All Obituaries

Services will be held privately with burial to follow at Riverview Cemetery. 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. 

William R. Cressy, 97, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born May 16, 1923 in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Ralph and Cecelia (Sledzikowski) Cressy and remained a life-long area resident until moving to Mishawaka in 2004. On April 14, 1956 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in South Bend, William married Rosella Novess, who preceded him in death earlier this year. Surviving are his daughters, Ann (Robert) Hedl of Mishawaka, Indiana and Carol Schmanski of...

Margaret J. “Tootie” Nemeth, 85, of South Bend, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Hearth at Juday Creek.  She was born February 27, 1935 in South Bend to the late James and Leona Marie (Straub) Curran.  On November 23, 1957 in South Bend, Margaret married Robert “Bob” E. Nemeth, who preceded her in death on March 3, 2016.  She lived most of her married life in Swanson Highlands and was blessed with a multitude of neighborhood...

Wilma J. (Spencer) Stafford, 72, of Bremen, IN passed away at 3am on Monday, November 23, 2020 in her home. Wilma was born on January 26, 1948, in Lima, Ohio to the late Paul and Evelyn (Preston) Spencer.  Wilma was also preceded in death by a brother, Lester David Spencer. On January 29, 1995, Wilma married Robert “Bob” Stafford. He survives along with daughter, Laura Osterman of South Bend; son, John Osterman of South Bend; grandson, John Thomas Osterman, Jr.; and...

  Morganna J. Schwing, 73, residing in South Bend, IN; passed away unexpectedly at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was born December 1, 1946 in Oakland City, IN, a daughter of the late Donald E. & Marjorie (Loveless) Snyder, and has lived in the South Bend area since 1969. On September 4, 1965 in Terre Haute, IN, Morganna was united in marriage to Donald Lee Schwing who survives.  Along with Don, the love of her life, she is...

Wava (Richardson) Apelgreen, 86, of Lakeville passed away November 22, 2020 with her family by her side. Wava’s mark on the world is the legacy of her family, her joy and “most precious possession.” She is survived by her husband, Charles and two daughters: Sue (Darrell) Leber of Lake Stevens, Washington, and Janet (Steve) Mann of Fort Collins, Colorado. She also has two grandchildren: Darrel (Brittany) Leber, Jr of Nampa, Idaho and Joseph Carey of South Bend,...

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Steven A. Ritenour, 70, residing in Plymouth, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 22, 2020.  He was born to the late Virginia (Thomas) and Elmer E. Ritenour on February 15, 1950 in Bremen, IN and remained a lifelong resident of the area.  Steven worked as a diesel mechanic for Whiteford Kenworth in South Bend.  On June 26, 1970 he married Jackey Sinders and this year they celebrated 50 years together.  Steven was a huge Nascar and Chicago Cubs fan, and was a huge...

SOUTH BEND – Troy M. Bush, 48, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Mishawaka. Troy was born August 25, 1972 in South Bend, to Aleta Knicklebine and Leroy Bush. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.  Troy then went on to work in the construction business. Surviving is his mother, Aleta Knicklebine of South Bend; sister, Tonya Bryant of Mishawaka; brother, Timothy Bush of Mishawaka. Troy was preceded in death by his father, Leroy...

Verda Irene Kidd, 90, passed away on November 22, 2020 at 8:45 pm, at The Hearth at Juday Creek, Granger, Indiana.  Verda was born on May 9, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Clyde and Helen (Mills) McClanahan.  She married the love of her life, Clyde B. Kidd on June 6, 1951, who preceded her in death on November 27, 2015.  Her daughter, Sharon Kidd preceded her in death on September 18, 1971. She is survived by her sons, Wayne A. (Jody) Kidd of Venice, Florida; Daniel...

William C. Horvath, 70 years old, passed away at 1:48 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the home of his daughter surrounded by his loving family.  Bill was born on March 5, 1950 in South Bend to the late Carl and Louise (Ullery) Horvath.  He has remained a lifelong resident.  Bill is survived by his three children, Ashley Horvath, Brandon Horvath, and Heather (fiancé, Coy Brown) Horvath, all of South Bend; two loved grandchildren, Blake and Braylynn Moore; and his...

