All Obituaries

Francesco “Frank” Dominic Pangallo, 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.  Frank was born on August 19, 1959, to Joseph and Maria (Feis) Pangallo.  He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Victoria Pangallo McLear.  Frank is survived by his sons, Giuseppe Higbee and Chance Owens and grandchildren, Kyla Pangallo-Higbee and Kira Pangallo-Higbee. Frank attended FJ Brennan High School in Windsor, Canada and Mishawaka High School.  Frank was very...

Betty J. Pletcher, 95, of Mishawaka passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  Betty was born on June 5, 1927, in LaPaz, IN to that late Omer and Goldie (McKesson) McIntire.  On April 16, 1950, she married Marvin Pletcher who preceded her in death on December 27, 2020.  Betty is also preceded in death by her son, Schuyler Pletcher; grandson, Garry Ray Vance; and siblings, Barb Martin, Wanda Butler, William (Sonny) McIntire, Danny McIntire, Brenda Smith, Phyllis Donnaway, Don...

Janet Marie McCain, 76, of Mishawaka passed away suddenly in her home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  Janet was born in Mishawaka on April 6, 1947.  She is survived by her husband, Jack Niver; children, Brian Geisel, Kurt Geisel and Michelle Snater; grandchildren, Ashley Jackson, Bryce Geisel, Dylan Geisel and Braxton Mann; great grandchild, Evelynn Rogers-Jackson; and siblings, Michael Hayden, Kathy Hayden, Patty Davis, Monica Harris and Chris Robinson.  No services will be held...

Michael Paul Shudick, 59, of Mishawaka passed away at home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Michael was born in Gary, IN on October 10, 1963, to the late Paul and Bernadine (Brajcki) Shudick.  He is survived by his siblings, Teresa (Jim) Hunt, Dan Shudick, Jen (Dan) Kasper, Rick (Krista) Shudick, and Liz Anderson.  He is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews; and his beautifully supportive Aunt Barb Wiggins and Uncle John (Pam) Brajcki; niece, Hannah Ewing and...

Gary L. Neddo, 59, of Mishawaka passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.  Gary was born in Topeka, KS on August 25, 1963, to Larry L. Neddo and Alice (Taylor) Worrell.  Gary is survived by his mother, Alice Worrell; the love of his life, Janet Gard; stepsons, Patrick Hurtle and Brandon Gard; grandchild, Camden Gard; sister, Tamara (Ron); and brothers, Eric (Julie) Neddo and Jeff Neddo. Gary loved spending time outdoors whether it be fishing with his grandson or swimming.  He was...

Michael Cameron Moore, 60, of Mishawaka passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, May 18, 2023.  Michael was born in Mount Clemens, MI on December 12, 1962, to the late Cameron J. and Doris Ann (Boyd) Moore.  He is survived by his sister, Claudia (Dede) and her husband, Alan Ihrke; nieces, Melissa Felty, Amy Dye and Breanne Ihrke; brother, Kevin Moore; with nieces and nephews, Heather Pickering, Derek Moore, Brad Moore and Candace DiNello.  Michael enjoyed spending time...

Charles “LaDon” Williford, 78, of Mishawaka passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.  Charles was born in Tennessee on November 16, 1944, to the late Charles LeBurn and Carrie Nell (McMurry) Williford.  On December 16, 1979, in Elkhart, IN, he married the former Karen Lynn Herbert who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Heather Bousquet and Kris Williford; 7 grandchildren; sister, Gail Bralick; and brother, Phillip Williford. Charles proudly served in the...

Phyllis Jean Barrett, 96, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Tanglewood Trace Assisted Living facility in Mishawaka. Phyllis was born on December 9, 1926, the oldest of seven children of Phillip and Zelpha Weber and was a life-long resident of Mishawaka. Phyllis married Owen Barrett on June 7, 1947, was the mother of five and was preceded in death by her oldest son, Bruce Owen Barrett and by her daughter, Beth Ann Madigan. She is survived by two...

Donald Ralph Pickett, 61, of Elkhart passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.  Don was born in Mishawaka, IN on August 19, 1961.  Surviving are his sons, Joe Pickett, Tom Pickett and Shawn Pickett; grandkids, Joe, Sam, Tom, Arianna, Shawn and Grayson; mother and stepfather, Elaine and Joe White; brothers, Randy Pickett and William White; and his former wife, Laurie Pickett Scofield.  Don was an ironworker and a master welder.  He was known to be a workaholic and proud of...

Patrick Douglas Burke Jr., 53, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Osceola, Indiana. Pat was born on December 8th, 1969, in South Bend to Inge Burke and the late Patrick Burke Sr. He was also preceded in death by his father, Patrick Burke Sr. He was survived by his mother, Inge Burke; sister Yvonne Smith; his three children, Cody Burke Sr., Madison Burke, and Mia Burke; and his two grandsons, Cody Burke Jr, and Clayton Burke. Pat graduated from Penn High School in the year of 1988. He...