Palmer Funeral Home - Guisinger

Judy L. Stevens, passed away on April 9, 2024, in Mishawaka, Indiana, at the age of 76. Born on June 26, 1947, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Donavon and Betty Wolfe. Judy's devotion to helping others led her to pursue and achieve a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Judy is survived by her three children: Jennifer (Alan) Smith of Lakeville, Indiana, Colleen McCullough of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Jason Wolfe of Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alyssa (Ryan) Haeb of Mishawaka, Indiana, Joseph Garrage of South Bend, Indiana, and Mackenzie McCullough of Virginia. Judy is also survived by her brother Jeff (Teresa) Wolfe. Judy had a passion for...

Margaret L. (Young) Wright, 90, passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle with ALS on Tuesday December 12, 2023 at Signature Healthcare in Bremen. Margaret was born on July 5, 1933 in Florence, Alabama to the late Sam and Robbie (Ragan) Young. Margaret completed the 8th grade before ending her schooling to help take care of her siblings, the trait of caring for others that she continued to practice her entire life. Margaret met and married Joel Wright on January 22, 1950 in Iuka, Mississippi, sharing 56 years of marriage before his passing in 2006. Margaret spent her life as a caring mother, raising three children and helping them become the people they are today. She continued...

Services took place on December 5th with burial at Southlawn Cemetery. Please see www.palmerfuneralhomes.com for the full obituary.

Evelyn Mary (MacGowan) Blondeau, 97, passed away on Sunday September 24, 2023. Evelyn was born on January 31, 1926 in Sault Ste Marie, MI to the late Thomas and Ethel "Mae" (MacGowan) Stafford. She was adopted and raised by Mary and Pauline MacGowan, her maternal aunts. She attended the Loretto Academy in Sault St. Marie and Bishop Baraga High School in Marquette. In 1946, Evelyn married Louis Blondeau in Marquette. Evelyn worked as an office manager in the real estate business for over 25 years, retiring in 2004. She was an Elder of Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She moved from Marquette, MI to the South Bend area in 2014. Evelyn is survived by two daughters, Marie (Kerry) Hyde and...

Eugene (Pete) Price, 88, of North Liberty, IN passed away at his home on Sunday September 10, 2023. He was surrounded by his family and wife of 66 years. Pete was born, May 14, 1935 in Waterloo, AL to William "Will" Franklin and Mary Ellen (Sharp) Price. He was proud of his southern heritage along Bumpus Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Pete later moved to Mishawaka, IN in 1953 at the age of 18 to find work. He rode a city bus to Dodge Mfg. each day and that's where he met the love of his life, Nancy Marie Talbott, who took the same bus to Mishawaka High School. They dated four years and married on June 29, 1957. Over the next several years they lived in Fort Knox, KY where Pete...

Dorothy F. White (Ruskino), 92, of South Bend passed away on Sunday July 9, 2023 at Southfield Village, South Bend. Dorothy was born on August 4, 1930 in East Brunswick Twp. Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Mary (Brutosky) Rusinko. Dorothy was the 9th of 11 children. She graduated from Orwigsburg High School in 1948, the Ford School of Business in 1949, and served in the Women's Army Corps from 1953-1956. Dorothy met the love of her life, John, at a dance before they two worked together at Claey's Candy in South Bend. On December 27. 1958 she married John Wm White who preceded her in death on June 20, 1997. She retired in 1995 from the former South Bend Sash and Door after 17 years...

Rick Stephens, 69, passed away in South Bend, IN on July 9, 2023. He was born on July 25, 1953 in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife Neva and daughters Jennifer Stephens and Marcia (Greg) Tatay. See www.palmerfuneralhomes.com for the full obituary.

Penny Lou Brown, known to her friends and family as Penny, passed away on May 28, 2023, in South Bend, Indiana. She was born on November 3, 1962, in LaPorte, Indiana, to her loving parents, Charles Zila Sr. and Audrey (Rozean) Zila. Penny was preceded in death by her sister, Sue Burns, and her parents. She is survived by her brother, Charles Zila Jr. (Jan), sister Kathy Howard (Aldon), and her only child, 1LT Henry Pollock (Hillary), as well as her cherished granddaughter, Gwynn Pollock. A proud graduate of Westville High School, Penny was a hardworking and dedicated individual. Most recently, she worked as a cashier at Kroger, where she was known for her warm and welcoming demeanor. Penny...

Jack Feaster, formerly of South Bend, unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in his Fort Wayne home on May 26, 2023 at the age of 92. He was the son of the late Mildred and Herman Feaster. Jack graduated from Jefferson High School in Lafayette, Indiana and then from Purdue University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Jack was particularly proud to serve his country in the Navy on the USS Worcester. He was treated to an Honor Flight in 2019. He married his bride and love of his life, Nancy Reichard on October 25, 1959. Jack worked at Bendix in Mishawaka for almost 20 years and retired from Trinetics, Inc in Mishawaka in 1996. Anyone who met Jack...

