All Obituaries

Matthew Scott Walsh, 34, of Granger, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at home. Matthew, known to many as “Matty” or “Matt” was born September 2, 1984 in Mishawaka to Edward and Paula (Yeakey) Walsh, Sr. He grew up in Granger and lived there his entire life. Matthew was employed as a bartender at the Linebacker Lounge in South Bend. At one time he also did construction work. Matthew was an over the top devoted fan of Eric Church, an avid member of the Church Choir....

Eileen Marie (Johnson) Bennett, 67, a life-long resident of Mishawaka, went to be with her Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Eileen was born February 29, 1952 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Alfred and Lois (Walker) Johnson. She was a 1970 graduate of Mishawaka High School. Eileen married John Leroy Bennett on May 12, 1973 and the couple made Mishawaka their home. Eileen was employed for 34 years with Martin’s Supermarkets and 5 years with...

Phyllis J. Walenga, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Golden Living Center, Mishawaka. Phyllis was born December 20, 1933 in Austin, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Albert and Mary “Ruby” Perl. She was a graduate of Austin High School. She moved to Mishawaka in 1955. On October 7, 1961, Phyllis married Jim Walenga and the couple made Mishawaka their home. She was a homemaker and also spent several years working in the library at Mishawaka High School....

  Milfred and Joann Buck were both born in South Bend. He was born December 23, 1927 and she was born December 13, 1930. They lived in Valparaiso for several years before moving to Winter Haven, Florida in 1972, where they passed away in recent years. His date of passing was March 4, 2013 and her date of passing was November 13, 2018.  He owned and operated Cross Country Plaza, was a US Navy Veteran and a member of the American Legion and the Lions Club. She was a homemaker...

Ricardo Xavier Yzaguirre, 54, of Mishawaka passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019. Ricardo known to many as “Rick” was born October 21, 1964 in Joliet, Illinois. He grew up in Texas where he attended Weslaco High School. He served his country in the US Army Reserves. For over 30 years he has lived in the South Bend/Mishawaka area. Rick was employed for the past 11 years as a CNC Operator with Universal Forest Products in Granger. His prior employment was as a skilled welder....

Elizabeth Ellen Goeller, 96, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 in Quinn Memory Unit at Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame. Elizabeth was born August 7, 1922 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Otto M. and Sarah (Schuhmacher) Goeller. She was a graduate of St. Monica Grade School and a 1940 graduate of Mishawaka High School. She lived in the same home since birth until in recent years living at Holy Cross Village, Notre Dame. Elizabeth retired from Bendix (Allied Signal) after 34...

Tom L. Fern, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away June 1. He was employed for many years at Clem Leniski and Sons. Surviving is a half-brother, Randy Fern of Florida. There will be no public services. Arrangements by Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.

Richard B. Lubelski, 56, of North Liberty, was found passed away on May 28, 2019 in his home. Richard, known to many as Rich or Ricky, was born in California on September 30, 1962, to Richard J. and Barbara (Czajkowski) Lubelski. When he was very young he moved with his family to Mishawaka where he grew up and graduated from Penn-Harris-Madison High School. Richard was employed for many years at Steel Warehouse in South Bend. He enjoyed playing poker with his family and going to casinos....

Raymond A. Bell, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019, in Golden Living Center, Mishawaka. Ray was born May 25, 1933 in Hillsdale, Michigan, the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Lorenzen) Bell. He grew up in Hillsdale and was a graduate of Hillsdale High School. He lived in Jackson, Michigan, for many years before permanently settling in the Mishawaka area in the 1990’s. Ray was employed for 25 years as a Mechanical Engineer with Clark Equipment. He was a member of...

Dominic "Dick" Joseph Bartolini, 92, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Dominic was born February 13, 1927 in Mishawaka, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Veroni) Bartolini. He grew up in Mishawaka where his family owned and operated the Florence Café. He served his country in the US Army as well as the Merchant Marines. Dominic owned and operated Bartolini Excavating in Mishawaka for many years. He also dabbled in commercial real estate. Dominic was a...