Obituaries
Janet M. Knapp
Apr 22, 2026
Janet M. (Mock) Knapp, 81, of South Bend bravely fought until her death on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her home with family by her side. She was born in South Bend on June 25, 1944, to the late Merle and Maryjane (Crawford) Mock, and later married Donald “Don” Knapp who still survives.
Along with Don, Janet is survived by her...
Dennis Lee Kinyon
Apr 20, 2026
Dennis Lee Kinyon, a steady, unwavering, and generous presence in our lives, passed away on Monday, April 20th at the age of 77. He was born on September 17, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Helen and Clifford Kinyon.
After graduating from LaSalle High School, Dennis enrolled in the U.S. Army and served honorably, with about half of those...
Collette Cabanaw
Apr 17, 2026
Collette Cabanaw, 69, passed away peacefully in her home in Mishawaka, Indiana on April 16, 2026. Born on January 22, 1957, Collette lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family.
As a baker, she possessed a special talent for creating things that brought people together. Her greatest joy, however, was her family. She was a loving and...
Betty "Sue" Zorn
Apr 16, 2026
Betty Sue Zorn, 94, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1932, in Swayzee, Indiana, to John and Agnus Fuller.
Sue married Jack E. Zorn on January 14, 1951 and together they built a family with their three children. She loved tending to her garden, hosting dinner parties, and especially spoiling her...
George Michael Vargo
Apr 16, 2026
George Michael Vargo, age 83 of Granger, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Creekside Village Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 22, 1942, in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Michael and Mary (Sulok) Vargo and graduated from St. Joseph High School. After graduation, George enlisted in the U.S. Army and served honorably in the Army Reserves for six years....
Bobby J. Waire
Apr 10, 2026
Bobby J. Waire, 73, of Elkhart bravely fought until his passing on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Esther’s House, Elkhart. He was born on April 5, 1953, in Harrisburg, AR, to the late Robert and Willa Jane (Watson) Waire and married Brenda Carpenter after a mutual connection with their parents.
Brenda survives along with their children, Rayanna Waire of Elkhart and...
Beverly Joan Hummer
Apr 6, 2026
Beverly Joan Hummer, age 92, passed away at her home in Osceola on Monday, April 6, 2026, with her family at her side. She was born on June 17, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Charles and Jean (Majerus) Fastabend and later graduated from Mishawaka High School with the Class of 1951. On September 11, 1955, she married Jack...
Barbara A. McKim
Apr 6, 2026
Barbara Ann McKim, age 88, of Goshen, passed away on April 6, 2026, at the Restoracy of Goshen. She was born on October 16, 1937, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Bernard and Marie Kostielney. Barb was raised in South Bend and graduated from Riley High School. She spent much of her life caring for others, both at home and in...
Dr. Mario Borelli
Apr 3, 2026
Dr. Mario Borelli, Ph.D., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Seabury in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Professor Borelli, as he was known to all, was born on September 7, 1934, in the small Italian town of Quarrata outside of Florence. His mother and father were the late Casimiro and Emilia Borelli, and he had one older sister, Diana Fusi, who...
Shelly R. Cotter
Mar 31, 2026
Shelly R. Cotter, age 47, passed away at her home in Mishawaka on March 31, 2026. Shelly was born July 20, 1978, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Larry and Cathy (Linville) Page. She was a graduate of Northwood High School and later worked for several years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Louann’s Nursing Home where she took great...
Mary Sanders
Mar 28, 2026
Mary E. Sanders, 82, of Elkhart peacefully passed on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with family by her side. She was born in Anderson, IN on September 14, 1943, to the late Herbert Cowles and Emma (Musick) Richardson and later married Richard Sanders, Sr.
Richard survives along with their children, Richard, Jr. and Judy (Robert) Windmiller, all of Elkhart. Two grandchildren, Jaylynn...
Zita Anderson
Mar 23, 2026
Zita (Zmudzinski) Anderson, 83, of South Bend entered eternal rest on Monday morning, March 23, 2026, with family by her side. She was born in South Bend to the late Chester and Martha (Dalkowski) Zmudzinski, and married Lester Anderson, who also preceded her in death.
Surviving are their children, Tina Mathes-Anderson, Tim (Kathy Gee) Anderson, both of Mishawaka, and Brandon Anderson...
Tamra "Tami" Dawn Payne
Mar 23, 2026
Tamra “Tami” Dawn Payne, 62, of South Bend bravely fought until her passing on Monday, March 23, 2026, with family by her side. She was born in Okmulgee, OK on September 5, 1963, to the late Bob Payne and Jeannie (Visser) O’Dell.
Tami never married but found her family to be her biggest blessing. She is survived by her best friend,...
Don Ray Herndon
Mar 17, 2026
Don Ray Herndon, age 62, of Clayton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2026. Don was born December 4, 1963, in Portland, Oregon, to the late Lester and Beulah Earline (Vaughn) Herndon. He earned his associate degree from Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon, and spent many years working as a plant manager in the...
Adam James Guzicki
Mar 17, 2026
Adam James Guzicki was welcomed into the world far too soon, arriving at 17 weeks and 1 day, surrounded by a love that had already grown deep and immeasurable. From the very first moment his parents learned of him, Adam was cherished, dreamed of, and eagerly awaited. His life, though brief, was filled entirely with warmth, hope, and the quiet...
Lisa Michelle Thurmand
Mar 17, 2026
Lisa Michelle Thurmand, age 48, of Goshen, passed away on March 17, 2026. Lisa was born May 31, 1977, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Fred and Rebecca (Davenport) Stein. She was a graduate of Memorial High School. On November 8, 2005, she married Tyrone Thurmand. Together, Lisa and Tyrone built a life of love, laughter, and friendship.
She was employed by MSC...
Kimberly Kay Holdren
Mar 17, 2026
Kimberly Kay Holdren, 64, passed away peacefully at her home in Elkhart on March 17, 2026. Born on August 3, 1961, in Mishawaka, Indiana, Kim was the beloved daughter of Jack D. and Barbara Mae (Pontes) Holdren.
A proud graduate of Penn High School, Class of 1980, Kim went on to dedicate many years of service to Cargo Systems in Elkhart....
Craig L. Roeder
Mar 14, 2026
Craig Lloyd Roeder, age 80, of Mishawaka, passed away at the Center for Hospice Raclin House on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Craig was born March 11, 1946, in Bremen, Indiana, to the late Lloyd and Marjorie (Guard) Roeder. He graduated from Bremen High School and went on to attend Murray State University on a basketball scholarship, an opportunity that reflected...
Michael Shaum
Mar 14, 2026
It is with profound sadness yet loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Michael Gary Shaum, a cherished Husband, Father, Brother, Son, and Friend to many, who departed this world on March 14, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on November 23, 1970, in Elkhart, Indiana, Michael was the beloved son of Gary and Sheila Shaum, who survive...
Ashley Nichole Kendall
Mar 12, 2026
Ashley Nichole Kendall, age 40, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Ashley was born on June 29, 1985, in South Bend, Indiana, to Timothy D. Kendall and Shannon Minder. She attended LaSalle High School and later Ivy Tech Community College, where she had been working toward her degree in nursing.
Ashley was well known throughout the...
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