All Obituaries

Dorothy Mae Lockwood, 95, of Three Rivers, Michigan formally of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in South Bend.  Dorothy was born on November 5, 1924 in Macy, Indiana to the late Lloyd T. and Elizabeth M. (Burroughs) Starner.  She has lived in the area for the last 69 years. On April 16, 1950 in Macy, she married Robert L. Lockwood who preceded her in death on August 30, 1969.  Dorothy retired after 20 years working as a bookkeeper for Rasmussen’s...

Arlene Lee Fenstermacher, 78, went home to be with the Lord at 6:55 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 after passing at her home.  Arlene was born on February 18, 1942 in Blue Ash, Ohio, the first of four sisters to the late Lee J. and Lorraine Emma (Tueting) Venard.  She  was a 1960 graduate of Sycamore High School in Blue Ash where she first met her husband to be, James M. Fenstermacher, who survives her.  Arlene and Jim were united in marriage on August 24,...

JoAnne Pruett, 72, of Granger, IN, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on April 1, 2020. She was born on April 29, 1947, in East Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Albert James and the late Sherrill (Weber) McGoogan. JoAnne graduated from Merrywood High School, Wilmette, IL, in 1965, where she was a proud member of the infamous Rah Rah girls, and she graduated from the University of Dayton in 1969, with a degree in English. She has lived in South Bend since 1969....

Donald J. Bentley, 68, of South Bend passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Don was born July 1, 1951 in Mishawaka to the late Vernon E. and Louellan (Craft) Bentley.  On November 13, 1970 in St. Joseph, Michigan, he married Garnet (Fye) Bentley, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Penny (Miguel) Jara and Kelly Bentley; grandchildren, Michael, Brian, Elena, Tony, Coby and Cory; great-grandchild, Josiah; sister, Phyllis...

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Gordon Kirkland, 92, of South Bend passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Trailpoint Village.  He was born September 19, 1927 in Glasgow, Scotland, to the late John and Ina Rose Kirkland.  On June 21, 1996 in Las Vegas, Gordon married Ruth Kirkland, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Rona (Christopher) Cushman, Rita (Warren) Mattison, and Laura (Dennis) Alexander; son, John (Teri) Kirkland; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Robert...

Gunter Kison, journeyman, carpenter, accomplished traveler, dedicated Christian and devoted naturalist, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  Survived by his wife of 63 years, Erika (Prahl) Kison, as well as his children Michael Kison, Heidi (Scott) Dolan and Dirk (Michelle) Kison, his sister in-law, Helen Kison and several loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Preceding Gunter in death are his parents, Arnold and Irene (Kolz) Kison, and his brother...

Joakim Berry-Watts was born sleeping on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. He is survived by his parents, Ashley Hirsch and Anthony Berry-Watts; sisters, Zyaunna and Ahnnlyn; brothers, Zayden, Jiraiya, Cameron, and Anthony Jr.; maternal grandmother, Vickie Brandenburg; maternal grandfather, Bryan Hirsch; paternal grandmother, Darlene Berry; aunts, Autom Ziegert, Amber Hirsch, Breanna Hirsch, and Amanda Berry; and uncles, Chris Berry and Damien...

Tracey Ellen Lynch, 58, residing in Mishawaka, passed away at 5:25pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born March 17, 1962 in South Bend to Dennis and Carol (Shelley) Lynch. In addition to her parents, Tracey is survived by her daughter, Samantha Goens; grandchildren, Isaiah and Jordyn Hubbard and Kayden Sharpe; and her brother, Brian (Janice) Lynch; as well as an aunt, Hertha Sowell. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kelly Ann...

Henry “Hank” Pinckney Woolley, 73, residing in Vandalia, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 in his home. He was born November 13, 1946 in Niles, MI to the late Henry West and Betsy (Davis) Woolley. On December 31, 1976 in South Bend, Hank married the former Colette Berndt, who preceded him in death on January 7, 2016. Hank graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1965. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1965 – 1967 before being honorably discharged....

