All Obituaries

Teresa F. Farias  July 3, 1973 - September 24, 2022  North Liberty - Teresa F. Farias, 49, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Teresa was born July 3, 1973 in South Bend, to the late Delfino and Mary (Nemeth) Farias.  Left to cherish the memory of Teresa is her sister, MaryAnn (Jose Medrano) Farias; nieces, Karrissa & Melinda Medrano; aunts, Rose Nemeth, Francisca Martinez, and Josie Perez; uncle, David Nemeth; and numerous cousins. Teresa currently attended...

Julius T. Plonka  December 17, 1941 - September 23, 2022  South Bend - Julius T. Plonka, 80, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 in the Ernestine M. Raclin House. Julius was born December 17, 1941 in South Bend to the late Julius E. and Irene (Zakrzewski) Plonka. On October 28, 1961 he married his loving wife Natalie (Plencner) Plonka, she preceded him in death in 2010. He is also preceded in death by his two brothers, Delvin & David Plonka. Left to cherish the memory of...

Casimir J. Bystry, Jr. September 18, 1931 - September 22, 2022  South Bend - Casimir J. Bystry, Jr. 91, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Casimir was born September 18, 1931 in South Bend to the late Casimir Sr. and Constance (Rybicki) Bystry. Casimir married his loving wife of 35 years, Dorothy Wyremblewski Bystry. She preceded him in death in 1987. Casimir was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bert & Ziggy Bystry, and sisters, Milly Gromski and Theresa...

Joan M. Michalski, 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Center for Hospice in Mishawaka. Joan was born April 6, 1931 in South Bend to the late Harry and Leona (Poprocki) Nowicki. Joan was married to Michael Michalski on January 7, 1950, he preceded her in death in 1996.  Joan was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Michalski; grandsons, Jason Michalski & Mike Coffel; and her daughter-in-law, Laureen Michalski. Left to cherish the memory of Joan are her...

David Albert Saunders Jr.  January 23, 1975 - September 15, 2022  South Bend - David Albert Saunders Jr. 47, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at IU Health Hospital in Indianapolis. David was born January 23, 1975 in South Bend to David and Linda (Daniels) Saunders.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Phebus. Left to cherish the memory of David is his father, David A. Saunders, Sr.; girlfriend, Angela Kopec; children,...

Elva J. Davis February 4, 1934 – September 15, 2022 South Bend - Elva J Davis, 88 years old, passed away at home on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Her husband Ron Davis and Hospice nurse were with her and her two daughters Rebecca Kilbourn and Robin Marshall arrived soon after. The house soon filled up with 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Elva and Ron were married for 50 years. She was born in Harden County Kentucky, moving to South Bend with her sister Addie Buck,...

Irvin John Nowicki, 76 years old, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. Irvin was born February 22, 1946 in South Bend to the late Casimir and Lillie (Przybysz) Nowicki.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Chuck. Left to share the memory of Irvin is his loving wife, Rose Nowicki; sons, John (Tracey Mendenhall) Nowicki, Gary (Terri) Nowicki; step-daughter Rebecca (Michael) Montano; sisters, Susan (Larry) Fuchs, Lillie (Terry) Goralski; multiple grandchildren; great...

South Bend – Christina Grzegorek, 41 years old, passed away Thursday, September 09, 2022. Christina was born August 13,1981 in South Bend to John and Kandy (Heckman) Grzegorek.  Left to cherish the memory of Christina are her parents, John and Kandy (Heckman) Grzegorek; four children and her significant other, Jason Jones. Christina was a very loving person and cared for everyone around her. She was very strong willed and fought for what she believed in. Christina was a very...

Michael Daniel Jamrozy  September 11, 1995 - September 7, 2022 Lakeville - Michael Daniel Jamrozy, 26, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Michael was born September 11, 1995 in South Bend, to Kyle Jamrozy and Shawn Burkett.   Left to cherish the memory of Michael are his father, Kyle (Alvena) Jamrozy, mother, Shawn Burkett; his beautiful daughter, Natalie Jamrozy; grandparents, Gerald & Kay Dhaeze and Stephen & Diane Burkett; sisters, Kylie (Jake) Weist,...

John J. Collins, 61 years old, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Memorial Hospital.  John was born on May 17, 1961, in South Bend to Walton and Carolyn (Huebner) Collins. He is preceded in death by his father, Walton; his sister, Mary Carol (Dave) Kretschmar; and his sweet grandchild, Mary Joseph Little. Left to cherish the memory of John are his loving wife, Judy (Sieczko) Collins; his mother, Carolyn Collins; daughters, Brittany (Justin) Kaufman, Brianna (Philip) Little,...