All Obituaries

Bonnie Minder, 80, of Aurburndale, FL, passed away from this life, to eternal life with her Lord & Savior in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 1, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born August 10, 1940 in Mishawaka, IN to Oliver F. and Martha (York) Fish. Bonnie was an only child who was adored by her parents. Throughout her life, Bonnie selflessly & joyfully served others, most lovingly her husband of 62 years, Jack Minder, Sr., to whom she married on July 5,...

William “Bill” Scantland, age 85, residing in South Bend, Indiana passed away at 3:25 pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his residence.  Bill worked in Sales and was Operations Manager for Overhead Door for 15 years; and worked at Martin’s Supermarket in management for 10+ years. Bill was born on June 3, 1935 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Leora Lawrence and Edith (Pritchard) Scantland.  Bill lived in Detroit, Michigan for ten years and moved to...

Sue Goad, 88, residing in South Bend, passed away peacefully at 5:44 am Monday, November 30, 2020 in Wellbrooke of South Bend. She was born May 11, 1932 in Gibson County, TN to the late Alton B. and Vena (Cherry) Walker.   On May 28, 1950 in Newbern, TN, Sue married Leland E. Goad, who preceded her in death on April 28, 1999. She was also preceded by her brother, Raymond Walker; brother-in-law, Layne Wallock; and one grandson, Derek Owsley.   Sue is survived by three daughters,...

Lawrence “Larry” E. Williams, Sr., 66, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation in South Bend, IN. He was born on April 15, 1954 in Mishawaka, IN, to Byron and Melba “Genevia” (Snyder) Williams, both of whom preceded him in death. On August 5, 1972 in South Bend, Larry married the former Deborah Pendergrass, who preceded him in death on August 11, 2017. Larry is survived by his daughter, Carrie E. (Adam Stoutjesdyk) Williams of...

Willie H. (Bill) DeShazer, 79, of South Bend, IN, passed away Sunday November 29, 2020 at Heritage Point in Mishawaka. Willie was born on July 29, 1941 in Hollandale, MS to the union of Anzie Sr. and Bertha (Ross) DeShazer. A graduate of Simmons High School in Hollandale, MS. A graduate of Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, MS. He served his country proudly in the US Air Force. On August 30, 1968, Willie married Earsel L. (Hawkins) DeShazer in Niles, MI. She preceded him in...

Suzanne Witwer, 82 years old, passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Heritage Point in Mishawaka.  Suzanne was born on March 25, 1938 in South Bend and has remained a lifelong resident.  She was a graduate of John Adams High School.  Suzanne worked at Tepe’s for over 17 years and retired from Kroger Grocery on the Southside of South Bend after many years of employment.  Suzanne loved animals, especially her German Shepherds.  She had a loving...

Stephen Harold Maggart, 74, passed away at his residence in South Bend on the evening of Saturday, November 28, 2020. Stephen was born on September 15, 1946 to the late Harold A. and Myrtle (Stevens) Maggart. Stephen was a life-long resident of South Bend and was self-employed as a handyman, as well as working in auto and home repair. After graduating from high school, Stephen enlisted in the US Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a father of three, brother, uncle, grandfather and...

James R. Birkner, 71, of South Bend passed away unexpectedly at Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 27, 2020. He was born November 6, 1949 in Mount Vernon, IL to the late Oliver and Alice S. (Peyton) Birkner. On November 9, 1985 in Dowagiac, MI, James married his loving wife, Judy (Deka) Birkner, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Kim Brockie and Jennifer (Mark) Gallaher; sons, Jeff (Kay) Birkner and Travis Andrews; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and...

Steven J. Schumann, 64, residing in South Bend, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Memorial Hospital.  He was born on November 28, 1955 in Plymouth, IN to the late Paul and Alice (Botset) Schumann and was a lifelong resident of the area.  Steve was a graduate of Riley High School, and worked as a machinist for Bayer Corporation. Steve was a jack of all trades, who was a brilliant wood worker and an avid Blackhawks fan.  He enjoyed gold prospecting over the years in...

Albert "Al" Hatkevich, 86, of Granger, IN, passed away on Friday, November 27 at his home.  Al was a Technology Director/Chemist for Akzo-Nobel, a coating manufacturer but many friends would know him for the time he worked at O’Brien Paint Company.  He was born on January 20, 1934 in Erie, PA to the late Archibald and Anna Hatkevich and moved to the Michiana area in 1977 coming from homes in Brunswick and Lancaster Ohio and Racine, WI.  On May 27, 1961 in...

