Obituaries

Mar 8, 2023

Amanda Anna Elizabeth Lidgard, age 98 of Mishawaka, passed away on March 8, 2023 at Greenleaf Health in Elkhart.  Amanda was born October 23, 1924, in Wolcottville, Indiana to the late Earl and Clara (Hamilton) Olds.  She was a graduate of Winimac High School and began a job at Studebaker in South Bend where she met John Lidgard.  They...

Mar 7, 2023

Merle E. Reynolds, 94, of Goshen passed away peacefully at his daughter’s residence on March 7, 2023, at 6:52 am. He was born to Clarence and Bernice (Fleck) Reynolds on November 9, 1928. Merle proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War era and was honorably discharged in 1954. On July 2, 1990, he...

Feb 25, 2023

Susan Kay Hobbs, age 78, passed away at her home in Elkhart on Saturday, February 25, 2023.  Only a day before, the love of her life, David Allen Hobbs preceded her in death, and their love for each other continues on in Heaven.  Susan was born February 13, 1945, in Elwood, Indiana to the late Elmer and Dorothy Jane...

Feb 24, 2023

David Allen Hobbs, age 88, passed away at his home in Elkhart on Friday, February 24, 2023, with his wife of 60 years by his side.  David was born January 30, 1935, in Elwood, Indiana to the late Paul Edwin Hobbs and Lucille Rose (Collier) Arehart.  On July 30, 1962, he married the former Ms. Susan K. Updegraff. The...

Feb 20, 2023

Cheryl Elizabeth Bowers, age 55 of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2023.  Cheryl was born April 20, 1967, in South Bend, Indiana.  She attended Adams High School and later took numerous classes at Daytona Beach Community College.  On April 7, 2007, she married Jerry Bowers.  Jerry preceded her in death on December 25, 2022.

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Feb 14, 2023

Steven Craig Pietrzak, 56, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away Tuesday February 14, 2023, 8:23 am, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1966, to the late Ronald and Jacqueline (Bybee) Pietrzak at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.

Steve is survived by his brother Greg (Theresa) Pietrzak of Mishawaka, his sister Tina...

Feb 12, 2023

Daniel Dean Robinson, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully in his home at 10:02 pm, Sunday, February 12, 2023.  Dan was born on January 26, 1932 in Mishawka to Everett and Charlotte (Shipton) Robinson. On June 30, 1956, he married JoAnn Voorde.

Dan is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn of Mishawaka; four children, Dan (Rhonda) Robinson of...

Feb 12, 2023

Arvina Leona Goehring, age 93 of Mishawaka, formerly of Hosmer, South Dakota, passed away at Creekside Village Nursing Home on February 12, 2023.  Arvina was born December 4, 1929, on the family farm near Roscoe, South Dakota to the late Otto and Emma (Wittmeier) Borkirchert. She was employed for over 40 years as an assistant director of the Hosmer...

Feb 6, 2023

Glenn Douglas “Gig” Shultz, age 61, passed away at his home with his wife by his side following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Glenn was born June 27, 1961, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Jack and Irene (Kundek) Shultz. As a child, his parents nicknamed him “Gig” and he was known by this nickname throughout...

Feb 5, 2023

Gregory Allen “Buck” Riggs, age 61 of South Bend, passed away with his family by his side at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on Sunday, February 5, 2023.  Buck was born July 23, 1961, in South Bend to the late Phillip and Amelia (Winrott) Riggs.  The area Buck was raised in was often referred to as “Dogpatch” and...

Feb 3, 2023

Benita Luz Hernandez, age 44, passed away on February 3, 2023, at her home in South Bend.  Luz was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on January 27, 1979.  Her parents gave Benita the middle name “Luz” which translates from Spanish to English as “Light” and she was the light of numerous people’s lives.

Following her family’s move...

Jan 31, 2023

Faye J. Culp, 86 passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023 at Hubbard Hill Retirement Community, Elkhart.

Faye was born on September 12, 1936 in Lutts, Tennessee to the late Virgil and Elise McFall.   On August 25, 1956 she married the late Homer Culp in the Osceola United Methodist Church, Homer passed away in 2016 with Faye...

Jan 30, 2023

Christopher Eric Marciniak, age 58 of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 30, 2023. Chris was born March 4, 1964, in South Bend to the late Irvin and Marian Marciniak. On December 29, 2010, he married Kelley Thomas. They recently celebrated their 12th anniversary.

Kelley survives, along with their children Samuel (Melissa) Marlin...

Jan 15, 2023

Judith Ann Noens, age 76 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2023. She was born February 16, 1946, to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Gyarmati) Noens. As a young lady, Judy worked for her parents at Noens’ Supermarket and Noens Evergreen Nursery before taking a position in assembly at the Duracool factory where she...

Jan 11, 2023

Bobby Glen Beckham, age 78 of Mishawaka passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Center for Hospice Care, Ernestine Raclin House. Bobby was born October 12, 1944, in Savannah, Tennessee to the late Rufus and Lucille (Tidwell) Beckham. As a young man, Bobby’s family moved to Mishawaka, and he graduated from...

Jan 9, 2023

Dr. John C.B. McDonald, D.C., age 73 of Bainbridge Township, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2023.  John was born April 6, 1949, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late John and Lois (Kenney) McDonald.  A lifelong resident of the area, Dr. John graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1967 and later with...

Jan 9, 2023

Neomi Dawn Middleton lived her 32 years full of love, laughter, sunshine and rainbows, and a little bit of sass. Our beloved daughter, mother, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away at home, unexpectedly, due to complications from her 27-year battle with Diabetes.

Neomi was born August 5, 1990, in South Bend, IN, to Valarie...

Jan 6, 2023

Carol Ann Knox, age 81 of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Mishawaka, was called home to heaven on January 6, 2023.  Carol was born April 30, 1941, in Mishawaka, Indiana to William and Opal Plodowski.  Following their deaths early in Carol’s life, she was blessed to have been raised by Garfield and Marian Steedman.  Carol was a graduate of Mishawaka...

Jan 4, 2023

A lovely lady, who was small in stature but lofty in disposition, was beckoned to come home on January 4, 2023. She was welcomed home by her husband William N Wisser (2001), and sons William E Wisser (2017), and Robert Wisser (2011). She was born on December 5, 1923 as Marion Bowers in South Bend, IN. On January 31,...

Jan 4, 2023

Jeffrey Gordon Vollmer, 66, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Jeff was born in Lafayette, IN, on April 23, 1956, to the late Gordon Vollmer and Frances Maxine (Deckman) Short.

A 1974 graduate of Knox High School, Jeff served in the United States Marine Corps from 1976-1980, traveling the world as a...