Allen Wade
, Indiana
May 14, 2026
Allen Michael Wade known affectionately to his friends as Big Al passed away on May 15 2026 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka Indiana at the age of 72. He was born on June 4 1953 in Plymouth Indiana to the late Glenn Wade and Elizabeth Komanich Wade. Allen grew up in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1972. From an early age he showed the determination energy and entrepreneurial spirit that would remain with him throughout his life. On September 2 1973 at the First United Methodist Church in Plymouth Allen married the love of his life Rebecca Kucera Wade who survives him and shared in the many chapters of his life. He is also survived by his son Michael Wade his loving grandchildren Gloria Sullivan Ben Payton Sullivan and Victoria Michael Holland his greatgrandson Xander his sister Jeanne Dan Beam and…
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Gilbert Cipriano
, Indiana
Gilbert Anthony Cipriano of South Bend Indiana passed away peacefully at home on the evening of May 14 2026 surrounded by his family who loved him ending a life that had been lived in the service of others. Gilbert was born on July 11 1929 in Providence Rhode Island to Henry and Marie Cipriano. His parents and brother Richard preceded him in death. Gilbert is survived by his sister Rose Marie Joubert his brother Antonio Cipriano his sister Henrietta Cipriano his wife Kay Palmiter his children David Debra Garrison Douglas Heidi Cuesta Toni James Steffens Neil and Dulene and his grandchildren Zachary Simms Gabriela Cipriano Peter Cipriano and Joseph Cipriano. Gilbert Anthony grew up in Providence Rhode Island as a firstgeneration Italian American raised in one of the oldest Italian immigrant enclaves in the United Stated Federal Hill. His family immigrated from the region of Campagna. He shared a story…
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Bo Turner Boguslaw Skretkowicz
, Indiana
Bo Joseph Turner Boguslaw Skretkowicz 74 of South Bend IN passed away at 229 p.m. on Thursday May 142026at his home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. Bo was born on March 20 1952 in Wroclaw Poland to Czeslaw and Stanislawa Wolanin Skretkowicz. Bo married the love of his life Wiesia B. Kapala on April 11 1979. Wiesia survives along with daughter Sarah Skretkowicz and soninlaw Kory Bridges four grandchildren Nadia Skretkowicz Gina Bowker Niko Bridges and Zara Bridges and his two brothers Henryk Skretkowicz and Grzegorz Skretkowicz. He was preceded in death by his daughter Agnieszka Skretkowicz Bowker and his parents. Bo came to the United States in 1985 with his wife and daughter Agnieszka.He attended Ivy Tech and obtained his Associate of Applied Science in HVAC degree.Bo then went on to become the owner and operator of Denes Heating and Cooling. Bo had a love for learning…
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Carolyn White
, Indiana
Carolyn S. Warren White 72 of Mishawaka Indiana passed away on Thursday May 14 2026 at Creekside Village in Mishawaka. Carolyn was born on November 30 1953 in Mishawaka to Everett and Beverly Soule Warren. On August 10 1980 in Mishawaka Carolyn married Grady White. Carolyn is survived by her daughter Junell Ted Broskey of Mishawaka a son Raydean Sarah White of South Bend IN. grandchildren Caitlyn Carlos White Briana White Braylon White Maxwell White Stephanie Baron Broskey and Shelby Dade Broskey a great grandchild Wylee White sisters Jackie Dave Trader and Belinda Wallick brothers Everett Warren Jr. Harold Sue Wood and Robert Wood two brothers in laws Ron and Don White both of Mishawaka and her loving cat Java. Along with the loving residents and staff at Creekside Village. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents her husband a grandchild Bethanie White a great grandchild Bentley White a…
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Denice Meyers
, Indiana
