March
14, 1932 - June 9, 2010MISHAWAKA - Warren V. "Skip" Alwine, 78, of Mishawaka, passed away on June 9th in his residence. Skip was born on March 14, 1932, in South Bend, to the late Howard and Almira (Brunner) Alwine. On October 21, 1950, in Lawrence, Michigan, he married Laura Schuh. He worked most of his life as a truck driver. He served in the Naval Reserve and belonged to American Legion Post 308 where he was a member of the Color Guard. In his younger years he was an avid stock car driver. Skip loved family gatherings, at which he showcased his great sense of humor. Skip is survived by his wife, Laura Alwine of Mishawaka; their four sons, Skip Alwine, Carl (Linda) Alwine, Gary (Lorraine) Alwine and Tom (Monica) Alwine; and two daughters, Cheryle (Michael) Kline and Caroline (Larry) Hayes. He was a grandfather of 21, a great-grandfather of 21 and a great-great-grandfather of one. Skip is also survived by a brother, Douglas Alwine. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Jane Alwine, a grandson, Caleb Alwine, and by three brothers. Friends may visit with the family today, June 10th, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, and one hour prior to services in the church. A service celebrating Skip's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 11th, in United Pentecostal Church, 4609 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, with Rev. Kenneth Mendenhall officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Skip's name to any of the following charities: Hospice of St. Joseph County, to the Valley View Rehabilitation Center or to United Pentecostal Church.