Rita Estelle Springer

December 2, 1937 – June 10, 2019

Rita Estelle Springer went to the lord with open arms on June 10, 2019. She was born December 2, 1937, in Press bury, England to Hilda and Wallace Kitchen. She traveled to the United Stated at age 18. Rita worked as a nurse in Mishawaka in her early years and made her home in Osceola, Rita also worked at Federal Paper board for 25 years and Kohls for 10 years. Rita was an active member of Pleasant Valley Church in Osceola for many years. Rita moved to Deforest, WI on June 15, 2018 where she enjoyed her time with family especially her great grandsons. Rita took pride in helping those in need. Her joy in life was gardening flowers and her grandbabies both young and old. Rita also had the love of thrift shopping and a good cup of tea.

Rita is survived by her Sons Terry Springer of Elkhart, Malcolm (Wendy) Springer of Deforest, WI. She was the proud grandmother of Brandon (Kristina) McConnell of Mt. Horeb, WI, Danielle (Brandon) Boyd of Sun Prairie, WI, Brooke (Jeremy) Streater of Hanover Park, IL, and great-grandsons, Keon and Desmond of Sun Prairie WI, Omari of Hanover Park, IL and Rory of Mt. Horeb WI. Along with her siblings Wendy of Howe MI, Sylvia Ah mook Sang of Honolulu, HI, Philip (Faye) Kitchen, Shirley (Scott) Cora, Sadie and Keith of Cheltenham, England and many niece and nephews, she is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Clyde, Malcolm and Daniel Springer father of children. The family would like to thank Hyland Crossing and Generations Hospice for the care and love they provide for Rita.

Visitation will be held in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, on Saturday, June 22nd from 2:00 until 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Generations Hospice, 1028 South Main St. Suite C, Fon du lac, WI 54935.

Beverly J. Rembusch
October 30, 1948 – June 10, 2019

Beverly J. Rembusch, 70, of New Carlisle, Indiana passed away during the early morning hours of Monday, June 10th in her residence with her loving family by her side. Beverly was born in Hughson, California on October 30, 1948 to the late Roy and Alva (Ray) Johnson. On January 15, 1978 in Mishawaka she married John Rembusch, he preceded her in death in November of 2017.

Beverly is survived by her children, Blane Barlow of Niles, Michigan, Amber Davit of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Denay Barlow of New Carlisle. She was the proud grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 3.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, June 13th, from 5 until 6:00pm in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Man St., Mishawaka. A service celebrating Beverly’s life will be held at 6:00pm in the funeral chapel with John Fisher.

Darrell L. Bruce
September 11, 1966 – June 10, 2019

Darrell L. Bruce, 52, of Mishawaka, IN., passed away at 5:15 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2019 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka.

Darrell was born on September 11, 1966 in Dearborn, MI., to Orville and Sandra (Rusher) Bruce, who both have preceded him in death. On October 1, 1999 Darrell married Jaynie M. Johnson. Jaynie survives along with four children, Brittany Rivera, Charles Beggs, Sara Beggs and Zachary Bruce, four grandchildren, two brothers, Kevin Bruce and Keith Bruce.

Visitation for Darrell will be on Saturday, June 15, from 4:00 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Jaynie to help with final expenses.

Irene Barbara Marczenko
July 19, 1923 – June 8, 2019

Irene Barbara Marczenko, 95, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away at Golden Living Center, Mishawaka, on Saturday, June 8th, 2019. She was born in Warsaw, Poland and moved to the United States following World War 2. Irene worked as a Custodian at School City in Mishawaka for 22 years until her retirement. She loved gardening, game shows ( Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune), Lawrence Welk and the Pittsburg Steelers. She is survived by her four sons: Ed Marczenko, Pete (Melanee) Marczenko, Nick Marczenko and Walter ( Penny) Marczenko, all of Mishawaka. Four grandchildren: Ashley, Caitlyn, Amber and Matthew along with six great grandchildren: Brianna, Aubrey, Ajay, Madden, Lennox and Eli. Private services will be held at a later date. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph County Humane Society. Bubb Funeral Chapel is assisting with the arrangements.

Norma Wagley

December 12, 1928 – May 30, 2019

 

Norma Wagley was born in South Bend, Indiana on 34th St., Her parents Gerald William Hale Eiler (1901 – 1980) and Grace Josephine Myers Eiler (1903 – 1997).

Norma is survived by her husband and sweetheart of seventy years, Donald E. Wagley, whom she married on December 4, 1948. They spent their married life in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Norma is also survived by her son, James R. Wagley, of Osceola, Indiana. Norma’s sister and her brother survive her too, Virginia M. Karnes of Mishawaka and John J. Eiler of Sebring, Florida. Virginia, John and Norma were good buddies all of their lives.

Norma cherished her family and her friends. She was a dear friend to many. “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if you have love one to another (John 13:35). Norma was a born-again Christian who worshipped at First Baptist Church of Mishawaka. Norma’s favorite hymn was “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”

Norma had a blessed life. In her childhood, her family made music together. Her father and her sister played the violin, her brother played the clarinet, and Norma played the accordion, while her mother was the audience. Norma had fond childhood memories of playing with her 13 months-younger first cousin, Francis Myers (who also played the accordion). Of course, Norma loved family reunions.

Norma was a 1947 graduate of Mishawaka High School. She worked at Addison’s and Ball Band/Uniroyal.

Norma and Don, for over forty years, spent summer vacations fishing up in Iron River, Michigan with their close friends, Russell and Janet Shutes, who both passed away in 2000. Norma and Don spent their silver anniversary in Hawaii with good friends, Dick and Joann Kincaid. Norma and Don also went several times to Augusta, Georgia to watch golfers practice for the Masters. Don and Norma loved to watch golf and hockey. Rickie Fowler was Norma’s favorite golfer. It has been mentioned that Norma and Don loved dogs. Norma swore that her dog, Abby, was human.

Norma spent the last year of her life at Primrose Retirement Community. Special thanks are due to those who visited and cared for her there, especially Sherry Wagley, Norma’s sister-in-law, Robert Watson, Norma’s friend from First Baptist Church, Linda Kujawski, Norma’s niece, who is a registered nurse, and Norma’s next door neighbor from her house. Norma also appreciated the hospice chaplain, nurses and aides, whom she developed a close relationship with.

Norma was a smart, loving person, who is now in heaven with her Lord, Jesus Christ.

Friends may visit with the family from 5:30 until 8:00pm, Friday, June 7th in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawka, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. A service will held in the funeral chapel at 11:00am on Saturday, June 8th with Pastor Peter Jones officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery of Mishawaka. Memorial contributions may be made in Norma’s name to Center for Hospice, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545.