All Obituaries

Halina (Helen) (Paczkowski) Hoffman, 72, of South Bend, IN, lost her 7-week battle to gall bladder cancer on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Born on July 9, 1951, in Sonora, TX to Alexander and Leokadia (Szczecina) Paczkowski, both from Poland, the family quickly relocated to South Bend. Helen is survived by her husband of 54 years, David L. (Wilson) Hoffman; their two daughters Jennifer Sue (Jacob (Jake) Parcell and Amy Lynn (Scott) Ruppe; their two grandsons Jacob Scott Ruppe and Nicholas David...

Dorothy M. Matthys, 93 years old, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 in her home surrounded by loving family. Dorothy was born on August 13, 1930 in South Bend to the late Frederick D. and Bernadette (Gard) Michael. On June 14, 1952, Dorothy married the love of her life, Cyril "Bud" Matthys, he preceded her in death on November 24, 2020. She is also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Theresa Matthys; and her brothers & sisters, Mary Donahue, Leo Michael, Lloyd...

Arnold Cruz, 64, passed away at home on Friday, May 03, 2024. Arnold was born on July 15, 1959 in South Bend, to the late Jesus and Juanita (Perales) Cruz. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Maria Chavez and Sylvia Cruz; and brother, George Cruz. Left to cherish the memory of Arnold are his children, Adan (Veronica) Cruz, Erika Cruz, Aricha Baker, and Nicholas Baker; grandson, Nico Cruz; sisters, Jesusa Davis, Elisa (Ray) Prieto, Elida Cruz, Irene (Duane) Doty, and Teri...

Dalton “Dal” Lee Whelan, 81 years old, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his residence in South Bend. Dal was born on February 7, 1943 in Jonesboro, IN to the late Cecil and Ruby (Stephenson) Whelan. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Verona Herchberger, and brother, Edd Whelan. Left to cherish the memory of Dal is his loving wife, Theresa (Charles) Whelan; children, Gina Gonzalez, Lori Graham, Bradley Bates, Jason (Heather) Bates, and Scott (Nicole) Bates; 14...

Michael Anthony Andrzejewski, 77, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Mike was born on November 21, 1946 in South Bend, to the late Anthony and Florence (Deka) Andrzejewski. On November 29, 1969, Mike married Mary Ann (Gralik) Andrzejewski in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Michigan City, IN. Left to cherish the memory of Mike are his children, Michelle (Robert) Vandygriff, Mark (Kim) Andrzejewski, Meredith (Charles) Cornett, and Matthew (Elizabeth) Andrzejewski-Wilson; grandchildren,...

Richard Kasznia, 76 years old, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at his residence in South Bend. Richard was born on January 21, 1948 in South Bend, to the late Benedict M. and Sophie A. (Manijak) Kasznia. Left to cherish the memory of Richard are his children, Richard M. Kasznia, Jr., Ronald D. Cobb, Steven G. Cobb, and Linnea Cummings; his grandchildren, Michael Kasznia and Maria Kasznia; his sister, Linda Kasznia; his brother, Gary (Joan) Kasznia;...

LaDawn Marie Laskowski, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024. LaDawn was born on August 28, 1976 in Rochester, IN. She lived in various locations throughout her life, moving to South Bend when she married the love of her life, Edward Laskowski, Jr. LaDawn was preceded in death by her father, David Smith. Left to cherish LaDawn’s memory are her husband, Edward Laskowski, Jr.; Daughters, Stephanie Myers and Ariel Myers; mother, Linda Smith; and many other dear...

Ralph “Stevie” Henry Jr., 71, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at his home in South Bend. Stevie was born in South Bend on February 14, 1953 to the late Ralph Henry Sr. and Shirley (Riley) Sellers. He worked for many years at Logan Industries in South Bend. He was an avid Beatles and WrestleMania fan. Left to cherish the memories of Stevie are a sister, Sharon and husband Billy Ransberger of South Bend; sister, Sandra and husband Mike Ivey of South Bend; sister, Sue Ann...

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...