All Obituaries

Sylvia K. Schmid, 82 a resident of South Bend since 1963, coming from Cassopolis, Michigan, passed away on Friday May 29, 2020, at Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN.  Sylvia was born April 2, 1938, in Owosso, Michigan to the late William Reames and Althea (Reames) Young and attended Cassopolis High School.  On May 17, 1958 in Cassopolis, Michigan she was united in marriage to Norman Schmid.  They enjoyed 54 years of marriage until his passing on Aug. 29, 2012. Sylvia...

Helen J. Kubsch, 94, residing in Mishawaka, IN, passed away at 2:35am on Thursday, May 28, 2020 in her home. She was born on May 28, 1926 in South Bend, IN, to the late Frank and Marie Grabarz, and she remained a lifelong area resident. Helen was married to John D. Kubsch, Sr., who preceded her in death on November 13, 1980. She was also preceded in death by one son, John D. Kubsch, Jr. on June 2, 2000; one daughter, Karen “Susie” Laros on May 29, 2018; and three grandchildren,...

Full obituary to come. Services to be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Palmer Funeral Homes - West Chapel, 2702 Lincoln Way West, South Bend, IN 46628. Friends may call on the family for one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Pastor Dennis Patton to officiate. Burial to follow at Southlawn Cemetery. Online expressions of sympathy may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com. 

Susan Marie Alcock, 62, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Walkerton, Indiana.  Susan was born March 9, 1958 in Buffalo, New York to the late Edgar and Doris (Studier) Parsons.   She has been a resident in the area for the last 23 years coming from New York. Susan was a graduate of Kenmore East High School in Kenmore, New York.  Susan worked as a mechanic with Sears Auto Center. She enjoyed woodworking and loved spending time with her...

Beth A Bennett, 54, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana.  Beth was born on December 25, 1965 in South Bend, to Earl and Silvia (Dombkowski) Lamphier, who survive.  Beth was a lifelong resident of the area. Beth was a great mother and grandmother. She loved playing Bingo. Along with her parents, Beth is survived by her daughter, Dava (Mathew Ellis) Price of South Bend; six grandchildren, Keyara, Reagan, Zachary, Mattison, Christian and...

Full obituary to come. Services to be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Palmer Funeral Homes - West Chapel, 2702 Lincoln Way West, South Bend. Friends may call on the family for visitation for one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Online expressions of sympathy may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com. 

Lois H. Peterson, 87, resident of Mishawaka since 1998, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 26, 2020 at Acres of Indiana Group Home – New Carlisle. Lois was born April 19, 1933 in Lakeville, Indiana, to the late Earl and Caryl (Searfoss) Limerick. She attended North Liberty Schools and graduated from Lakeville High School in 1951. On July 31, 1951 in Lakeville, she was joined in marriage to Howard D. Fisher, the love of her life; to this union one son was born, Danny Lee (Cheryl)...

Carole Kister, 76 years old, passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation, South Bend.  Carole was born on September 3, 1943 in Flint, Mi to the late Stanley Glenn and Geraldine Frances (Lott) Johnson.  Carole worked as a social worker for the United States Army Veteran’s Administration.  A private burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI.  Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, South Bend is...

 Carol L. (Campbell) (Best) Barnett, 85, lifelong resident of South Bend, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 5:20PM Monday, May 25, 2020, at her residence.  Carol was born March 21, 1935, in Mishawaka, to the late Clarence and Opal (Hodge) Campbell. She was a graduate of Riley High School in 1953.  In September of 1976, in South Bend, Carol married John Paul Barnett; he preceded her in death on October 25, 2010. She worked most of her life in the insurance...

Austin L. Kuhl, 33, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born on August 2, 1986 in Mishawaka, IN, to Janet Kuhl and Randy Gilleand. Austin was a lifelong resident of South Bend, where he attended Clay High School. He was employed in the RV industry and also worked as a carpenter. If it needed to be fixed, Austin was your man to do it. Austin had a zest for life. He loved his family fiercely and was not afraid to show it. He was so proud to be a brother to Shawn, Cole, and Olivia, as...

Michael P. Landree, 56, of South Bend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 10, 1964 in Chicago, IL to Patrick and Sharon (Matott) Landree, both of whom survive. Also surviving are his children, Sara Landree, Justin Landree, and Joshua Landree; girlfriend, Nancy Szobodi; and brother, Brian Landree. Upon graduation from Westville High School, Michael graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University. He enjoyed reading and...

