Obituaries
William "Ray" Engler
May 19, 2026
William “Ray” Engler, 82, of Mishawaka, formerly Irons, MI, bravely fought cancer until his passing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. He was born on Feb. 14, 1944, in Dowagiac, MI, to the late Raymond Leonard and Francis (Speck) Engler. Surviving are his children, Cindy (Tony) Squint of Mishawaka and Kirk (Holly Williams)...
Spencer Lutz
May 19, 2026
Spencer Troy Lutz, 55, passed away in his home on May 19, surrounded by the love of his family after courageously battling cancer for 22 months. Through every step of his journey, Spencer displayed unwavering faith, deep love for others, and remarkable strength.
Born on August 24 in Goshen, Indiana, to Deb Butler and Mark Lutz, Spencer grew up in White...
Paul P. Moffa
May 14, 2026
Paul Patrick Moffa, age 74, of Granger, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on May 14, 2026. Paul was born on March 4, 1952, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Catherine (Calbaice) Moffa. Paul enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Military Police officer for three years before receiving...
Rian L. Cole
May 12, 2026
Rian L. Cole, age 57, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on May 12, 2026. He was born on November 17, 1968 in South Bend to the late Raymond and Geraldine (Harrington) Cole.
Rian is survived by his daughters, Kayla (Keith) and Trisha (Michael), along with his beloved grandchildren: Alex, Ellie, Chase, Clayton, Michael, Finley,...
Christopher Carson Toliver
May 11, 2026
Christopher “Carson” (Thompson) Toliver, age 22, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Greenwood, Indiana. Carson was born on July 1, 2003, in South Bend, Indiana, to William M. Toliver and Jacilynn Ferris-Davis. He graduated from Center Grove High School with the Class...
Carolyn Ann Moser
May 10, 2026
Carolyn Ann Moser, age 84, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Saint Anne Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born January 18, 1942, to Jerome and Blanche (Cornell) Keller, Carolyn was a lifelong resident of the South Bend/Fort Wayne area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Her final years were spent at St. Anne’s making wonderful friends...
Charsley Meek
May 5, 2026
Charsley L. Meek, 62, of Niles bravely fought until her passing on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Orchards of Niles, with family by her side. She was born in Memphis, TN on July 1, 1963, to the late James and Dorothy Moody.
Surviving are her children, Stephany (Zachary Myers) Glass of Niles, Joseph McKenzie of South Bend, and Holley McKenzie...
Jeffrey M. Kendall Sr.
May 3, 2026
Jeffrey Michael Kendall Sr., a beloved husband, father, brother, and the world’s best Papa, passed away May 3, 2026 surrounded by the love he so freely gave throughout his life.
Born on January 13, 1959, to John and Delores (Roher) Kendall, Jeff was a lifelong South Bend resident whose presence left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.
He was preceded...
Tramain Drain
May 2, 2026
Tramain Drain Jr, 20, was born on Nov. 11, 2005, in Harvey, IL to Charlene Crockson and Tramain Drain Sr. Tramain died on May 2, 2026, in South Bend, IN. To know Tramain was to love him absolutely. He was a hard worker who dreamed of being an entrepreneur in construction. Tramain loved being outdoors even earning the nick name...
Terri Lynn Campbell
May 1, 2026
Terri Lynn Campbell, age 64, of South Bend, after fighting with strength and determination, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House on May 1, 2026. She was born May 11, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio. Terri was a hardworking and independent woman who took pride in everything she did. She worked for several years as...
David Allen Blad
Apr 29, 2026
David Allen Blad, 77 of Osceola, Indiana, passed away in the comfort of his home on April 29, 2026, with family by his side after bravely fighting an illness. David was born on June 15, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Melvin and Arlene (Friesner) Blad. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,...
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...
Max K. Walker Jr.
Apr 20, 2026
Max K. Walker, Jr. passed away in his home on April 20, 2026. Max was born March 20, 1945, to Max K. Walker, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Dye) Walker. A lifetime native of Elkhart, he attended Elkhart High School. Thereafter he obtained a bachelor's degree from Hanover College in 1967 and Juris Doctorate at Indiana University Mc Kinney School of...
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...
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