All Obituaries

Jane E. Fries of South Bend passed away on September 21, 2019 while in the loving care of the staff at Healthwin and the Center for Hospice Care. She was born in South Bend on February 11, 1931 to the late John Delbert and Maude Pearl (Morrow) Snyder and lived here all her life. Jane graduated from Riley High School and worked for many years for Wheelabrator Frye in Mishawaka. Upon their closing, she retired from the University of Notre Dame. Jane was an avid fan of the Irish and enjoyed...

Mr. Joseph M. Zappia passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home in South Palm Beach, Florida at the age of 98. A South Bend businessman, he originated the Villa Capri Restaurant from 1951 to 1974, and food services for the University of Notre Dame JACC from 1968 to 1987. The Zappias, through their friendship with then President Father Hesburgh, had the wonderful opportunity of meeting several of our American presidents, as well as some of the world’s great leaders. As an...

Karen Sue Moss, 63, of Mishawaka passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  She was born January 10, 1956 in South Bend to Darrell Niles Sr. and the late Anna (Dunn) Niles.  On February 25, 2017, she married the love of her life, Tim Moss, who survives. Also surviving are her daughter, Chrissy (Charlie) Speelman; stepdaughter, Abigail McClure Harrison; stepson, Joshua Smith; grandchildren, Jimmy “Bubby”, Makayla, Dominick, Isaac,...

January 15, 1923 to September 17, 2019 Marian J Waggoner age 96 residing at Hubbard Hill Estates died September 17, 2019. She was born on January 15, 1923 in South Bend to John and Mary (Kish) Tulok.  On March 5, 1944 she married Leslie L. Waggoner in Paris, Texas.  Leslie preceded her in death on February 23, 2003. Marian is survived by her son Wayne L. Waggoner who is married to Debra Waggoner.  Wayne has 2 sons Kurt (Allison) and Scott Waggoner.  Kurt has one...

On September 17, 2019 Jesus embraced Phyllis I. Dombrowski into His arms after her courageous battle with cancer at the age of 68. Phyllis was born on August 7, 1951 in South Bend, Indiana to Bernard F. and Evelyn (Ebersole) Hacker and remained a lifelong resident.  On October 13, 1973 in South Bend she was united in marriage to Kenneth Dombrowski, who preceded her in death on October 15, 2009. Phyllis served at Catering By Design for ten years and retired from Martin’s...

OSCEOLA – Tamera Renee Reed, 57, residing in Osceola, Indiana passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Indiana. Tamera was born on May 12, 1962 in Buchanan, Michigan to the late Eulas Billy Gean Johnson and Velda Mae (Smith) Johnson, and has been a lifelong resident of this area, attending Riley High School, South Bend.  Tamera was a successful Regional Loan Officer in this area for many years. Yet, the love of her heart was her family and...

Priscilla Filos, 82, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away September 16, 2019 at The Hearth at Juday Creek in Granger, IN. She was born February 26, 1937 in Panama City, Republic of Panama, to the late Francisco A. and Josefa (Remotti) Filos.    Priscilla is survived by her daughter, Jessica (Casey) Stone; three grandchildren, Lily, Jackson, and Megan; sister, Heliana (Ricardo) Varela; brothers, Felix A. (Lelis) Filos and Carlos A. (Chiqui) Filos.  In addition to her...

Hilda M. Bare, 94 years old, passed away peacefully at 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Hamilton Grove in New Carlisle, IN.  Hilda was born on March 9, 1925 in South Bend to the late Herman and Margaret Henry.  Hilda worked at Studebaker’s after high school.  She married Arthur L. Bare on September 19. 1948 in Zion United Church of Christ. Her husband, Art, preceded her in death on October 12, 1989.   Hilda was active in the Women’s Guild and...

Wesley J. Rogers, 2 days, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.  He was born September 14, 2019 to Jacci R. Neiswender and Joseph W. Rogers, who survive in Mishawaka. Also surviving Wesley are three brothers, Kaiden, Aries and Ryland; maternal grandparents, Robert and Shelly Neiswender; paternal grandparents Clarence Jones and Carrie Swift; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Private graveside services will take place at a later date.  Palmer...

Judith A. Gardner, 79 years old passed on Monday, September 16, 2019 at The Center for Hospice Care.  Judith was born on February 29, 1940 in South Bend to the late Charles U. and Minna D. (Strom) Gardner.  Judy is a graduate of James Whitcomb Riley High School in South Bend.  Judy was in banking in South Bend.  She has also resided in Farmington Hills, MI and Atlanta, GA where she was employed by Stone Container Corporation.  In spite of Judy’s own health...

