All Obituaries

Robert E. Snyder, 75, of Osceola, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Bob was born July 2, 1945 in South Bend to the late Robert E. Snyder, Sr. and Evelyn (Sessler) Snyder. He grew up in Mishawaka and South Bend and was a 1963 graduate of Penn High School. Bob married B. Louise Dean on March 28, 1964. They have lived in South Bend, Bremen and Osceola. Bob was employed many years at AM General, retiring in 2000. Through his work there he developed a love for the Hummer...

William J. Whitten, Sr., 56, of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.  Bill was born November 15, 1964 in South Bend, to the late William E. and Darlene A. (Beasecker) Whitten. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. Bill earned an Associate’s Degree from Holy Cross College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Arkansas State University. On January 7, 1995, Bill married Catherine “Cami” M. Meier...

Helen L. Diltz, 98, of South Bend, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Raclin Hospice House, Mishawaka. Helen was born July 25, 1922, in Hessen Cassel, Indiana, to the late Andrew and Marie (Wyss) Muldoon. She grew up in Mishawaka, was graduated from St. Joseph Academy in South Bend and attended Saint Mary’s College. Helen married Richard “Dick” C. Diltz on April 10, 1944, in St. Monica Catholic Church, Mishawaka. They lived in Mishawaka until moving to South Bend...

Patricia “Patty” R. McIntee, 87, of Mishawaka passed away at the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s on December 29, 2020. Patty was born February 16, 1933 in Mishawaka. She attended St. Monica Grade School and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1951. On October 31, 1953, Patty married J. Patrick “Pat” McIntee. The couple made Mishawaka their home. For approximately one year, before the demands of raising a family intervened, Patty worked as a service representative...

Ronald L. Gerstbauer, 65, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Ron was born May 23, 1955 in Mishawaka to Albert R. and June M. (Hagler) Gerstbauer. He was a graduate of Marian High, earned an Associates Degree from Holy Cross Junior College, a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University and Master’s Degree from University of Alabama. Ron married Pamela S. Skidmore on May 30, 1981 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Because of Ron’s...

Joseph A. Catanzarite, 91, of Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Sanctuary at St. Paul’s. Joe was born January 21, 1930 in Mishawaka, to the late Antonio and Anna (Trimboli) Catanzarite. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a1948 graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country in the US Army from 1951 – 1953. Joe married Mary R. Zappia on June 19, 1954 in St. Monica Catholic Church, Mishawaka.  True partners in all things, Joe and Mary made Mishawaka...

Mavis L. Nichols, 64, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. She moved to South Bend from Cleveland, Ohio, ten years ago. In Cleveland, she was employed as a nursing assistant. Mavis is survived by two sons, Karl (Janice) Nichols and Robert (Taylor) Nichols; four grandchildren, KeVon Vernon, Karl Nichols II, Natalia Nichols and Aubrey Nichols; a brother, Terry Nichols; a sister, Mary Lou Nichols; her companion, Al Parker; and a very special family friend, Nastassija...

Ernestine Marie Siders, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Friday, April 2, 2021. Ernestine was born October 22, 1945 in LaPorte, to the late Stanley and Doris (Cook) Samys. She grew up in the Rolling Prairie/New Carlisle area and was a graduate of Rolling Prairie High School. On June 7, 1964, Ernestine married Alan L. Siders. The couple made Mishawaka their home. Ernestine was employed for many years as a kitchen supervisor with South Bend Work Release through the Department of...

Donald W. Hamilton, 65, of Mishawaka passed away at home on Saturday, March 27, 2021, with family by his side. Donald known to many as “Donnie” was born August 8, 1955 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Linuel and Marian (Custer) Hamilton. He grew up in Beaumont and Deer Park, Texas, and was a graduate of Deer Park High School. He received a scholarship in singing and earned an Associate’s Degree from San Jacinto College in communication. On January 3, 1980 in Houston, Texas,...

Michael D. Thornton, Sr., 72, of Mishawaka, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Mike was born September 27, 1948 in South Bend, a son of the late Gerald and Betty (Steeley) Thornton. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. On November 4, 1967, Mike married LeeAnn Brady. The couple made Mishawaka their home. Mike was employed for over 30 years with Mishawaka Utilities....