Denice Meyers 67 of South Bend Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 13 2026 at Northwest Healthcare in Indianapolis. Born on March 24 1959 in South Bend Denice was the daughter of Vern and Katherine Gee Hammond. She spent her life centered around family friendship and caring for those she loved most. Denice worked as a sales coordinator at Lock Joint Tube before retiring in 2024 where she was known for her dedication and strong work ethic. Denice shared her life with her fianc Mark Rodgers. She was a devoted mother to her children Mandy Meyers of Vine Grove Kentucky Dan Jen Meyers of Elkton Maryland Kate Jake Luczkowski of Edwardsburg Michigan and Nikki Erik Farley of Sykesville Maryland. She was also a proud and loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren BrittanyAnne Nate Dom Bryson Anna Caleb Brendan Daniel Sydney Hayden Lucas and Lyla. She is also survived by her…
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Elizabeth Clarke
, Indiana
December 9, 1993 — May 12, 2026
Elizabeth Sutherland Ipavec Clarke age 32 passed away on May 13 2026 in South Bend IN after a long battle with bileduct cancer. She was born on December 10 1993 in Cleveland Heights OH. She attended St. Anns grade school Beaumont High School and went on to receive her undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and two masters degrees from the University of Notre Dame. Elizabeth is survived by her parents Townsend and Patricia Clarke Ipavec of Cleveland Heights OH her boyfriend Christopher Rehagen of South Bend IN her sisters Patricia Clarke of Washington D.C. Katherine Seth Adams of Palmer AK and Shannon Matthew Gabriele Clarke of Dayton OH and by her beloved niece and goddaughter Maude Marie 2. She loved being Aunt BooBoo to Maude. Elizabeth had a deep love for her dog Rockne and found great joy in adventure. She proudly walked the Camino de Santiago in…
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Harrison Weaver Harry Doiron
, Indiana
May 12, 2026
Harrison Weaver also known as Harry Doiron passed away on May 13 2026 in Elkhart Indiana at the age of 77. He was born on November 2 1948 in South Bend Indiana and lived a life marked by hard work family devotion and a warm appreciation for the simple joys that brought people together. Harry was the son of the late Oral Doiron and the late Shirley Shaw WeaverHarpster. He was also preceded in death by his stepfathers Eugene Weaver and Calvin Harpster. He is survived by his son Michael Weaver and by his siblings Sonia Jerry Stansbury Michele Douglas Salyer Patricia Michael Janowski Eugene Sybila Weaver Gary Weaver Kevin Lynn Weaver and William Mary Doiron. He will also be remembered by many extended family members and friends who valued his kindness humor and steady spirit. Harry graduated from Mishawaka High School with the class of 1967 and later completed…
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Doris Lawton
, Indiana
Born April 24th 1938 in Elkhart Indiana to Dorothea PhillipsSikora and Frederick Sikora. She left us on May 13th 2026. She graduated from Elkhart HighSchool. She worked for McGladdery Hansen and Dunn and retired as Vice President of Ramenda Masonry in 2007. She then opened LAB Inc which she ran with her youngest daughter until the time of her passing. Doris was preceded in death by her parents her beloved Roy J. Lawton her son Robert P. Lawton and Grandson Jeffery W. Lawton. Doris is mourned by her siblings Verna Greenlee Thomas Sikora VirginiaCharles Koontz and Jeffery Margaret Sikora. Her children are Dotty Lese Christine Jeffrey HatlakMartin Kathleen Bailey and Frederick Sarah Lawton. Her Stepsons Brian Lorena Lawton Gerald June Lawton and Stephen Lawton. Her Grandchildren Joseph Michael Lese Angela Rachel Lese Chad Molly Lawton David Christie Lawton Nicholas Brandy Lawton Anthony Katie Lawton Jason Whitney Lawton Ashley Martin Amanda…
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Ralph Elswick
, Indiana
Mr. Ralph Elswick 69 of Elkhart IN departed this life on Sunday May 10 2026 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart IN. Please keep the Elswick family in your prayers. Arrangements were entrusted with Alfords Mortuary.
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Dorothy Alford
, Indiana
Mrs. Dorothy Alford 84 of Indianapolis formally of South Bend departed this life on Sunday May 17 2026.
