Mary Johnson
, Indiana
Mary Louise Johnson 60 of South Bend Indiana was born on April 15 1966 in South Bend Indiana to the late Mary "Jo" McLien and Jack Forrest Johnson. Surrounded by the love of her family Louise peacefully departed this life on Saturday August 8 2026. Affectionately known as Louise she was feisty outgoing energetic and full of life. She cherished spending time with family and friends and never met a stranger. Even for those who may not have known her name her warm smile and compassionate spirit made her unforgettable. Louise was truly a remarkable woman whose presence brightened every room she entered. Louise attended Riley High School in South Bend Indiana. Later she moved to Colorado Springs Colorado to be with her siblings as she went onto work as a housekeeper on an Army base. During her time there she received an honorary award in recognition of her services.…
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Tanisha Williams
, Indiana
August 3, 2026
Tanisha R. Williams 46 passed away August 4 2026 in Elkhart IN with her loving family by her side. A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday August 21 2026 at Agape Missionary Baptist Church 248 W. Wolf Ave. Elkhart IN 46516 at 1100am. Visitation will take place from 1000am until the time of service at the church. Pastor Dannell Brown will officiate. Burial will take place immediately following the ceremony at Prairie Street Cemetery. Tanisha R. Williams 46 passed away August 4 2026 in Elkhart IN with her loving family by her side. A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday August 21 2026 at Agape Missionary Baptist Church 248 W. Wolf Ave. Elkhart IN 46516 at 1100am.
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Gerard "Gerry" Phillips
, Indiana
Gerard Alexander Phillips 79 of Chicago Illinois peacefully passed away on Monday August 10 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Gerry lived a life defined by faith family service love and perseverance. After a courageous nineyear journey with cancer he leaves behind a legacy that will continue through everyone fortunate enough to have known him. Born February 13 1947 in Chicago Illinois to the late Alexander and Virginia Boots Phillips Gerry proudly served his country as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service he built a successful career as a stockbroker spending approximately 45 years caring for his clients and building relationships that became lifelong friendships. To Gerry his clients were never just clients. They were family. He genuinely cared about their lives and believed that taking care of people keeping your word and building relationships were what truly mattered. Gerry…
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Martha Renteria
, Indiana
Martha Renteria 77 of South Bend Indiana passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on August 5 2026. Born on May 24 1949 in Cuermaro Guanajuato Mexico Martha was the cherished daughter of the late Nicolas Manriquez and Teresa Manriquez Trujillo. In 1973 she made South Bend her home building a life rooted in faith family and service. On August 10 1969 she married her devoted husband Jesus Renteria in Nuevo Laredo Mexicoa union marked by deep love unwavering commitment and a shared walk with Christ. Martha was preceded in death by her beloved parents Nicolas and Teresa her brother Nabuzaradan Manriquez her nephew Jeremias Manriquez and her uncle Juan Trujillo. She is survived by her loving husband Jesus and their children Jose Jesse Renteria Colleen Rebecca Wilson Anthony Orfa Brown Jadan and Lisa Calleros Adrian. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Estephan Miguel Isabella Everardo Israel…
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Deborah Baron
, Indiana
Debbie was born on November 18 1959 in Harvey IL to Cecil Wayne Swafford and Mildred Vivian McGraw Swafford they preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her daughters Stephanie Chargualaf and Heather Gress sisters Janet Swafford and Linda Hernandez and brothers Wayne Alexander and Donald Alexander. Left to cherish the memory of Debbie are her companion and the love of her life Jose Martinez Jr. daughter Sarina Desabrais and son Anthony Jordan Baron grandchildren Kiya Boffro Heather Williamson Stefan Baron Aubrey Baron Riley Chargualaf Greyson Chargualaf stepchildren Jason A. Martinez Manuel J. Martinez and Mara E. Martinez sister Denise Swafford and sisterinlaw Diane Alexander. Debbie grew up in the South Suburbs of Illinois. She worked for RMS Records Management Service for many years. Debbie enjoyed word games puzzles cooking and watching her favorite TV shows. She was a caring loving mother and grandmother. Spending time…
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Daniel Jaworski
, Indiana
