All Obituaries

John G. Wamser, Jr. 79, passed away at 6:20am, Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Dujarie House.   John was born on March 26, 1943 in South Bend to John and Agnes (Tschida) Wamser, Sr.  They preceded him in death along with three sisters Corrine Donnelly, Sylvia Cooper, and Susan Jozwiak.   Surviving are a daughter Jessica (Matt) Gruber, two sons Ron (Julie) Wamser and Tony Wamser, and 5 grandchildren Kristen, Laura, Samantha, J.J. and Nick.    Dad loved spending...

Mark Joseph “Gersch” Gerschoffer died on Tuesday October 4th in his home.   He was born on November 11, 1950 to Joseph and Vivian Gerschoffer, Mark attended St. Matthew’s and graduated from Riley high school in South Bend, Indiana where he played football and basketball.   He went on to study at Davenport College in Grand Rapids, MI.   He was drafted and served honorably in Vietnam. When he came home he worked for White Farm for many years. Mark was...

Henry Dhuivetter, 85, passed away at 10:45am Monday, November 21, 2022 in Milton Home.   Henry was born on February 10, 1937 in South Bend to Henry and Elizabeth (Orban) Dhuivetter.  He was a driver for 7up for 42 years.  On May 11, 1963 in Mishawaka he married Sandra K. Rotge.  She died on January 24, 2016.   Surviving are a daughter Kim (Bill) Edgerton of Gulf Shores, AL, a son Kevin (Jennifer) Dhuivetter of LaPorte, 4 grandchildren Kari (Josh) Scott, Katy...

Stephanie M. Pasman, 93, passed away at 9:34am Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in the Healthwin Specialized Care Facility.   Stephanie was born on December 5, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Rudolph and Stefani (Weisinger) Rotter.  On May 13, 1950 in Chicago, she married William J. Pasman.  He died on May 16, 2005.   Surviving are a daughter Nancy (Kevin) Bikowski, a son Raymond Pasman, grandchildren Keith (Nicole) Bikowski and their children Harper Grace and Berkley Claire and...

Frank Horvath, 95, passed away at 3:00am Friday, November 4, 2022 in his residence.   Frank was born on September 22, 1927 in Hernadcece, Hungary to Janos and Erzsebet (Anderko) Horvath.  He came to the United States in 1957 and began working for the University of Notre Dame.  He then was employed by Torrington for 25 years as a tool and die maker.  Frank loved the outdoors, especially hunting and gardening, but most of all he loved his grandchildren.   On August...

Joan Berta passed away on October 1, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Hospital in Mishawaka, Indiana. She is survived by her children Marsha and Ric (Mary) Berta, her grandchildren Desiree (Luke) Warner, Dustin (Jenny) Berta, Danielle (Philip) Konstantine, Maggie (Brad) Gendel, and Lauren Berta, and her great-grandchildren FinLee and Adeline Warner, Nate Berta, Cullen and Finley Gendel, and Torrhen and Dahlia Konstantine. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Pearl...

Todd E. Shearer, 57, passed away at 10:50am, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in his home, surrounded by his family.   Todd was born on September 18, 1965 in Elkhart, IN to Edward and Glenda (Devine) Shearer. He loved hunting and collecting guns and knives.   Surviving are a daughter Brittany (Jesse) Ortiz, two grandchildren Lilianna and Marissa, a brother Mike (Angie) Crawford and a sister Carol Smucker.   Cremation has taken place.  There will be no services.

Janet S. Danch, 70, passed away at 12:20pm Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in St. Joseph Regional Med Center.   She was born on August 13, 1952 in South Bend to Robert and Melba (Austin) Shisler.  They preceded her in death along with a brother Michael Shisler.     On February 13, 1982 she married John Danch who survives along with two daughters Alicia Danch and Denise (Reco) Hodges, two sons Nelson (Shelby) Danch and Richard Watts, 9 grandchildren, a sister Judy...

Domenik Jamaull “D-Mo” Briggs, 30, passed away at 2:05pm Thursday, October 6, 2022 in Memorial Hospital.    Domenik was born on October 4, 1992 in South Bend to Henry Blevins Briggs and Melissa Ann Smith who both survive along with his step-mother Leciesha Briggs, grandparent Arton Briggs, son Xavier Newsome, three brothers Donovan Hubbard, Rashad Briggs and Josiah Briggs, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.    Domenik was preceded in...

Josephine “Josie” Farkas Horwarth of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away peacefully Wednesday October 5, 2022.   Josie was born May 15, 1928 in South Bend to parents Mary (Frula) and Frank Farkas who preceded her in death in 1984, along with a sister Helen Nyari preceded her in death.  She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and drawing.   On September 16, 1950 she was united in marriage to Herman J. Horwarth and the marriage lasted 65 ½ years until his death on...