Dorothy Lea Coleman entered this world on October 4, 1935 to her parents: William Henry Alexander, Sr. and Lenora Alberta Townsend. Both preceded her in death. Dorothy grew up on the west side of South Bend and attended Linden Elementary School, Central High School and Central Baptist School of Theology. On September 7, 1952, she married Neal Strong and had a baby girl, Clarissa Jeanne, whom she affectionately called “Jeannie.” Since Neal was in the Air Force, the small family...

MISHAWAKA – Weir Allen Rummel, 89, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at BellTower Health and Rehabilitation Center, Granger.  Weir was born on December 26, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Washington Arthur Rummel and Viola Marie (Pofhal) Rummel, and has been a lifelong resident of this area.  Weir graduated from Central high School in 1948, he then went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Indiana University...

Elijah Dwight Winters entered this Earth on August, 2 2019 and gained his wings on September,14 2019. His time here on Earth was short but his tiny footprints left memories in our hearts. He is survived by his mother, Shaquana Winters; his siblings, Nyla Winters (sister) and Valan Winters (brother); his aunts: Jayquana, Tayquana & Jaylah Henderson; his uncles: Dayquan Langford, Deonte Harris, Rashad Simpson & Ramarion Hall; his maternal grandparents, Larvell Rush & Terrell...

Jeffrey Lynn Hull, age 62, of South Bend, unexpectedly passed away Saturday afternoon.  Jeff worked at John Adams High School and the South Bend Community School Corporation for over 30 years in many different capacities including security guard, coaching Girls Golf, Girls Basketball, and as an announcer at numerous sporting events. Jeff loved John Adams High School, where he was more than just an employee, he was a friend and mentor to many of the faculty and students. Jeff was a proud...

  Raymond James Kindler Jr., 58, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 14, 2019 in his home.  Raymond was born October 12, 1960 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Raymond James and Betty (Teague) Kindler Sr.  He married Mary Beth Bryan on June 20, 1979 in Merrillville, Indiana; and she survives. Raymond was working at Miles Truck Services in Niles, Michigan, where he was a diesel mechanic.  He was a volunteer fireman for the City of Lake Station.  He...

Mrs. Mary Louise Hutchison, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in South Bend on the morning of Saturday, September 14, 2019. Mary was born on January 9, 1928 to the late Frances A. and Julia M. (Troutman) Weaver. Mary was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, extended family member and friend. Her life was about her family, and her family is what she lived for. Mary’s door and table were available to all, always. She deeply cherished the time she got to spend with her loved...

Theresa “Nancy” Fugate, 85, passed away peacefully at Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, IN, in the early hours of Saturday, September 14, 2019 after a brief illness. Nancy was born on July 4, 1934 in South Bend to Joseph and Helen (Banicki) Szocinski. After high school, Nancy was employed as a credit manager at Newman’s and Milady’s Shop, women’s clothing stores. She was united in marriage to William Richard Fugate, who preceded her in death on May 27,...

SOUTH BEND – Charles W. Robinson, 70, residing in South Bend, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Trailpoint Village Nursing Home, South Bend. Charles was born on June 17, 1949 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Lawrence and Evelyn Robinson, and has lived in the area for the past ten years, coming from Hammond. Charles is survived by his son, Rustie W. Robinson of Elkhart; two grandchildren, Dakota and Madison; his sister, Angie Irene Nieves of Monticello, Indiana and...

Noel Heim, 64, passed away on the evening of Friday, September 13, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Noel was born on January 15, 1955 in South Bend to William "Bill" and Anna Rose (Clark) Heim.  Noel grew up in Walkerton, In and graduated from John Glenn High School with the Class of 1973. Noel was a long-time employee of American Door in Walkerton, IN, where he worked on the assembly line. He developed many friendships throughout those years. Noel spent the last 25...

Kathryn R. O’Hara, a lifelong resident of South Bend, IN, died unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, September 13, 2019 at the age of 90. Kathryn was born in South Bend on January 2, 1929 to Harold “Joe” and Elizabeth (Muellner) Scott. On October 2, 1948, Kathryn married her loving husband, John E. O’Hara, who survives her. Also surviving Kathryn are her devoted children: Timothy J. O’Hara of Indianapolis, IN; Anne K. (Robert) Toth of Middlebury, IN; Scott E....