Obituaries
Linda Marie Kusz
Feb 6, 2026
UPDATE: Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the 12:00 pm Celebration of Life service on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Wells and Cruz Family Funeral Home in Mishawaka.
Linda Marie Kusz, 65, of Mishawaka, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at The Brickyard at Fountainview Living Center. Linda was born May 9, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, to the...
Michael K. O'Bryan
Apr 24, 2026
Michael “Mike” O’Bryan, 70, of Mishawaka peacefully passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, with family by his side. He was born in South Bend on December 11, 1955, to the late Melvin and Pauline (Miles) O’Bryan and later married longtime friend Terri Rininger on November 10, 2001.
Terri survives, along with her children, Brittany (Josh) Black of Osceola, Christine Pratt...
Robert Watkins
Apr 20, 2026
Dr. Robert V. “Bob” Watkins, age 92 of South Bend, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice Raclin House on April 20, 2026. Bob was born June 12, 1933 in Ohio. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master's degree from Ohio State University and later obtained his doctorate degree from Michigan State University. Bob proudly served his...
Michael Galloway
Apr 13, 2026
Michael Lee Galloway, age 67 of South Bend, passed away on April 13, 2026. Mike was born October 13, 1958 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Frederick and Leona (Bowers) Galloway.
He is survived by his daughters Ashley and Samantha, his siblings Frederick Galloway Jr., Deborah Galloway, and Carolyn Santana. Surviving as well are his nieces and nephews, Jeremy, Eric...
Marilyn Jean Jenner
Apr 12, 2026
Marilyn J. Jenner, age 67 of South Bend, passed away on April 12, 2026. Marilyn was born April 29, 1958 in California to the late Lawrence and Shirley (Phelps) Jenner.
She is survived by her siblings Donna Teague, Jackie Tunai, Earl, Leroy and Leonard Jenner. She was preceded in death by several siblings and her infant son Justin A. Jenner.
Marilyn was...
John DeSimone
Apr 6, 2026
John Paul DeSimone, age 82, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2026. John was born January 12, 1944, in Mishawaka, Indiana, and was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, Class of 1962. He later attended Indiana University South Bend before beginning a career in sales and sales management within the RV, Fastener, and Automotive After-market industries. John...
John H. Lisi
Apr 2, 2026
John H. Lisi, age 77, of Mishawaka, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born on July 1, 1948, in Mishawaka to the late Anthony and Lela (Ray) Lisi. John was a lifelong resident of Mishawaka and was a proud graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1967. Not long after graduation, he was drafted into the United...
Barbara Bartosik
Mar 27, 2026
Barbara Bartosik, 79, of South Bend, entered everlasting rest on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born in Flensburg, Germany on May 22, 1947, to the late Ludwik and Wanda (Krupinska) Bartosik and moved to the United States in 1950 with her family.
Barbara never married, but is survived by her siblings; Joanna (Charles) Natoli of Fairport, NY and Klem (Carol...
Andrew "Andy" Obren
Mar 27, 2026
Andrew “Andy” Obren, age 94 of Goshen, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Holy Cross Rehabilitation Center in South Bend. Andy was born January 16, 1932, in South Bend, Indiana to the late George and Elsie (Savich) Obren. He joined the US Air Force in 1949 and served honorably until his discharge in 1952. On April 26, 1968, he...
Daniel Joseph Underwood Jr.
Mar 20, 2026
Daniel Joseph Underwood Jr., age 52, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly in South Bend, Indiana on March 20, 2026. Dan was born on May 22, 1973, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On June 1, 1996, he married Judy Yvonne Hayes, beginning a life together marked by love, laughter, and commitment to one...
Deborah Sue Singleton
Mar 17, 2026
Deborah Sue “Deb” Singleton, age 73, of South Bend, passed away on March 19, 2026, at her home with her husband by her side. Deb was born March 6, 1953, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to the late Earl Sr. and Joyce (Hunt) Boyer. Her family later moved to South Bend, where she graduated from Clay High School.
Deb spent many years...
M. Andrew Beckman
Mar 11, 2026
Our Lord called Sister M. Andrew (Jeannette) Beckman to her eternal reward at 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday March 11, 2026. Sister M. Andrew died at Our Lady of Angels Convent in Mishawaka, IN.
Jeannette was born to Goerge and Thelma (Ray) Beckman in Gary, IN on July 8, 1934. She is survived by her brothers Tom and Charles and many beloved...
Brett Nihart
Mar 8, 2026
Brett Allen Nihart, age 55, passed away unexpectedly at Memorial Hospital of South Bend on March 8, 2026. Brett was born November 13, 1970, in South Bend, Indiana. He attended Penn High School and later Ivy Tech College. He was employed as a maintenance assistant at the University of Notre Dame, where he took great pride in his work, especially...
Douglas Franklin Richards
Mar 7, 2026
Douglas Franklin Richards, age 69, passed away on March 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Doug was born August 13, 1956, and grew up in New Buffalo, Michigan. He spent much of his life in Michigan City, Indiana, where he built a reputation as a skilled and dedicated mason. His craftsmanship can be found in countless homes...
Russell "Russ" D. Hanson
Mar 6, 2026
Russell D. “Russ” Hanson, age 92, of Cassopolis, Michigan, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Center for Hospice Care with his family by his side.
Born January 9, 1934, in South Bend, Indiana, Russ was the son of the late Harold and Alice (Muller) Hanson. He attended Riley High School before enlisting in the United States Army, proudly...
Ruth Hurst
Mar 1, 2026
Ruth Ann Hurst (Zugel), age 83, of Mishawaka passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home March 1, 2026. She was born May 15, 1942, to John and Beatrice (Waldron) Zugel in Allegan MI and was 1 of 14 children. Ruth was a twin to her brother Andrew Zugel who preceded her in death, June of 2023. Ruth was also preceded...
Catherine "Cathy" Boggs
Feb 20, 2026
Catherine “Cathy” Boggs, 57, bravely fought until her passing on Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 3, 1968, in South Bend to the late Lester “Paul” and Joyce (Dowd) Boggs, and later married Ralph Nolen, who survives.
Surviving with Ralph, are their children, Sami Boggs of South Bend, Travis Nolen of Mishawaka, and Michael Nolen...
Katie Vaerewyck
Feb 14, 2026
Katie Vaerewyck, 67, of Mishawaka bravely fought until her passing on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1958, in Elkhart to the late Mike and Ruby (McNeil) Kasevic and later married her sweetheart, George Vaerewyck and celebrated nearly 35 years of marriage, before his passing in 2017.
Two stepsons survive, along with her sisters, Jennie Goodman of...
Geneva Philpot
Feb 6, 2026
Geneva Philpot, age 85, passed away with her family by her side at her home in Mishawaka. Geneva was born August 24, 1940, in Tellico Plains, Tennessee to the late Manie and Maimie (Nediffer) Bell. She worked for over 60 years caring for others as a Nurse’s Aide.
She is survived by her children, Tiny “Red” Johnson of Mishawaka, Sandra Hogan...
Anne D. Cappert
Feb 5, 2026
Anne Delores Cappert, age 94, of South Bend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Anne was born on July 19, 1931, in South Bend to the late Geza David and Helen (Voros) Yanko. She was a graduate of Riley High School and dedicated many years of service to Indiana University South Bend, where she worked in the Admissions...
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