Jacqueline Rose Nieter passed away on March 31, 2020, at the age of 89 from COPD complicated by heart problems.  She had a deep Christian faith based in the Brethren Church and augmented by long association with the friends of Bill W. and the Handmaidens of the Most Holy Trinity. Jackie was born on July 10, 1930, in South Bend, Indiana, to Cyril F. (Cy) and Claribel (Terry) Nieter.  She graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend. The highlight of her 20’s was a trip...

Jane E. Wilson, 91 ¾ years old, passed away at 5:44 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.  Mrs. Wilson was born on June 24, 1928 in South Bend to the late Gad LeRoy and Ida (Engel) Gleason.  She has lived in South Bend her entire life.  On September 5, 1948 in South Bend, Jane and Charles P. Wilson were united in marriage.  Her husband preceded her in death on August 11, 2014.  Two sons, Bruce Alan Wilson and Crist Phillip Wilson,...

William D. Pipke, 69, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  He was born June 4, 1950 in South Bend to the late Ludwig and Ruth (Pittman) Pipke. William is survived by his brother, Bruce Pipke; niece, Susan (Rich) Cry; and many other nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his wife, Frances Pipke; sister, Evelyn Lupa; and brothers, James Pipke, Richard Pipke, Harold Pipke, and Allen Pipke. William...

Surrounded by his wife, Michelle, and son Conner, Donald “DD” Hudnall passed away in his South Bend home on March 27, 2020. He was born on June 19, 1963 to the late Ira and Louise (Rhiendel) Hudnall in Ohio. In 1977, Indiana became his home where he graduated from Clay High School in 1981.  DD was well known as a formidable competitor on the softball field where his strong bat and glove earned him induction to the Indiana Slow Pitch Hall of Fame in 2014. He was an asset to...

Gary N. Grimslid, 82 years old, passed away at 3:51 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Sprenger Health Care of Mishawaka, Indiana. Gary was born on May 12, 1937 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to the late James Donald and Margaret (Gollnick) Grimslid. He has lived locally since 2017, after returning from Florida.  Gary retired in 1993 after 39 years of employment in retail management for Sears. He was a former member of First English Lutheran Church and grew up attending Bethel Lutheran Church...

Donald Gene McCall, 72, a resident of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. He was born on December 9, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana, to Leonard and Iva (Sparks) McCall, both of whom preceded him in death. On October 12, 1968 at St. Jude Catholic Church in South Bend, Donald married the former Judith Lynn Bogucki, who survives. In addition to his loving wife of 52 years, Donald is survived by their son, Kevin Andrew (Jillian)...

Phanetta E. “Sue” Stanley, 69 years old, passed away on Friday afternoon, March 27, 2020 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.  Sue was born on January 9, 1951 in Downey, CA to the late William and Nadine (McCloud) Braden.  She has lived in South Bend and Lakeville most of her life.  Along with her husband, Richard “Rick” Stanley, Sue is survived by her children, Yvonne Carney of South Bend, Cassie Bridwell of Lakeville and Nicholas Gay of...

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Therese Mary Grojean (Frysztak) passed away on March 27, 2020 due to complications after a five-year battle with dementia. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 29, 1939 to Peter and Mary Frysztak.  After graduating Cardinal Stritch High School in 1957, she thrived as an executive assistant to the VP of Sales for Motorola. In 1959, she met her future husband, Tom, on a blind date, and they have been dancing through life together ever since. They married on May 6, 1961 and quickly grew to a...

Charlotte L. (Rinne) Baranay passed away March 26, 2020 peacefully at her home in South Bend, Indiana.   Her daughters Catherine (Rob) Kastens and Courtney (Peter Chism) are beyond grateful that their prayers that she be able to live out her years in the home she loved filled with her animals, treasures, and youngest granddaughter were answered. Charlotte (or “Auntie Mame”, as her beloved nieces and nephews adoringly called her) was born in Chicago, IL on April 9,...