Elizabeth T. “Betty” McCurdie, 86 years old, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in her home.  Betty was born on May 14, 1934 in Soren Scotland to the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Torrence) Quig On July 27, 1955 in Old Cumnock, Scotland Betty married Cathcart McCurdie, who preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death are 2 sisters, Chrissy Sneddon and Margaret McClaren as well as brothers Donald, Robert, William and David Quig. Betty is survived by her...

Susan R. Bowman, 86, of Fort Wayne passed away at 11:50 A.M. on Friday, November 20. Susan was born to the late Richard and Marion (Dalton) Robertson in July 1934 in South Bend, IN. In March 1963, she married D. Chuck Bowman who preceded her in death in July, 1984. She retired from the South Bend School Corporation after 33 years of teaching. Susan gave back to her community by volunteering in many local charities like, Antiquarian Society, Junior League, St. Joseph County...

Bobbie G. Fuchs, 95 years old, of Lakeville passed away at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He and his wife, Betty, are together once again for eternity.  Bob was born on March 1, 1925 in Lakeville to the late Charles E. and Anna O. (Barkley) Fuchs.  He has remained a lifelong resident of Lakeville.  On November 15, 1946 in Lakeville, Bob and Betty J. Frick were united in marriage.  Betty preceded her husband in...

Ms. Sandra Sue Smeltzer, 76, passed away at her residence in Michigan City on the evening of Saturday, November 21, 2020. Sandra was born on January 4, 1944 to the late Morris and Phyllis (Passage) Cloyd.  Sandra was employed as a factory worker for E-Z Heat in New Carlisle and was a long-time member of American Legion Post #297 in New Carlisle. Sandra was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  Sandra...

Ryan J. Lockridge, 40 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 11:07 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020.  He passed away at Memorial Hospital unexpectedly after a very brief illness.  Ryan was born on September 18, 1980 in LaPorte, IN to Gary and Marilyn (Fisher) Lockridge, Sr.  His parents survive.  In 1999, Ryan graduated from North Judson San Pierre High School.  In 2003, Ryan graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History from...

Robert A. Pruitt, of South Bend, Indiana, fought until there was no fight; he passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020.  Affectionately known as “Papa,” Bob was born September 5, 1940 in Frankfort, IN, to (the late) Virgil & Irene (Phillips) Pruitt. He was a proud Hoosier, having earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree at Indiana University in Bloomington and later another master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.  Bob served his...

Betty R. Reichanadter, 82, passed away Friday, November 20,2020 at her home.  She was born on February 3, 1938 in Sheperdsville, Kentucky to the late Clade and Beatrice Lynch.  An angel among the living, Betty loved to extend a helping hand to her family and friends because it was her great joy to give rather than receive. She loved a good story and was usually the first one to crack a smile, even if it was at herself. She was kind, forgiving, thoughtful and lived her life with...

Rosemary (Hamilton) Hinman, 62, passed away at 4am on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in her home. Rosemary wars born on November 10, 1958 in South Bend, to the late John and Vera (Havens) Hamilton. Rosemary was also preceded in death by sisters, Patricia Hamilton and Billy Jo Hamilton; and brothers, Roger Hamilton and David Hamilton. On November 22, 2000, in South Bend, Rosemary married Sky Hinman.  He survives along with a son Ryan Milewski; sisters, Juanita Mawhorter of Mishawaka and...

Janice Elizabeth Angelbeck Straw, went to be with her Lord Jesus on November 19, 2020 at the age of 91. She passed away at the home of her daughter, Kathryn Olson from complications due to Alzheimer’s Disease. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas; son, Jeffrey and son-in-law, Gregory Olson. Jan is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Olson; son, Andrew Straw (and his wife Judy); grandchildren, Drew Olson, Abby Olson Brown (and her husband Jason), Laura Straw...