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 died on Saturday, June 3. Gene was died at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 5, in Memorial Hospital. She was 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 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 died at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, in Memorial Hospital. She 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 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 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 at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, in Fountainview Place. She was died at 4:12 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, in St. Joseph Community Hospital, Mishawaka. She was 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 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 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.