All Obituaries

Margery R. Biltz, 100, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Golden Living Center, Mishawaka. Margery was born October 4, 1918 in Bremen, a daughter of the late Phillip and Elizabeth (Kuntz) Felten. She grew up in Bremen. On September 14, 1935, Margery married Kenneth E. Biltz and a short time later they made Mishawaka their home. Years ago, Margery worked at Fulmer School and later worked and eventually retired from Tall Girls in Scottsdale Mall. She enjoyed cooking...

Rita Gail (Micek) White, 80, of Fort Myers Beach, FL passed away on September 5, 2019 at her home in the care of her family. Rita was born on July 2, 1939 in Oklahoma City, OK to Elizabeth (Pavlicek) and Valerian Micek. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Harold Micek of Lake Wales, FL and Aremen “Joe” Micek of Mishawaka; and grandson Kevin Treat. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jack White of Fort Myers Beach, FL; three children, Dan White of...

Sue Ann (Hay) Moseng, 78, of Elkhart and formerly of Goshen, passed away surrounded by family in her home August 22. Born to Lemuel and Louise Hay on October 10, 1940; she graduated from Goshen High School in 1958. She married Clarence Moseng, Jr. on March 29, 1959; they were together in love 60 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother James Hay, and her sister Susan Newcomer. Survivors include the love of her life Clarence, her brother, Jerry (Charlene) Hay, her...

Edwin A. Willamowski, Jr., of Mishawaka, was born February 6, 1934 on the west side of South Bend to Edwin A. Willamowski, Sr. and Joan (Wojciechowski). He passed away with loved ones surrounding him on the morning of August 19 after complications from Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 85. Ed was a 1952 graduate of Riley High School. On July 6, 1957 he married Mary Frances Edholm, daughter of Sidney A. Edholm, Sr. and Frances (Gibbs). He was employed by Studebaker for 12 years, Armco...

Deborah K. Trippel, 64, of Granger, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019. Deb was born June 15, 1955 in South Bend, a daughter of the late Marvin and Anna “Irene” (Dodge) Rach. She lived most of her life in Granger and was a graduate of Penn High School. Deb married Joseph Trippel on July 25, 1998 and he survives. Also surviving are five children, Melissa (Mark) Dole, Anthony (Lisa) Vellucci, Jennifer (Wayne) Gunn, Chris (Jamie) Trippel and Meredith (Donny) Delp; eight...

  Tyvin Lonnie Carter, Jr., passed away August 16, 2019 in the care of his family and hospice.    Tyvin was born July 4, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. His parents are Tyvin Lonnie Carter, Sr. and Anoje Sanford. Other family members include a sister, Syleste McBride; a grandmother, Mitzia Ray; great grandmothers, Brenda Griffin and Bernice Mance; and many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Tashee Griffin.   Tyvin’s family will...

Dorothy Ann Lindzy, 95, of South Bend, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Greencroft in Goshen. Dorothy was born March 4, 1924 in LaPorte, a daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Poehlman) Vanderbosch. She attended St. Monica Grade School and was a 1942 graduate of Mishawaka High School. On August 19, 1944, Dorothy married Carl Lindzy at St. Monica Catholic Church in Mishawaka. The couple made South Bend their home. Dorothy was a homemaker and in her early years was a bookkeeper...

Sister Mary David Oleksy, O.S.F., 89, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Our Lady of Angels Convent. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in St. Francis Convent. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.

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...