Daniel was born on February 14 1957 in South Bend IN to Daniel E. and Doris Szmanowski Jaworski. He was preceded in death by his father. Left to cherish their memories of Daniel are his daughters Ami Anthony Collier of South Bend IN Rachel Scott Penter of Osceola IN and Brent Veldman of Auburn IN his mother Doris Jaworski grandchildren Ciara Jaworski Darren Atwood Kyra Williams Brody Penter Izabella Penter Jasmine Veldman and Cameron Veldman brothers Stephen Carol Jaworski and James Jaworski and sisters Ann Jaworski and Susan Jaworski. Daniel belonged to the Roofers Union Local 23 and was a member of the ChainOLakes Conservation Club. He was an avid fisherman his favorite fish to catch were salmon steelhead. He also entered many ice fishing tournaments. Daniel enjoyed photography music and antique hunting. He cherished his antique collection and was very excited to find rare items. Daniel was a very…
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Rev. Monsignor Bernard Galic
, Indiana
Rev. Monsignor Bernard John Galic 84 of Ossian IN passed away on Friday July 17 2026 at St. Anne Community of Fort Wayne IN. He was born July 25 1941 in Harrisburg PA. and was one of five sons born to Frank and Ursula Forster Galic. He was ordained to the priesthood in the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Hales Corners WI August 30 1970. For the next eight years he was a seminary instructor at the Divine Heart Seminary in Donaldson IN. and was subsequently incardinated into the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend in Indiana. In his parish Ministry Monsignor Galic served the communities of St. Michael Plymouth St. Joseph Fort Wayne St. Mary of the Assumption Avilla Holy Family South Bend and St. Aloyius Yoder. Additionally he served as the Vocation Director for the Diocese 1994 2014. Msgr. retired from active ministry at…
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Ricardo Bautista Plata
, Indiana
July 3, 1982
Nacido el 4 de julio de 1982 y fallecio el 25 de julio de 2026 siempre ser recordado por el gran amor que senta por su familia y por encontrar felicidad en los pequeos momentos de la vida. Por encima de todo lo que ms disfrutaba era ser pap de sus dos hijas. Uno de sus mayores gustos era pasar tiempo en la cocina con su hija Gaby preparando tacos y sopes caseros. Esos momentos estaban llenos de risas cario y recuerdos que su familia conservar para siempre. Tambin le encantaba tomar fotografas de todo lo que lo rodeaba las reuniones familiares los momentos cotidianos y los platillos que preparaba con tanto orgullo. Tena un don para capturar esos instantes especiales que muchas veces pasan desapercibidos dejando un tesoro de recuerdos que su familia siempre llevar en el corazn. Quienes tuvieron la fortuna de conocerlo saben que siempre llevaba la…
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Joan Ragland
, Indiana
Joan Ragland ne Hack of Michigan City Indiana passed away peacefully at the age of ninety six. Born January twenty sixth nineteen thirty in Michigan City to Lewis Edward Hack and Matta Abraham Hack Joan was an only child. She graduated from Isaac C Elston High School. Joan devoted her early years to raising her family as a stay at home mother. Once her children were grown she began a career as an administrative assistant serving the South Bend City Redevelopment Department the office of United States Congressman John Brademas and the South Bend Housing Authority. A lifelong member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Joan was a devoted member of Hilltop Lutheran Church of the Ascension. She found joy in playing the piano was an avid reader and enjoyed snowmobiling and cheering on Notre Dame football. Having grown up along the shores of Lake Michigan she held a lifelong…
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Paul Shank
, Indiana
Paul was born on July 29 1955 in South Bend Indiana to John W. and Marlene Johnson Shank. Paul is preceded in death by his parents John and Marlene Shank son Ryan Paul brotherinlaw Richard Brooks and a niece Margaret Brooks. Left to cherish their memories of Paul are his sisters Linda Brooks Rene Terry Pipp and Suellen Michael Seltenright brother John Shank II nieces Rachel Myra and Sydney nephews Richard Charles and Jacob many greatnieces and nephews loving aunts and an uncle and numerous cousins. Paul graduated Riley High School class of 1974 then went on to continue his education at a culinary school in Chicago. Cooking was his passion he was a successful chef throughout his life. Paul always wanted to open his own diner or sports bar. He was an avid Green Bay Packers Chicago White Socks and Notre Dame fan. Paul traveled every year to watch…
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James "Jim" Callaway
, Indiana
James Patrick Callaway 78 unexpectedly passed away on Monday July 6 2026 at his residence in North Liberty. Jim was born on December 2 1947 in South Bend to the late Victor and Barbara Fites Callaway. He was also preceded in death by his fatherinlaw Bud LaFree. On June 12 1998 Jim married his loving wife Barbara LaFree Callaway who survives along with his children Robin Michael Dianics Olivia Mike Wojtas Jamie Kari Burger Casey Sara Burger Tygre Steve Whittington Jade Chris Chwasz and Tammy Allen grandchildren Xander Vandon Danielle Hunter Griffin Thaddeus Carter Morgan Macy Oaklynn Cash Adah Stark and Isla 2 greatgrandchildren brother Larry Anne Callaway motherinlaw Betty LaFree brotherinlaw Gary Vicki LaFree and his beloved Airedale Tucker as well as a host of other family members and a group of his very close friends. Jim honorably served in the United States Navy. He found joy in lifes…