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Barbara Waite
, Indiana
Barbara J. Zmyslo Waite 87 years old peacefully passed away on Thursday May 14 2026 surrounded by her family at her home. Barbara was born on June 11 1938 in South Bend to the late Stephen and Pauline Kucharski Zmyslo. On March 12 1977 Barbara married her loving husband of 49 years William Waite who survives. Barbara is also survived by her two sons Kevin Laurie Kaczmarek and Kyle Lisa Kaczmarek grandchildren Mitchell Barrier Trisha Kaczmarek Kailey Kaczmarek and Korey Kaczmarek and great grandchildren Gabriella Barrier Malachi Barrier and Penelope Gillum. Barbara found joy in lifes simple pleasures and the love of her family. She especially cherished camping trips to Weko Beach since the 80s. Her favorite part of all those years were creating endless memories with hergrandchildren. Barbara had a passion for gardening and took pride in caring for both her flowers and home she cherished so much. She…
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Jeraldine Jerri Tobolski
, Indiana
Jeraldine Jerri Catherine Tobolski 82 passed away on Sunday May 10 2026 with her family present. Jeraldine was born on January 12 1944 in Temple TX to the late Edward A. and Mildred Bronski Kwiecinski. She married the love of her life Gary L Tobolski he preceded her in death. Left to cherish their memory of Jeraldine are her children Brian Danita Tobolski Andrew Heidi Tobolski sisters Sue Kulpa Melissa DeClerq grandchildren Preston Christopher Rikki Bethany Emily Gabriel Emma Tobolski Michael Jacob Lucas Tobolski 3 great grandchildren and 2 greatgreat grandchildren. Jerri enjoyed horse riding in her younger years. She was an avid pet lover and had many pets over the years. Jerri also enjoyed swimming and loved her lake house in Plymouth. Jerri also loved shopping especially when it was for her grandchildren. Above all she loved her grandkids more than anything . She will be dearly missed by…
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Joseph "Jack" Lorenc
, Indiana
Joseph Peter Jack Lorenc Jr. passed away on May 16th 2026 at the Brickyard Healthcare in Mishawaka IN. He was born June 10 1943 in South Bend IN to the late Joseph P. Mary M. Kroll Lorenc. He is preceded in death by his brother Timothy E. Lorenc. He is survived by his brother James M. Janet Lorenc nieces Lieren Ryan Lorenc Klund of Milwaukee WI and Dr. Lydia Kody Lorenc Alayon of Granger IN sisterinlaw Patricia Lorenc niece Gabrielle Lorenc Sansonetti of Chicago IL nephew Brian Corrine Lorenc of Berrien Springs MI and cousin Sharon A. Lorenc of South Bend IN. Jack was a lifelong resident of South Bend IN. He attended St. Matthews Catholic School and was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Jack was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Italy as a radiorepairman. After his honorable discharge from the Army…
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Olivia Marquez
, Indiana
November 25, 1979
Olivia Olvera Hernandez Marquez 46 passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday May 16 2026 in her home. Olivia was born on November 26 1979 to her mama Tomasa Hernandez Camacho and papa the late Bartolome Olvera Marquez in La Lagunita Qro Mexico. Olivia married her loving husband Eligio Marquez on July 4 2009 he survives along with their children Yovani Olvera Aaron Marquez Selene Marquez Jennifer Reyes Juan Reyes her stepchildren Mary Marquez Eligo Marquez Jr Cristina Marquez siblings Grisela Olvera Marisol Olvera Bartolome Olvera Sarahi Hernandez Angel Hernandez Grandchildren Angie Olvera Montell Oneal Ashley Loredo Roselie Loredo Kieara Marquez Antonio Marquez Klaudia Marquez Nathanial Marquez Evan Marquez Aaliyah Marquez Antwon Marquez Hunter Marquez and Great Grandchildren Ayla Marquez Aria Marquez and Aroarah Marquez. Olivia loved to cook and spend time with her family. Everyone else loved when she cooked as well especially her grandkids. She will…
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Elena Carmona
, Indiana
Elena was born in Mexico on February 3 1970 to Jose Loreto Carmona and Graciela Gomez. Left to cherish the memories of Elena are her husband Enrique Carrera of South Bend mother Graciela Gomez of Mexico daughter Brenda Isabel Carrera of South Bend son Israel Carrera of Goshen sister Gabina Carmona of Mexico brother Roberto and wife Karina Carmona of South Bend grandchildren Jocelyn CarreraKing Jesus CarreraKing Jeremiah Carrera Josiah Carrera and Jayla Carrera. Elena was preceded in death by her father Jose Loreto Carmona and her beloved son Miguel Angel Carrera. A memorial service for Elena will be held at 100 pm Friday May 29 2026 at Christian Leaf Center Church 802 E. Ewing Ave. South Bend Indiana 46613.
