All Obituaries

Beverly “Kay” Holderman, 74, of Mishawaka passed away at home on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  Kay was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 26, 1948, to the late Cecil and Leah “Marie” (Stanage) Sandefur.  On August 1, 1964, she married Butch Holderman who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Linda (Terry) Montague, Rhonda Drescher and Ira “Butch” (Tarri) Holderman; grandchildren, Terri Lynn, Amy, Wayne Jr., Brandon, Shauna, Savannah,...

Ronald E. “Mike” Watson, February 17, 1948 – March 21, 2023.  A life well lived. Mike Watson departed his earthly life surrounded by his family on March 21, 2023. Mike was the seventh of nine children born to Samuel and Erma Watson on February 17, 1948. He married the love of his life, Mary Louise Celie, “Lou La Bell,” on June 29, 1968. She survives along with his three adoring daughters, Jennifer (Jeff) Henke, Michelle (Peter) Horvath and Stephanie...

Beatriz Barrios was born on April 28, 1958, in Managua, Nicaragua, to Julio Alberto Escobar Padilla and Maura Esmeralda Escobar Baca. She was the third of six children. On her 29th birthday, September 10, 1987, she married the love of her life, Joaquin Barrios, who proceeded her in death. Together they had two surviving children, Jennifer Barrios and Joseph Barrios. She also leaves behind her granddaughter, Chloe Wilson; her brother, Julio Cesar Escobar Alvarez; her sisters, Lillian De...

John Joseph DeVolder, 64, a lifelong resident of South Bend, IN, took his journey to heaven on March 18, 2023 after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born on September 9, 1958, the son of Patricia DeVolder (Morse) and Rudolph DeVolder, both of South Bend, IN. John grew up with six loving siblings, two brothers and four sisters.  John was preceded in death by his father, Rudy and his sister Martha. Widely regarded as one of the best baseball players at that time, John shared a...

Terri Lorene Richards, 64, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, after an extended stay in hospital and rehabilitation.  Terri was born on April 10, 1958, in Mishawaka, to Loren and Florence (Eby) Richards both of whom proceeded her in death. On May 6, 1978, she married David Alan Iden in Mishawaka, IN. who also proceeded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Dustin) Milbourn, of Mishawaka; brother, Loren (Rhonda) Richards of South Bend; sister, Lisa Richards of...

Vernelle S. Adams, 99, of South Bend, passed away on March 17, 2023. Vernelle was born in Chicago on March 13, 1924, to the late Gustaf T. and Hildur Carlson. The family moved to South Bend in 1941. In 1945, Vernelle married C. Everett Snyder. He preceded her in death in 1964, as did her stepdaughter, Nancy Lord in 1974. Vernelle and Firmin Adams were married in 1968 and enjoyed many happy years together. Firmin passed away on January 2, 2012. Also preceding her in death were two sisters,...

Jill Robin Maurer, of Osceola, peacefully joined our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on March 13th, 2023, surrounded by family. Jill was born to Jack and Wanda Reynolds on December 2nd, 1955. She grew up with three siblings, in Mishawaka, where she met her beloved Don Maurer at 14 years old. They married on October 4th, 1975 and had three children. Out of the love she had for children, Jill started an in home daycare, where she loved on and shared her faith with many families for 30 years. She...

Annetta Jane Duensing, 82, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023. Annetta was born to the late James and Elizabeth (Woolheater) Tyler on May 14, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA. She married Charles Duensing on April 16, 1961, in Kanakee, IL. He survives along with her children, Tara (Richard) Veruchi, Laura Pete, and Erik Duensing; grandchildren, Nick, Robert, Kristina, Jonathan, Sabrina, Bethany, Laura Lynn; great grandchildren, Lily, Bella, Sophia and Julian as well as many...

Danny L. Hylman, 66, of Mishawaka passed away on March 12, 2023.  Danny was born in South Bend, IN on July 18, 1956, to the late Philip Hylman Jr. and Neva Ellen (Kinney) Daus.  He is survived by his sister, Lori (David) Williams; nieces, Alexis, Katelyn, Arrabella, Autumn and Amaya; uncles, Nelson Kinney, Jack Kinney, Fred (Jean) Kinney and Jimmy (Sharry) Kinney; aunts, Doris (Larry) Berger and Jean (John) Haite; and his favorite cousin, Cindy Sikora and her children Bryanna...

Timothy "Tim" Loftus, 71, passed away on Sunday March 12 at home surrounded by family. He was born June 11, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois.  Tim is survived by his wife Pamela Loftus and four children:  Timothy (Meadowsweet) Loftus of Jacksonville, Oregon, Christopher (Michelle) Loftus of Niles, Michigan, Carrie (Brandon) Robinson of Osceola, and David (Brittany) Loftus of South Bend.  Tim is survived by his mother Joan Loftus and sister Marianne Loftus of Bremen,...