The Herald-Palladium

David Mitchell, 82, of Saint Joseph Michigan passed away July 25th while undergoing treatment at the Cleveland Clinic. Dave was born in Findlay, Ohio to Joseph and Pauline Mitchell. He was Married to Mary Carolyn Mitchell for 60 years. He is survived by his Wife Carolyn; his sons David and Michael; daughter in law Susan; Grand children Vincenzo, Antonio, Kathryn and Charles. He was preceded in death by his daughter Molly. Dave received a degree in accounting from Tiffin University in 1965. He started his career at RCA in Findlay before taking a job as an industrial engineer with Whirlpool Corporation. He was with Whirlpool from 1972 until his retirement as Director of Cooking Technology in...

Susan (Sue) Youdell, age 86, of Cumming, GA, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2022. Susan was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert Nicholas Youdell. She is survived by two children: Pamela (Raymond) Bousquet of Gainesville, GA; and Mark (Marjorie) Youdell of Cumming, GA; grandchildren Robert (Elizabeth), Daniel (Jessica) and R. Nick Bousquet; Sarah and Elizabeth Youdell; step-grandson Josh (Shannon) Virgadamo; step-granddaughter Heather Potter; 3 step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Extremely devoted to her family, faith, and her country, Mrs. Youdell leaves behind a legacy of dedication, commitment, and service....

Nancy Sue Harner, 81, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Nancy was born in Buchanan, Michigan, to the late Carl and Jennie (Deweese) Herdt. Nancy worked in healthcare as a medical records technician before becoming a Million Dollar Club Realtor. Nancy and her husband, James moved from Michigan to her favorite place - Fort Myers Beach, Florida in 1998 then relocated to Ft Pierce (North Hutchinson Island) in 2021. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; especially her grandchildren who knew her as "Beach Grandma". Her hobbies included traveling and watching sports. Nancy was a member of the Moose Lodge, Elks Club, and auxiliary member of...

Deborah "Kip" Duerr Wright went to God Saturday, May 7, 2022 after a valiant fight with Alzheimer's. Born December 15, 1943 in South Bend, IN. to Louise S. and Clayton Storm Duerr. Married James T. Wright, DVM in Coral Gables, FL. and helped raise 2 children. Robert J. Wright II (Colleen) and Jocelyn W. Richburg (John) and loving her grandsons James T. III, Timothy and Christopher Wright and Chase (Nichole), Riley (Paige), and Bryce Richburg as well as great grandson John Sanders Richburg. Early in their marriage she was senior secretary of Miami's Down Town Development Authority, after which she managed and ran the family's Wright Arabian Stud which after destruction by Hurricane Andrew...

Nicholas S Carava III, 76, of Seymour, Indiana passed away on April 21, 2022, at home with his loving family and canine family member by his side. In 1946, he was born to the late Nicholas S Carava Jr and Grace (Canale) Carava in Chicago, Illinois. On July 17, 1971, he married the love of his life, Kathryn (Morgan) Carava. Nick was employed at several different companies throughout his career. They include Edgewater Group Investments, Sand Kastle Builders, LLC, Management Consulting Services, Meredith & Kamp, INC, National Steel Corporation (1977-2001), Ernest & Young, and the United States Army as a non-commissioned Officer-In-Charge. He received an Executive MBA from University of...

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...

Marjorie "Margie" Colson of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on March 29, 2022 at the age of 74. Visitation will be held Friday, April 8 from 2 to 8 PM in Flanner Buchanan - Memorial Park, 9350 E. Washington St, Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 9 at 11 AM in the funeral home with visitation beginning at 10 AM until the time of service. She will be laid to rest at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. For her full obituary visit FlannerBuchanan.com.

