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Shirley A. Bloom, 87, of Dandridge, Tennessee, and formerly of Lakeville, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday evening, January 16, 2022. Shirley was born January 4, 1935 in Mishawaka to the late Henry and Mary (Golba) Wawrzynczak. She grew up in Mishawaka and South Bend and was a graduate of South Bend Catholic High School. At a family wedding, she met James L. Bloom, and on April 24, 1954, they were united in marriage. They lived in South Bend until moving to Lakeville...

Charles M. Scheibelhut, 69, of Mishawaka, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Chuck was born May 2, 1952 in Mishawaka to the late Leo Charles and Marjorie Evelyn (Fore) Scheibelhut. He was a 1970 graduate of Marian High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from IUSB. On June 15, 1974, Chuck married Linda D. Kerchner at St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka. The couple made Mishawaka their home. Chuck was employed for 24 years in...

Robert L. Smith, Sr., 78, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Memorial Hospital. Bob was born June 13, 1943 in South Bend to the late Leslie A. and Emma Louise (Crawford) Smith. He lived in the South Bend and Mishawaka area his entire life. He was employed for over 30 years with Waste Management. Bob is survived by four children, Dawn (John) Gibson, Tony Smith, Rachel (Cayson) McDonald and Robert L. Smith, Jr.; a sister, Martha; six grandchildren; and eight great...

George R. Eberlein, 83, of Mishawaka passed away at home on Friday, January 7, 2022. George was born July 26, 1938 in Orland, Indiana, to the late Sylvester and Roberta (Green) Eberlein. He spent most of his years growing up in the Mishawaka area. He served his country in the US Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959. This is where he met his future wife, Helen “Pat” Donahue. They were married on May 12, 1958. The couple made their home in Somerville, Massachusetts before moving to...

Gordon L. Sipocz, 70, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday afternoon, December 31, 2021. Born in South Bend on March 6, 1951, to Joseph S. Sipocz and Barbara (Orosz) Sipocz, Gordon resided in Mishawaka most of his life. Gordon met his wife, Joanne (Osmanski), February 11, 1978. After 14 months of dating, they married on April 28, 1979, in Mishawaka. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents and youngest son, Christopher. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joanne; sons Matthew (Ashley) of...

Sharon Ann Funk, 81, of South Bend, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Sanctuary at St. Paul’s. Sharon was born May 23, 1940 in Terre Haute, Indiana, a daughter of the late Michael E. and Maxine (McCammon) Huffman. She grew up in LaPorte and was a 1958 graduate of LaPorte High School. She has lived in the South Bend area for many years. Sharon is survived by her five children, Michael (Rhonda) Marganti, Mark Marganti, Kathi Ann (Howard) Hunt, Karen Mitchell and Teresa...

Judith A. Mast, 81, a life-long Mishawaka resident, passed away at home on December 27, 2021. Judy was born September 17, 1940 in Mishawaka to the late Frederick and Fern (Reid) Bock. She was a 1958 graduate of Mishawaka High School. On July 2, 1966 she married John H. Mast and the couple made Mishawaka their home. Judy was a homemaker who had a great passion for ironing. She volunteered at Mary Phillips and John Young Schools when her children were in school. She loved making crafts and...

Daniel Frank Bezi, 85, a life-long Mishawaka resident, passed away at home on Friday, December 24, 2021. Dan was born December 29, 1935 in Mishawaka to the late Domenico and Marian (Zirille) Bezi. He was a 1954 graduate of Mishawaka High School. Dan served his country in the US Navy from 1955 to 1956 on the USS Macon (CA-132). He also served a period of time in the US Naval Reserves. Dan married Jeanne Monseur on June 8, 1957 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka. The couple made...

Leonard J. Bonk, 80, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, in Raclin Hospice House. Leonard was born November 6, 1941 in South Bend, to the late Lawrence and Ann (Bonk) Kwiecinski. His family lived in South Bend until moving to Mishawaka when he was 4 years old. Leonard married Dorothy Jean Evans on November 30, 1963. They lived in South Bend for a short time before making Mishawaka their home. Leonard was employed for 18 years at Torrington Company in South Bend and then...