John Teshima Obituary

John Edward Teshima, 78, of Trail Creek passed away peacefully with his wife Carol and daughter Maralee at his side at the Center for Hospice Care Mishawaka on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

John had been living for the past two and a half years at Trail Creek Place Memory Care, where he was loved by the staff and residents.

John was born Feb. 8, 1947, in Madison, New Jersey, to the late John and Shirley Teshima. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol Teshima. Also surviving are his two loving children, Maralee (Luke) and John (Hui); grandchildren, Evelyn, Aiden, Calvin, Nelson, Gavin, Arebella, Addie and Ainslee; and siblings, Alexis Kimball, April (John) Teshima and Peter (Kathie) Teshima.

John received a bachelor's degree in history and Spanish from Rutgers University and a master's degree in history from the University of Pennsylvania. He was a life-long learner with varied interests, including swimming, tennis, baseball and golf. He also loved duplicate bridge and was a life master. He enjoyed time at the beach and being outdoors. John worked for many years in business in Chicago.

John's faith in the Lord was integral. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (NKJV, I John 3:16). A celebration of life service will be held later this summer at Friendship Botanic Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to La Porte County Meals on Wheels, where John was a volunteer for 10 years; to the Michigan City Humane Society, supporting his special love and care for indoor and outdoor rescue cats; or to the Michigan City Chamber Music Festival because of his love of music imparted by his piano-teaching mother.