 1952 in Mishawaka to the late William and Joan (Jeffries) Paldino. Pam was a graduate of Penn High School and later earned a degree in Nursing from South Western Michigan College and her master’s degree from Georgetown University in Washington DC.  She leaves to cherish her memories her sons...

Macayla Marie Teeter, age 19 of Mishawaka passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.  Macayla was born November 28, 2001 in South Bend, Indiana to Scott Teeter and Sheila Larkin Teeter.  She was a graduate of Clay High School, class of 2020, where she was well liked by many of her teachers and other students and participated in the Drama club and played the violin in the school orchestra.  Following graduation, she was hired...

Barbara Jean Gill, age 66 of Osceola, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021 with her family faithfully by her side.  Barb was born November 10, 1954 in Rochester, Indiana to the late Warren and Florence (Twaits) Cornell.   On January 30, 1972, she married Douglas J. Gill in South Bend, Indiana.  The Gill’s recently celebrated their 49th anniversary.  Barb is survived by her husband Douglas J. Gill Sr. and their children Doug Gill and Tonya (Chris)...