All Obituaries

**SERVICE UPDATE** There will be a time to visit with family and friends during an informal Celebration of Life event on Sunday, April 28th, from 2-5pm, at Knights of Columbus Hall, 61533 Ironwood Dr. South Bend, IN 46614.   Daniel Wayne Lawrence, 76, of South Bend took his final bow on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Memorial Hospital with his faithful family by his side. He was born on April 1, 1947, to the late Dixie Wayne and Claire (Bleichroth) Lawrence in Melrose Park, IL. ...

John William Linn (1949-2024) passed away peacefully on the morning of April 15 while in the care of the Ernestine M. Raclin House hospice hospital. John grew up in South Bend and married his sweetheart Nan while on leave from the Army. During their 18 months stationed in Germany, John attained the rank of sergeant and in his free time traveled Europe with Nan on $5 a day. Back in the U.S. they started Linn Drywall and supported Penn High School’s Building Trades program as well as...

*** For those unable to attend Jeff's services, a livestream of his funeral will begin at 12:50 pm and can be viewed in real time in the window below his obituary*** Jeffrey David Walsh, age 61 of South Bend, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  Jeff was born in South Bend on June 2, 1962, to the late John Harold and Rosemary Matilda (Humphrey) Walsh.  He is survived by his son, Collin (Sara) Walsh of South Bend, his grandchildren Paxton and Millie Walsh and his siblings...

 Matthew Paul Stow, age 32 of Mishawaka, passed away with his loving wife by his side at the Center for Hospice, Esther House on April 3, 2024. Matt was born September 29, 1991, in Elkhart, Indiana.  He attended Constantine High School and later worked with Forest River as a materials handler for several years.  On September 9, 2023, he married Rebecca Whitten in Mishawaka.  Matt is survived by his wife, Rebecca Whitten-Stow and their children Bailee, Luke, Ethan,...

Randell Scott “Randy” Sheneman, age 61, passed away at his home in Mishawaka on Monday, April 1, 2024.  Randy was born August 16, 1962, to the late Charles and Maudie (Scott) Sheneman.  On August 15, 1986, he married Deborah Sue Conard. She preceded him in death, passing away on May 17, 2022. Randy is survived by his sons Adam (Sarah) Smith, Jason (Angie) Smith and Zackary (Tara Hicks) Sheneman, along with 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Surviving as well are his...

Judith “Judy” Rose Andrews, 82, of Mishawaka, entered heavenly rest at home on Thursday, March 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 16, 1941, to the late Edward A. and Dorothy M. (Mickels) Nicholas. She is survived by her children, Deena (Gene) Heyse of South Bend, David (Jody) Andrews II of South Bend, Tracey Daggy of Mishawaka, and Sarah (Brian) Engel of Denver, CO; six grandchildren, Lucas, Leo, Olivia, Ollie, Parker, and Jarrod (Krista), and a...

Michelle Lynn Miller, age 49 of Granger, was surrounded by her family as she went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2024. Michelle was born May 22, 1974, in LaPorte, Indiana to the late John David and Kathleen Ann (Corish) Sarver.  She was a graduate of Westville High School and played sports throughout her high school career.  On November 18, 2006, she married Eldon Miller in Mishawaka.  She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Eldon Miller of Granger and her daughter,...

Marilyn Joan Maurek, age 84 of Granger, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024.  Marilyn was born September 19, 1939, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Benjamin and Margaret (Phelan) Taghon.  She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1957.  On October 14, 1960, Marilyn was united in marriage to Burnie Maurek at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in South Bend.  They celebrated 46 years of marriage and Burnie preceded her in death in 2006. She is...

William “Bill” H. Andrews, 94, of Mishawaka entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 17, 1929, in Bloomfield, IN to the late William T. and Mabel G. (Williams) Andrews and married his high school sweetheart, Vera B. Stone on December 19, 1947. She preceded him in death in 2021. Bill is survived by his sons, Gerald (Darlene) Andrews of Vero Beach, FL, Brian (Stacey) Andrews of Granger, and Keith (Katrina) Andrews of...

Apolinary “Paul” Pulkowski, 77, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 6, 1947, in a displaced persons camp after World War II in Hohenfels, Germany to the late Apolinary and Franciszka (Matyaszek) Pulkowski. After receiving sponsorship from a family in Virginia, the Pulkowski's made their way to the United States when Paul was 3 years old. They farmed with their host family until the...