All Obituaries

John A. Lipp Jr., 73, of South Bend, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, of natural causes at his residence. John was born December 2, 1947, in South Bend to John and Mary (Hildebrand) Lipp, Sr. He graduated from Riley High School in 1966. In 1968, John went on to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was awarded with a purple heart during his service. John retired from NIPSCO after thirty-seven years of service. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He...

Ronald L. Sharp Jr., 51 years of age, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Ron was born on August 10, 1969 in South Bend to Mary Lou (Smith) and Ronald L. Sharp Sr. On July 15, 2000, he was united in marriage to Donna Grise in Las Vegas who survives. Ron was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved going and watching his grandchildren at their sporting events. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys football and Chicago White Sox fan, enjoyed going to...

Virginia Warren, 98, passed from this life on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was born in Kokomo, IN to the late John Harding and Susan (Harness) Harding on May 21, 1923. Virginia met Edward Warren at Uniroyal and they were united in marriage on October 24, 1943 in South Bend.  Edward preceded her in death on August 21, 2016. Surviving Virginia is a loving family, consisting of sons, Michael (Jeanne) Warren of Plymouth, IN and Robert Warren of South Bend, IN, five grandchildren: Jennifer...

Rick Peak, 86, of Lakeville, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his residence. Rick was born April 21, 1935, in South Bend, to Carl and Margaret (Lawson) Peak.  On December 1, 1984, Rick married Kathy C. Seifer; and she survives. He served in the United States Navy before being honorably discharged.  Rick was a bartender for Morris Park Country Club; previously, he worked at the Elks Lodge for twenty-three years.  He also was a member of the Lakeville Lodge #353...

Micdanieo “Mickie” V. Leichtman, 50 years of age, passed away at her home on July 24, 2021.  Mickie as her friends and family called her was born on June 14, 1971 in Mishawaka, IN to Edward and Franceska (Tykes) Leichtman.  Mickie worked over the years as a taxi driver and as a caregiver.  Whether it was taking care of her family or helping her friend Margaret Doody over the last 10 years with her day to day activities, caring for others came natural to...

Rebecca “Becky” Sue Johnson (Barrier), age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born on April 2, 1952 in South Bend, IN, to the late Roy and Daisy Barrier. Becky married Robert “Bob” O. Johnson on May 2, 1981, in Mishawaka, IN. Becky worked as a quality manager for a local machining manufacturer. She truly lived life to the fullest. She was an amazing cook. She loved animals, and anyone that met her, was a friend. Becky was loved by...

Erika Adamovsky, 88, of South Bend passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at StoryPoint Granger.  She was born August 9, 1932 in Bytom, Germany to Joseph and Anna Klappauf.  On November 23, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan, she married the love of her life, Adolf Adamovsky, who preceded her in death on June 27, 2019. Surviving are two daughters, Doris (Patrick) Portolese and Heidi Adamovsky; two grandchildren, Ashley (Erik) Portolese-Miller and Gina (Dawson Brown) Portolese; two...

Kenneth “Ken” R. Lemanski, 63, residing in South Bend, Indiana passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Portage Manor.  Ken was born on April 22, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana to Ronald Lemanski Sr. and Elizabeth (Forray) Lemanski. Ken had an enjoyment for collecting items that started in his youth where he would make insect collections specifically butterflies and would enter them in the county fair.  As he grew older Ken would spend his time collecting coins and...

Patrick Lee Hall, 69 years old, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his residence in Mishawaka. He was born March 6, 1952 in South Bend to the late Robert and Emily Jean (Hawkins) Hall. On February 7, 1972 in Elkhart, Patrick married the love of his life, Phyllis Wickizer, who survives. Patrick was a lifelong resident of Michiana. He loved music – always listening Classic Country music. He also loved karaoke, having his go to songs be Elvis. Patrick also loved driving and...

Richard L. Russ, 85, of South Bend, IN and formerly of Hartland, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born May 17, 1936 in Royal Oak, MI to the late Harold and Cleona (McVeigh) Russ.  On June 22, 1957 in Hazel Park, MI, Richard married Mary (Yarmak) Russ, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Kimberley (David) Blazo of South Bend, IN and Dana (David) Klier of Washington Township, MI; sons, Darin (Ellen) Russ of...

