All Obituaries

Harley E. Evans, age 83, of Palm Harbor, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. Harley was born February 11, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Harley E. and Geraldine (Mossman) Evans. He graduated from Washington Clay High School and later enlisted in the US Navy, where he served honorably until his discharge in 1960. He is survived by his ex-wife Suellen Evans-Dowe of 42 years, and their children: Anthony Evans, Kimberly Evans & (Christopher Schultz), and Dr.Kelly...

Violet (Gulyanics) Christian, 94, died on January 19, 2023, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.  She was born January 1, 1929, to the late Michael and Julia (Sverenijok) Gulyanics. Violet married Charles (Cris) Christian, her spouse of thirty-seven years, June 1, 1963, in San Gabriel, California. Violet is preceded in death by her husband Cris, and all her siblings, namely brothers Michael Gulyanics Jr., and George (Ann) Gulyanics and sisters Annie Gulyanics, Mary...

Joan Marie McLane, age 75 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.  Joan was born February 1, 1947, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Robert and Dorothy (Kowalski) Weller. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, class of 1965, and later became certified as a phlebotomist where she served the Michiana community for many years as a lab technician. While at Chippewa Bowling Alley one evening, Joan caught the eye of John McLane, and they developed a love...

**Sarah's funeral service will begin live streaming at 5:50pm Eastern Standard Time***   Sarah Marie Ulrich, beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and friend battled epilepsy for many years, and it, unfortunately, took her from us too soon. She went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the age of 41. Sarah was born on April 13, 1981, in Mishawaka, Indiana.   She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, class of 2000, where she...

  Edward Joseph Bowling, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 19, 2022, at West Bend Nursing Home, South Bend. Edward was born March 1, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana. On May 7, 1955, Edward married the love of his life Dolores “Dolly” (Wisniewski) Bowling. They were married for over 60 years prior to Dolly’s passing in 2015. He is survived by his children, Michael Bowling, Debbie (Dion) Manee, Linda (Ed Marang) Hagen. Grandchildren, Mindy,...

Lequita Faye (Starnes) DeLaruelle, or “Lea,” as her friends knew her, was born in Caraway, Arkansas on June 29, 1938. She moved to Mishawaka, Indiana at the age of 13 where she resided most of her life. Lea was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1956.  She later met and married the late Bernard “Ben” DeLaruelle on December 20, 1958.  She is survived by her children Bradley (Michelle) DeLaruelle and Suzanne (Jon) West, her grandchildren, great...

Vera Lucille Sheets, age 84 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Center for Hospice Care, Raclin House on Sunday, December 18, 2022.  Vera was born January 4, 1938, in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Lester and Laura (Scott) Byers.  Surviving are her sons Dan (Cherie) Sheets Jr. and Timothy Sheets, both of Mishawaka, and her grandchildren Michael Sheets, Jessica Sheets and Rhandi Savco.  Surviving as well are 10 great grandchildren.  Her husband of 58 years, Daniel Sheets...

Mark Joseph DeVliegher, age 48 of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Saturday, December 10, 2022.  Mark was born May 8, 1974 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  He was a graduate of the class of 1992 from Marian High School, where he played Lacrosse and wrestled.  He later studied at ITT Tech where he earned his Microsoft Certification in Computer Technology and worked as an IT Specialist with the Partnership for Behavioral Change in South Bend.  He is survived by his parents Cyril...

Jeramy Lee Jenks, age 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mishawaka on Monday, December 5, 2022. Jeramy was born December 15, 1980, in Sanford, North Carolina.  Following graduation from Edwardsburg High School in 1999, Jeramy began a long and rewarding career as a chef in the Michiana area and became well known and sought after by numerous restaurants in the area such as Cheddar’s, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Metro Diner and Carmela’s. He was a...

Alfred Joseph “Al or A.J.” Hoerstman, age 92, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at his home in Mishawaka. A lifelong resident of our area, Al was born April 22, 1930, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late William H. and Marie (Kronewitter) Hoerstman. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1948.  On May 1, 1954, he married the former Ms. Joan Marie VanDriessche at St. Bavo Catholic Church in Mishawaka. They celebrated 57 years of marriage before her passing...