All Obituaries

James A. Hanks, (Jimmy) 48, of Mishawaka, IN., passed away at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka after a long battle with cancer. James was born on February 11, 1974 in South Bend, IN., to James O. and Beverly (Armentrout) Hanks. James is survived by his mother, Beverly Hanks of Mishawaka, three sisters; Paula Cochran, Rachel Szikszai and Jullie (Carter) Stucker all of Tulsa, OK, one brother, Jason (Tracey) Hanks of Mishawaka along with...

  Virginia Ann Forte, of Mishawaka, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the age of 85. She was born on March 15, 1937, in Mishawaka to the late John and Lucy Getha. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and remained a lifelong resident of the area. On January 19, 1957, in Lakeville she was united in marriage to Dennis D. Forte who preceded her in death in 2015.  Virginia attended Madison Chapel in Wakarusa and enjoyed her time there. She also liked to go shopping...

Kenneth Warren Woodyard, 62, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at his home in South Bend, after a sudden illness. Kenneth was born on April 15, 1960, in Charleston, WV to Randy and Kyleen (Fink) Woodyard. Kenneth is survived by two sons; Kevin Kenneth (Mckenzie) Lafree Woodyard of Dallas, TX and Bryce Lafree Woodyard of St. Petersburg, FL. He is also survived by his sister, Patsy Barr of South Bend, and his father, Randy Woodyard of South Bend. Kenneth is preceded in death by his...

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Shirley Louise Goodhew, 94, of South Bend, IN passed away in her home on November 28, 2022.  She was born on April 27, 1928 in Three Oaks, MI to the late Arthur Griffen Sr. and Edna (Meyers) Griffen. On February 13, 1954 Shirley Married Wallace Goodhew at the Edwardsburg First Presbyterian Church.  He preceded her in death. Shirley is survived by her sons, Kenneth Goodhew (Kathy) of Boulder, CO, Phillip Goodhew (Mary) of Union, MI, and Thomas Goodhew (Renee) of Eugene, OR; 10...

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  Robert Allen Beck of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the age of 77.  He was born on October 28, 1945, in South Bend to James and Bernice Beck, and has been a lifelong resident.  Robert is survived by his children, Patty (Alan) Penrose of IN, Julie Spurgeon of FL, Barb (Jay) White of IN, Kim (Bryan) Tudor of OH, Tracie (Chris) Chapman of OK, Annette Farral of IN, and Paul (Wendy) Beck of IN.  Twenty-five grandchildren and several great...

Richard Hale, 67, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, after an extended illness. Richard was born on August 16, 1955, in Lynn, MA to Charles W. Hale, Sr. & Gladys (Romano) Hale, who precede him in death. On August 24, 1984, in Malden, MA, he married Deborah Jean (O’Leary) Hale who survives. He is also survived by his children; Ryan P. Hale of Granger and Stacie M. Hale of Delray Beach, FL; grandchildren, Jack, Brady, and Savannah Hale....

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Pearl L. Koczwara, 88, of Granger, IN., passed away at 12:18 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2022 at The Village of Arborwood. Pearl was born on November 1, 1934 in Mosquito, IL to Marion and Eva (Moore) Davis. On June 16, 1953 in Pontiac, MI as Pearl l. Davis she married Walter Koczwara. Walter preceded Pearl in death on November 27, 2008. Pearl was also preceded in death by her parents and all her siblings. Pearl is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Arthur) Schroeder of Mishawaka, her three...