Sister M. Inez Bress, CSC
Aug. 4, 1906 - March 6, 2000
Sister M. Inez (Nanda Maria Agnes Bress), 93, died on Monday, March 6, in Saint Mary's Convent, Saint Mary's, Notre Dame, Ind. Sister M. Inez (Nanda Maria Agnes Bress) was born on Aug. 4, 1906, to the late William and Anne Kendall Bress in Austin, Texas. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross at Saint Mary's, Notre Dame, on June 30, 1927, from Austin, and made her final profession in the Congregation on Aug. 15, 1933. Sister M. Inez began her teaching career in 1927 at Saint Paul's School, Valparaiso Ind. She taught there from 1930-1933. Sister spent a year in Washington, D.C., as a student and office worker in the Bengalese Convent. She was assigned to teach in the many Holy Cross elementary schools in Austin, Marshall and McAllen, Texas, 1934-1969. There were a few years spent teaching in Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania. In the later years Sister Inez did some social work and taught religious education in Austin, Burnet, Richardson and Corpus Christi, Texas, and Niles, Mich., 1970-1985. In 1985 Sister Inez retired to Our Lady of Holy Cross and then to Saint Mary's Convent where she resided and was active in the Apostolate of Prayer until her death. Wake services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, in the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, Saint Mary's. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, in the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, Saint Mary's, followed by interment at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Saint Mary's, Notre Dame. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Cross Ministry with the Poor Fund, Saint Mary's, Notre Dame, IN 46556. The Kaniewski Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Rev. Ray C. Cunningham
Nov. 1, 1917 - March 4, 2000
The Rev. Raymond Carroll Cunningham, 82, of North Philip Road, Niles, Mich., died following an extended illness at 8:05 p.m. on Satur-day, March 4, in Saint Jo-seph's Region-al Medical Center, South Bend, Ind. He was born on Nov. 1, 1917, in La-Grange, Ky., to Edward Blanton and Melvina Mae (Pennington) Cunningham. He was graduated from Wheaton (Illinois) College, and earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, Lombard, Ill. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Rev. Cunningham served as a pastor and minister of the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A., at the First Baptist Church of Morenci, Mich., the First Baptist Church of Cadillac, Mich., and was retired from the First Baptist Church of Niles. He then served as an interim pastor of the First Baptist Church of Union, Mich., and continued to serve Christ through his homegoing. He served as a trustee of Judson College, Elgin, Ill., was a past chairman of the Cadillac affiliate of the American Cancer Society, was a former member of the Niles-Buchanan Club of Rotary International, and was a member of the Niles area Ministerial Alliance. Through all of these activities his family remembers that he always cared for them, and that he particularly enjoyed home repair, and yard and automobile maintenance. On June 2, 1945, in Erie, Pa., he married the former Charlotte M. Althof, who survives. He is also survived by their daughters and husbands, Joyce (Bob) Laurent of Granger, Ind., Janet (Chip) Lapori of Upper Nyack, N.Y., and Beverly (Ken) Mattocks of Crawfordsville, Ind.; nine grandchildren; and by his brothers, Robert, John and James Cunningham, and a sister, Mary Douglas, all of Louisville, Ky. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Laurent, and a sister, Edna Cain. Funeral services for the Rev. Ray C. Cunningham will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, in the First Baptist Church, Niles, with the Rev. Scott Goodman of the church and the Rev. Richard L. Rice of Niles officiating. Committal services will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, in the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles. Contributions in memory of Rev. Cunningham may be made to the Michigan Baptist Scholarship Society or to First Baptist Church for Youth Scholarships to Mission Trips.

Vonita Mae Fettel
March 7, 1910 - March 3, 2000
Vonita Mae Fettel, 89, residing on Finch Drive, South Bend, Ind., passed away at 2:28 p.m. on Friday, March 3, in Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, Fla. She was born on March 7, 1910, in South Whitley, Ind., to the late Grover C. and Blanch (Foust) Shorb, and had resided in this community since 1921, coming from Ober, Ind. Vonita was also preceded in death by a sister, Genevieve Crouch, who died on July 16, 1995. Mrs. Fettel served as secretary to Chief Gillen of the South Bend Police Department in the 1950s. She retired in 1972 as a secretary with the Traveler's Insurance Company following many years of service. Vonita was a longtime member of Faith United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star. On April 16, 1933, in Stull United Methodist Church, South Bend, as Vonita Mae Shorb, she married Edward W. Fettel. She is survived by her loving and caring husband, Edward of 66 years; a daughter and son-in-law, Janet Sue and Rollin Jump of Indianapolis, Ind.; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce Edward and Anne Fettel of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and by two sisters, Beulah Reihle and Rowena Foos, both of Billings, Mont. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 10, in Gospel Center Missionary Church, 930 S. 30th Street, South Bend. Rev. Thomas Bradford, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church, will officiate. Entombment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, in the Palmer Funeral Home, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, and one hour prior to services on Friday in Gospel Center Church. Contributions in memory of Vonita Mae Fettel may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 820 E. Ewing Street, South Bend, IN 46613.