Brandon Edward Smith, residing in Coloma, Michigan, passed away Monday morning, March 28, 2022, surrounded with love, at Spectrum Health-Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph following a six-month illness. He was 31 years old. He was born April 11, 1990, in Berrien Center, Michigan, the son of Brett & Linda Bartholomei Smith, and has remained a lifelong resident of this area. On March 16, 2022, in St. Joseph, Brandon was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lauren Baldwin, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Max Tyler Baldwin and Miles Cooper Smith, both at home; his momma, Linda Smith of Coloma, Michigan; his Pops, Brett A. Smith of Stevensville, Michigan; a sister, Danea...

David Lee Anderson age 44 of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Left to honor David and remember his love are spouse Diane; three children Katelynn (14), Tristin (13), and Sawyer (2); parents Thomas and Marie Anderson; siblings Laura Wagner and Benjamin Anderson (Jennifer Pratt); brothers-in-law Lance Wagner, Greg Baker and Yasha Renner; sister-in-law Denise Renner; nieces Reanna Wagner, Lydia and Veronica Renner; nephews Roland and Conrad Renner; in-laws Susan and Duane Case, and a host of other relatives. Davy was born at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia. He graduated from Lakeshore High School and earned an advanced certificate through the...

Gregory Allen Stockman, 57, of Mishawaka, IN., passed away at 1:54 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Gregory was born on June 21, 1964 in St. Joseph, Michigan to Gerhard and Donna (Miller) Stockman, who both have preceded him in death. Gregory is survived by his sisters; Jeanine Gafeney of Benton Harbor, MI., and Kimberly Stockman of Decatur, MI., a niece, Jennifer (Ross) Hicks of Coloma, MI., a great niece, Skylar Hicks of Eau Claire, MI., and her fianc? Tyler Pullins, a great nephew, Julian Hicks of Coloma, MI., two uncles; Harry (Beverly) Stockman of Eau Claire, MI., and Herbert Stockman of Newburgh, IN., five cousins; Trent Stockman of...

George E. Wardeberg passed away peacefully in his home in Naples, Florida, on December 23, 2021, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on August 27, 1935, to George A. and Antonia Wardeberg in Barnesville, MN. George graduated from Barnesville High School and went on to receive a degree in Industrial Management from Michigan State University. During his 32 year career at Whirlpool Corporation, he worked his way from an entry-level position to Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. Afterward, he became Chief Executive Officer of Wicor, Inc., one of the nation's most successful diversified utilities. He served as an active Board member for several other businesses, including...

Winifred (Richardson) Joseph, 74, was born on July 1, 1947 in Detroit, MI. She passed away on December 4, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Winifred moved from Detroit to Benton Harbor, MI in the late 1960's, where she resided and worked at Whirlpool for over 20 years. In 1991, she moved to Panama City, FL, where she worked as a nanny. Winifred loved her nanny children as if they were her own. Winnie loved bowling, cooking and cleaning. She moved to South Bend, IN with her daughter, following an illness. She leaves her surviving loved ones: son Robert (Judy) Pinson, daughter Janet (fianc? Corey Whitehead) Pinson; brother Simon Smith of Detroit, MI and sister Edith Kay Jackson...

Kenneth 'Mike' Coleman, 72 of Stevensville passed away after a lengthy illness in St. Francis Hospital in Michigan City, Indiana. Mike was born on June 9, 1949 to the late Kenneth D. and Catherine (Jones) Coleman in Urbana, Ohio. Mike honorably served in the Navy aboard the Ethan Allen Class Submarine, Thomas A. Edison for 4 1/2 years. Afterwards, he was in the Navy reserve. Mike is survived by the love of his life with whom he has enjoyed over 35 wonderful years, Darlene Dillenbeck of Stevensville. He is also survived by his former wife Ruth and daughter Kellie, many close friends and his faithful Boarder Collie, Lexi Lyn. Mike was a member of the American Legion. He loved all...

Susan "Sue" Jean Sherwood, 62, passed away at 2:37pm Monday, November 8, 2021 after a sudden illness. Susan was born on March 20, 1959 in Niles, MI to Howard and Norma (Bedell) Sherwood. Sue graduated from Niles High School in 1977, attended Michigan State University and graduated from Southwestern Michigan School of Nursing with her RN degree. She was employed by the Van Buren / Cass Districts Health Department as a public health nurse. She was diligent in the fight against COVID, giving numerous immunizations to the public. Sue previously worked as an ICU Nurse at Pawating Hospital in Niles and SICU Nurse at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend, Indiana. She has also...

