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Roy Paridaen peacefully passed away at home, on March 12, 2026, surrounded by his family, at the age of 99. Roy was born in Mishawaka on November 12, 1926, to the late, Joseph Paridaen and Martha (DeVleeschouwer) Paridaen.  He was the youngest of the four Paridaen children, Albert, Camiel, Elizabeth, and Roy. After graduating from Mishawaka High School, Roy began his journey in the Tool & Die trade as an apprentice. He was drafted into the Army, and upon his honorable discharge, he ...

Rubén Flores Padilla, 76, passed away on March 9, 2026. He was born on     April 17, 1949, in Guadalajara, Mexico.    Ruben was the beloved son of Rosendo & Josefina Flores. He grew up surrounded by family and shared a lifelong bond with his siblings, Ramona, Amalia and Raul Flores.    Ruben was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent much of his life self-employed as a construction worker. He took pride and enjoyed his work and the ...

    Rose Marie Ryan – 94, (July 1, 1931 – March 8, 2026) passed away peacefully in her home. She is proceeded in death by her brother Louis Prekop, husband Truman J. Ryan (May 15,2013), daughter Karen Ryan (April 28,1983 and daughter in law Kristi Ryan (March 2, 2021). Surviving are her sons Mark Ryan (Jamie) and Dennis Ryan. Her grandchildren are Jeremy Ryan, Cole Ryan (Jennifer), Alexa Morningstar (Kyle), Matthew Ryan (Anna), Marissa Campbell (Andrew) and Keegan Ryan ...

Charles “Chuck” B. Carr, 87, passed away on March 8, 2026. Chuck was born on August 1, 1938, to his parents, Harold and Martha Carr, in South Bend, Indiana. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before beginning a long career at AM General, where he worked for over 40 years prior to his retirement. On February 14, 1970, Chuck married Juliana Devos. They shared 52 wonderful years together until her passing on September 8, 2022. Together they raised two sons, ...

Samuel Benny Treesh, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at East Lake Nursing Home in Elkhart.         Samuel was born on July 27, 1935, in Lagrange County, IN as the son of Donald Sr. and Irene (Meyer) Treesh. Samuel married Betty Kent, May 30, 1975. They shared 51 years together before her passing on January 21, 2026. Samuel proudly served his country by enlisting in the Army. Samuel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, ...

Sally Schrader, 93, died on March 7, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Sally was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to George and Atha Fitzgerald,. She attended school in Fort Wayne and graduated from Central Catholic High School. It was there that she met the love of her life, Maurice Schrader. They were married for 58 years. The high school sweethearts were married on August 9, 1952. In 1956, they moved to Mishawaka, the city they would call home for rest of their ...

MaryAnn Dewald November 22,1934 – March 4, 2026 Surrounded by her family, MaryAnn Dewald, 91 passed away in her home Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. MaryAnn was born in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Vincent and Yvonne (DePaepe) Moraschi on November 22, 1934. She was their only child. On September 19,1953 she married the late (1997) James E. Dewald Sr.  Surviving are their five children Jim (Della) Dewald, Debby (Farrell) Holland, Sandy (Nick) DeCicco, Linda (Dennis) ...

    Audrey W. DiTella, age 91, passed away on March 4, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1935, in Oak Park, Illinois.     Audrey married Arthur M. DiTella on April 12, 1958, in LaGrange, Illinois. They shared 29 happy years together before his passing on December 11, 1987. Together they were blessed with six children: Allen, Jackie, Byron, Donna, Susan, and Julie.     In 1971, the family moved to Mishawaka in search of a simpler life. They purchased a ...

   Darrell Troy Hodges, 54, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was born on April 23, 1971, in South Bend, Indiana.    Darrell was the beloved son of Shannon Mishler and the stepson of Brent Mishler. He grew up surrounded by family and shared a lifelong bond with his siblings, Angela Beregsasy and Brent A. Mishler, who preceded him in death.    Darrell was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent much of his life self-employed as a flooring and carpet installer. ...

          Osceola-John Wellington Leonard, 87, has been called home by our Lord God Almighty on Monday, March 2, 2026.           John was born to Frank Edward Leonard and Valborg Genevieve (Wold) Leonard on May 30, 1938, at the Lincoln Hospital, Rochelle, Ogle County, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Ann (Martin) Leonard; his parents; his brother, Frank Waldo Leonard and his sister, ...