Frederick M. Carpenter, Sr., 77 years old, passed away at 2:22 a.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Fred was born on November 30, 1945 in LaPorte,IN to the late Robert and Mary Lou (Beauchamp) Hans, Sr. He has lived in Rochester, IN for the past 20 years. On August 28, 1982 in Koontz Lake, Fred and the former Linda Amor were united in marriage. Along with Linda, his loving wife, Fred is survived by his three sons, Frederick (Jacki Dollins) Carpenter, Jr. of Rochester, Scott (Rhonda Elder-brown) Carpenter of Spartanburg, SC, and Paul (Kristin) Carpenter of Rochester; three step-children, Jim (Connie) Lawton of Rochester, Melinda (Sam) Ahlenius of Knox and...

Dorothy Johnson Covington passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the home of her loving daughter Barbara Ann Mosby. Dorothy was born on June 21, 1931 to Laura Smith and Chester Johnson in Natchez, MS. She was the youngest of nine children, who all preceded her in death. On a beautiful Christmas day in 1947, she was united in marriage to Henry Covington, Sr. They were married for 55 years before his passing. From this union, five beautiful children were born: Henry Covington, Jr, Barbara (Philip - deceased) Mosby, Terry (David) Covington, Doris (Perry) Townsend, and Donnie Covington (deceased). Dorothy also had a special niece & nephew Betty & Freddie Ward; a nephew...

A celebration of Mandy's Purchiaroni's life will be held in the Spring of 2023 in the Detroit, MI area. See the Palmer Funeral Home website at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com for the full obituary.

Armanda "Mandy" Purchiaroni, 86 years old, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Elkhart, IN. Mandy was born on January 29, 1936 in Castelfidardo, Italy to the late Fernando and Iris (Sora) Zoppi. On June 25, 1955 Mandy and Eugene "Gino" Purchiaroni were united in marriage. Many was preceded in death by her husband Gino, son, Leo and her brother Enzo. Mandy is survived by her daughter; Debra (Phil) Jerome; son Mark (Paula) Purchiaroni; daughter-in-law, Linda (Craig) Bailey; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister Rosanna Castiglione and brothers Carlo and Gabriel Zoppi. A celebration of Mandy Purchiaroni's life will be held in the Spring of 2023 in the Detroit, MI...

Diane Colleen Ross, 58, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born on December 6, 1963 in Gary, IN to the late Roger O. and Ann H. (Norton) Ross. Diane graduated from Twin Lakes High School in 1982 and was a 1985 graduate of Ball State University. She was employed at Purdue Research Foundation for the past 16 years. Diane enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, and caring for animals. Her sweet soul will be remembered for her selflessness, generosity, and her compassion for others. She was warm and accepting of others. Her courage, faith, and sense of humor sustained her through her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Diane...

Mayme Catherine (Park) Haag, 91, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, at her home in Walkerton, Indiana with her family in attendance. She was born January 24, 1931, in Elkton, Maryland to George and Neva (Moore) Park. Online condolences to the family can be sent via the Palmer Funeral Homes Website; www.palmerfuneralhomes.com

Aaron K. Wright, age 49, residing in South Bend passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was born August 9, 1973, in Michigan City, IN; a son of Larry K. & Phyllis A. (Mullins) Wright, and has lived in South Bend since 1996, coming from Hampton, VA, and Michigan City, IN. Aaron has been employed at the University of Notre Dame for the past 18 years as Security Manager in the Information Systems Department. He has also served with the United States Navy for 24 years. Aaron was married to Kristina Geissler for over 25 years and from that marriage they welcomed and raised three children, Ryne Wright, Angelica English, and Claire Wright, all of South Bend. Also surviving...

Aaron K. Wright, age 49, residing in South Bend passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was born August 9, 1973 in Michigan City, IN; a son of Larry K. & Phyllis A. (Mullins) Wright, and has lived in South Bend since 1996, coming from Hampton, VA, and Michigan City, IN. Aaron has been employed at the University of Notre Dame for the past 18 years as Security Manager in the Information Systems Department. He has also served with the United States Navy for 24 years. Aaron was married to Kristina Geissler for over 25 years and in that marriage they welcomed and raised three children, Ryne Wright, Angelica English, and Claire Wright, all of South Bend. Also surviving is...

Judith Lee Jorgensen passed away after a short battle with breast cancer at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joe on Thursday, March 31st 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her 2 children, TJ (Courtney) Jorgensen from Granger and Elizabeth (Dana) Hacker from Benton Harbor as well as 12 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She was also "grandma" or "mom" to so many more. Judi will be honored with a Celebration of Life on April 11th, 2022 at 11:00AM at Pebblewood Country Club in Bridgman, Michigan, doors open at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family in care of Palmer Funeral Home, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46614. Please...

South Bend - Kent E. Perry, 85, passed away at 8:45pm on Friday, December 10, 2021, in his home with his loving wife by his side. Kent was born on April 1, 1936, in Mishawaka, to the late Jacob and Jessie (Hass) Perry. Kent was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Edith Perry; and sister, Elaine Gerlach. On June 13, 1981, Kent married Katherine A. (Slick). She survives along with a sister, Judith Klotz of McHenry, IL; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. A special Thank You goes to Kent's niece, Rebecca Zellers, for her special help. Kent graduated from Ball State Teachers College and Ball State University. He taught in the Culver Community School System for...

Taylor, James W., 55, of Edwardsburg, MI, died Saturday; Palmer Funeral Home - Guisinger Chapel , South Bend