Sophie E. Nellis, age 82, residing in South Bend, Indiana passed away at 6:11 am on Monday, May 25, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, Indiana.  She was born on April 10, 1938 in Gowanda, New York to Michael and Elizabeth (Stebenovich) Ogden, who preceded her in death.  After living in New York she moved to Chicago and then to South Bend in 1982.  On February 13, 1960 in North Collins, New York she married Charles Nellis, who survives.  Along with...

Sharron L. Kertes, 73, residing in Cassopolis, MI, passed away at 8:20 am Monday, May 25, 2020 in her home. She was born October 15, 1946 in South Bend to the late Mike Kosanovich and Dorothy (Goodwin) Schultz.   On July 12, 1969 in Mishawaka, Sharron married Vincent E. Kertes, who survives. She is also survived by three sons, Brent (Stephanie) Kertes of Cassopolis, MI, Blaine (Allison) Kertes of Granger and Ryan Kertes of Chicago, IL; five grandchildren, Hanna, Owen, Kylie, Addison...

Sally Mae Tyson-Lake departed her life on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 8:50 AM, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. Sally was born on March 13, 1928 in Kilmichael, MS to Charlie and Nettie Sue Tyson. She accepted Christ at an early age, as a member of Shady Grove Methodist Church in Kilmichael, MS. Sally and her family moved to Arkansas, where she attended high school, graduating in 1946. Sally then moved to Memphis, TN, where she met Curtis Lake, the love of her life. In...

On Sunday, May 24, 2020 Jean M. Sharp loving mother,grandmother,great-grandmother,great-great grandmother home to be with her Lord at age 93. Jean was born in Georgetown, SC, to Myron and Mildred May Smith on May 29, 1926. After her mother passed away, she was relocated to Mishawaka, IN where she was adopted by her aunt and uncle. On August 3, 1948 she married Virgle Sharp. They raised two sons, Dale and Douglas and two daughters, Janice and Joyce. Jean is survived by her daughters, Janice...

David L. Jackson, 70, of South Bend went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Memorial Hospital. He was born December 5, 1949 in St. Augustine, FL to the late Joseph R. and Mary Jo (Leach) Jackson. On July 31, 1998 in South Bend, David married the former Evelyn “Jeannie” (Clapper) Jackson, who survives. Also surviving are his sisters, Peggy (David) Barrier of South Bend, IN and Patricia (Danny Trethewey) Jackson of South Bend, IN; brother, Daniel (Rachel) Jackson...

 Dawn M. (Fish) Niggebrugge, 56, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday morning at Trailpoint Village.  Dawn was born on March 26, 1964 in South Bend to John M. and Eleanor (Gardner) Fish, who both have preceded her in death. Dawn was also preceded by a sister, Connie Kush and a brother, Dana Fish. Dawn is survived by two brothers, Jerry Fish and Jon Fish. There will be no visitation or services. Cremation will take place. Palmer Funeral Homes - Bubb Chapel is handling the arrangements....

Rev. Casper Owen Billheimer, 89, passed away on Saturday morning, May 23, 2020 at his residence in Mishawaka, IN. He was born on June 4, 1930 in Richmond, IN, to Ralph E. and Minnie Rebecca (Parker) Billheimer, both of whom preceded him in death. Casper is survived by his sons, Thomas (Sheila) Billheimer of South Bend; Tim Billheimer of Mishawaka; and Steve (Mary) Billheimer of Indianapolis, IN; Daughters Diana Johnson and Jeri Lynn Garrison. 10 grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren. ...

Ruth made her entrance into this world on December 11, 1919, the second child of Forrest G. and Hazel (Milliken) Williams.  Her life spanned over 100 years before the Lord called her home in the early morning hours of May 23, 2020.  After graduating from Mishawaka High School in 1938, Ruth attended Tobias College, acquired her license in cosmetology and secured a position at LaMar Beauty Shop on South Main Street in Mishawaka.  December 30, 1939, Ruth became the bride of...

Patrick J. Keating, 63 years old, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home.  Patrick was born on December 2, 1956 in Chicago, IL to the late Patrick James and Dorothy (Lett) Keating.  He has resided in South Bend for the past 30 years.  He formerly worked at Ivy Tech and enjoyed working with computers. Patrick is survived by his sister, Sharon Dilts of Bremen; and three nephews, Zachary Howard, Jacob Howard and Samuel Dilts.  Private services will take place...