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Violet Virginia Cox, age 90, died peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Mishawaka, IN. She was born in Michigan City, IN on May 13, 1928 to Joseph and Julia Magon and had 7 siblings: Joan (Robert) Pearson, Mary Ann (Sparky) Adams, Genevieve (Larry) Nespo, Irene Betts, John Magon, Evelyn Campbell, and Stanley Saturnus. She was married to Owen E. Cox on July 31, 1954 in South Bend, IN.  As a young woman, Violet enjoyed travelling to California for modeling. She later  went on to...

Susan C. Clerou, resident of South Bend, IN, passed away on Monday morning, March 18, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 45 years, John L. Clerou. Susan is also survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Angela Clerou-Huey and Chris Huey of Ojai, CA; her granddaughter, Evelyn Clerou; her sister, Sheryl Muir; and niece, Jennifer Muir of Hemet, CA. Susan was preceded in death by her mother, Marguerite Jeanne (Killion) Wood; her father, Harold Dye; and her brother, Douglas L....

John W. Boyer, 77,  passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019 following an illness.  He was born on September 11, 1941 to the later John Wesley and Miriam  (Harbaugh) Boyer.  Born and raised in South Bend, he was always enthusiastic about his high school years 1955-1959.  He appropriately receive the Central Spirit Award many years later.  While a senior at DePauw University, he met his future wife, Lois D. whom he married in 1964.  Following...

T.J. Morrow, age 65, residing in South Bend, Indiana passed away at 12:44 am on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Hospice House, Roseland, Indiana.  He was born on April 3, 1953 in La Grange, Tennessee to the late J.T. and Sallie (Ferguson) Morrow. T.J. was raised in Joliet, Illinois, and moved to South Bend in 2017 coming from Ohio.  He retired from Grant’s Hardware.  T.J. is survived by his three daughters, Syreeta Morrow, Jessica Morrow and Melissa Morrow; five sons, Anthony...

Carl R. Gayfield May 6, 1932-March 16, 2019 Carl R. Gayfield, 86, formerly of Lowell, IN and Merritt Island, FL, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 in Mishawaka, IN.  He was born May 6, 1932 in Port Huron, MI to the late Lela (Henry) and Clair Gayfield. On June 2, 1956 in Bridgeton, NJ, Carl married Mary Lu Fox, who preceded him in March 2016.  Carl is survived by two daughters, Anne (Sean) Doyle of South Bend, IN, and Cheri (Jim) Shelhart of Demotte, IN; one son, James (Joan)...

Chester “Chet” Kaminski, 65, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Chet was born on July 20, 1952 in South Bend, IN. He is survived by two daughters, Kathryn Kaminski of Oakland, CA and Miranda Kaminski of South Bend; two grandchildren; sister Helen (John) Niespodziany of Mishawaka and brother Peter (Sue) Kaminski of South Bend. Per the family’s wishes, no public services will be held. The family may gather privately at a later date. Palmer Funeral Home – West...

Barbara K. Williams, 87, of South Bend, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at her residence. Barbara was born November 1, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Ernest and Velma (Bellwood) Lowden. She graduated in 1950 from South Bend Central High School. She was a respiratory care therapist for over thirty years at Memorial Hospital.  She was a member of the Sunnyside Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her two daughters, Kathy (Carl) Dosmann of Dowagiac, Michigan, and Shelly of...

Mr. Robert “Bob” Hitson, age 99, passed on the afternoon of Friday, March 15, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. Bob was born on January 31, 1920 in Chicago, IL to Herman and Anna (Manahardt) Hitson. On June 12, 1948, Bob was united in marriage to Mary Evelyn Hitson. After 67 years of marriage, Mary preceded him in death on August 29, 2015. Bob proudly served his country in the US Army, serving in WWII and received a Purple Heart. He was a...

Donald E. Wingett, 93 years old, passed away at 11:37 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Healthwin Specialized Care in South Bend. Don was born on February 28, 1926 in Plymouth, IN to the late Russell and Lucinda (Bope) Wingett. He has been a lifelong resident of South Bend, Lakeville, and LaPaz. Don proudly served his country during WWII with the United States Navy and was an active member of the American Legion in Lakeville for many years. He retired from Northern Electric in South...