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Xavier Navarro Aquino
, Indiana
Xavier Navarro Aquino a Puerto Rican artist and writer in diaspora passed away on Wednesday May 6th in South Bend Indiana. He was 36 years old. In life he maintained himself in practice with a wide range of creative endeavors brimming with urgency often intentionally blurring the boundaries between prose poetry media and the visual arts. Through the arts he sought to undo the violence and cruel amnesia of the colonial apparatus and Xavier was most at home in this resistance. His work brought him irreparable joy. My ancestors he wrote would laugh at the thought of me as a writer for that type of life was only a fairytale for white boys and girls. Xaviers artistic imagination was nourished just as much by Caribbean storytellers and poets as it was by his own family and childhood in rural Puerto Rico. Nothing gives me greater peace than the path west…
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Kristy M. SabinasRister
, Indiana
Kristy M. SabinasRister 57 of Bremen IN passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 11 2026 at Memorial Hospital South Bend. She was born on April 29 1969 in Great Lakes IL to Michael and Diane Sabinas who survive. Also surviving are her husband Randy Rister her son Riley Hanson of Cassopolis MI three stepchildren Jessie Jason and Stephanie Hanson 11 stepgrandchildren and three sisters Kasey Kelly and Ann. Kristy worked as an Inventory Specialist before retiring in 2024. She enjoyed laughing and being with her family. A visitation will be heldfrom 10 to 2 p.m. EDT Monday May 18 2026at the Kaniewski Funeral Home201 S. Filbert St. New Carlisle IN. Funeral services will followat 2 p.m. EDT in the funeral home with burial to conclude in New Carlisle Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To send online condolences please visithttpwww.kaniewski.com.
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George Robert Blakey
, Indiana
George Robert Blakey 90 passed away at home on May 1 2026 in Oak Park Illinois where he lived with his son John Blakey. He was born on January 7 1936 in Burlington North Carolina. He is survived by his children Michael Herman Blakey Elizabeth Elaine Blakey Anne Marie Blakey John Robert Blakey and wife Christina Katherine Blakey Cox and husband Michael Christine Blakey Coury and Margaret Blakey Clarke and husband Kevin as well as his beloved 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren Katya Blakey Alexander Martinez Blakey Wilkins Brandt Wilkins Liv Wilkins soontobeborn baby boy Wilkins Joseph Blakey Charles Blakey Daniel Blakey George Blakey Jacqueline Cox Kelly Cox Julia Cox Charlotte Cox Joseph Coury Anthony Coury Jonathan Coury Eoin Clarke Aidan Clarke Elaine Clarke and Declan Clarke. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A lifelong and devout Catholic he has now joined God in Heaven reuniting…
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Beth S. Bokhart
, Indiana
Beth S. Bokhart 57 of South Bend Indiana passed away at 129 p.m. Tuesday May 12 2026 in her home surrounded by loved ones.Beth was born on May 29 1968 in Kokomo Indiana to Daniel and Arlene Martens Duffek. On May 12 1990 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Kokomo Indiana she married Eric J. Bokhart who survives.Beth is also survived by her three children Andrew Bokhart of Durango Colorado Alec Bokhart of Lynchburg Virgina and Margo Brett Wendling Bokhart of Indianapolis Indiana her mother Arlene Duffek of Kokomo Indiana and two sisters Lynn Chuck Graves of Kokomo Indiana and Christine Dan Rassel of Russiaville Indiana.Beth was preceded in death by her father Daniel Duffek and her sister Rochelle Duffek. Beth was a 1986 graduate of Kokomo High School.Following graduation she proceeded to join the Chi Omega sorority at Indiana State University and received her Bachelor of Science…