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Laura Haluda
, Indiana
Laura Marie Haluda 61 passed away at home with her family by her side on Saturday August 01 2026. Laura was born on January 15 1965 in Buchanan MI to the late Jim and Nancy Samson Baker. On March 21 1998 Laura married the love of her life John Haluda. He survives. She was preceded in death by her parents daughter Stephanie French fatherinlaw Ray Haluda brotherinlaw Anthony Haluda sisterinlaw Susan Haluda and grandparents Ward and Margaret Samson. Left to cherish their memories of Laura are her husband John Haluda grandson Gabriel Radabaugh motherinlaw Elizabeth Betty Haluda and inlaws Diane Rob James Mark Micki Haluda Paul Haluda Phil Haluda aunts and uncles John Sally Wallace Judy Shealy Dan Barbara Nelson Cheryl Nick DeJong and many cousins nieces and nephews. Laura attended the Village SDA School and graduated from the Public High School in Berrien Springs MI. She then moved to…
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Phoebe Lykowski
, Indiana
Phoebe Jo Lykowski 89 passed away August 5th 2026. She was born October 5th 1936 in Rochester IN the fourth of ten children of Ann Bradley and Harry Onstott. She was a 1954 graduate of Rochester IN High School. She attended Manchester University in Indiana and DePaul University Chicago where she received a BA in English. In the summer of 1968 she earned an MS in Secondary Education at Indiana University. Also in the summer of 1968 she completed her student teaching at Lakeview High School Chicago. For many years she taught sophomore and senior English and the speech classes in Room 18 at Argos Community High School in Argos IN. She also directed many school plays. On June 24th 1956 in Rochester IN she married her high school sweetheart Forrest Flossie Heishman and through their time together they enjoyed competition archery dancing riding their motorcycles canoe trips on the…
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Peter M. "Pete" Mccollum
, Indiana
Peter M. "Pete" McCollum 71 of South Bend IN passed away on Friday August 7 2026 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend IN after a sudden and brief illness. Pete was born on April 14 1955 to Cecil McCollum and Janette Schaber McCollum of New Carlisle IN who preceded Him in death. He was also preceded in death by His Son Michael McCollum and two nephews Chad McCollum and Fred Hudson. Pete attended New Prairie Schools and was a graduate of Washington HS in South Bend. Pete worked as a Truck Driver for Eagle Products Inc. for several years for Ritschard Bros. Excavating for many years later returning to work for Eagle Products with His Boss andgreat Friend who became family John Cocquyt. Pete is much beloved by the Cocquyt Family and Petes family is so grateful to them for loving Pete the way they do. Pete could fix practically…
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David Church Sr.
, Indiana
David Gene Church 72 of South Bend passed away on Sunday morning August 9that home surrounded by his family. David was born in South Bend on July 31954to Oscar Gene and Phyllis Divens Church.Hewas alifelongresident.On December 30 1978 he married Loretta Lynn Roach in Mishawaka.He lovedworking oncars and turned it into a career as an automechanic. He worked at Ernies Auto Partsof Niles for30years. A selfdescribed workaholic Davidworked from the age of 15 and alwaystook much pride in earning money. Whetherhe was workingon carsout inthe yardonthe housedoingside jobs orscrapping he always stayed busy even after he retired.He loved fishing and spending time with his family andof course the occasional trip to the casino. You could always findDavidtinkering around inhisgaragelistening to country musicand sometimes dancingand drinking a cold beer.David was always willing to help anyonein need whether they were afriend familyneighbor or a stranger.David was also an animal lover and enjoyed…
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Billy Atherton
, Indiana
Billy Atherton know as Bill or Willie has joined his beloved wife Toni Atherton July 28th 2026. He was born raised and lived in South Bend IN and was an avid golfer and loved fishing. He is survived by his son Robert Atherton Joni and daughter Ann Atherton. Two grandchildren Jovan and Jordan. Four great grandchildren Gabriel Gaven Joseph and Teddy two greatgreat grandchildren Max and Artie. As per Billys wishes there will be no services scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be made to the family here on the website. Hanley and Sons Funeral Home is assisting Billys family with arrangements and extend their deepest sympathy to all of Billys family and friends. Billy Atherton know as Bill or Willie has joined his beloved wife Toni Atherton July 28th 2026. He was born raised and lived in South Bend IN and was an avid golfer and loved fishing.…
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Roberta Shupert
, Indiana
