All Obituaries

Audrey L. Helling, 56, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. Audrey enjoyed talking about Politics, and she loved a good debate.  Also, she loved cars, and enjoyed traveling a lot in her younger years Visitation for Audrey will be 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S Mayflower Rd., South Bend, IN.

Delphine A. “Einee” Nemeth, 88, of Villa Hills, Kentucky, passed away peacefully after a long fight with her illness on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. A woman of extraordinary accomplishment, grace, and competitive spirit, Del left an indelible mark on everyone she coached, mentored, and cared for during a lifetime of dedicated service. Born on August 19, 1937, in South Bend, Indiana, to Frank and Alice (Wroblewski) Nemeth, Del came of age with both an athletic gift and a fierce ...

Dawn Marie Radican, 56, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Raclin House. Dawn was born on September 4, 1969, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Dennis G. Radican Sr. and Suzanne (Corbett) (Radican) Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Steve Radican; her uncle, Norman Radican; her grandmother, Janice Lee  Beghtel Corbett; and grandparents, Marilyn and Norman Radican. Left to cherish Dawn's memory are her significant other, John Fujawa; stepmother, ...

Thaddeus “Ted” S. Cichos, Jr., 88, passed away on May 31, 2026 at St. Paul's in South Bend. Ted was born on April 10, 1938 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Thaddeus and Mary (Koperski) Cichos Sr. On April 15, 1961, Ted married the love of his life, Judith (Nemeth) Cichos, she preceded him in death in June, 2020. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Joe Cichos. Left to cherish their memories of Ted are his son, Tim (Linda) Cichos, daughter, Jill (Steve) Popielski; ...

Janina Potarzycki, 90, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at her home in South Bend. Janina was born in Wolica Pusta, Poland on October 11, 1935, to the late Jan and Zofia (Mroz) Aleksandrowicz.  On December 26, 1956, in Poland, she married Mieczyslaw Potarzycki, who passed away on November 27, 2015. Janina was a teacher while living in Poland and was later employed at St. Mary’s College in Building Services. Left to cherish the memories of Janina are her daughter, Danuta ...

Josephine V Rzepnicki, 87 years old, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Story Point Assisted Living in Granger. Josephine was born on November 6, 1938 in South Bend, to the late Frank and Laura (Lach) Paprocki. On July 14, 1962, Josephine married the love of her life, Norbert Rzepnicki, who survives. Along with her loving husband of 63 years, Josephine is survived by her children, Ann Marie (Daniel) Elek, Pamela (Anthony) Moore, Christine (Chris) Lemert, and Robert (Nina) ...

Jean N. Wruble-Logan-Bojtor, 92 years old, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 29, 2026 at her residence in South Bend. Jean was born on April 10, 1934, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Frank and Frances (Ceigelka) Wruble. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James R. Logan, whom she married in 1955 and who passed away in 1974; her second husband, Frank S. Bojtor, whom she married in 1982 and who passed away in 2004; her son, Jeffrey A. Logan; ...

Gwendolyn L. Cartwright, 94, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana. Gwendolyn was born on August 15, 1931, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Charles and Wilamina (Dambough) Clough Sr. On December 17, 1949, she married the love of her life, Devon "Bud" Cartwright. Together they shared many wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2019. She was also preceded in death by her son, Frank Cartwright. Gwendolyn is survived by her son, Terry (Corina ...

Kathleen “Kathy or Kandy” Badowski, 80, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. Kathy was born on October 12, 1945 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Joseph and Jane (Czerniak) Badowski. Kathy is also preceded in death by her brother, James Badowski. Left to cherish their memories of Kathy are her son, Damon Madison of Los Angeles, CA; siblings, Robert (Lorraine) Badowski of Lakeville, Mary Ellen ...

Sharon Jeanne Jelinski Zanka, “Queen Sharon,” went home to her loving Father in Heaven. Sharon grew up in South Bend, graduated LaSalle High School, married and became a mother - one of her greatest joys in life. She spent her life active in the community as a member of Holy Trinity Church, and being there for her family. She retired at 65. Sharon went how she lived - in her own time, when she wanted and where she wanted. She passed at home peacefully surrounded by her loved ...