All Obituaries

Michael R. Harting, 55, of Granger, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka due to complications from Metastatic Melanoma. Mike was born on October 14, 1964 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, the son of Alvin and Barbara (Ruth) Harting. He grew up in the Sinking Springs area of Pennsylvania and was a 1983 graduate of Wilson High School in West Lawn, PA. On March 4, 1995, Mike married the former Kathleen C. Nolan.  He is survived by Kathy along...

Antonio D. Portolese, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Hospice House, South Bend. Antonio, known to many as “Tony” or “Doc”, was born May 22, 1934 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Frank and Domenica (Trimboli) Portolese. He was a 1953 graduate of Mishawaka High School and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Ball State University. Tony was a well-loved, long-time industrial arts teacher and athletic trainer at Penn...

Edward J. Trippel, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born July 17, 1930 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Carl and Margaret (Deitchley) Trippel. He grew up in Mishawaka and was a 1948 graduate of Madison Township High School. He served his country in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. Ed married Geraldine “Geri” Kramer on July 26, 1975. Ed’s surviving family includes his wife of 44 years, Geri; three...

Stephen C. Wallisch, 49, of South Bend, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Steve was born February 6, 1971 in Mishawaka, a son of Donald and Evelyn (Sample) Wallisch. He grew up in South Bend and was a graduate of Clay High School. Steve was a devoted 22 year employee of Northern Indiana Food Bank; a job he truly loved. He enjoyed going to the Kroc Center and loved sports, especially Notre Dame Football. He especially loved spending time with his...

Priscilla “Pat” E. Weaver, 77, of Osceola, passed away Saturday, March 7, at Tidewell Hospice, Englewood, Florida. Pat was born July 10, 1942 in Mishawaka, the daughter of Harold and Julia Catherine (Anderson) Van Rie. She grew up in Mishawaka and was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and a 1960 graduate of Mishawaka High School. She attended Ball State (Teachers College) University. On June 29, 1962, Pat married Nyal J. Weaver. For many years, the Weaver’s...

Richard “Dick” H. Baldwin, 83, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Wellbrooke of South Bend. Dick was born September 15, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Myron and Frances (Hlad) Baldwin. On October 12, 1957, he was united in marriage to Carol A. Koudelka. She preceded him in death in 2015. Dick’s surviving family includes a son, Michael Baldwin of Vancouver, WA; a daughter, Teri (David) DiTommaso of Osceola; three grandchildren, Matthew,...

Sister M. Barbara Anne Hallman, OSF, age 85, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday, February 18, at Our Lady of Angels Convent. Survivors include two sisters, Arline Parker and Suzanne Perkins. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, February 21, at 11 am EST at St. Francis Convent, Mishawaka. Burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 5 – 7 pm and Friday from 10 – 11 am at St....

Raymond F. Trippel, 81, of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Ray was born October 10, 1938 in Mishawaka, a son of the late Carl and Margaret (Deitchley) Trippel. He grew up in the Mishawaka area and was a 1953 graduate of St. Joseph Grade School and a 1957 graduate of Madison Township High School. Ray married Dorothy M. Wieger on September 3, 1960 at Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church in South Bend. The couple made Mishawaka their home. Ray’s long-time...

Lula Belle Demske, age 78, of Mishawaka, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Lula Belle was born August 18, 1941 in Butler, Tennessee to the late David Arthur and Lue Venia (Dugger) Caldwell. On October 5, 1963, in LaPorte, Indiana, she married Mr. Donald Gene Demske. He preceded her in death in April of 1992. She was also preceded in death by a son, Carl, October of 2019; and by four sisters, Ruth, Linda, Brenda and...

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Johnson, 91, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. Betty was born April 27, 1928 in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of the late Orris and Bertha (Carmichael) Cochran. She graduated from Eaton High School in 1946. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Ball State University. Betty married Walter Johnson, Jr., on July 8, 1951 in Eaton and the couple made Mishawaka their home. Betty was employed as a librarian for...