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Gene Walter Flora was born at home on February 11, 1932 in Amboy, Indiana to George W. and A. Ruth (McHenry) Flora. He is predeceased by his parents and a brother, Jack Dean (deceased in 1935).
He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Indiana University, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
On April 5, 1953, in Elkhart, Indiana, he married M. Jane Jones, who survives.
He entered the US Army during the Korean War, serving in the 11th Airborne Division from...
Gene Walter Flora was born at home on February 11, 1932 in Amboy, Indiana to George W. and A. Ruth (McHenry) Flora. He is predeceased by his parents and a brother, Jack Dean (deceased in...
Wendy G. Reed, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 9, 2018 after battling an extended illness. Wendy was born on November 1, 1955 to Gene and Ruth (Walters) Pehling.
A life-long area resident, Wendy was employed by Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. and retired in 2016 after 32 years of faithful service. On February 6, 2015, Wendy was united in marriage to David M. Reed, who survives. Wendy was the proud mother of two and stepmother to one, as well as a loving grandmother,...
Wendy G. Reed, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 9, 2018 after battling an extended illness. Wendy was born on November 1, 1955 to Gene and Ruth (Walters) Pehling.
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Joseph Pavich Jr. South Bend
Joseph E. Pavich Jr. , 61 years old, passed away at 9:20 a.m on Friday, November 9, 2018 in his home in South Bend. Joseph was born on April 17, 1957 to Joseph “Joe”and Ruth (Jones) Pavich of Mishawaka, who survive. Debbie J Mewszel of South Bend has been the love of Joseph’s life for the past 14 years.
Joseph is survived by daughters, Tonya (Brad) Truman of Bremen; Katie (Tony) Martin of Osceola; step-daughters Megan (Cory) Smith of Niles, MI and Mandy...
Joseph E. Pavich Jr. , 61 years old, passed away at 9:20 a.m on Friday, November 9, 2018 in his home in South Bend. Joseph was born on April 17, 1957 to Joseph “Joe”and...
Sucheta Uplekar, 50, from Pune, India, passed away at 2:39 pm Friday, November 9, 2018 in her sister’s residence.
On March 26, 1968, she was born in Kolhapur, India to Arun and Bhagyashree Uplekar. Sucheta was a gentle soul of an angel who taught us silently to love and appreciate each other and was always there for us in her calm and compassionate ways. Her smile filled our hearts with joy and we are happy to have such an innocent soul in our family and will always...
Sucheta Uplekar, 50, from Pune, India, passed away at 2:39 pm Friday, November 9, 2018 in her sister’s residence.
On March 26, 1968, she was born in Kolhapur, India to Arun and Bhagyashree...
Carole Morehouse South Bend
Carole Jo Morehouse, 81, residing in South Bend, passed away at 2:40 am Thursday, November 8, 2018 in her home. She was born December 16, 1936 in Kellogg, ID to the late Peter F. and Clarabelle E. (Arms) Destefano and moved to the South Bend area in the late 1960’s.
Carole graduated from Marycliff High School in Spokane, WA. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI and her master’s degree from Indiana University, South...
Carole Jo Morehouse, 81, residing in South Bend, passed away at 2:40 am Thursday, November 8, 2018 in her home. She was born December 16, 1936 in Kellogg, ID to the late Peter F. and Clarabelle E....
Henrietta Bennett Osceola
Henrietta Bennett, 79, residing in Osceola, passed away at 1:33 pm Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Healthwin Specialized Care, South Bend, IN. She was born on June 21, 1939 in Estill Springs, TN to the late Amos Luther and Ovel Katherine (Tucker) Buckner.
Henrietta moved to the Michiana area in the mid-1950’s coming from Tennessee. She was a 1957 graduate of Niles High School and worked as a bartender for many years.
On April 11, 1958, Henrietta married Ralph Lee...
Henrietta Bennett, 79, residing in Osceola, passed away at 1:33 pm Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Healthwin Specialized Care, South Bend, IN. She was born on June 21, 1939 in Estill Springs, TN to...
William Thompson Jr Mishawaka
William “Don” Thompson Jr., passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in his home in Mishawaka. Don was born on May 13, 1958 in South Bend to the late William Don Sr. and Josephine (Martino) Thompson.
