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Mary Kathryn (Cagle) Hunter, aged 71, of South Bend, Indiana, formerly of Fremont, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024. Born on July 21, 1952, in Sandusky, OH, she was a daughter of the late James and Ernestine (Sutherland) Flick, and the beloved wife of David Hunter. Mary and David were united in marriage on June 26, 1971, in Mishawaka, Indiana, and together they built a life filled with love and dedication to family. Mary graduated from Fremont Ross High School in Ohio and...

Michaelle M. (Lubinski) Knefely, 65, a lifelong resident of South Bend passed away peacefully on Monday April 22, 2024 at her home. Michaelle was born on June 11, 1958 in South Bend to Bernard and Marilyn (Rininger) Lubinski.  Michaelle graduated from Riles High School and attended IUSB for kitchen education before working for many local healthcare facilities as the supervisor of their kitchens. Michaelle married Kerry Knefely on April 9, 1983, sharing 41 years of marriage. Together...

Marie L. (Whitaker) Kryder, 75, of North Liberty passed away on Sunday April 21, 2024 at her home. Marie was born in South Bend on September 28, 1948 to the late Lewis and Wanda (Bloomer) Whitaker.  After graduation Marie worked for Teacher Credit Union as a Teller and for Notre Dame Credit Union and Farm Bureau Insurance, retiring in 2011. Marie met and married Tom Kryder on July 9, 1994.  Marie was a member of the North Liberty Church of Christ and a member of the North...

Robert J. Buwa ~ Mishawaka, 100, passed away April 21, 2024.  He was born July 25, 1923 in Winamac, IN moving to Mishawaka as a young boy. Mr. Buwa is survived by his children; Pamela Kernodle, Robert A. Buwa (Martha) and stepdaughter Vicki Reed (Rick).  Grandchildren; Kimberly Bodell (John), Ted Knutson (Charlotte), Amanda Roe (Tim), Courtney Fiander (Kolten) along with great-grandchildren; Rachel, Kieran, Sienna, McKenzie, Kaya, and Emery. Robert was preceded in death by 2...

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Ginger Mae Hostetler, 68, of South Bend, passed away April 20, 2024.  Ginger was born November 11, 1955, daughter to the late William (Peggy) Hostetler and Gloria (Ray) Helsius. She spent her childhood in North Liberty, Indiana. She was a 1974 graduate of North Liberty High School and later earned her LPN certification.  Ginger also worked for many years as a switchboard operator for AT&T.  On March 14, 1989, Ginger married Robert Micinski who preceded her...

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Jacalyn "Jackie" Miller, aged 63, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away on April 20, 2024, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Born on January 11, 1961, to parents Sewall and Joan Miller, both of whom preceded her in death along with her beloved daughter, Joannie Blankenship. Jackie was a beloved mother to her son, Jeffrey Miller of Walkerton, grandmother to Aalyah Elaine, Jace, and Ryder. She leaves behind her sisters, Juanita Good (Ron) of Portage; Jane Miller and Randy Summerlott of Portage;...

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