Barney L. Kerr
March 2, 1924 - March 5, 2000
Barney L. Kerr, 76, of 20299 U S 6, Walkerton, Ind., passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind. Mr. Kerr was born on March 2, 1924, in Decatur, Ala., and had lived in Walkerton since 1984, coming from Hammond, Ind. He was married to Margery E. (Clough), who survives. He is also survived by four daughters, Dian (Tim) Sumner of Germantown, Tenn., Cheryl (Frank) Lambert of Portage, Ind., Karen (Cliff) Ruse of Griffith, Ind., Susan (Mark) Velle of Gary, Ind.; four sons, Barney L. "Larry" (Lynn) Kerr of St. Johns, Ind., Roger L. (Vickie) Kerr of Valparaiso, Ind., Jeffrey S. Kerr of Whiting, Ind., and Joseph (Lari) Kerr, serving with the US Navy in Texas; and by 20 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Kerr was a retired maintenance supervisor from Holiday Inns, a US Navy veteran of World War II, a life member of North Liberty V.F.W. Post #154, and a 50-year member of Walkerton American Legion Post #189. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, March 9, in the Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home, Walkerton. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, in the funeral home. The V.F.W. and American Legion will conduct graveside military services on Thursday at the cemetery.

Kenneth C. Wallace
Feb. 28, 1924 - March 5, 2000
Kenneth C. Wallace, 76, of Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, in his residence. Kenneth was born on Feb. 28, 1924, in Kimball, Neb. In 1934 Kenneth moved to Clin-ton, Ind., before moving to Mishawaka in 1942. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II for two years. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey and Rebecca (Burgess) Wallace; and by two sisters, Frances Kiser and Ansel Green. On July 25, 1948, Kenneth married Phyllis Daugherty, who survives. He is also survived by two brothers, Richard Wallace of Rosedale, Ind., and Joe (Bertha) Wallace of Mishawaka; three sisters, Maxine Beard of Clinton, Rose Holdeman of Nappanee, Ind., and Rachel Walkup of Twin Falls, Idaho; and by many nieces and nephews. He retired from Uniroyal in 1986 after 43 years of service as the number one spreader operator. He was a member of Calvary Temple Church in South Bend and American Legion #101 in Mishawaka. Kenneth was a longtime member of the Calvary Temple Church. Most recently he had been very involved in helping to establish a new church, Grace Community Church in Mishawaka. Friends may call from 2 to 8:30 p.m. today in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, in the Calvary Temple Church where friends may also call one hour prior to services. Officiating will be his nephew, Rev. Ralph Holdeman, assisted by Rev. William Howell and Rev. Rick Graves. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, Ind., where military rites will also take place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Temple Mission Fund and to the Grace Community Church Building Fund.

Eugene W. Belledin
May 11, 1954 - June 3, 2000
Eugene "Gene" Belledin, 46, of 1510 Glenlake Drive, South Bend, Ind., died on Saturday, June 3. Gene was born on May 11, 1954 in South Bend and was a lifetime resident. He is survived by his mother, Helen Porter of South Bend; and by a step-brother, Robert C. Downs, Sr. of North Liberty, Ind. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Belledin; and by a step-father, Don Porter. Gene had worked at Wheelhorse for approximately 15 years, where he acted as the Union Steward. He had also been employed by the South Bend Tribune. Gene graduated from Jackson High School and enjoyed golfing and woodworking. Cremation will take place with burial in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. A service will be held at a later date. Guisinger Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend is handling arrangements.

