All Obituaries

  "Nothing fancy, just a few cocktails" Edwardsburg – Gary John Sill, 62, passed away in his home on Friday, March 5, 2021. Gary was born on June 28, 1958 in Pensacola, Florida to John and Elsie (Richez) Sill. Gary’s mother, Elsie has preceded him in death. Gary is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Jim Moulton) Sill, and Ashley (Monty) Ort; grandchildren, Averiegh and Fiona Moulton; sister, Karen (Keith) Smith; nephew, Kyle (Jade) Smith; niece, Kayla Smith;...

Arrangements are currently pending. Full obituary to come. Palmer Funeral Homes -West Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com 

As I Sit In Heaven As I sit in heaven and watch you everyday I try to let you know with signs I never went away I hear you when you're laughing and I watch you as you sleep I even placed my arms around you to calm you as you weep I see you wish the days away begging to have me home So I try and send you signs so you know you're not alone Don't feel guilty that you have life Life was denied to me Heaven is truly beautiful just you wait and see So live your life laugh again enjoy...

Melvin M. Mullis, 103 years old, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 4, 2021 at Brookdale in Granger, IN. He was born on August 12, 1917 in Oakland, IL, to James and Emma (Ward) Mullis. Emma later remarried Dorsey Bayes, who together raised Melvin. In January 31, 1942 in Mansfield, OH, Melvin married the former Elsie Bistodeau, who preceded him in death on March 29, 1999. Melvin is survived by two sons, Edward (Judy) Mullis of South Bend, IN, and Chuck (Becki) Mullis of...

Mary Ellen Carper, 82 years old, passed away Wednesday March 3, 2021 in Elkhart. She was born August 2, 1938 in Walker, Minnesota to the late Albert and Bessie (Worchester) Mix. On April 19, 1965 in Olympia, Washington, Mary married the love of her life, Dick Carper, who preceded her in death in 2012. Mary worked as a Mary Kay consultant. Some of her favorite past times were to do puzzles and read. Her favorite television show to watch was General Hospital. She also always had her hair and...

Karen E. Finley, 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. She was born in LaPorte, IN on September 5, 1941 to the late Arthur & Arlene (Zolman) Mounce.   Karen and her husband Roger owned and operated Ewing Café for over 30 years where she and her family met some of their dearest friends. Karen was a loving mother and grandmother, and was an avid Notre Dame fan. Karen is survived by her son, Michael Finley of South Bend, and her three...

Karen Leigh DeBoever, 77, passed away on Tuesday evening, March 2, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. She was born on May 21, 1943 in South Bend to Owen F. and Esther M. (Hullinger) Brothers, both of whom preceded her in death. Karen is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Gary) Ham of New Carlisle, IN; son, Joseph DeBoever of South Bend; four grandchildren, Zackery (Amber) Dunnuck of Sparta, MI; Matthew Dunnuck of Williamston, MI; Jesse (Brittany) Ham of Mishawaka, IN; and Kenneth...

 Betty Jean Truex, 95, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Caring Cottage on Martin Lane in South Bend.  Betty was born October 17, 1925 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, to the late Louis and Matilda E. (Berger) VonGruenigen.   On February 3, 1945, she married DeVon E. Truex in Wakarusa where they farmed, grew huge gardens and worked many places in town. Betty was a homemaker, who began her work career at Ball Band, Mishawaka; and concluded her...

     Susan J. Eidem (Duckstad), 80, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband at her side on Monday, March 1, 2021. Susan was born November 12, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Walter and Ursula (Colton) Duckstad. On September 23, 1961 in St. Paul, Minnesota she was united in marriage to Daniel E. Eidem; this past September they celebrated 59 years of marriage together.      Susan graduated from Visitation High School in St. Paul,...

Sarah Elizabeth, 40, resided in South Bend, IN and unexpectedly passed away at Memorial Hospital on March 1, 2021.   At the time of her death, family and her first friend in life, her cousin, Alicia DeBoe, surrounded Sarah. Sarah was born in Germany to parents Samuel and Susan DeBoe (Stoneking).  As Sarah grew, she was also blessed with two bonus parents, Nannette DeBoe and Steven Stoneking.   All parents survive, along with sister,...

