All Obituaries

Martha Weber, 94, of Osceola, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, peacefully in her sleep. Martha was born March 2, 1926 in Mishawaka to the late Azar and Anna Kalil. On September 30, 1948 she married Keith R. Weber in St. Monica Church in Mishawaka and they were married 47 years before he preceded her in death on August 16, 1995. Also preceding her in death were 4 of their 5 children, Kenny, Janet and David Weber and Christina Goodman; brothers, George, Charlie and Tony Kalil; sisters,...

James “Jim” A. DeWinter, 72, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Jim was born May 25, 1948 in Mishawaka, to the late Eugene and Helen (Boker) DeWinter. He was a 1966 graduate of Mishawaka High School and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana State College. From 1970 – 1972 he served his country in the US Army. Jim married Jane F. Augustine on August 1, 1980. The couple made Mishawaka their home. For...

Joanne E. Bauer, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021. Joanne was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who was loved by all that knew her.  She was born in South Bend to the late Helen and Andrew Kopsca on March 22, 1929. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1946, and married the love of her life, Jim Bauer, on August 28,1948. Jim passed away in 1994 after 45 years of marriage. Called Jo, she had a wonderful life and treasured the...

Albert “Al” R. Gerstbauer, 88, of South Bend, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Al was born January 15, 1932 in Mishawaka to the late J. Louis and Theckla (Schellinger) Gerstbauer. Al was a 1950 graduate of Central Catholic High School in South Bend and then attended South Bend College of Commerce for two years. He served his country in the US Army from 1952 – 1954. Al married June M. Hagler in Anniston, Alabama on June 12,...

A complete obituary announcing services will appear at a later date. 

Patricia R. Kater, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Pat was born December 6, 1934 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late August and Blanche (Schultz) Kater. She was a 1953 graduate of Mishawaka High School. Pat was employed as an administrative assistant with the federal government. Pat is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, William and Richard Kater; and her sisters, Marjorie Richards, Betty Herthoge, Dorothy...

Sister M. Michael Ann Durrer, 93, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in Our Lady of Angels Convent. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis Convent with burial following in St. Francis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.

Mary “Arlene” Groshans, 77, of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Arlene was born December 6, 1943 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth “Betty” (Fotia) Wullaert. She was a 1961 graduate of Mishawaka High School. Arlene married Gary L. Groshans on April 19, 1969 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka. The couple lived most of their married life in Mishawaka. Arlene’s employment included St. Joseph Bank in...

Sister M. Caroline Knapik, 95, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Our Lady of Angels Convent.  A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis Convent with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka. 

James "Jim" T. Schmieder, 81, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday morning, December 17, 2020, in Golden Living Center, Mishawaka. Jim's family will remember him privately. Arrangements are under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Mishawaka.