Roberta was born in Lakeville Indiana on December 13 1955 to Don Roy and Beverley June Snyder Shupert. She was a lifelong area resident. She worked for years at the University of Notre Dame in security. Roberta had a wicked sense of humor. She loved horses movies and dancing to country music. Enjoyed meeting friends for coffee and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Roberta is survived by her siblings Debra Lea Lenz of Wisconsin Anita Louise Jacox of Florida Roger Lee Shupert of Michigan and Melissa Ann Swank of South Bend She is also survived by her dear caregiver for the past 3 years Kristy who the family wish to thank for her compassionate care and devotion for Roberta. As per her wishes cremation is to take place with a celebration of her life to be held at a later date. Hanley and Sons Funeral Home is assisting…
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Dwayne King
, Indiana
Dwayne L. King 80 of South Bend passed away on the evening of August 11th at home with his loving family by his side. Dwayne was born in Marion Indiana on August 26 1945 to Ralph L. and Emma Lee Craven King. At the age of 17 he proudly joined the United States Army. Upon his honorable discharge from the service he married the girl next door Harriette M. Hitt in La Puente California on January 15 1966. Upon returning to Indiana the next yearhe began working at Allied Signal formerly Bendix from which he retired in 1998. He loved animals and was known as a dog whisperer a trait that he passed down to his son. He delighted in finding pennies or as he called it found money. Nothing made him happier than being outside mowing his lawn on his trusty Kubota. Other joys were spending time with his…
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Bryan Miner
, Indiana
Bryan Wade Miner 84 of South Bend and Lake Placid Florida passed away on the afternoon of Thursday July 9th at home with his loving family by his side. Bryan was born in St. Joseph County to Dwight Lee and Elizabeth Rose Miner on February 20 1942. On June 22 1963 he married the love of his life Shirley. They shared sixtythree years together and raising their children Randi Downhour and Russell Wade Miner both of South Bend. Bryan was the proud grandfather of Sarah Downhour and Zachary Miner both of South Bend and the great grandfather of Colson and Levi Miner. He is also survived by his sister Karen Sovinsky of Fishers Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents grandchildren Bryanna Rose Downhour 1996 and Corey Bryan Downhour 2011 and his siblings Loraine Kikly Denise Sleppy Dwight Miner and Merlin Miner. Bryan was a proud truck driver…
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Martin Cantu Murillo
, Indiana
January 29, 2005
Martin Isaac Cantu Murillo 21 of South Bend passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 13 2026 in Chicago Illinois. Though his time on earth was far too short Martin left behind a lifetime of memories filled with love laughter and genuine connection. Martin was born on January 30 2005 in Albuquerque New Mexico to Christina Murillo Plata. In 2012 he moved with his family to the Michiana area where he grew up and built strong friendships and deep bonds with those around him. Martin had a passion for cars that truly defined a part of who he was. He loved working on them learning about them and spending time at car meets surrounded by others who shared that same interest. Whether he was under the hood or just talking cars it was something that brought him joy and excitement. More than anything Martin loved being around his family and friends.…
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Meriem Letherman
, Indiana
Meriem Bessie Letherman 87 of South Bend passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Monday June 8th with her loving family by her side. Meriem was born in Lydick on March 26 1939 to Dorman and Mary Waneta Bromley Wolff. She graduated from New Carlisle High School. It was there that she met the love of her life Gary Coach Letherman. They married on January 18 1957 in South Bend Indiana. They shared 49 years together before his passing in 2006. She held many jobs through her life but the roll she loved most was Mom Grandma and neighborhood Grandma. She loved her family with all her soul. She and her husband were active participants in their children and grandchildrens sporting careers. Before there were little league parks during games at Lydick park she set up a concession stand to serve the families. If neighborhood parents couldnt get…
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Bonna Lightsey
, Indiana
Bonna Lou Lightsey 85 of Mishawaka Indiana passed away in the late evening of Monday July 27 2026 at the Ernestine M. Raclin House due to a brief illness. Bonna was born in Lima Ohio on June 16 1941 to the late Albert Dale Candler and Edna Mae Rudd CandlerCollins. She was also preceded in death by her husband Elbert Lavone Lightsey and by her brother Robert Candler. Bonna was a loving homemaker who found great joy spending time with her family whom she loved the whole wide world. Bonna was a good Christian woman who was very devoted and was active in her home church. While living in Florida she ran Bonnas Harbortown Caf and she enjoyed clay shooting at Quail Creek. Some of her favorite activities included spending time with her many friends shopping and keeping busy with all kinds of crafts sewing and crocheting. Bonna is survived…
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