All Obituaries

Donna M. Borsodi, 90 years old, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 in South Bend. She was born November 5, 1930 in Mishawaka to the late Alvin C. and Vernice J. (Snyder) Emery.  Donna was a lifelong resident of Mishawaka and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1948. Donna then proudly served her country in the United States Navy. On November 1, 1969 at First English Lutheran Church, she married the love of her life, Robert Borsodi. She worked as a secretary at Uniroyal...

Lawrence E. Wartha, 82, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Ernestine M. Raclin House-Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka. Lawrence was born on January 12, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana to Edward Wartha and Kathryn (Nemes) Wartha, who preceded him in death. He attended high school at St. Joseph’s High School in South Bend and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Notre Dame. Lawrence worked as a credit and finance manager at...

John “Laffy” Ferrett, 87, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 6:55 a.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Healthwin in South Bend, IN. He was born August 26, 1933 in Hubbard, Ohio to Nicholas John Ferrett and Vera Rubina (Sabol) Ferrett. On July 1, 1961 he married Andrea (LeMoine) Ferrett in Hubbard, Ohio. After serving honorably in the United States Army, John worked for Powell Pressed Steel in Hubbard, and later, spent the last 30 years working in maintenance for the St. Joseph...

Mr. Lawrence Alan Kempf, 67, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend on the morning of Sunday, January 24, 2021. Lawrence was born on October 27, 1953 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Walter and Mary (Detwieler) Kempf. A life-long resident of the area, Lawrence was employed as a security dispatcher for Four Winds Casino South Bend. On June 16, 2004, Lawrence was united in marriage to Grace H. Zaner, who survives. He was a huge animal lover and enjoyed spending time with his fur babies....

Audrey A. Slingsby entered her heavenly home on January 24, 2021, in the comfort of her daughter and son-in-law’s home. Audrey, the daughter of Herman G. Grams and Alma (Dehn) was born on December 12, 1936 at the family farm near Westbrook, MN. She attended a one room country elementary school, graduated from high school in 1954 and attended a business college in Minneapolis, MN. Audrey had many fond memories of growing up on the family dairy farm, participating in her church,...

Robert R. Warnock, Jr., 83, of Edwardsburg, MI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home. He was born May 19, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Robert R. and Emma Jane (Govier) Warnock, Sr. On June 3, 1961 in Edgerton, OH, he married Margaret (Herman) Warnock, who survives. In addition to his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Robert is survived by his daughter, Letitia (Tony) Balentine of Osceola, IN; sons, Robert (Tamara) Warnock III of Lakeville, IN, Vard Warnock of...

Ayer, Rev. Iris L., passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, January 21, 2021 from complications of pneumonia. Eldest daughter of Lula Frances (Skaggs), (a seamstress and homemaker) and William Tad Arnett (barber, business owner, and entrepreneur), she was born April 7, 1932. She had 4 brothers and 2 sisters. A sister, Mary Etta (Alan Sr.) Brown survives her. She was part of a large, loyal and loving family.  As a girl with two older brothers, Iris developed her skills for pithy...

Mr. Timothy S. Gosc, 51, passed away at his residence in South Bend on the afternoon of Thursday, January 21, 2021, after battling an extended illness. Timothy was born on June 7, 1969 to Walter and Mary P. (Pellett) Gosc. A life-long resident of South Bend, Timothy was employed in the septic system industry and was a devoted, loving uncle, brother, cousin and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Timothy is survived by two siblings: Todd A. (Rachel) Gosc of South Bend and...

Kenneth E. Larrison, 69, of South Bend, IN. passed away at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Kenneth was born on April 17, 1951 in South Bend to Roy and Mary (Black) Larrison. On August 25, 2000 Kenneth married Tammy Vanbuskirk. Tammy survives along with two daughters, Christina Hess-Larrison and Melissa Fulkerson, two sons, Larry Vanbuskirk and Kenneth Lambuth, one sister, Vicki Larrison and eighteen grandchildren. Kenneth was preceded in death...

  Ernest W. “Ernie” Potts, residing in South Bend, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.  He was 52 years old. He was born May 3, 1969 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to Ernest & Sandra Potts, and has lived in South Bend for the past 4 years.  On October 22, 2019 in LaPorte, IN, Ernie was united in marriage to Dorell Redfrain who survives.  He is also survived by his mother, Sandra Siple of Padre Island, TX, two...