Jo Ann M. Steele entered eternal life on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Her spirit is carried on by her loving husband, three children, eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and an extended family of friends and relatives from every walk of life.  She was born to Joseph and Laura Weber on September 1, 1938 in Patchogue, New York where she went on to become prom queen and valedictorian of her high school. On her sixteenth birthday, Jo Ann went on her first date with a Coast...

Cynthia Jo Herron, 59, of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27th, 2021, surrounded by family at home, after a little over a year battling cancer. Cindy was the first child born to Joseph and Martha (Clark) Hunsberger on August 15, 1961, in South Bend. On August 18,1990, Cindy married David A. Herron. Cindy cherished time spent with family and friends, especially when it included her grandchildren. During the summer months, she enjoyed tending to the flowers in her...

Rita Mae Egenhoefer, affectionately known by those who knew and loved her as Bonnie, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 27, 2021.  Although diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she enjoyed life at home while being lovingly cared for by her devoted husband, until additional medical problems resulted in her surrendering to the Almighty. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, Barbara and Theodore Kenowski, sisters Lorraine Koraleski and Diane Kenowski,...

Michael Peli Sr., 85, of Mishawaka, IN., passed away at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021 in his residence with his family by his side. Michael was born on September 28, 1935 in South Bend, IN. to John and Elizabeth (Kovach) Peli. On October 28, 1956 in South Bend, Michael married Barbara Joyce Rushlow. Barbara preceded Michael in death on February 4, 2012. Michael is survived by two daughters, Laura (David) Szianfucht and Patricia (Kurt) Andrzejewski, three sons, Daniel (Lori) Peli,...

Robert Arthur McNerney, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 27, 2021 at Healthwin in South Bend, IN. He was born on April 22, 1926 in South Bend, to Joseph G. and Theresa M. (Nagy) McNerney, both of whom preceded him in death. On June 10, 1950 at St. Patrick Church in South Bend, Robert married Dorothy Schmanske, who preceded him in death on August 21, 1999. In October 2002, Robert then married Diane Howard, who preceded him in death on June 21, 2018. Robert is...

Robert L. Herbster, 92 years old, passed away at 5:02 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home in Warsaw surrounded by his family.  Mr. Herbster was born on August 7, 1928 in Lakeville to the late Jacob Arthur and Carrie Olive (McBride) Herbster.  On June 27, 1954, at Pine Creek Church of the Brethren in North Liberty, Robert “Bob” and Elsie Marie Rowe were united in marriage.  After 62 years of marriage, Elsie preceded her husband in death on September 5,...

Patricia Louise Cholasinski, age 86, residing in South Bend, Indiana passed away at 4:45 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at Sanctuary at St. Paul’s.  She taught school at Hay, German and Harrison Elementary Schools in South Bend. Patricia was born on October 20, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Joseph and Winifred (Kendziorski) Abraham.  On February 8, 1959 in South Bend, Indiana she was united in marriage to Ronald Ernest Cholasinski, who preceded her in death in...

Walkerton – Roy French, 67, passed away 1:30 pm on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home. Roy was born December 6, 1953 in (Tuckerman), Arkansas to the late (Billy W.) French and Edith E. (Isbell) Nichols. Roy was united in marriage to the former Cindy Sue Berger, who passed April 1, 2008.  Roy leaves behind daughters, Amy Jo (James) Aschenbrenner of North Liberty, IN and Angy Dee French of Ishpeming, MI; three grandchildren: Noah, Elijah, and Beau Aschenbrenner; a brother,...

Wilma Louise Habart, 82, of South Bend passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. She was born on February 27, 1938 in Peru, IN, to the late Charles and Doris (Griffith) Harris. On August 18, 1957 in South Bend, IN, she married Herbert Wesley “Wes” Habart, who preceded her in death on July 26, 2009. Surviving are her two sons, Steven Habart of Kalamazoo, MI and Kent Habart of Niles, MI; six grandchildren, Courtney...

Phoebe Faith McCartney passed away at birth at 6:09 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. Joseph Health System Mishawaka. Phoebe is survived by her parents, Gary and Brooklyn (Ankin) McCartney, one sister, Paislee McCartney, two brothers, Phoenix and Parker McCartney, her paternal grandparents, Kimberly and Gary McCartney and her maternal grandparents, Katina and Ken Jr., Ankin.. Cremation will take place. There will be no services at this time. Palmer Funeral Home...