Dorothy M. Howard
April 18, 1920 - June 5, 2000
Dorothy M. Howard, 80, of Rice Road, South Bend, Ind., formerly of Karl King Towers, died at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 5, in Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 18, 1920 in LaPaz, Ind. and lived in this area all of her life. As Dorothy Vermillon, she married George Howard, who preceded her in death on January 13, 1976. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Thomas Howard and Ricky Howard; one daughter, Pamela Howard; four sisters; and by one brother. She is survived by two sons, Robert (Pat) Howard of South Bend and James (Judy) Howard of North Liberty, Ind.; one granddaughter, Tracy Howard of South Bend; and by two sisters, Patricia Bennitt of South Bend and Joan King of Vevay, Ind. Mrs. Howard was a member of Bowlers Country Club and was an avid euchre player. Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday in the funeral home with burial to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

John D. Kubsch, Jr.
Feb. 3, 1945 - June 2, 2000
John D. Kubsch, Jr., 55, residing on Eugene Street, South Bend, Ind., died early on Friday morning, June 2, in Sidney, Nebraska, where he was driving his truck. He owned and operated his own truck and was employed with CFI Trucking, Joplin, Mo. He was born on February 3, 1945 in South Bend to John D. and Helen (Grabarz) Kubsch and had lived in South Bend all of his life. He was preceded in death by his father, John D. Kubsch, Sr. on November 13, 1980. On May 28, 1976 in South Bend he married Patsy Walter, who survives. He is also survived by four daughters, Michele (Joe) Rodriguez, Rebecca Kubsch, Dawn Serrano, and Jennifer Kubsch, all of South Bend; two step-sons, Shawn (Brigid) Klodzinski of Grand Rapids, Mich. and Jason (Kristin) Klodzinski of Granger, Ind.; twelve grandchildren; his mother, Helen Kubsch of South Bend; three sisters, Karen Laros of South Bend, Sharon (Ray) Leedy of Goshen, Ind. and Pamela (Don) McCarty of Niles, Mich.; and by two brothers, Larry (Beverly) Kubsch of South Bend and David (Sue) Kubsch of Granger. Services for John Kubsch will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, in the Palmer Funeral Home, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend. Rev Ed. Fritz, pastor of Evangel Heights United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, in the Palmer Funeral Home.

Earl L. Long
May 3, 1919 - June 2, 2000
Earl L. Long, 81, of West 7th Street, Mishawaka, passed away June 2, 2000 at 9:00 P.M. in his residence. Mr. Long was born on May 3, 1919 in Peru, IN as the son of the late James and Viola (Bolles) Long. Mr. Long is survived by his ex-wife Julia Nation, two sons, Patrick Long of Porter, IN and John Long of Houston, TX. One sister Mae Reed of Mesa, AZ. He was preceded in death by one step-son, Michael Watson. Five brothers, Jesse, Russell, James, Wilbur, Merle and one sister, Dorothy Fry. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Mr. Long was the youngest of the family and last of the children. Mr. Long moved to this area in 1951, from Peru, IN. He served his country during World War II, as an Electrician 3rd Class in the Navy. In 1983, after 30 plus years, he retired from Bendix Corporation. He was a member of the BK Club, Mishawaka. A member of the American Legion Post #161 as well as a member of the Eagles Lodge. Friends may call from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 and from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 7, 2000 in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be at 3:00 P.M. in the funeral home, with Rev. John Fisher officiating. Cremation is taking place following the service. Contributions in Earl Long's memory can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Maria C. Macri
Aug. 14, 1909 - June 4, 2000
Maria C. Macri, 90, beloved wife, mother and grandmother of William Street passed away at 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, in her residence. Mrs. Macri was born on Aug. 14, 1909, in Siderno Marina, Italy. On Jan. 8, 1931, in Sid-erno Marina, as Maria Nicolleti, she married Francesco Macri, who survives. She is also survived by three daughters, Concetta Maugeri, Maria Lizzi and Rosa Macri, all of South Bend; six sons, Edward Macri of Australia, Dominic Macri, Nick Macri, Sam Macri, Tony Macri and Cosimo Macri, all of South Bend; and by 25 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six sons; a daughter; five brothers; and by a sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, in Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Highland Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today, June 6, in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 S. Kemble Avenue, where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

