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On Friday March 13th, Cynthia Dee House passed away in the comfort of her home. Cyndee was the kindest and loving sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Nothing cheered her up more than when she was surrounded by her family. She loved her role so much she coached all the sports, attended all the games, and involved herself in every aspect as much as she could. She was sweet beyond comparison but with a scowl that could knock you into good behavior or a giggle.  While the last years of ...

Lucille Swartz, 95, of Buchanan, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Lucille was born on June 21, 1930, in Niles, Michigan, to the late Edward and Myrna (Campbell) Erickson, and remained a lifelong resident of the Niles/Buchanan community. She was a 1948 graduate of Niles High School. Lucille was a former member of the Church of the Nazarene and a longtime member of Portage Road General Baptist Church, where her deep love for Jesus shaped every part of her life. She was ...

Joshua W. Richardson, 46, of Buchanan, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2026. He was born on April 26, 1979. He was preceded in death by both his father, Paul Richardson, and his mother, Cynthina Scherrer. Throughout his career, Josh worked as a chef. He enjoyed making dishes that brought joy to the people he fed and using his skills and creativity in the kitchen. Josh was a funny, friendly guy who never knew a stranger. He was an avid movie watcher, loved music of all ...

Barbara J. Hauck, 79, passed away at 8:45pm Saturday, March 13, 2026, in Trailpoint Village. Barbara was born on October 22, 1946, in Spencer, MA, to the late, Albert and Alice (Alexandria) Glass. On January 14, 1983, Barbara married James Hauck, who survives. Barbara enjoyed taking walks in the park, sweets, and animals, especially dogs. Palmer Funeral Home – River Park Chapel 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615 is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be ...

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Harold B. Fleming, a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, left this world on March 12, 2026, at the age of 70, surrounded by the love of his family in his hometown of Mishawaka, IN. Born on October 28, 1955, in Mishawaka to the late Ralph and Boneta (Sandefur) Fleming, Harold's life was steeped in the close-knit bonds of his large and lively family. Harold's commitment to family was evident when he married his beloved wife, Linda, on June 11, 1988, ...

Jack W. Snyder Jr., 74, of Mishawaka, IN., passed away at 5:46 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in his residence after sudden illness. Jack was born on April 26, 1951, in South Bend, IN., to Jack W. and Frances (McGriff) Snyder. On May 6, 1977, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Jack married Dorothy McGregor. Dorothy survives along with a daughter; Kimberly (Francisco Hernandez) Snyder of Elkhart, IN., and a son; Mike (Tammy) Snyder of Osceola, IN., four grandchildren and three great grandchildren, a ...

Dianna Lee Michalski, 79, of South Bend, passed away at 4:30pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in her home with her loving family by her side. Dianna was born on May 13, 1946, in Chicago to the late Robert and Mary (Cash) Stillson. She was united in marriage to Jim Michalski, who preceded her in death on August 8, 2013. Dianna graduated from East State Tennessee University and devoted many years of her professional life working as a Warranty Administrator for Bendix/Honeywell. She was a ...

Donna Mae Taelman, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, March 10 at her home in North Woods Village at Edison Lakes surrounded by her children. Donna was born April 7, 1933 to the late Harry and Margaret (Reed) Klopfenstein in Rochester, Indiana. Her sister, JoAnn Fowler, also proceeded her in death. She is survived by another sister, Carol Kay Weber of Edwardsburg, Michigan, and a sister-in-law Sylvia Taelman, of South Bend.  Donna, a South Bend Central High School graduate, married Ralph ...