Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
Joan Irene Richard
Jan 28, 2026
Joan Irene Richard, age 88 of South Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Memorial Hospital. The eleventh of twelve children, Joan was born on April 23, 1937, on her family’s farm in Bremen, Indiana, to the late Harry and Margaret (Dundon) Monhaut. She graduated from Madison High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree in education from...
Ronald "Ron" Steenbeke
Jan 28, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Steenbeke, 60, of Buchanan, MI unexpectedly passed at his home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born on October 17, 1965, to John and Linda (Micinski) Steenbeke. He met Lisa (Anderson) Gerndt in 2014 through mutual friends, and the two were married in 2020.
Lisa survives along with their children Aaron (Kimberlee) Steenbeke of Granger, Ashley (James) Hurstel...
Rosalie "Rose" Dennis
Jan 19, 2026
Rosalie “Rose” Ann Dennis, 79, unexpectedly passed Monday, January 19, 2026, at Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dowagiac, MI on October 26, 1946, to the late Donald and Mary Joan (Luczyk) Gray.
Surviving are her children, Angela Griffin and Sharon Dennis, both of South Bend, and Steven Dennis of Granger; her siblings, Gloria (Randy) Dennis of Kalamazoo, MI, Dora (Richard)...
Joseph Victor Goeller
Jan 14, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Victor Goeller, a life-long Hoosier, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Ann Leslie of Mishawaka; brother, James Vincent Goeller of Hunting town, Maryland; cousin, Marie Ann (Joseph) Burt of Granger, Indiana; friend, Mary Frances Burt of Indianapolis, and his cousin, Sara Ellen Brown of Portland, Oregon.
Joe was born...
Robert Andrew Veschak
Jan 11, 2026
Robert Andrew Veschak, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Lakeville early on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026. Bob was born on February 14, 1961, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to the late Daniel and Shirley (Kosowski) Veschak.
On August 8, 2013, he married Anette Mayfield, and together they shared over 17 yrs (12 years married) of friendship, love, laughter,...
Robert "Bob" S. Porch
Jan 4, 2026
Robert “Bob” S. Porch, 96, of Elkhart entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with family by his side. He was born on April 7, 1929, in Chattanooga, TN to the late Samuel C. and Henrietta (Parks) Porch; he married Maxine Colombo Porch, who died in 1993, and later married Elaine (Armstrong) Larnard Porch in 2011.
Elaine survives along with...
Michael "Mike" DeBroka
Dec 19, 2025
Michael “Mike” DeBroka, 85, of Mishawaka entered heavenly rest on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born on Dec. 11, 1940, to the late Michael J. and Margaret (Ganser) DeBroka and later married Marcia Anda, who survives.
Along with Marcia, their children, Amy (Mike) Hoy, Ryan, Matthew, and Todd DeBroka, all of South Bend survive, along with grandchildren, Brittany, Taylor, Trey,...
William "Bill" Montel
Dec 18, 2025
William “Bill” Montel, 58, of Winona Lake, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born on May 27, 1967 in South Bend to the late Robert L. Montel and surviving Sharon (Muldoon) Montel.
Sharon survives, along with his siblings, Robert (Jennifer) Montel of Cassopolis, MI, Joseph (Nancy) Montel of Westfield, IN, and Christoper Montel of Mishawaka, IN. Extended family of...
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