Cecelia V. Osowski
July 21, 1918 - June 4, 2000
Cecelia V. Osowski, age 81, of Koko Ct., South Bend, IN, died at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, in Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1918 in South Bend, IN, to Ladislaus and Mary (Samulski) Jaroszewski who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are five brothers, Casimer (Helen) Jaroszewski, Stanley (Joan) Jaroszewski, Louis (Lottie) Jaroszewski, John Jaroszewski, Clement (Chesterine) Jaroszewski and a sister, Clara M. Clark. She graduated in 1937 from Central High School. On January 19, 1945, she married Matthew J. Osowski, who survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Mary Kathryn Osowski (Husband-Ronald Thelen) of Fredericksburg, VA, a sister, Lillian Jaroszewski, also three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Jaroszewski, and Bernice Eitler, both of South Bend, and Helen (Frank) Kuminecz of Orchard Park, NY, and two brothers-in-law, Stanley (Bernadette) Osowski and Theophil Osowski both of South Bend. Family and friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. today in the ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd., where a Rosary will be said at 4:00 p.m. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with entombment to follow in the Resurrection Gardens Mausoleum in the St. Joseph Cemetery.

Larry D. Rogers
Aug. 22, 1951 - June 5, 2000
Mr. Larry Dwight Rogers, 48, loving husband, father, brother, and son, who res-ided on South Twyckenham Drive, South Bend, Ind., entered into eternal rest following an illness of fourteen months at 2:55 a.m. on Monday, June 5, in his residence. On August 22, 1951, in Durham, N.C. he was born to the union of Eugene and Mollie (Clemons) Rogers, Sr. He and Stephanie Boyd were united in wedlock in Houston, Texas on March 26, 1994. Coming from Southfield, Mich., he moved to South Bend in 1994. His memory will be cherished by a devoted wife, Stephanie Boyd-Rogers; a daughter, Ladevoyla F. Rogers of Detroit, Mich.; his parents, Eugene and Mollie Rogers of Wake Forest, N.C.; three sisters, Deborah Jean and Annie Marie of Raleigh, N.C., and Vickie Rene (Jeffrey) Judd of Wake Forest; one brother, Eugene (Wanda) Rogers, III, of DuMont, N.J.; aunts, Bettie M. Ramseur and Clovina (Dessie) Stewart, both of Raleigh; uncles, Clifton Rogers and Sylvester (Gwendella) Clemons, both of Durham, and Mercury Rogers of Arlington, Va.; a great-aunt, Minnie P. Rogers of Durham; one niece; four nephews; along with many other relatives and friends. Larry joined Rogers Grove Baptist Church in July of 1963 and joined Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church after moving to South Bend where he was a mentor in the tutoring program, and assisted with vacation Bible school. He was employed by Bosch Braking Systems Division where he acted as manager of global supply base development. He was an avid member of the Michiana Go-Cart Association; member of the American Society for Quality; Allied Signal Six Sigma Black Belt; and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity where he received an outstanding achievement award. He also was actively involved as a facilitator in race coalition. Friends may call at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church until 4:40, at which time a memorial service will be held. Funeral services will be held in Durham. Alford's Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.

Bessie Starling
May 20, 1919 - June 1, 2000
Mrs. Bessie Starling, 81, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, departed this world to be with Jesus, to soar like an eagle, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2000. On May 20, 1919, in Trenton, Tenn., Bessie was born to the union of the late Bud and Freedoney (Ruff) Hollmond. She confessed Christ at an early age and developed a personal relationship with Him. Leaving Trenton to start a new life in Chicago, Ill., she married Roosevelt "Pete" Starling. Shortly thereafter, they moved to South Bend. For many years, Mrs. Starling was a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the capacities of Usher Board Member, member of the Wisdom Choir, and a member of the Deaconess Board. She was also past president of the Usher Board for the original General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Indiana, Inc. She retired from Allied Stamping after ten years of service. Loving family members who will cherish her memory and mourn her loss include her husband, Roosevelt; daughters, Lillie Keeys, Martha Bowlds, Florence (Sam) Leonard, and Earnestine (Thomas) Jones, all of South Bend; sons, Roosevelt Starling, Jr., of Altadena, Calif., Murray (Bettie) Starling of South Bend, and William (Billy) Starling of Wheelwright, Ky.; a god-daughter, Jenice Taylor of Indianapolis, Ind.; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucinda (James) Dance of Trenton and Stella Harbor of Union City, Tenn.; a brother, Charles (Jenny) Cartwright of Elkhart, Ind.; three sisters-in-law, Pearl (James) Reynolds, Mable Berely and Louise Starling, all of Chicago; long time friends, Thelma Muldrow, Maxine Price, and Ora Lee Barnes; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Lessie Howard, (her twin sister), Flossie Marsh and Mollie Miller; and by two brothers, Luke Casey and Wallace Sharp. Funeral services for Mrs. Starling will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, June 8, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening in Alford's Mortuary where arrangements have been entrusted. "And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, to them who are called according to His purpose."

