All Obituaries

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....

Obituary to follow

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...

John E. Dreibelbis, Sr., 81 years old, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  John was born on February 27, 1939 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Max and Etta (Smith) Dreibelbis.  He has been a lifelong area resident, living in Lakeville for the past 46 years.  On September 20, 1959 in Mishawaka, John and Nancy E. Widup were united in marriage.   Along with his loving wife, Nancy, of 60 years, survivors include their...

Janice Peterson, 81, of South Bend, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at her residence.  Janice was born September 22, 1938 in Buchanan, Michigan, to the late Silas and Helen Burno.  She graduated from John Adams High School.  On October 29, 1961 in South Bend, she married John Peterson; and he survives.  She at one time worked as a clerk with Associates; then worked for a repairman who worked on appliances.  Later in life she was a home-maker. Janice is survived by...

Betty Lou Hass, 90, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2020 at Greencroft Goshen. She was born December 20, 1929 to Paul H. and Ann C. (Rousch) Johnson in Indianapolis, IN. On June 11, 1949, she married William D. Hass in Mishawaka, IN. Betty is survived by her son Michael (Jeanne) Hass of Burnsville, MN, and daughters Susan (Richard) Griffen of Elkhart, IN and Christine Whorwell of Michigan City, IN, Also sisters Marilyn Curran of Rochester, IN, Shirley (George) Biggs of Fort Myers, FL, and...

Ms. Sandra Wright, 71, passed away at her residence in South Bend on Friday, May 21, 2020. Sandra was born in Little Rock, AR but was a lifetime resident in South Bend IN. She was a owner of Beulah Land BBQ & Restaurant, until retiring in 2012. Sandra loved spending time with her family. Her door was always open to everyone. It was questionable to who were just friends, because she treated everyone like family.  Whether you wanted a hot meal or a good night rest, you...

Virginia J. Bennett, 90 of Mishawaka, IN., passed away at 1:39 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Creekside Village. Virginia was born on February 10, 1930 in St. Joseph County, IN to Nicholas and Lillian (Fouts) Bickel. Virginia is survived by her children; Barbara (Joe) Sutherland, James (Beth) Chapman and Lauri (James) Landis all of Mishawaka along with many grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband,...

James T. Healy, 83, passed away on Thursday morning, May 21, 2020 in South Bend, IN. He was born on December 26, 1936 in Valhalla, NY, to Hubert and Thelma (Dalton) Healy, both of whom preceded him in death. On January 22, 1960 in Washington, DC, James married the former Betty M. Edwards, who preceded him in death on May 3, 2015. James is survived by his daughter, Susan M. (Thomas) Soisson of South Bend; James J. Healy of Croton-on-Hudson, NY; five grandchildren, Alexandra (Gary) Parriman,...

Christine L. Sulok-DeMarino, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Creekside Village, Granger.  Christine was born March, 6, 1939 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Leopold and Gertrude (Volstead) Sheidler. A letter to my mother, my grandmother, my sister, my aunt and my friend. It takes the heart of a dancer and the soul of an angel to walk this earth and be as loved as you are. You have loved all that you have met, and all that have met, have loved. Your arms were always opened...

David Ross Taylor, 67, passed away, May 20,2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend after a brief illness. He was born August 26, 1952 in South Bend to the late Richard and Mary (Pfender) Taylor. His sister, Peggy (Taylor, Townsend) Halleart also preceded him in death. David is survived by his sister, Judy (Taylor) Geisel and his brothers, Richard and Robert (Angela) Taylor and many nieces and nephews. David attended Nuner Elementary and Junior High School, Adams and Clay High School,...

Laura A. Biggs, 63 years old, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation, South Bend.  Laura was born on May 14, 1957 in Bluffton, IN to the late Jerry and Shirley (Haver) Thompson.  She has lived most of her life in South Bend and Mishawaka.  Laura loved animals, nature and watching Notre Dame football.  She was a free spirit who enjoyed listening to Classic Rock. Laura is survived by her children, Ami Jaworski of South...

Aleta Maria, just 44 years young, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN in the early morning hours of May 20th with her family by her side. She is from South Bend formerly of Rocky Mount, N.C Born a bicentennial baby on Jan 27th, 1976 in Bethesda Maryland Naval Hospital, Aleta “Smidge” grew up a Navy brat and lived throughout the US, which began her love of travel. Her wild adventurous spirit took her all over the US, the Caribbean and Europe. Throughout her life...

Full obituary to come. No public services currently scheduled. Family will gather privately at a later date.

Lorraine “Lori” H. Plefka, 98, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Hospital.  Lori was born January 14, 1922 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Joseph and Harriet (Switalski) Koz, and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Lori graduated from Central High School before earning a Bachelor Degree in the Arts. She was an avid artist and poet. Lori showed and sold paintings in many galleries.  She belonged to the South...

Salvadore “Sal” A. Giannicco, 85, passed away on Monday morning, May 18, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born on September 20, 1934 in Chicago, IL, to Antonino and Mary Josephine (Pascale) Giannicco, both of whom preceded him in death. On October 5, 1964 in Chicago, IL, Sal married the former Patricia A. Loparco, who preceded him in death on June 4, 2018. Sal is survived by his daughter, Gia (Jamey) Haigh of South Bend; seven grandchildren, Emma, Audrey,...

Doris Lorraine (Carpenter) Carlson, 88, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020 in her South Bend home with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Gordon Theodore “Ted” Carlson. Doris is survived by her daughters, Christine (Kenneth) Deitchley and Laureen (Kirby) Whitacre; her son, Gary (Debra) Carlson; her sister-in-law Vernelle (Firmin) Adams; along with seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death...

Mary Elizabeth Gill, 80, passed away on Monday morning, May 18, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. She was born on December 31, 1939 in Logan, West Virginia, to Cecil and Rosie E. (Ruggles) King. Mary is survived by her daughter, Jennifer L. Gill of Niles, MI; three sons, Robert A. (John H.) Gill of South Bend, IN; John G. (Joy) Gill of Oconomowoc, WI; and Jeffrey Gill of Cresco, IA; and four grandchildren, Alexandria, Emily, Zachary and Ryan. In addition to her parents, Mary was...