All Obituaries

Herbert Regnald Watchorn, 73, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, May 12, 2021 at his residence in South Bend, IN. He was born on September 7, 1947 in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, to William and Edith (Letson) Watchorn, both of whom preceded him in death. In 1999, Herbert married the former Ruby Chavez, who survives. He is also survived by his daughters, Sonya Schrock and Deanna Watchorn, both of Elkhart, IN; son, Tim Watchorn of Elkhart, IN; grandchildren, Nicholas Miller, Bethany Watkins, and...

Justin S. Luzadder, 33, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, after a courageous four-and-a-half-year battle with ALS. He was born on July 17, 1987 in Berrien Center, MI, to Ronald L. and Dawna M. (Edwards) Luzadder, both of whom survive. Also surviving are his brother, Michael Luzadder of South Bend, IN; sisters, Shantel L. (Jake) Darling of Lawrence, MI and Mikayla Kisner of Pittsburg, PA; nephew, Miles Darling; niece,...

Susan R. Urbin, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 11 at her home in Plymouth, Indiana. She was born to Wayne Burch and Ruth (Schlagel) Burch on August 9, 1942. Susan is survived by sister, Judy (Jim) New of Russell, KS, nieces, Janet (Alan) O’Neal of Greenwood, IN, Julie Ryan of Minneapolis, MN, nephew, James Ryan of Walkerton, IN, and great-nieces, Kelsey O’Neal and Taylor (Ben) O’Neal-Long. Over the years, she owned and worked for the Walkerton Independent News. Susan...

Barbara S. (Mee) Cunningham, 58, passed away at 8:59pm on Monday, May 10, 2021 in Memorial Hospital.   Barb was born on January 15, 1963 in Burksville, Kentucky to the late Calvin Mee and Linda (Pritchard) Meadows. On November 30, 1996 in Niles, MI, Barb married Tim Cunningham.  He survives along with daughters Theresa (Nate) Barnett of South Bend, Alicia (Wesley Zane) Cunningham of Woodhaven, MI; sons, Larry (Tami) Wheatbrook of Elkhart and Teddy (Jamie) Wheatbrook of...

Suzanne Zenk Miller died peacefully on May 10th, 2021. She was surrounded by the love of friends and family and the light from the art glass windows in her home, the K.C. DeRhodes house in South Bend IN. A private memorial to celebrate Suzanne’s life will be held later this month. Suzanne was born in Fairmont Minnesota on February 23, 1949, the daughter of Ervin and Elaine Saxen Zenk. She graduated from Welcome High School in 1967. Continuing a love of learning, Suzanne received...

Gerald J. Makowski, 82 years old, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021.  He was born on December 29, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late John & Mary (Osiecki) Makowski.  Gerald served four years in the United States Air Force.  After serving in the Air Force, Gerald worked in computer operations for Standard Oil/BP Oil in Cleveland where he met Sharon Melichar.   On April 8, 1967, Gerald and Sharon were united in marriage in South Euclid, Ohio. Along with his wife,...

William “Bill” Waymouth, 69, of South Bend, Indiana passed away 9:00 a.m. Sunday, May 9, 2021 in his residence.  Bill was born on February 24, 1952 in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Robert Robert H. and Clare (West). William was raised by his father Robert and Adela Waymouth.      Iris and William were married on December 22, 1974. Iris Waymouth survives along with three sons, William Waymouth, Mikel Waymouth and James (Katie) Waymouth all of South Bend, one...

Richard “Dick” A. Smith, 91, of South Bend, IN, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by loving family. A child of the Depression era, Dick was born on May 4, 1930, weighing only 3.5 pounds, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend to the late Arden and Irene (Toth) Smith. In 1950 in Rome, GA, Dick married Annie Ruth (Adams) Smith, and together they had two children, Gary and Terry Anne. Annie preceded Dick in death in 1964. In 1975, Dick married Sharon (May) Smith,...

Carolyn Lea Wantuch, 85, of South Bend, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Wood Ridge Assisted Living in South Bend. Carolyn was born April 30, 1936 in South Bend, to the late Julius J. Cako and Rose E. (Miller) Cako. On December 1, 1956 in South Bend, she married Daniel Richard Wantuch. He preceded her in death on November 10, 1964. She worked more than 20 years in the cafeteria at Memorial Hospital of South Bend before retiring in 2000. Survivors include a son, Anthony and wife,...