Frank Van Paris
Oct. 18, 1912 - June 4, 2000
Frank Van Paris, 87, of Tanglewood Lane, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 12:41 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, in Hospice House of South Bend, Ind. Frank was born in South Bend on Oct. 18, 1912 to the late Virginia (VanLanker) and Theophil Van Paris. Frank married Margaret Tatay in South Bend on April 6, 1940. She survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Sandra K. (Bernard) Gorski of Granger, Ind. and Marsha A. McKay of San Antonio, Texas; three grandchildren, Mark (Lisa) Gorski of Indianapolis, Ind., Thomas (Debbie) Gorski of Osceola, Ind., and Brenda (Rick) Torres of Granger; and by five Great great-grandchildren. Frank retired from the South Bend Water Treatment Plant in 1976 after 25 years of service. Frank was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church, South Bend, a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #58, South Bend and was a veteran in the United States Navy. Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, in St. Anthony Catholic Church, 2114 East Jefferson, South Bend. Burial will take place in Highland Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may call one hour before services in the church. The Bubb Funeral Chapel, Mishawaka, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County.

Anita L. Barker
Oct. 13, 1923 - Aug. 15, 2000
Anita L. Barker, 76, was born Anita Pullin on Oct. 13, 1923, and passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000, after a final struggle with heart disease. She was a remarkable woman who leaves behind the memory of a devoted husband, Ralph, who died in 1985; and three surviving sons, Ken, Ron and Paul; seven grandchildren; and a loving sister and brother, Katie Nichols and Gene Pullin. Most women have a family, but Anita also had an extraordinary circle of friends...Betty, Mary, Mopi, Sarah, Margaret, Marilyn and too many others to mention, including the "girls" in her poker club, and a large group at her winter home in Texas. Many had been close since early childhood. Her poker circle had played monthly with a penny ante and maximum three-cent raise since 1941, interrupted only by death and disability. She held a strong faith and attended church without fail, often singing, directing the choirs, or playing the piano or organ in her younger years. She lived frugally and always maintained an immaculately clean home. She traveled with a sense of appreciation possessed by few, even taking a road-trip in 1948 with her infants, then aged one and four, to Mexico City and on to California. By 1964 she had managed on a vacation budget of $5.00 per day plus gas to shepherd her family through every state in the nation and much of Canada, giving her sons a lasting sense of the importance of education and the grandeur of geography and history. In retirement she continued travel to exotic locales on four continents. She was gifted in music and the arts and was an extraordinary seamstress. She worked to pass this gift to her granddaughters, succeeding to the extent that one, Katie Barker, this year holds the nation's only NEA Graduate Fellowship in Restoration of Textile Antiquities. Not many grandmas can boast such a legacy. She knew how to have fun and how to live and let live. She knew how to forgive and she knew how to love. Everyone who knew her marveled at her determination to live life to its fullest. All her sons truly believe that if there were a "Mom-Lotto," they would have shared the winning ticket. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and loved her. Such a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend! A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, in the First Methodist Church of Mishawaka, with reception following. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka. Arrangements are being handled by the Thallemer-Goethals Funeral Home, Mishawaka.

Magdalene Kreczmer
July 30, 1911 - Aug. 15, 2000
Magdalene Kreczmer, 89, of Ash Maple Court, South Bend, Ind., died at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, in Fountainview Place. She was born on July 30, 1911, in Louvain, Belgium, and had lived in this area since 1913. Mrs. Kreczmer was a former employee of the Associated Investment Company. On Aug. 26, 1939, as Magdalene Matthys, she married Clem Kreczmer, who preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Lambert and Philma (Van Vloss) Matthys. She is survived by a sister, Louise Babcock of San Marcus, Calif.; and by a nephew, Bill (Lou Ann) Nowostawski of South Bend. Family and friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today in the ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 Mayflower Road. Services will be at 9 a.m. on Friday in Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Kreczmer was an aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many.

