All Obituaries

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Robert W. (Bob) Collier, 91, of South Bend died peacefully in his home on July 18, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  Known to the world simply as Bob, he was born January 7, 1928 in Jasonville, IN to the late Vance (Whitey) and Catherine (née Hemsley) Collier, the eldest of three children.  Bob served in the Army Air Corps with the rank of Private at the end of World War II before his discharge in 1946.  He returned to South Bend to begin a career as a...

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Martha Louise Clark, 86 of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away at 10:10 am Thursday, July 18, 2019 in her residence. On October 5, 1932, she was born in South Bend, Indiana to Charles W. and Amy B. (Toops) Adams.  She was married to Jack W. Clark.  They were divorced and he is deceased. When Martha graduated from high school, she worked at First National Bank, Mishawaka.  Then, after she married, they moved to Illinois, where she worked at City National Bank, Kankakee.  They...

Ruth Amussen, 89, resident of South Bend, IN, passed away on Thursday morning, July 18, 2019. She was born on September 6, 1929 in Hyrum, Utah, to Irvin and Fontella (Rose) Anhder, both of whom preceded her in death. On September 12, 1951 in Logan, UT, Ruth married Francis S. Amussen, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2013. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Kirsten (Stephen Kramer) Amussen of South Bend, and Martha (Doug) Miller of Loveland, CO; son, Franz (Kay) Amussen of Salt Lake...

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Carole B. Davis, 78, passed away after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Staten Island, New York to Walter F. Rose and Blanche (Ward) Rose. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy, Staten Island in 1958. There she was involved in Catholic women’s group and the choir. She graduated from Notre Dame College of Staten Island (now a campus of St. John’s University) in 1962 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education and Wagner College, Staten Island with a Master of...

Donnie Ray Babbs, 67, of Mishawaka passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.  He was born on March 12, 1952 to the late Richard Babbs and Lois (Alphin) Fields in Benton, Arkansas.  Donnie served in the United States Army before operating his own painting business.  He loved to work on and restore cars. Donnie is survived by his daughter, Miranda Babbs of Columbus, Ohio; his sister, Ruth Ann Key of Austin, Texas; his brother, Bill Babbs of...

David L. Heckaman I, 96, of Lakeville, IN passed away at his home on Sunday, July 14, 2019.  He was born February 14, 1923 in Marshal County, IN to the late Oliver and Chloe Belle (Jones) Heckaman.  On July 18, 1942, he married Norma (Hall) Heckaman, who preceded him in death. David is survived by three sons, David L. (Georgia) Heckaman II, Dennis Heckaman, and Toby (Sharon) Heckaman; son-in-law, Steve Slagle; daughter-in-law, Kathy Heckaman; seven grandchildren, April, Corry,...

 Pamela Sue Balentine, 55 years old, passed away on Sunday morning, July 14, 2019 at her home.  Pam was born on September 15, 1963 in South Bend.  Pam had a very deep devotion for her children and anyone who spent time with her knew she had a loving heart. She was an extremely talented designer and Entrepreneur. She was the owner of Pam's Posh Designs. Pam graduated from IU Bloomington School of Business.  Pam loved her animals, especially her dogs, horses, and...

Chris Michael Bennett, 64, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Bell Tower Health and Rehabilitation Center in Granger, IN. Chris was born on May 11, 1955 in Niles, Michigan, to Cecil Albert Bennett and Gloria Jean (Johnson) Bennett, and has been a lifelong resident of this area, attending Brandywine High School, Niles. Chris worked many years as a handyman, and especially enjoyed working with drywall. He also enjoyed playing the drums in several...

 Irma Eichorst, 90, lifelong resident of South Bend, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 in her residence. She was born October 22, 1928 in South Bend, to the late William and Ida Knebel. Irma graduated from Riley High School.  She was a homemaker and a member of the New Apostolic Church of South Bend. On January 14, 1950 in South Bend, Irma married Herbert Eichorst; he preceded her in death on September 6, 2003. Surviving are her four sons; Robert (Kaye) Eichorst of Goshen,...

Richard “Dick” J. Rhodes, residing in South Bend, Indiana passed away, Friday, July 12, 2019 at Sanctuary of Holy Cross, South Bend. Dick was born on June 17, 1938 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Andrew B. Rhodes and Rella Jane (Bubar) Rhodes.  Shortly after his birth, the family moved to his “hometown” of Florence, Alabama.  He has resided in the South Bend area since 1975 coming from Nashville, Tennessee.  Dick was a Coffee High School Alumni;...

Joseph "Joe" F. Harjung, 90, residing in South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2109 at the Center for Hospice Care, South Bend. Joe was born on July 27, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Michael Harjung and Anna (Schmalz) Harjung. He has lived for the past 24 years in Granger, Indiana, previously residing in Chicago, IL, and Huntington Park, CA. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War -- noted as one of...

Anne M. Reynolds, 59, passed away peacefully at her home in South Bend on the evening of Friday, July 12, 2019. Anne was born on May 19, 1960 in San Diego, CA. On October 11, 1980, Anne was united in marriage to Owen “Buddy” Reynolds, who survives. Together, Buddy and Anne raised two daughters, Erica and Samantha. Anne was previously employed as a dining room worker at the University of Notre Dame. She enjoyed reading and cherished time spent with family and friends, especially...

Roy DeVon Andrews, 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  Roy was born on February 1, 1927 in South Bend, IN to the late Floyd and Flossie (Floran) Andrews. He graduated from John Adams High School in 1945 and served as Secretary of his senior class.  Roy was very active in sports and lettered in four major sports; the first graduate to do so at Adams.  He received a degree in business and accounting from South Bend College of Commerce.  Roy served in the United...

Ronald P. Snyder October 21, 1955 – July 9, 2019 Ronald P. Snyder, 63, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home.  Ronald was born on October 21, 1955 in South Bend to the late Robert Snyder and Sylvia (Toth) Snyder and has been a lifelong resident of this area. Ronald worked at the Bendix Corporation and at Allied Stamping, and in his later years was the owner and operator of Snyder’s Portable Welding-Fab in Mishawaka and worked with...

Richard N. Dunn, 54, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his residence.  Richard was born on May 5, 1965 in Holland, Michigan, to Barbara Scully and the late Joel Dunn. In addition to his mother, Richard is survived by his three children, Steven Dunn, Jami Dunn, and Nicholas Dunn; two grandchildren, Madelyn and Beckett Dunn; niece, Rachel Buck; and former wife, Lisa Lebeda. He was preceded in death by his sister, Brandie Dunn-Smith, and nephew, Mitchell...

James K. Pullappilly, 84, of South Bend, IN, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Briarcliff Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born February 20, 1935 in Kottayam, India, to the late Matthew and Elizabeth Pullappilly. In 1961, he married Gracy T. Pullappally, who survives. In addition to his wife, James is survived by his daughter, Lincy (Rafael) Pullappally-Dominguez; son, Jason (Anna Mae) Pullappilly; granddaughters, Grace Anne and Juliet; and sister, Mary Mattam. He is...