Bobbie Jean Rose Filley, 42 years old, passed away at 7:21 a.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Bobbie was born on November 8, 1978 in St. Louis, Missouri.  On December 12, 2014 in Marshall County, Bobbie and Ted C. Filley, Jr. were united in marriage. Along with her husband, Ted, survivors include her daughters, Tea Peltz-Robert and Madilynn Morris and her son, Domenic Filley, all of Plymouth; her grandson, Atlas Robert; father, Steven...

Garrett T. Gilpin, 32 years old, was discovered passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in South Bend. He was born April 7, 1988 in South Bend to Scott Gilpin and Deanne Bacthel, who survive. Garrett loved to spend time with his family – especially his beautiful daughters, Ariah and Onna’Lena, and his girlfriend, Christa. He loved to spend time outdoors kayaking, mountain biking, and driving his motorcycle. He also loved to listen to music. Garrett was also a man of faith,...

Hazel F. Basker, 100, of South Bend, IN. passed away Friday November 27th after an illness. Hazel was born on November 9th, 1920 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to the late Paul and Adele (Ginn) Condley.  She was a 1939 graduate of Topeka High School. Hazel came to South Bend in 1941 and on March 5th, 1942 she was united in marriage to Eugene A. Basker who preceded her in death December 15th, 1986.  She was a devoted mother to her 12 kids, but one of her favorite jobs she held, was...

Alice L. Horein, 100, of South Bend, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, at home on the family farm where she was lovingly cared for by her daughter, Anita Horein Rhoads.  She was born on August 5, 1920 in Mishawaka to the late Adolph C. and Clara M. (Kline) Heinke.  On August 25, 1945 she was united in marriage at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Woodland to Calvin W. Horein who preceded her in death on December 15, 2006. Alice is survived by her daughters, Eileen...

Joachim “Joe” A. Knauf, 78, passed away November 27, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital.  He was born March 9, 1942 in Frankfurt, Germany to Paul and Irma Knauf.  In 1957, Joe’s family traveled from Amsterdam Harbor to New York City.  They lived in Kentucky and then Illinois. Joe became a US citizen in 1965.  In 1982, Joe moved to  South Bend to work at Mercedes Benz. In 1998, Joe married Nancy Zoncick, who survives.  He was preceded in death by his...

Connie Mae Worthen, 80, of South Bend passed away at 3:00 a.m. Friday, November 27th in her residence following an extended illness.  Connie was born April 6, 1940 in South Bend to the late Moetta L. (Kronewitter) and Gordon C. Goodling and was a lifetime area resident.  On April 22, 1957 in South Bend she married the love of her life, Charles R. “Chuck” Worthen who survives.  Also surviving are her daughters, Melissa A. Ornat (Eric) of Mishawaka and Michele...

Betty Joan Blume passed away at 95 years old at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Healthwin Specialized Care Facility after an extended illness. Betty was born at home in Midland, IN, on April 12, 1925 to the late Ruth and Herman “Bill” Mears.  On October 8, 1943 in South Bend, IN, she married Alvin J. Blume. He preceded her in death on October 3, 1977. She was also preceded by a brother, Charles Mears, and a sister, Marjorie Pinkowski. Betty was the treasured...

Donna E. Forester, 83 years old, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Trail Point Village in South Bend. Donna was born on December 31, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late Charles and Elizabeth (VanGessel) Forester.  She has lived in North Liberty since 2004, after retiring as a medical assistant in Illinois for 25 years. Donna is survived by her three children, Michael L. Jorgenson of Mishawaka; Elizabeth “Betty” Jorgenson of Walkerton, and Dawn M....

Roger D. Bruegel, 81, moved on to his Eternal Home, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at 7:30pm, from Heritage Point Assisted Living & Memory Care. He was born in Mishawaka, IN, on August 5, 1939 to Fred and Nellie (Metzer) Bruegel. Roger graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1958 and remained a resident of Mishawaka until October 17, 1971, when he moved to Elkhart and married Betty Jacobs. Roger is survived by his three children, Micheal (Rebecca) Moyer, Theresa (Terrance) Holderread, and...

Joseph Harjung, 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Hammond, IN. He was born on September 2, 1957 in Chicago, IL, to Joseph F. and Roseanna M. (Tomes) Harjung, both of whom preceded him in death. On August 25, 1979 in Buena Park, CA, Joseph married Gina Harjung, who survives. In addition to his loving wife of 41 years, Joseph is survived by his daughters, Kristen (William) Eaglesfield of Granger, IN, and Kamella (Randy) Ebright of South Bend, IN; two...