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Michael Ray Helman, age 64, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on August 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on May 29, 1962, in Mishawaka, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion, hard work, and deep love for those closest to him. Michael was the beloved husband of Julie (Trowbridge) Helman, with whom he shared more than 43 wonderful years of marriage. They were united in marriage on April 30, 1983, in South Bend, Indiana, and built a life together centered on ...

Anna Marie Porter-Shannon, 64, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Center for Hospice. Born on February 1, 1962, in South Bend, Indiana, Anna was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Anna worked as a housekeeper at the A-Loft Hotel and retired in 2024. She was known for her fiery, spicy, outspoken, and spunky personality. Anna was never afraid to speak her mind and had a personality that was truly her own. Her strong spirit and unique sense of humor made her ...

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Harold Wayne Stokes, age 82, of Niles, Michigan born in McCrory, Arkansas, passed away on August 4, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1944, in McCrory, Arkansas, and lived a life marked by quiet strength and a generous spirit that touched those around him. Harold proudly served his country as an Army veteran, carrying with him the values of duty, discipline, and perseverance throughout his life. After his military service, he remained a steady and dependable presence to those who knew him. He was ...

Douglas Wayne Canfield, age 56, of Buchanan, Michigan, passed away on August 4, 2026, in Buchanan, Michigan. Douglas was born on January 5, 1970, in Niles, Michigan, to Dale Canfield and Rose (Kuntz) Naragon. Douglas graduated from Buchanan High School and went on to build a strong work ethic. He spent 20 years as a machinist at Tyler's Refrigeration, where he was known for his dependability, steady hands, and commitment to doing his work well. Family was the center of Douglas’s ...

Pam J. Black, born on August 2, 1955, to Norman and Anna Mae Childs, passed away on August 4, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by love, creativity, and a spirit of adventure that touched everyone who knew her. Pam was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband, John Black; her daughters, Tracy Childs and Tonya Krueger; her son, Derek (Laura) Black; her grandchildren, Alexis Hohne, Jasmaine Kniola, Leanna Lewis, Kaine Kniola, ...

Rita E. (Falkowski) Wojcik, 84, of Plymouth passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday August 3, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver, just 2 days shy of her 85th birthday.  Rita was born on August 5, 1941, in Chicago, IL to the late Michael and Natalie (Wrobel) Falkowski.  Rita married Aloysius Wojcik on February 9, 1963 in Chicago, sharing 54 years together before his passing in 2017. Together they had 7 ...

Michael High, 68, of Dowagiac passed away on August 3rd from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He passed at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was cherished by his wife, children, and grandchildren  Michael was born on December 30th, 1957, to Phyllis and Merton High. He grew up in Decatur and went on to work at the family marina, Highs Marine, for 46 years where he earned a well-deserved reputation as a fiercely hard ...

Delfina Diaz, resident of South Bend passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2026, at the age of 67. Delfina was born in Mexico on December 5, 1958, to Feliciano Diaz and Adelaida Saldana. Delfina is survived by her sons; Edgar Maciel Diaz and Oscar (Maria) Maciel Diaz; grandchildren; Brayden, Isaak, Riley, Logan, Remy and Calliope; sister Silvia Diaz, Claudia Diaz and Jamie Diaz as well as many nieces and nephews. Delfina is preceded in death by Ignacio, Pedro, Leandro, Jaime, Blanca, and ...