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Gerald L. Shidaker
, Indiana
Gerald L. Shidaker 83 of South Bendbeloved husband brother and unclepassed away on WednesdayMay 13 2026 at Center for Hospice Raclin House Mishawaka IN. He was born on December 26 1942 in Tallahassee FL to the late Gerald R. and Helen P. Bucher Shidaker.He graduated from South Bend Central High School and the University of Indiana Bloomington IN.On January 19 1980 Jerry married Ann E. Musialik at St. Adalberts Church in South BendIndiana.He then went on to get his law degree from Thomas Cooley Law School.Mr. Shidaker was a Private Practice Attorney for many years.Gerald was a Parishioner of St. Adalbert Catholic Church a United States Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 50.He was also a member of the Chopin Fine Arts Club the Elks Lodge 360 the University Club at Notre Dame and the Indiana State and St. Joseph County Bar.Gerald was preceded in death…
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Terry Syson
, Indiana
Terry L. Syson 85 of South Bend Indiana passed away on Sunday May 10 2026. He was born on May 21 1940 in South Bend Indiana to the late George B. and Sarah F. Matthews Syson. Terry is survived by one daughter Lora SysonDurham Gerrell of Niles Michigan two sons Keith Syson Laura of Lakeville Indiana and Brian Syson of South Bend Indiana four grandchildren Lindsay and Christopher Syson and Casey and Cody Durham one brother Michael Syson of Florida two step grandchildren Jason and Allison Rae and one niece Karen Edwards. He was also preceded in death by one brother Rex Edwards. Terry enjoyed the outdoors. He spent a lot of his free time in the woods hunting for deer. He worked at Sears Department store for many years. He enjoyed working in his garden and spending time with his grandchildren. A visitation for Terry will be held on…
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Louis Kujawski Sr.
, Indiana
Louis was born in South Bend Indiana to Theodore and Mary Duck Kujawski on January 18 1937. After graduating from South Bend Central High School he continued his education at Purdue University and graduated from Indiana University with a Masters degree in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. In adulthood he sought a career in law enforcement. He proudly served the South Bend community as a member of the SBPD from September of 1964 to March of 1986. He then went on to serve on the San Diego Police Department from January of 1986 to January of 2000. After finally retiring he returned to the Michiana area. He was passionate about flying airplanes and dabbled in woodworking. In his years of retirement he enjoyed drinking coffee and watching the news. Louis is survived by his loving children Louis Lisa Kujawski Jr. of Hope Indiana Brian Cheri Kujawski of Niles…
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Nellena "Nellie" Scanlan
, Indiana
Nellena J. Nellie Scanlan 49 of South Bend passed away unexpectedly during the early morning hours of Wednesday May 13th in her residence. Nellie was born in South Bend on December 15 1976 to Arnold Rai and Florence Ann Brawley Livermore. She was a lifelong Michiana resident. On July 29 2023 she married Joseph W. Scanlan. Nellie was a beacon of light with the personality to have people rally around her. She never had a cross word to say about anyone. She enjoyed music be it singing karaoke dancing like no one was watching or just sitting back listening with family and friends. She loved PonTuesdays Tuesday cruises on the pontoon boat and the beach. During the spring she could be found in the woods mushroom hunting in the fall she celebrated her favorite holiday Halloween like no other. She enjoyed gardening and painting yet her greatest joy was spending…
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