Philip G. Ashton, 96, of South Bend, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.  Philip was an amazing man who loved his family more than anything; Grandchildren and great grandchildren brought him love, joy and great pride. Phil was born September 26, 1924 in Glassport, Pennsylvania, to James and Julia (Goshio) Ashton. Phil graduated Glassport High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 (World War II), and proudly served his country until  honorably...

Rose Ann Aeschleman, 85, of Mishawaka, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s residence in Elkhart, under the care of hospice. Rose Ann was born August 29, 1935 in Wyoming, Illinois, to the late William and Pauline (Feucht) Knobloch.  On May 20, 1956 in Princeville, Illinois, she married Richard Lee Aeschleman at the Apostolic Christian Church. Rose Ann was owner and operator of Draperies Etc., Inc.  She retired in 2014...

Jeanette Lucille Spaulding, 93, of South Bend passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Peru, IN on August 31, 1927 to the late Robert Edward Bowman and Jennie Elizabeth (Stokes) Bowman.  On June 30, 1967, Jeanette was united in marriage to Donald Paul Spaulding at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend.  He preceded her in death on April 27, 2014, one month shy of his 87th birthday.  They shared 50 wonderful years together. Jeanette...

Nancy C. Bella, 73, of South Bend, died Wednesday January 20, 2021 at the Center for Hospice – Raclin House. She was born in South Bend on March 10, 1947, the daughter of (the late) Paul and Martha (Nagel) Kovach. Nancy graduated from New Carlisle High School with the Class of ’65. She retired from South Bend School Corp. after 22 years as a school bus driver. Nancy is survived by her husband, Wayne Bella; son, Jamie P. Buford of New Carlisle and sisters, Susie Norris &...

Mark A. Tirotta, 43 years old, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence in South Bend. He was born May 17, 1977 in Columbus, OH to Pete Tirotta and Cindy (Walton) Vaccariello. Mark worked locally as a Drywall Finisher for the IUPAT-DC91 Local Union 1118. Mark loved to sing, draw, be with his dogs, and spend time with friends and family. His main passion in life was his three daughters; Skylynne, Lena and Trinity. He thrived in teaching them life lessons and coaching them in...

Stephanie C. Ricker, 30, of Mishawaka, died Monday January 18, 2021. She was born in Mishawaka on February 16, 1990, the daughter of Christian Ricker and Sherri Ann (Swihart) Reeves. Steph earned her Medical Assistant degree from Ross College and had formerly worked as a Phlebotomist. She was currently employed by Russell Cellular - Verizon Wireless in Mishawaka. Stephanie loved the outdoors & nature, going to the beach, swimming or camping with her children. She was devoted to her...

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South Bend – Roma M. Scott, 96, passed away at 3:20pm on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s. Roma was born July 8, 1924 to the late Henry & Clara (Warskow) Bujack in Berrien County, Bainbridge Township, Watervliet, MI. On June 1, 1946, Roma Married the late Russell E. Annis. On June 22, 1991, Roma married the late Lionel F. Scott. Roma was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Emma Bujack; sisters, Carol Hopkins and Jeanette Bujack; brother, Merle...

Douglas S. Moore, 61, residing in Buchanan, MI, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN. Doug was born on May 5, 1959 in Niles, MI to the late Walter and Marilyn (Krieger) Moore. On July 17, 1999 in Buchanan, he was united in marriage to Kelly Baber who survives. Doug was a 1977 graduate of Buchanan High School and went on to work for FedEx as a truck driver for 20 years. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and, most of all, friend. Doug enjoyed...

Cheryl Lynn Steiner, 70, of Mishawaka, IN., passed away at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 in her home. Cheryl was born on July 17, 1950 in Chicago, IL, to Thad W. and Doris E. (Jackson) Turner. Cheryl is survived by her daughter, Jeralyn (Mike) Swayer of Mishawaka, her grandchildren; KimberLee (Scott) Brooks, KaLynn (Steven) Burk, Jackson Holtzapple, McKenzie Niswonger and Brendon Niswonger all of Mishawaka, nine great grandchildren, two brothers, John (Karen) Turner of Mishawaka and...