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Deborah Lynn “Debby” Nothstine, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away on April 15, 2026, at home, in the city where she was born and spent her life surrounded by family, faith, and cherished memories. She was born on June 18, 1953, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Reno Smith and Etoile (Crick) Smith. Debby lived a life marked by kindness, strength, and devotion to the people she loved. Debby graduated from Mishawaka High School, Class ...

Patricia Ann “Pat” Karpinski, 83, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living at Edison Lakes. Pat was born on March 17, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, to Samuel Besase Sr. and Ida (Tarsha) Green. She was later lovingly raised by her stepfather, William Green. On November 23, 1968, she married the love of her life, David Karpinski. Together they shared many wonderful years until his passing in 2017. Pat dedicated her career to serving ...

Anthony F. Coquillard (Tony), 45, of South Bend passed away on Tuesday April 14, 2026, at his home following a long health battle of kidney and heart disease. Anthony was born on May 3, 1980, in South Bend to Cathy (Shinall) Wolf and Anthony Coquillard. Tony graduated from Mishawaka high school in 1998. After graduation, Tony got into the construction industry as a plumber with heating/air conditioning background in both the residential and commercial fields, working with several Michiana ...

Frank Walerko, M.D. 101, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 14, in his residence. Frank was born July 28, 1924, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Nicholas and Julia (Hosick) Walerko. On June 12, 1948, in Mishawaka, Frank married Beverly Weinkauf. Beverly preceded Frank in death on July 20, 2008.  Frank was also preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Frances McCammon, Betty Weaver and Delores Walerko, and one brother, Edward F. Walerko.  Frank is survived by his ...

Eric Alan Niblick, born on December 21, 1963, in South Bend, Indiana, passed on April 14, 2026, in Mishawaka, Indiana with his loving family by his side. He was a loving and friendly man whose presence brought warmth, humor, and steady kindness to the lives of those who knew him. Eric was the son of Carolyn (Parr) (Tom Glastra) Niblick-Glastra and Charles Niblick who preceded him. He was also lovingly supported by his stepmother, Kathy Niblick who survives. He is also survived by his ...

Kathleen “Kathy” Luke, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026 in Niles, Michigan. She was born on August 30,1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas and Marquerite Bresnahan. Kathy lived a life marked by devotion, kindness and love for family. Kathy grew up in Grand Rapids, the oldest of five children. She attended Marywood Academy and worked in the family businesses, including Pando Ski Center in Rockford. After high school, Kathy attended Western ...

Josephine Ann “Josie” Oberlie, 34 weeks of gestation, was stillborn on Monday, April 13, 2026 as the result of Triploidy diagnosis at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.  Josephine is survived by her parents, Andrew and Anna Oberlie; maternal grandparents, Scott and Debbie Kirkpatrick; paternal grandparents, Brian and Judy Oberlie; maternal great grandparents, Kathryn Cseh and Diane Kirkpatrick; paternal great grandparents, Robert and Mary Steif and Charles and ...

Patricia “Pat” A. (Kipp) Brown , age 90, passed away on April 13, 2026, in Elkhart, Indiana. She was born on September 12, 1935, in Peck, Michigan, to the late Russell Kipp and Ruth (VanConant) Kipp. On September 10, 1963, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Pat married the love of her life, John T. Brown Sr., who preceded her in death in 2021. Pat is survived by her four sons: Randy (Olivia) Duerksen of Cordova, Tennessee; Ron (Pam) Duerksen of Elkhart, Indiana; Timothy Brown of ...

Rosemary "Ro" Carolyn Ricci was born on June 22, 1946, in Morristown, New Jersey, and passed away on April 13, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana. She lived a life marked by kindness, intelligence, and selflessness.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Phillip and Loraine Ricci, whose love and guidance helped shape the thoughtful and compassionate woman she became. Ro carried those values throughout her life, touching the hearts of those who knew her with her gentle spirit and ...