Don is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Debra and John Bonk, of South Bend, as well as his niece Sarah Jo Bonk, also of South Bend, Indiana.
Don was a tool and die maker and retired from ATTCO Machine Products and a 1976 graduate of Riley...
William “Don” Thompson Jr., passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in his home in Mishawaka. Don was born on May 13, 1958 in South Bend to the late William Don...
Wayne D. Hubbard Sr., at the age of 58, was called home from South Bend, Indiana on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
Wayne was born on March 22nd, 1960 to Joseph and Bertha (Plum) Hubbard, both of whom have already passed. Wayne was a family man, contractor/entrepreneur and fisherman. He joined the army at an early age to serve his country like his father before him. Wayne was a lifelong resident of South Bend, Indiana. A very handy man all his life, he renovated homes...
Wayne D. Hubbard Sr., at the age of 58, was called home from South Bend, Indiana on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
Wayne was born on March 22nd, 1960 to Joseph and Bertha (Plum) Hubbard, both of...
Billy Crow Mishawaka
Billy G. Crow
October 2, 1937 – November 6, 2018
Billy G. Crow, age 81, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana passed away at 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at his home.
Billy worked for Kawneer and QSI, Inc.. He retired from the Niles Township Police Department in 1983 as sergeant; and also served as a Berrien County deputy sheriff. Billy loved spending time with his family and riding his Harley motorcycle.
Billy was born on October 2, 1937 in Manila, Arkansas to the...
Billy G. Crow
October 2, 1937 – November 6, 2018
Billy G. Crow, age 81, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana passed away at 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at his home.
Billy worked for...
Charles Earl Friend, age 62, passed away peacefully at home from cancer. Charles was born on January 13, 1956 in Fremont, Ohio to Marlene Werling.
Charles worked as a home improvement contractor, owning several window and door businesses throughout his lifetime while living in Indiana and Minnesota. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and spending time on the lakes of Minnesota and in the mountains of Washington State.
Charles is survived by his daughter Stacey (Ryan) McDonald of...
Charles Earl Friend, age 62, passed away peacefully at home from cancer. Charles was born on January 13, 1956 in Fremont, Ohio to Marlene Werling.
Charles worked as a home improvement contractor,...
Earl Ulbricht South Bend
Earl L. Ulbricht of South Bend died unexpectedly Monday, November 5, 2018, at Indiana University Health Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Son of August H. and Merna K. (Newman) Ulbricht, Earl was born in South Bend, Indiana, on November 11, 1946. He graduated from Greene High School in 1965, and shortly thereafter, joined the United States Navy. He served his country for six years during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Semmes (DDG-18), a class guided missile destroyer. ...
Earl L. Ulbricht of South Bend died unexpectedly Monday, November 5, 2018, at Indiana University Health Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Son of August H. and Merna K. (Newman) Ulbricht,...
Kelly Marie Alcock, age 35, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born on April 2, 1983 in Buffalo, New York, to John A. and Susan M. (Parsons) Alcock.
Kelly is survived by two daughters, Selina Alcantar and Susie Alcantar, both of South Bend; one son, Alex Alcantar of South Bend; and two brothers, John Alcock II and Ian Alcock both of South Bend.
Funeral services for Kelly will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Palmer Funeral...
Kelly Marie Alcock, age 35, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born on April 2, 1983 in Buffalo, New York, to John A. and Susan M. (Parsons) Alcock.
Kelly is...
Edward Zelasko Jr. South Bend
– Edward J. Zelasko Jr., 76, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Memorial Hospital – South Bend.
Ed was born January 27, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Edward J. and Helen (Vargo) Zelasko Sr.
He was a millwright at Automatic Molding Plastics in South Bend for twenty-four years; retiring in 2007.
Surviving is a daughter; Donna Boyce of South Bend, one son; Kevin Zelasko of South Bend, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. ...
– Edward J. Zelasko Jr., 76, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Memorial Hospital – South Bend.
Ed was born January 27, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana, to...
Carolyn Hoffman South Bend
Carolyn Ruth (Engel) Hoffman, age 83, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on November 3, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 15, 1934 in South Bend and was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Ruth T. (Krueger) Engel.
