James A. Alwine

Aug. 22, 1933 - Mar. 5, 2016

MISHAWAKA - James A. Alwine, 82, passed away at 9:27 AM Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Hospice House, South Bend, IN, with his wife at his side.

James was born on August 22, 1933, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Guy Alwine and Goldie (Dorrier) Alwine. He was a graduate of South Bend Central High School-Class of 1952. On April 23, 1955, at First Church of God, Mishawaka, he was united in marriage to Lorraine (Oesch) Alwine, who survives. He worked as a plasterer and was a member of OP & CMIA Local 692 for over 60 years. James was a huge University of Notre Dame football and basketball fan. He had a passion for Little League and was head coach at Chet Waggoner for 8 years, and for 20 years he was his grandkids biggest fan at South Side Little League.

Along with his loving wife, Lorraine, he is survived by his two daughters, Louanne (Randy) Zima and Susan Dosmann, both of South Bend; son, Scott (JoAnn) Alwine of South Bend; seven grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob, Amanda, Greg, Alison, James and Lauren; three great-grandchildren, Luke, Annabelle and Addison. He is also survived by his sisters, Martha Moore of Mishawaka and Esther Shapland of Florida; and brother, Ken Alwine of Mishawaka. He was preceded in death by sisters, Lillian McIntyre and Thelma Manuel; brothers, Richard Alwine and Carl Alwine; and three infant siblings.

There will be a Memorial Service at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 26th, with visitation one hour prior to the service at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend. Rev. Erv Mize will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Chet Waggoner Little League, 3301 Riverside Drive, South Bend, IN 46628; or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

12/31/2022 EJS