Claudette K. McCall
March 22, 1947 - Aug. 15, 2000
Claudette K. McCall, 53, of Panama Street, Mishawaka, Ind., died at 4:12 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, in St. Joseph Community Hospital, Mishawaka. She was born on March 22, 1947, in South Bend, Ind., and was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. McCall was employed by the South Bend Community School Corporation as a bus driver. On Jan. 17, 1970, as Claudette Jenczewski, she married Ronald McCall Sr., who survives. She is also survived by a daughter, Kimberly (Richard) Samulski of Osceola, Ind.; and a son, Ronald McCall Jr. of Lakeville, Ind.; one granddaughter, Kayla Marie Samulski; two sisters, Nancy Dustman and Diane Jenczewski, both of South Bend; and by a brother, Joseph Jenczewski of South Bend. Mrs. McCall was a member of Parkway Lanes East Bowling League and Maroni's Dart League. Family and friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday in the ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 1827 E. Ireland Road, South Bend, where a vigil service will be held at 4 p.m. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday in the funeral home, with burial to follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery.

James L. Parrish
Oct. 19, 1941 - Aug. 15, 2000
James Lewis "Frye" Parrish, 58, of Berrien Springs, Mich., died following a sudden illness at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, Mich. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Legacy Family Funeral Services, Matthew R. Purchase Chapel, Berrien Springs. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs. Friends are invited to visit and encourage the family from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday in the funeral home, or leave a message for the family via the internet at http://web.archive.org/web/20000817215015/http://www.legacyfuneral.com/. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. "Frye" was born on Oct. 19, 1941, in Mishawaka, Ind., to William Roy and Anna (Young) Parrish. He worked as a highway construction worker for Kalin Construction for the past 10 years. He will be remembered as a quick-witted, fun-loving man who knew how to make people smile. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He is survived by his mother, Anna Parrish Wyman of Berrien Springs; two brothers, Ken (Jo Ann) Parrish of Berrien Springs and Larry Parrish of Greenwell Springs, La.; and four sisters, Patricia (Ralph) Everman of Niles, Mich., Pamela (David) Gordy of Niles, Cheryl (Jerry) Kalin of St. Joseph and Debi (Kenneth) Hicks of Fayetteville, Ga.

Welhma L. Simons
Oct. 5, 1912 - Aug. 15, 2000
Welhma Lois Simons, 87, of Woodies Lane, Bremen, Ind., passed away at 9:27 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, in Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Welhma was born on October 5, 1912, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Fred H. and Elsie O. (Ingle) Sloan. On May 27, 1928, in Fruitland Park, Florida, Welhma married Henry W. Simons. Henry died on March 21, 1971. Welhma was also preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Jean Simons and Donna Klin. Surviving are two daughters, Diana (Mrs. Dale) Bollenbacher of Bremen and Marcia (Mrs. Gordon) Mason of Osceola. Three sons, Horace (Margaret) Simons of Lake Worth, Fla., Harold (Gloria) Simons of Lake Helen, Fla., and David Simons of South Bend. She also leaves 14 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, as well as a brother, Don Sloan of New Castle, Ind. Welhma had been a Mishawaka resident for 16 years, coming from Vincennes, Ind. She had also been a resident of Evansville, Ind., and West Palm Beach, Fla. Welhma had been a self-employed seamstress. She was a member of the Plymouth Seventh-day Adventist Church. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, in the Thallemer-Goethals Funeral Home, Mishawaka, with an evening prayer service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Dr. Bob Wilson of the Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, Monterey, Ind., will conduct the service. Interment will follow Friday, August 18, in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to the Marshall County -or- St. Joseph County Hospice.

Thomas B. Smith
Aug. 20, 1950 - Aug. 16, 2000
Thomas Bruce Smith, 49, of East Victoria Street, South Bend, Ind., passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16th, following an illness. He was born on Aug. 20, 1950, in Mish-awaka, Ind., to Paul and Eva Smith, who preceded him in death. On June 24, 2000, in South Bend, he married Sue Konzelmann, who survives. He is also survived by his children, April (Rob) de Haan of Schaumburg, Ill., Stephanie Smith and Matthew Smith, both of Mishawaka; a half brother, Paul Smith Jr. of Mishawaka; and a half sister, Rosemae Halfstrom of Stevensville, Mich.; two brothers, Don Smith and Mike Smith, both of Mishawaka; and by a sister, Nancy Hartman, also of Mishawaka. Mr. Smith was a member of Trinity Evangelical Free Church of South Bend, and also of the Mishawaka Pilots Club. He was the former owner of Paul Smith's Lawnmower Shop on Lincoln Way West, Mishawaka. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 North Main Street, Mish-awaka. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Trinity Evangelical Church, South Bend. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.

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