She was a 1952 graduate of Central High School in South Bend. She was married in 1954 to Allan A. Henry. They had three daughters, Lisa (William) Wassner of Evansville, IN; Lori (Dean) Wiseman of South Bend, IN; and Lynne Zesinger (Bob Severeid) of South Bend; and...
Carolyn Ruth (Engel) Hoffman, age 83, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on November 3, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 15, 1934 in South Bend and was the daughter of the late Raymond...
Bonnie Robbins South Bend
Bonnie A. Robbins, 83, of South Bend, passed away early Saturday morning, November 3, 2018 at Hamilton Grove Assisted Living – New Carlisle.
Bonnie was born December 4, 1934 in Gas City, Indiana, to the late Elmer V. and Ethel M. (Troxell) Robbins.
She worked in Accounts Payable at AM General; retiring April 28, 2000, after twenty-four years of service. Bonnie enjoyed bowling, she was on the South Bend/Mishawaka Board. She won the President’s Award and won several...
Bonnie A. Robbins, 83, of South Bend, passed away early Saturday morning, November 3, 2018 at Hamilton Grove Assisted Living – New Carlisle.
Bonnie was born December 4, 1934 in Gas City,...
Donald Simon South Bend
Donald James Simon, age 55, passed away peaceful at his home. Donald was born on September 8, 1963 in South Bend to Frank and Bonnie (Zoss) Simon. On November 27, 1982 at Northway Church of Christ in South Bend, he married the former Kimberly Root.
Don formerly worked at Electro Voice in Mishawaka as a pattern maker.
Don is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kimberly Simon of South Bend; their daughter Laura (Billy Baker) Simon of South Bend; and their grandson Austin Overman. He is...
Donald James Simon, age 55, passed away peaceful at his home. Donald was born on September 8, 1963 in South Bend to Frank and Bonnie (Zoss) Simon. On November 27, 1982 at Northway Church of Christ...
Helen Higginbotham South Bend
Helen Margaret Higginbotham, 71, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her residence.
Helen was born June 9, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Floyd and Elsie (Roe) Walters.
Helen was a homemaker, but she had worked at Automatic Molding Plastics in South Bend several years ago.
Surviving is a daughter; Donna Boyce of South Bend, two sons; Kevin Zelasko and Eric Zelasko both of South Bend. Also surviving are four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a...
Helen Margaret Higginbotham, 71, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her residence.
Helen was born June 9, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Floyd and Elsie (Roe)...
Darlene Lane Granger
Darlene Lane, age 75, resident of Granger, IN, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. She was born on June 22, 1943 in South Bend, IN, to William and Nina (Nellans) Gish, both of whom preceded her in death.
On June 29, 1968 in South Bend, Darlene married Joseph “Joe” E. Lane, who survives. In addition to her loving husband of fifty years, Darlene is survived by sons, Joe (Katherine) Lane of Granger, and Danny (Lili) Lane...
Darlene Lane, age 75, resident of Granger, IN, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. She was born on June 22, 1943 in South Bend, IN, to...
Mark Allen Wilmes, 56, passed away on October 31, 2018. Mark was born on December 31st, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Philip and Barbara (Korpal) Wilmes.
Mark was a life-long resident of South Bend and Purdue University Alumni with a degree in Industrial Management. Mark successfully built his own business, Information Technology Systems, established in 1999, providing computer solutions for local businesses.
Mark loved the great lakes, beaches and growing tomatoes. He was a...
Mark Allen Wilmes, 56, passed away on October 31, 2018. Mark was born on December 31st, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Philip and Barbara (Korpal) Wilmes.
Mark was a life-long resident...
Frances Krallman North Liberty
Frances Lilly Jean “Jean” Krallman, 79 years old, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at her home in North Liberty. Jean was born on April 20, 1939 in Logansport, IN to the late Joseph and Roselda (Beaubin) Paluchniak. On September 20, 1958 in Monticello, IN Jean and Jim Krallman were united in marriage. Jim preceded her in death on May 20, 1994 as well as, son, Rod Krallman, sister, Gloria McClintic and brother Joseph...
Frances Lilly Jean “Jean” Krallman, 79 years old, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at her home in North Liberty. Jean was born on April 20, 1939 in...
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