All Obituaries

  McHenry, IL-On May 15, 2020 in McHenry, IL Kevin passed away unexpectedly.  Kevin was born on January 26, 1959 in South Bend, IN to the late Richard C. Kanouse and Ruthann (Walters) Wishart. In 1978 Kevin married Deborah McCammon and surviving is their daughter Angela Degeyter.  Kevin leaves behind his mother Ruthann (Orville) Walters, a brother Brian (Bambi) Kanouse and a sister Kristi Roberts.  Also surviving is one grandchild, Taylor Carire and 10 nieces and...

Mishawaka-Karen L. Stuart of Mishawaka, IN, peacefully passed away in her home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 surrounded with love by her family.  Karen was born on October 1, 1961 in South Bend to Dannie L. and Nancy (Edwards) Minder.  She is preceded in death by her father. On July 30, 1993 Karen married Paul Stuart who survives.  Also surviving is one child, Patrick Stuart; siblings, Dannie (Wendee) Minder Jr., Tammy (Jeff) DeVreese, Judy Miller, Nancy (Raemon) Sabaj,...

Mishawaka-Maymie Pride, 88, formerly of Mishawaka passed away surrounded by her children on September 16, 2020 at Miller Merry Manor in Warsaw, IN. Maymie was born to the late Bernard and Linnie (Dillingham) Key on January 12, 1932 in Nortonville, KY and moved to Mishawaka in the 4th grade.  On September 30, 1950 she married Richard “Dick” Pride Sr. and they were married for 59 years.  Maymie is preceded in death by her husband; son, Richard C. Jr.; granddaughter,...

Mishawaka, IN -Theophil “Phil” D’Hoore, 85, of Mishawaka passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on September 16, 2020. Phil was born in Mishawaka on February 20, 1935 to the late Cyriel and Maria (DeSchemphelaere) D’Hoore. On August 19, 1961 he was united in marriage to Catherine Donahue. Phil served in the United States Army from 1957-1959 in Germany.  Phil was a Mishawaka Police officer retiring after 22 years of exemplary service. He was a tool...

Mishawaka-Samuel Littler passed away at home on September 14, 2020.  He is survived by his husband, Steve Wilcox; children, Pamela Littler, Michael Littler and Christopher McGalliard; brothers, Bob Littler and Chet Littler and sister, Pinky Hurlbutt.  A private family viewing will take place.

Mishawaka-Richard A. Vaerewyck passed away on September 9, 2020. Richard A. Vaerewyck was born on November 11, 1927 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Frank and Emilie (Vervaet) Vaerewyck.  On May 5, 1951 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka he married Barbara Dundon who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter Peggy Bolin, brother Robert Vaerewyck and sister Barbara Reeves.  He is survived by his sister Diane (Neal) Barrett, children, Gary...

Mishawaka-Adolph “Pete” Van Haver, 73, passed away on September 9, 2020.  Adolph was born on January 7, 1947 to Adolph and Rachel (DeParpe) Van Haver who precede him in death along with sister, Sylvia Allen.  He is survived by his son, Gary Brooks; sister, Betty Van Daele; brother, Jim Van Haver; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Per Adolph’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. 

Bremen, IN - James A. Van Laere went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2020. James A. Van Laere was born on July 7, 1942, in South Bend, IN, to August and Gertrude M. (Cholewczynski) Van Laere who preceded him in death along with brother, Mark Van Laere.  On June 26, 1965, James married Pauline A. Koblick.  He is survived by his wife; son, Christopher (Stacie) Van Laere of Mishawaka; daughters, Angela (Terry) Dougherty of Lake St. Louis, MO; Lisa (Rick) Winenger of Kalamazoo,...

Mishawaka-Paul Walter Schaefer, Sr., 88, passed away September 7, 2020. He was born in Evansville, IN to the late Walter and Alvina Schaefer. His family later moved to Michigan City where he attended junior high and high school. In 1954 Paul graduated from Purdue University. During his time at Purdue he participated in several activities, including the marching band. After serving in the Army, he was an executive with the Boy Scouts of America for 20 years. He then became an insurance agent...

Douglas A. DuComb, 48, of Mishawaka, IN passed away at Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 5, 2020 after succumbing to his injuries from a car accident in Granger, IN. Doug was born to Dale B. DuComb and Ruth Ann (Staley) Bragg-DuComb on April 12, 1972 in Mishawaka, IN.     Doug spent his childhood summers at Diamond Lake with his family. He enjoyed skiing, tubing, and skipping rocks on the water. He was a jack of all trades and worked in carpentry, construction,...