All Obituaries

Antoinette “Toni” L. DeLong, 87, of Mishawaka passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Raclin Hospice House.  She was born in Mishawaka on July 22, 1936, to the late Frank and Juliette Willekens.  On June 10, 1961, in St. Bavo Catholic Church in Mishawaka she married Philip “Phil” DeLong and together they spent 62 years together, 18 of those years living in the UP of Michigan.  Toni attended St. Bavo Catholic School.  During her 8th grade...

Lillian “Joyce” (Townsend) Baker, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 23, 2023, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia.  She was born in Osceola, IN on September 25, 1927, to Forrest and Ethel (Snyder) Townsend and was an area resident all her life.  She was a cherished wife, loving mother, beloved grandma and a favorite aunt.  Her listening ear, caring heart and infectious humor made her a wonderful confidant and friend. Joyce is...

David William Haywood, 49, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away the morning of Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born on June 15, 1974, to Don and Diane (DeLaurelle) Haywood in Mishawaka. David is survived by his parents; his brother, Dustin (Mary) Haywood; nieces, Gabriella and Grace; fiancée, Mary Utley as well as her daughters, Christina and Jessica Utley; granddaughter, Cora; and aunt and uncle, Nancy and Nat Baldoni. David also leaves behind an endless amount of friends he...

Dale J. Kozlowski, 79, of Mishawaka passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023.  Dale was born in South Bend, IN on December 21, 1943, to the late Joseph and Esther (Wanrzyniak) Kozlowski.  Dale was preceded in death by his wives, Margaret (Labis) Kozlowski and Heidi Galloway.  Dale is survived by his stepchildren, Brenda (Robert Lowry) Adams, Matthew (Melisa) Hertel, and Jason (Amanda) Hertel; grandchildren, Derrick Adams, Ryan (Melissa) Adams, Laine, Lilli,...

Harriet Agnes Arnold Probst was born on August 6, 1924 to Laura Marie Landgraf Arnold and Harry A. Arnold in Mishawaka, Indiana. Harriet is survived by her daughter, Martha Jo Probst Moynahan, son in law Roger Moynahan and her beloved granddaughter, Emily Moynahan (David Bemenderfer) and her two great grandsons, Brady and Justin. Harriet married Justin L. Probst “Judd,” on August 9, 1947 and he preceded her in death in 2008. Both Harriet and Justin were devoted to each other and...

Max Messmer, 86 years old, passed away the morning of Thursday, August 31, 2023 in Mishawaka. He was born on May 23, 1937 to the late  Meta Messmer and Max E. Messmer, Sr. Max is survived by his children, Max (Maura) Messmer Jr., Natasha (Eric) Guenther, Sabrina Messmer, and Simone Elena (Mike) Diaz; as well as 6 grandchildren. No services are scheduled at this time. Hahn Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation. To leave an online condolence or to share a memory, please...

Mary Ann Wozniak passed away peacefully on Thursday August 30th, 2023. She was at home surrounded by her family.  A lifelong resident of Mishawaka, she was born on June 21st 1946, to Frank and Mary (Celie) Nagy, and was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Frank Nagy and son Matthew Wozniak. She is survived by her sister Susan Weinberg.  On January 14, 1967, in St. Bavo’s Church, Mary Ann married Thomas Wozniak who survives. Also surviving are her children Beth...

Linda Kay Grimes (Sterchi), 69, of South Bend passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Linda was born in South Bend, IN on July 18, 1954, to Vernon and Phyllis (Schweisberger) Sterchi.  Linda was a graduate of John Adams High School and went on to train at Vogue Beauty School.  On September 20, 1986, she married Ken L. Grimes and together they raised two devoted daughters.  Linda is survived by her...

Christopher G. Rudi, 59, of Mishawaka passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in his home.  He was born in Ames, IA on March 17, 1964, to Norman and Ann (Andrews) Rudi.  Surviving is his mother, Ann; wife, Kelly (Kus) Rudi; stepdaughter, Sara Rathka; and sister, Michelle Rupiper.  He is preceded in death by his father, Norman and stepson, Jarrett Rathka.  Chris graduated from Ames High School and went to Iowa State University on a golf scholarship.  He is a former...

James F. Barnhart, 69 years old, of Mishawaka passed away suddenly the afternoon of Thursday, August 24, 2023. James was born in Mishawaka, IN on August 18, 1954, to the late Harvey and Gladys (Varda) Barnhart. On February 25, 1990, he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Donita (Catanzarite) Barnhart. James is survived by his wife and three children, Adam (Emily) Barnhart, Catherine Barnhart, and Joseph Barnhart; two sisters, Mara and Patricia Barnhart; and many nieces and...