All Obituaries

Jean Bosco Kalisa, 49, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Jean was born December 8, 1970, in Ngozi, Burundi. He moved to the United States in 2014. His employment included working with the German non-profit, Welthungerhilife, which provides humanitarian aid and educational resources. In recent years he worked for NISCO as a production assistant. Jean enjoyed all genres of music and was a huge soccer fan with Chelsea FC being his favorite...

Waneta Mae Bock, 96, of South Bend, passed away Thursday morning, July 16, 2020 at Doverwood Village in Hamilton, Ohio. Waneta was born February 3, 1924 in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Don and Cleta (Sibert) Taylor. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1942 graduate of Mishawaka High School. Waneta married Roger W. Bock on October 10, 1954 and the couple lived 63 years of their married life in South Bend. Before marriage Waneta worked for ten years as a secretary at Indiana Michigan...

Ronald “Nuef” Nelson, 68, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Nuef was born January 1, 1952 in Goshen, a son of the late Robert Lewis and Marilyn (Miller) Nelson. He grew up in Shipshewana and was a 1970 graduate of Westview High School. Neuf moved to Mishawaka in the 1980’s. He worked in RV manufacturing. Nuef married Debra Orlowski on February 9, 2001 and she survives. Also surviving are his siblings, Kris (John)...

Timothy P. Richard, 52, of Mishawaka passed away unexpectedly, Monday evening, July 6, 2020. Tim was born November 8, 1967, a son of Joseph and Phyllis (Claeys) Richard. He grew up in Mishawaka where he lived the majority of his life. Tim was a 1986 graduate of Marian High School. Tim’s love of life was music, dance and choreography. He lived thirteen years in New York City where he was an original member of the group C&C Music Factory. He traveled extensively with many musical...

Helen “Pat” Eberlein, 82, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her home. Pat was born June 26, 1937 in Biddeford, Maine, a daughter of the late Walter and Marian (O’Brien) Donahue. She grew up in Somerville, Massachusetts, and was a 1955 graduate of Somerville High School. Pat served in the US Marine Corps Reserves where she met George R. Eberlein. They married on May 12, 1958. The couple made Somerville their home before moving to George’s hometown...

Lyle E. Comegys, 79, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Lyle was born April 5, 1941 in South Bend, the son of the late Jack and Lucille (Griffin) Comegys. He grew up in South Bend. He served his country for four years in the US Navy. Lyle was employed for many years at the University of Notre Dame in the Power Plant as a Boiler Maker Mechanic and later was a Campus Control Technician. Lyle was an outdoorsman and an avid hunter and was...

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Kathryn “Kathy” Louise Shidler, 56, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Kathy was born July 10, 1963 to the late Pete Jimerson and Linda (Miller) Gibson. She was a 1982 graduate of John Adams High School in South Bend. Kathy married Brian Lee Shidler in Plymouth on July 16, 2005 and the couple later moved to Mishawaka. Over the years she was employed in nursing homes and convenience stores and enjoyed art work and in...

Lifelong Mishawaka resident Jerome “Jerry” M. DeDapper, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 13th, surrounded by his family and a few dear friends. Jerry was born to Jerome DeDapper, Sr. and Stella (Kucenski) Sopczak, and was the stepson of Walter Sopczak. After graduating Mishawaka High School in 1965, Jerry enlisted in the Navy serving as a Cryptographer until he was honorably discharged in May 1971. Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran, earning the National Defense...

Ronnie Lee Pavey, 64, of Mishawaka, passed away on June 12, 2020, at Valley View Healthcare Center in Elkhart. Ronnie was born February 7, 1956 in South Bend, a son of the late Glen and Dorothy (Wozniak) Pavey. He lived most of his life in the Michiana area. He served his country in the US Army. Ronnie was a sports fan and loved the Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame football. He enjoyed playing euchre and shooting pool. Ronnie’s family includes a brother, Ed Pavey; and many friends...