All Obituaries

Norma J. Kronewitter, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023, at Raclin House in Mishawaka, Indiana. Born on October 4, 1930, in South Bend, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Helen Brahlek. Norma was a devoted mother to her daughters, Nancy and Barbara Kronewitter, and her son, Don Kronewitter, and a loving grandmother to Jacob Krekelas. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Sue Kronewitter, her grandson, Seth...

Jerry A. Eichorst, 69 years old, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Trailpoint Village in South Bend.  Jerry was born on September 18, 1953 in South Bend to the late Donald Ray and Betty Jane (Gibson) Eichorst.  He has been a lifelong area resident.  Jerry formerly worked at Ziebart and Midland Roofing. Jerry is survived by his two sons, Tom and Andrew Eichorst; sister, Linda (Jerry) Taylor of Colorado; and brothers, John (Barbi) Eichorst of Lakeville and...

Bodie Andrew Carnes, a courageous and beloved infant, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2093, in South Bend, IN. Born on May 29, 2023, in South Bend, Indiana. He was the cherished son of Brandi and Jason Carnes. Bodie is survived by his loving parents, Brandi and Jason Carnes, his maternal grandmother, Michelle Brubaker of Mishawaka, maternal grandfather, Randy (Debra) Landis of South Bend, paternal grandmother, Debi (Kerry Hardy) Demeulenaere of Niles, MI., and paternal grandfather, David...

Barbara Ann Dylewski, 87, of Niles, Michigan, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Brickyard at Tanglewood in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was the daughter of Roe and Dorothy Brenner. She is survived by her husband Gene Dylewski, son Scott Phillips, grandson Brian Phillips, Kevin McIntrye, granddaughters Karri McIntrye and Jamie Herroman, Gene’s gang and several great grandchildren. Both parents preceded her in death as well as a brother James Edward Brenner and beloved uncle Donald...

Frances (Brantley) McKinney, 71, of South Bend passed away peacefully at 2:35 a.m. on Thursday June 8, 2023 at Trailpoint Village, South Bend. Frances was born in South Bend on September 26, 1951 to the late Joe Brantley, Sr. and Lucille (Blakes) Jones. She was a graduate of Central High School. Frances was known as "Chief" by the people that knew her the best. With such a commanding spirit, she had a passion for serving others. She loved to dance and she loved to cook for her...

Brigitte K. Morton, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2023, in South Bend, Indiana. Born on January 10, 1945, in Lauingen, Bavaria, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Heinz and Karolina (Schwarz) Kugelmann. She began her career as a MAN Diesel assembly person in Germany, where she worked diligently and made lifelong friends. Later, she moved to the United States and became a waitress at L&G Restaurant, where she was known for...

Larry L. Rizor, 80 years old, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Bell Tower Health & Rehabilitation, Granger.  Larry was born on January 8, 1943 in Torrington, Wyoming to the late Chester and Hazel (Stoneking) Rizor.  He has lived in South Bend since the 1950’s, moving from Wyoming and Washington State.  Along with his parents, Larry was preceded in death by two sisters, Wyoma Pagels and Delome Teska.  He proudly served his country with the...

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Pastor Paul Murray was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on June 6, 2023. Those who knew Pastor Paul know there was joy in heaven upon his arrival. No doubt he is telling stories and making even the most stoic saints cry with laughter. Paul was born on March 27, 1939 in Chicago, IL to John Buren Murray and Ruth (Homoky) Murray. When he was 4 years old, Paul’s family moved to South Bend, IN. As a boy, Paul loved buses, and at the age of 12 he asked his mother if he could ride the...