Fal D. Harris, 82, passed away on Thursday morning, July 22, 2021 at the Center for Hospice Care—Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN. He was born on September 26, 1938 in South Bend, IN, to Falmore B. and Marguerite E. (Drier) Harris, both of whom preceded him in death. Fal is survived by his son, Carey E. Harris of Weeki Wachee, Florida; grandson, Gregory Harris; and brothers, Jerry A. (Suzanne) Harris of Granger, IN, and Larry E. Harris of Lake Mary, FL. A lifelong resident...

Loren John Vander Werf, 86, of Elkhart, IN., went to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. Loren was born on November 22, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI., to John and Dorothy (Hoeksma) Vander Werf. Loren married Janice Riemersma on June 28, 1957 in Holland, MI. He was a loving and dedicated husband to Jan for 64 years. Janice survives along with their children, Brenda (Robert) O’Grady of Maryville, TN, Bruce...

James Edward Berta, of Empire MI, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2021, at the age of 83, after a fall. He was born in South Bend, IN on June 26, 1937 to Julius and Irene Berta, both of whom preceded him in death. A graduate of St. Joseph High School, Class of 1955, Jim went on to serve in the Navy from 1956-1958, stationed in San Francisco. He had a long career at Wheelabrator Technologies. He was an expert craftsman, building clocks, Shaker style boxes, and furniture. Jim is...

Justin Phillip Bidlack, age 44 of Mishawaka, passed away tragically in an automobile accident on July 21, 2021.  Justin was born June 24,1977 in South Bend. Justin was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, Class of 1996.  He made his living in sales.  He was great with electronics and loved watching movies.  Justin was a loving father and cared deeply for his family. Justin is survived by his parents, Janette and James Penzewik of Mishawaka; his sons, Cade and Liam;...

William G. Stewart, 89 years old, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his residence in Elkhart. He was born June 1, 1932 in McComas, WV to the late Sylvester Lee and Clois Cherry (Accord) Stewart. In 1952, William married Pauline Mash – they were married for 47 years before her passing in 1999. In 2001 at Calvary Baptist Church in South Bend, William married Anna May Guthrie, who survives. William and Anna just celebrated their 20th wedding...

Betty Jeanne Tacy passed peacefully on July 20, 2021, surrounded by family. Betty was born in Niles, Michigan to Donald H. Winter Sr. and Phyllis A. Winter on September 2, 1965. Betty earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s in forensic science. She was employed by Sacred Heart and was active in the AIDS community and did work with the AIDS Ministries. She was passionately involved in her sobriety for several years and worked tirelessly in service of others with...

Paul R. Elkins, 80, loving Father, Grandfather and U.S. Marine, passed away at 7:07am Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Memorial Hospital. Paul was born on April 21, 1941, in Bloomingdale, IN to the late Samuel C. and Gladys (Farmer) Elkins. Paul was the 11th of 14 children.  All but one sister has passed away. Paul is survived by his wife, Joyce (Stull); sons, David R. (Margaret) Elkins of Bloomington, IN, and Kevin (Amy) Elkins of Edwardsburg, MI; daughter Roberta (Alan) Giebler of...

Lucille Rose (Peffley) Eder, 88, passed away at 3:05pm on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Wellbrooke. Rose born on January 15, 1933, in Ladoga, IN to the late Clyde and Helen Peffley. Rose was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Eder; her significant other, Calvin Ream; son, Jeffery Eder; and daughters, Paula (Eder) Williams and Linda (Eder) Warner.  Rose was the youngest of 12 children and they have all passed away. Rose is survived by her grandchildren, Don Williams and Teresa...

Josephine Marie (Serge) Germano was born in Reggio-Calabria, Italy on October 1, 1922. She immigrated to Mishawaka, IN in 1926 from Pennsylvania with her father and mother, Frank Serge and Mary (DeMarco) Serge. Preceded by her parents, and her sisters and brothers, Frances (Serge) Catanzarite, Rose Serge, Joseph Serge and Patrick Serge. She is survived by a sister, Annette (Serge) Kubasik of South Bend, IN. She was a lifelong member of Saint Monica’s Parish and resident of Mishawaka,...

Marlene C. Neulist, 86, of South Bend, IN, and formerly of St. Louis, MO, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at Wellbrooke of South Bend. She was born on November 24, 1934 in St. Louis, MO to the late Clyde and Vera (Smith) Fults. On September 11, 1954 in St. Louis, Marlene married George Neulist, who preceded her in death on December 12, 2012. Marlene is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Chris) Hildebrandt of Granger, IN; son, Frank Neulist of Hillsboro, MO; seven grandchildren, Melissa...