June Elaine Shinall, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at The Sanctuary at Holy Cross.  She was born June 16, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Eldon and Lucinda (Fertick) Shafer. On November 26, 1950 in South Bend, Indiana, June married Ernest Shinall, who preceded her in May of 1993. June is survived by three daughters, Diana (Richard) Stein, Cathy (Mark) Wolf, and Laurie Shinall-Tanguma; two sons, Ernie Shinall and Thomas (Carol) Shinall; 17 grandchildren, 25...

Terri L. Jones, 54, residing in South Bend, passed away at 6:15 am Thursday, March 14, 2019 in her home. She was born January 20, 1965 in Niles, MI to Bonnie J. (Coleman) Cass and the late Louis Walls. On September 28, 2001 in Niles, Terri married Darren Jones, who survives. She is also survived by her mother, Bonnie J. Cass of South Bend; daughter, Bobbi L. (Nick) Basse of South Bend; one grandchild, Tristan Kane “Moon Pie” Basse of South Bend; and brothers, Daryl F. (Donna)...

Sarah Hawkins, 50, passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Sarah was born on September 11, 1968 in Chicago, IL. After attending Alan B. Shepard High School in Palos, Illinois, Sarah obtained her associate degree in medical coding. Since 2006, Sarah had worked for Press Ganey, doing medical data input. She was the proud mother of three and grandmother to two. Sarah will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Sarah is survived by her...

Estella Blanch MacTurch, 86, of South Bend, IN passed away at 7:16 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. Estella was born to the union of Ed and Gertrude (Sanders) Blanch on September 17, 1932 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She was the seventh and last child born to this union. Estella was a God-sent woman. She enjoyed sitting on the porch, reading her Bible, traveling and, as always, preparing a good home-cooked meal for her children and their friends. Estella devoted her life to...

Steven A. Wujcikowski Sr., 66, residing in South Bend, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at his residence.  He was born to the late Stanley and Pearl (Borror) Wujcikowski on April 16, 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana. Steven served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  After the war, he worked as a die setter in metal stamping. On July 31, 1970 in Truman, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Linda G. Hammons who preceded him in...

Galen Mangus passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2019 with family.  Galen was born near Lakeville, IN on January 15, 1926 to Roscoe and Anna (Stump) Mangus.  He resided on the Stanton Road family farm until age 65.  He and his wife then built a log home near North Liberty.   He married Wanda Lea Johnson on December 30, 1951 at the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren.  Wanda survives along with five daughters and four sons.  They are Brenda (Rod)...

Shirley Ann Allen, 72, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, March 11, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born on December 27, 1946 to John Thomas and Pearlean G. (Giden) Lipsey. A lifelong resident of South Bend, Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Shirley is survived by her loving children: Valarie Thomas of South Bend, Bradley James Smith of Michigan City and...

Stephanie G. Womack, 56, of Mishawaka passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Hospice House in South Bend.  She was born January 17, 1963 in Abilene, Texas. Stephanie worked as an inventory clerk for Steel Warehouse in South Bend.  She is survived by her husband, Dale Womack, Sr.; daughter, Caitlin (Andrew Schaar) Womack; son, Dale Womack; sister, Tiffany (Roger) Bower; brother, Michael Cannon; and very dear friend Judy Myer. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, March 15...

Audrey L. Castle, 55, of North Liberty, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  Audrey was born December 6, 1963 in South Bend, Indiana, to Paul and Faye (McKechnie) Castle. She graduated from North Liberty High School in 1981.  She had worked at the Bowling Alley, Citgo Station as a cook and the Dollar General Store over the years, all in North Liberty.  Audrey enjoyed riding her bike around town, shopping at the Treasure Chest, cooking and...

- William "Bill" Charles Hurst, 77, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Sprenger Healthcare of Mishawaka. Bill was born October 4, 1941 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to the late Donald and Charline (Longschwager) Hurst. Bill graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1959.  He then attended the College of Automation in De Moines, Iowa, and also attended San Diego Junior College. He married Mary Francis on January 10, 1981 in Lemon Grove, California; and she...