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Edward Eugene Williams, 81, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Brickyard Healthcare. Born on March 13, 1943, in South Bend, to the late Renolt Lloyd and Margaret Williams. Ed was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Eliza Ann Williams, whom he married in 1984 and passed away in 2010; and his sisters, Regina Gates and Sharon Williams. He is survived by his sister, Kathy (Larry) Stitsworth; and friends, Jule Eakins, Carolyne Wallace, Darilyne Tingle and many friends at the 100 Center...

Frederick "Fred" A. Roble, a cherished soul known for his loving nature and courageous spirit, passed away on April 15, 2024, in South Bend, IN. Born on September 24, 1925, in Edwardsburg, MI, Fred lived a life defined by dedication to his country, his community, and his family. Growing up in the nurturing fold of his parents, Walter and Bernice (Przystas) Wroblewski, along with his brothers Joseph and Daniel Wroblewski, all of whom preceded him, Fred cultivated a resilient spirit...

Anna Lois Leonard, 97 of Mishawaka, IN passed away on April 15, 2024. Lois was born June 19, 1926, in Brandenburg, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband James and eldest child Patricia. Lois married James Leonard in 1948. Together they had four children, Patricia (deceased), Richard (Janice) of Niles, MI, Douglas (Laura), of Columbus, IN, and Janet (John) McKinney, of Pensacola, Florida. Other survivors are grandchildren Tori (Steve) Peterson of Washington, IN, Matthew (Deborah)...

John Dickerhoff of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away in his home on April 15, 2024. Born on May 28, 1937, in San Francisco, California to his parents Charles and Dorothy Dickerhoff. John was preceded in death by both of his parents, his son, Travis Richardson, as well as his beloved dog, Sammy. John is survived by his children Kathryn (Tim) Klenk of Elkhart, Julia Mae Gray (Neal) of House Springs MO; his stepsister Vicky Dickerhoff; his grandchildren Quinn (Dustina) Vawter, Austin Klenk, Wade...

Marlene J. Stout, 91 years old, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Hospice House, Mishawaka, IN.  Mrs. Stout was born on July 5, 1932 in Mishawaka to the late George and Gertrude (Sauer) Muckenfuss.  She has remained a lifelong area resident.  On October 25, 1952 in South Bend, Marlene and Donald C. Stout were united in marriage.  Donald preceded her in death on August 13, 2009 after 56 years of marriage.  Marlene became a child of God through...

Robert K. Kimble, 57, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 10, 1967, in Lima, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Brenda (Collins) Kimble, who passed away in 2015; his father, Courtney Robert Kimble, and his stepsister, Beth Ann Barry Rose. Robert's memory will be cherished and kept alive by his devoted mother, Linda Miller Kimble Barry and his stepdad, William E. Barry; stepdaughter, Danielle (Anthony) Caddy...

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Anne Therese (Ivankovig) Fearing, 95, of South Bend, IN, passed away on April 13, 2024. Born on April 7, 1929 in South Bend, IN, Anne was the only daughter and third child of Paul and Anna (Burkus) Ivankovig. Growing up on a farm near North Liberty, Anne learned at a young age how to cook, starting with desserts and then becoming proficient in all types of food, especially Hungarian meals as both her mother and father had immigrated, separately, to the United States from Hungary. Anne...

Juana Lopez de Garcia, 78, of South Bend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday April 13, 2024 at Trailpoint Village in South Bend. Juana was born in Poza Rica, Mexico on October 1, 1945 to the late Carlos Lopez and Victoria Sanchez. Juana married Manuel C. Garcia on November 26, 1969, sharing nearly 55 years of marriage before his passing in 2004.  He lovingly called her “Juanita” after his mother, which is how we all came to know her. Together...