All Obituaries

Last Thursday evening, Carol Chamberlin was surrounded in her home by her six children, as they all prayed together for an end to her suffering. Early the next morning on September 23, 2022, everyone’s prayers were answered as Carol peacefully began her new life of no pain and eternal joy. Born in Mishawaka in 1932, Carol spent most of her childhood years living right next door to the home where she spent the last sixty-one years of her life. She enjoyed many hours playing in Battell...

Sue Ellen Kostry, age 80 of Mishawaka, passed away at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House, on September 2, 2022. Sue was born January 15, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana to the late John Charles and Ruth Alice (Lange) Kostry.  She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School class of 1959 where she was the seventh ranked student for all classes and honored with the Award of Merit for the “Outstanding Business Education Student of 1959." She also enjoyed bowling in leagues and...

Timothy Justin DeVreese, age 62, of Mishawaka passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Thursday, September 1, 2022.  Tim was born October 20, 1959 in South Bend, Indiana.  He was a graduate of Penn High School, class of 1978.  On September 5, 1981, he married Catherine Blair in Elkhart, Indiana.  Surviving is his wife of 41 years, Catherine DeVreese and their children Justin (Paige) DeVreese and Sr. Regina DeVreese, O.S.F., both of Mishawaka.  Tim is...

Tom Burkart, age 79, passed away August 31, 2022 at his home in Mishawaka with his family by his side.  He was born on October 9, 1942, in Dubuque, Iowa to the late David and Jeanne Burkart.  He graduated from Wahlert High School 1960 and later graduated from Loras College in 1964. In 1966 Tom met his wife and best friend for life, Jan.  They were married on July 22, 1967, at St Columbkille’s Parish in Dubuque Iowa.  Tom moved his family to Riverside,...

South Bend native James (Jim) Robert McCaffery passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital on August 22, 2022, following a brief illness. He was ninety-three. Jim will be greatly missed by family and friends who were fortunate to know his calm, genial presence and quiet Irish humor.    Born October 18, 1928, Jim was the youngest of Joseph James (“JJ”) and Loretta (Poulin) McCaffery’s four children. He is preceded in death by his brother, Joseph J. Jr., and...

Larry Richard Howland, 75, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Larry was born August 15, 1946 in Mishawaka to the late Richard Howland, Sr. and Anna (Kedik) Howland. He graduated from Mishawaka High School and later earned an Associate’s Degree in Accounting. He served his country in the US Army from 1966 to 1970 where he was a tank mechanic. Larry married Sharon “Sheri” Layne on June 18, 1966. The couple made...

Avle “Sue” Swihart, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Sue was born January 26, 1936 in Enville, Tennessee to the late James and Mary Lela (Lewis) Carroll. She married Douglas Swihart on June 8, 1957 at Twin City Baptist Church in Mishawaka. They recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. Sue is survived by her husband, Doug; three children, Sherri (Dave) Hill, Brenda Weldy and Alan (Angela) Swihart; four sisters,...

Richard C. DeWulf, 90, of Murrayville, Georgia and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his daughter by his side on Friday, July 29, 2022. Richard is survived by his daughter, Debra (Sammy) Smith of Murrayville, Georgia; son, Rich (Linda) DeWulf of Buchanan, Michigan; five grandchildren, Billy (Karen) Chandler, Melissa (Darryle) Holcomb; Brian (Melanie) Chandler, Joshua (Jennifer) DeWulf and Cliff Smith; five great grandchildren, Jason Chandler, Carli and Chandler...

Jane A. Dermott, 78, of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Memorial Hospital. Jane was born May 25, 1944 in Argos to the late James and Ruby (Streetman) Wallace. She grew up in Bremen and was a graduate of Bremen High School. On June 18, 1966, Jane married Miller Dermott. They lived in Nappanee and Bremen before moving to South Bend in 2000. Jane was an excellent seamstress. She put her sewing skills to work at T.J. Snuggles and Bornemann Products in Bremen. Jane was a...

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday, July 19, in St. Francis Convent, Mishawaka. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.