Patricia Ann Childress, 64, of South Bend passed away at 2:36 p.m. Saturday, May 8th in St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center following an illness. Pat was born March 16, 1957 in South Bend to Jeanette M. (Krueger) and the late Clifford H. Childress. She is survived by her mother, Jeanette M. Childress Horan of South Bend; her sister, Linda J. Pluta (Daniel) of Durham, NC; nephew, Nicholas D. Pluta (Amanda) of Fairfax, VA; niece, Stephanie Pluta (Troy) of Raleigh, NC; and cousin Rev....

John A. Dials, Sr. February 14, 1947 – May 8, 2021 John A. Dials, Sr., age 74, of South Bend, Indiana passed away peacefully at Great Lakes Nursing Center, Dyer, Indiana.  He was born on February 14, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana and was a lifelong resident of the area. Son of the late James H. and Victoria L. (Kujawski) Dials. Treasured father of Chris Dials and John Dials, Jr. Fun-loving grandfather of Owen and Griffin Dials, and Nolan and Alyssa Dials. Dear brother of Sandra...

Richard “Dick” Scheibelhut, residing at The Pendle Home of South Bend, IN, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at the age of 87 with his children at his side. He was born on October 31, 1933 in South Bend, IN to the late Leo C. and Dorothy (DeBelius) Scheibelhut. In May 1961, in Chicago, IL, Dick married Jean Louise Kreuzer, who preceded him in death on September 1, 2019 after 58 years of marriage. Dick graduated from Notre Dame in 1955. A Navy ROTC graduate, he promptly began his...

Ronnie Seward, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend of many, departed this life on May 7, 2021 at the age of 66. Ronnie Seward was born in South Bend, Indiana on February 11, 1955 to the union of Callena and James Seward, Sr.  Ronnie graduated from Washington High School and then went on to work for and retire from Honeywell. He enjoyed fishing, loved sports, and his family. He also enjoyed his community and never met a stranger. Ronnie accepted Christ and was...

Our Lord received another angel, Nancy Lee Sweitzer, 90, residing in Granger and formerly of South Bend, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 7, 2021. She was born September 22, 1930 in South Bend to the late Stefan and Harriet (Kashmer) Gradecki and remained a lifelong area resident. Nancy was a graduate of South Bend John Adams Class of 1948. She studied music at the South Bend Conservatory of Music from the age of 9 to 20. While at Adams, she played the lead in Katinka and...

Sandra K. Klein, 65 years old, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021.  Sandra was born on August 12, 1955 in South Bend to the late Ralph Sr. & Evelyn (Davidson) Rankin.  Sandra lived in Missouri for 24 years before coming back to South Bend.  In February 1997 she was united in marriage to Michael Klein who preceded her in death in August of 2020. Sandra is survived by her daughters, Stacy Whitson of Missouri, Katina Hall and Heather Gingerich both of Michigan. ...

John Erie Bosson, 60 years old, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home in South Bend. John was born December 11, 1960 in Indianapolis to the late Bob and Betty (Papay) Bosson. On December 11, 2018 in South Bend, John married Mary Rene Trevino. John was a very brilliant man. John attended both St Joseph High School and John Adams High School – graduating from John Adams in 1978. He then graduated from Ivy Tech with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation,...

MISHAWAKA - Mary Josephine Rummel, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Story Point in Granger.  Mary was born June 29, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Joseph Albert and Lena Mary (Skinner) Konrad and has been a lifelong resident of this area. Mary attended Riley High School but graduated from Anderson High School.  She then went on to further her education in Detroit, Michigan at the Court Reporting School. On October 23, 1950 in South...

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John “Jack” Rasmussen, Jr., 72 years old, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Center for Hospice in Elkhart. He was born December 18, 1948 in South Bend to the late John Rasmussen, Sr and Beatrice Laskowski. On May 15, 1987 in Delray Beach, Florida, Jack married his wife of 34 years, Susan Snyder. Jack was born and raised in South Bend where he worked at the former Rasmussen Men’s Shop, which was started by his grandfather in 1931. After high school, Jack studied at...

I was born 11/11/1956 in Elkhart, IN and today 5/5/2021 I completed my journey to the 100-Acre Woods. I was greeted by my parents Patricia (Walter) Szostakowski and Harold VanDusen. Also there to hold my hand was my sister Carol King and my brother Harold VanDusen Jr. along with all my beloved pets. I am grateful for no longer being in pain and being able to watch over my loved ones that I have left behind. During my daily walks in the 100-Acre Woods, I can watch over my son Shawn (Alison)...