All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Jachimiak, 90, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at her home in South Bend. Patricia was born in Mishawaka on April 22, 1933 to the late Everett Daniel Robinson and Charlotte Viola (Shipton) Robinson. On February 16, 1957 in South Bend, she married Edward Joseph Jachimiak. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2016.   Patricia was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. For many years she worked as a tutor for South Bend Community Schools. She enjoyed going to...

Mary Jane Nichols, 92 years old, peacefully joined her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Morningview Assisted Living. Mary was born on June 12, 1931 in South Bend to the late Edward and Josephine (Przybylski) Szalewski. On June 16, 1949, Mary married the love of her life, Stephen Nichols, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1967. Mary is also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bob Szoke; brother, Edward Szalewski; and her sister, Barbara Manges. Mary is survived by her...

Harry J. Jozwiak, 84, passed away at home on Monday, April 08, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born on September 02, 1939 in South Bend, to the late Alexander and Helen (Andrysiak) Jozwiak. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Maryann Herczog; and granddaughter, Tiphani. Left to cherish the memory of Harry is his loving wife of 63 years, Julie (Harlozinski) Jozwiak; along with their children, Brenda Fack, Karen (Mike) Treesh, Jennifer (Kevin) McDaniel, Rachel (Sean)...

Debra "Debi" Joyce Ciesielski, 62, passed away at home on Friday, April 05, 2024. Debi was born on April 23, 1961 in South Bend to the late Ervin and Marian (Skowronski) Ciesielski. She was a loving niece to the late Gladys and Richard Skowronski. She was a close cousin to Dale Skowronski. Left to cherish Debi’s memories are her cousins, Denis (Lisa) Skowronski of Cincinnati, OH, nieces Allison (Randy) Becker and Hillary (Jason) Capua and great nephews Hank, Greyson, Brody,...

Randy A. Dudeck, 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his home in South Bend (Ardmore). Randy was born in South Bend on October 26, 1958 to the late Walter Francis Dudeck and Mildred Lorraine (Shaffer) Dudeck. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1977 and attended University of California where he studied journalism. He had worked for Viking Freight in California and C & D Transportation Services in South Bend.   Randy enjoyed doing artwork, especially painting. He...

Linda Jackson Williams, 76 years old, residing in South Bend, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in South Bend, IN. Linda was born July 15, 1947, to the late Sam and Etta (Riley) Jackson. She was the 3rd of 13 children. Siblings; Sam III, Jannett, Danny, Condolla, Anthony (Patricia), Andrea, and Laymon (Stephanie) Jackson.  She is preceded in death by siblings (James, Marvin, Micheal, Lynette, and Darren Jackson).  On December 23,1967, Linda married...

James Dennis Sellers, Jr. (Jim), 78, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born March 30, 1945, graduated Penn High School and was a strong Penn swim team competitor. Educated as a surgery tech, Jim served for the United States Air Force. Naturally mechanically inclined, in civilian life, he earned his tradesmanship in Sheet Metal Workers’ Local No. 20 Union serving 28 years as a gifted sheet metal...

Alfreda "Fritzi" Banicki, 99, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in the Milton Home. Alfreda was born on March 01, 1925 in South Bend, to the late Joseph and Constance (Karpinski) Cencelewski. On August 22, 1942, Alfreda married the love of her life, Benedict M. Banicki, he preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by two sons, Benedict J. Banicki, and Dennis P. Banicki; brothers, Joseph, Richard, and Fred Cencelewski. Left to cherish the memory of Alfreda are her...

James R. Palus, Sr., 92 years old, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Center for Hospice in Mishawaka. James was born on February 16, 1932 in South Bend to the late Stanley Paluszewski and Mary Roberts. On April 19, 1952, James married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Piechorowski), who preceded him in death. James is also preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Paluszewski. Left to cherish their memories are his children, Debra (Brian) Emmons, David (Marcia) Palus,...

Delphine Therese Ladewski, 95, passed away Tuesday January 23, 2024 in Unionville Missouri. Delphine was born September 29th,1928 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Casimer and Frances (Dolniak) Skowronski. Delphine was married to Joseph Ladewski who proceeded her in death. Delphine was later engaged to Clem Sniadecki who proceeds her in death. She was also proceeded in death by her parents and her beloved sister, Loretta (Skowronski) Zygulski. Delphine worked as a meter maid in the early...