Ronald "Ron" David Bohn, 56, of Seymour, TN passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He was born on December 9, 1964, in St. Joseph, MI to his parents, William Emil Bohn and Nancy Louise Spiller Bohn. Ron graduated from Watervliet High School in 1983 and was an accomplished football player and wrestler. In later years, he worked for Sawyer Hardware and Four Winds Casino. Ron was a family man and his pride in life were his children. He enjoyed traveling and making memories with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nancy Bohn; his mother-in-law, Reva Ryan; and his faithful dog, Roxy. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Rhonda Bohn; son, Jordan...

Blaine G. Brown, age 85 of Sun City, FL transitioned to be with the Lord on October 19, 2021. He was born in Benton Harbor, MI on September 6, 1936 to the late Leeland and Adeline (Pastryk) Brown. Blaine grew up in Berrien Springs, MI, graduating from Berrien Springs H.S. He served in the Armed Forces (Army) from Sept. 1955 - June 1957. He was a Tool and Die Maker by trade and also farmed 50 acres. He enjoyed farming, making wine from his grape harvest, traveling, fishing, camping, golfing, spending time with his grandson, German food/bier, and dancing the polka! He was an active member of the American Legion (lifetime), St. Joseph Kickers Sport Club, DANK in Benton Harbor and the...

Stanley Warner Banyon, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away September 24, 2021. He was born on December 5, 1945 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Willard and Mary Louise Banyon. Stan graduated from WMU and then spent a brief time in Colorado. He returned to Benton Harbor where he worked as a sales rep for WHFB until his retirement. It was there Stan met his future wife, Lynda Jill Shauman, who was a package deal that Stan accepted whole heartedly and unconditionally. Stan and Jill spent the next 42 years traveling, golfing, and riding his beloved Harleys. The couple were inseparable. Stan was a diehard U of M and Cubs fan all his life. He was a one-of-a-kind man and a...

Kent A. Slocum, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Thursday, September 16, 2021, in the arms of his wife. Kent was born in Sioux Falls, Iowa on August 7, 1935, to the late James and Alphea Slocum. On November 2, 2005, Kent married Cora (Bowder) Emmons who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Jan (Claude) Barringer; stepson, Jody J. (Tamara) Emmons; grandson, Jeremy Emmons; granddaughter, Jodi Neeley; and great-grandchildren, Colbie Emmons, Benjamin Reuse, Caden Reuse, Anna Reuse, Morgan Slocum, Leneigha Boyle and Bryce Boyle. Kent is preceded in death by his son, Jay Slocum. Kent graduated from Huron High School in Heron, SD in 1953. Kent received his bachelor's degree...

On Friday, September 3rd, Jagir Singh Judge, loving husband, father, grandfather and the patriarch of his family, passed away peacefully. While some only know him as a well respected physician - his story is truly impressive. He hailed from a small village in India. As an infant, he contracted polio which resulted in partial paralysis of his legs. At the age of ten, he spent a year living in a refugee camp. Despite this, he endured, pursued higher education, and put himself through medical school - the first med school graduate from his village. After graduation, he and his wife - Satwant Judge, left India to start a new life in England. Upon arriving at the airport, they knew no one, had...

Linda Lou Mosier, 70, of Dowagiac, MI passed away on Friday-August 27, 2021 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel - 405 Center St., Dowagiac, MI. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.clarkchapel.com Linda was born on October 14, 1950 in Dowagiac, MI to the late Benjamin and Thelma (Szymonski) Waldschmidt. Linda is survived by her husband - Michael, whom she married on June 6, 1970; her children - Michael (Shaza) Mosier of Mattawan, Martin (Angela) Mosier and Mistel (Jeff) de Varona both of Dowagiac;...