All Obituaries

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...

Sister M. Luke Buchanan, O.S.F., 91, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Our Lady of Angels Convent. Surviving is her sister, Sister Robert Irene Buchanan.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Tuesday, May 14, in St. Francis Convent with burial following in St. Francis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.

  Brad Lee Barnette, 63, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully Monday, April 29, 2019 at 3:00 pm. Brad was born April 17, 1956 in Mishawaka, to James and Bonnie (Robinson) Barnette, both deceased. Brad met his soulmate, Paula Jean Kuhn, at MHS on September 23, 1972. They were inseparable from that day on. The young couple moved to Hayward, CA, in 1976 where Brad was the owner of two businesses: A Better Oil Service and Excess Exchange. Brad and Paula were married on August 30, 1980....

    Julie J. DeMaegd, 52 of Wakarusa, IN, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 in St. Joseph Health System, Mishawaka from illnesses she fought courageously with family members by her side.   Julie is survived by her mother, Lorna DeMaegd, sister Melissa (Timm) DeMaegd-Reber, “extended family” sister Pam (Jim) O’Brien, friend Eunice Moore, Nephew Kyle (Nikki) Janowiak, Niece Michelle Fredenburg.  “Extended family” nieces Erin (Jonathan)...

Rosalie Dorothy “Dottie” Dosmann, 88, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at The Hearth at Juday Creek with family at her side. Dottie was born August 9, 1930 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Leonard and Rosalie (Huemmer) Chamberlin. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. For the last 9 years, she lived at the Hearth at Juday Creek, Granger. Dottie married Charles “Chuck” Dosmann on August 26, 1950, and the couple made...

James “Jim” D. Dowdy, 78, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Jim was born June 15, 1940 in Florence, Alabama, the son of the late James and Christine Dowdy. As a young child he moved with his family to Mishawaka. Jim was employed as a Firefighter for 32 years with the South Bend Fire Department. He was a 32 year member of the DiLoreto Club and greatly loved that Italian Club and all his friends, laughs and jokes especially...

Mark Everett Behnke, 58, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Mark was born September 4, 1960 to Everett and Constance (Rasler) Behnke. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He furthered his education, graduating from Purdue University. Mark loved his work for 33 years as an Aeronautical Engineer with Honeywell Corporation. His favorite past-time was spending time with his family and...

Rocco “Roy” Mammolenti, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at home. Roy was born October 28, 1932 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Pietro and Theresa (Martino) Mammolenti. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953 – 1955. Roy married Patricia Dickens on December 26, 1955 and the couple made Mishawaka their home. Roy was employed at Studebaker Corporation and later was employed many...

George Bliha, Jr., 87, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. George was born April 15, 1931 in Leechburg, Pennsylvania to the late George and Elizabeth Bliha, immigrants from Czechoslovakia. George is survived by his three children, Joseph (Jacquelyn) Bliha of Crown Point, Marie Bliha of Granger and Richard (Karen) Bliha of Niles; and his grandchildren, Tyler and Madeline Bliha. George was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Angela (Ernst) Bliha in 2015; and a brother,...

Mavis Helen Rose, 82, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Mavis was born September 16, 1936 in Waterloo, Alabama, a daughter of the late J.C. and Ruth (Gross) Clardy. Mavis moved to the Michiana area as a teenager living in South Bend and eventually settling in Mishawaka. Mavis retired from St. Francis Convent in Mishawaka after 17 years of employment and prior to that was employed at School City of Mishawaka. She was a member of...