Marsca Joy “Punky” Carter Suran
October 19, 1940 – August 22, 2019

Marsca Joy Suran, 78, of South Bend, passed away on Thursday, August 22nd in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Marsca was born in Mishawaka, on October 19, 1940 to William and Mary (Quier) Carter. On October 20, 1962, she married the love of her life, Dar Suran in Mishawaka. She worked as a secretary for Bendix Aerospace for a few years, she then decided to stay at home to raise her family. Marsca enjoyed Norman Rockwell paintings, working on crossword and jigsaw puzzles, she was an avid bridge player, and was part of a bridge club for many years. She loved Christmas, but her greatest joy came from being in the company of her loving family.

Marsca is survived by her loving husband, Dar Suran and their daughter, Melissa (Bobby) Michael. She was the proud grandmother of 2 granddaughters, Jaime Richards of Westfir, Oregon and Jillian Richards of Granger. She is survived by her siblings, Vernie, Jacquie, Zelda, Nick and Walt. Marsca is also survived by her eldest niece and dear friend, Linda Bell. She was preceded in death by her son, Darren Suran, her parents, and her siblings, Mary, Betty, Iris, Elnora, Gene, George, and Bill.

Friends may visit with the family on Monday, August 26th from 5:00 until 8:00pm in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. A service celebrating Marsca’s life will be held in the funeral chapel at 11:00am on Tuesday, with Pastor Garry Fisher officiating. She will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger. Memorial contributions may be made in Marsca’s name to Community Congregational Church of South Bend, 19671 Cleveland Rd., South Bend, IN 46637.

Winifred “Winnie” Uthea Avery
December 27, 1928 – August 19, 2019

Winifred “Winnie” Uthea Avery passed away peacefully at the Golden Living Center Nursing Home with her family at her side August 19, 2019. She was born December 27, 1928 in Waukegan, Illinois to James C. Holmes and Ruth A. Sones. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband James Edward Avery in 1971. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Wallace J. Holmes, Robert Hunter and Preston L. Holmes along with her son Michael Stephen Avery and his wife Rhonda Ann Avery. She is survived by two sons, Dennis Lee (JeanAnne) Avery and Larry Edward (Penny) Avery, six grandchildren, Bobbie Miller, Christopher Avery, Jeffrey Messer, Scott Avery, Brandon Avery and Cody Avery, ten great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren along with many beloved nieces and nephews. She was a long time member of the First Christian Church in Mishawaka, Indiana and a charter member of the North Penn Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. She retired from Bayer Corporation in 1988. After retiring, she volunteered for many years at St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka and opened Winnie’s Palette where she taught oil painting. She remained active doing arts and crafts most of her life. She was blessed with a loving family and friends. Visitation and funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. and the funeral service beginng at 3:30 p.m. in the First Christian Church located at 2511 East 3rd Street in Mishawaka, Indiana. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Christian church or a charity of your choice.

Robert L. Singleton Sr.
November 5, 1933 – August 21, 2019

Robert L. Singleton Sr., 85, passed away in his home on August 21, 2019, surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy illness. Bob was born in South Bend on November 5th, 1933 to Leo and Vivian (Durst) Singleton, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn Singleton and sister, Virginia Lang and Winifred Blake. He is survived by his wife, Judith Singleton, his children, Rick (Illah) Singleton, Robert Singleton Jr., Cheryl Lane, Randy Singleton and Erin (Adam) Blacketter. Nine grandchildren, Michelle Stambaugh, Brandi Szlanfucht, Rick Singleton, Nathan Singleton, Kelly Lane, Kolbie Singleton, Nikki Singleton, Chloe Blacketter and Tyler Blacketter; Eleven great grandchildren; five siblings, Ralph Singleton, Geraldine Harrington, Judy Swoope, Jackie Winright and Daniel Singleton; and a long list of nieces, nephews, and other extended family. Bob was a “hands on” type of guy and enjoyed designing and building everything from furniture to houses and buildings. As a young husband and father, he worked several labor intense jobs until he started his own upholstery business and van conversion company in the early 1970″s. In 1983,he became senior manager for Studio A Advertising and remained there until early this year when he became physically unable to work. He was loved and admired by so many people, not only friends and family, but acquaintances that he may have spoken to, only a handful of times. He will always be remembered for his kindness, compassion and wonderful sense of humor. He always wanted to leave people with a smile on their face. Bob’s departure can be summed up by Winston Churchill’s quote: “I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter. ” Family and friends will gather at Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 North Main Street, Mishawaka from 12:00pm until the time of the funeral service at 2:00pm on Tuesday, August 27th at the funeral chapel. Friends and family may leave their condolences at the funeral chapel website: Bubbfuneralchapel.com.

David L. McMurtie
December 15, 1950 – August 20, 2019

David L. McMurtie, 68, of Granger, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th in his residence in the company of his loving family. David was born in Mishawaka on December 15, 1950 to Harold Raymond and Ruth Mae (Black) McMurtrie. On December 12, 1980 he married the love of his life Alicia Leonhard. He worked many years as a appliance technician.

David is survived by his loving wife, Alicia, along with his sister, Kathy (Lonnie) Micinski of Noblesville, IN. David is also survived by his best buddies, Chet and Roxanne Micinski, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many extended family.

As per David’s wishes there will be no services at this time. Bubb Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to Southern Care Hospice, 310 W. McKinley Ave., Mishawaka, IN 46545.

He overcame his physical limitations with a sharp intelligence, hard work and a quick wit.

Those who met him were profoundly blessed. Although he left with a big piece of our hearts, we can smile thinking of him enjoying his new found freedom in Heaven.

Elizabeth E. Fisk
January 6, 1942 – August 13, 2019

Elizabeth E. Fisk, 77, of South Bend, IN., passed away at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis, IN., at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

Elizabeth was born on January 6, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI., to Gould and Ruth (Sullivan) Fetterhoff. On January 20, 1960 Elizabeth Married James L. Fisk. James preceded her in death on July 23, 2002.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, James E. Fisk, Kenneth H. Fisk and Patricia A. Fisk. Granddaughter, Tiffany (Brian) Batson, three great grandchildren, Codie Fisk, Amelia Respondek and Caleb Fisk, and two step grandchildren, Brian and Jeremiah Batson and several nieces and nephews from Muskegon, MI.

Visitation for Elizabeth will be on Sunday, August 25, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. At the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka where funeral services will take place at 6:00 p.m. after the visitation on Sunday. Pastor Adam Nelson will officiate the services.