Aug. 15, 1930 - Jan. 24, 2013

MISHAWAKA — Donald Raymond LaPlace, 82, of Mishawaka, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at home.

Don was born Aug. 15, 1930, in Tyner to the late John and Julia (Hayden) LaPlace. On May 23, 1953, Don married the former Barbara Harmer in South Bend.

Barbara survives along with their daughters, Donna (William) Miller of Mishawaka and Patty (Tony) Ullmer of Elkhart. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jamie Jackmovich, Jason Jackmovich and Neal Miller; and a great-grandson, Kody Jackmovich. Surviving as well are his siblings, Mary Bock of Angola, Oscar (Brenda) LaPlace of Mishawaka, and Dale (Della) LaPlace and Gale (Janet) LaPlace, both of Michigan; his sister-in-law, Joyce LaPlace of Elkhart; and several nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his grandson, Derek Miller; and his siblings, Kenneth LaPlace, John LaPlace and Doris LaPlace.

There will be three hours of calling prior to the 7 p.m. funeral service Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Osceola.

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