All Obituaries

Martha Renteria, 77, of South Bend, Indiana, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on August 5, 2026. Born on May 24, 1949, in Cuerámaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, Martha was the cherished daughter of the late Nicolas Manriquez and Teresa Manriquez (Trujillo). In 1973, she made South Bend her home, building a life rooted in faith, family, and service. On August 10, 1969, she married her devoted husband, Jesus Renteria, in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico—a union marked by deep love, ...

Laura Marie Haluda, 61, passed away at home with her family by her side on Saturday, August 01, 2026. Laura was born on January 15, 1965 in Buchanan, MI to the late Jim and Nancy (Samson) Baker. On March 21, 1998, Laura married the love of her life, John Haluda. He survives. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Stephanie French; father-in-law, Ray Haluda; brother-in-law, Anthony Haluda; sister-in-law, Susan Haluda; and grandparents, Ward and Margaret Samson. Left to cherish ...

Daniel Mark Jaworski, 69, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 in South Bend, IN. Daniel was born on February 14, 1957 in South Bend, IN to Daniel E. and Doris (Szmanowski) Jaworski. He was preceded in death by his father. Left to cherish their memories of Daniel are his daughters, Ami (Anthony) Collier of South Bend, IN, Rachel (Scott) Penter of Osceola, IN, and Brent Veldman of Auburn, IN; his mother, Doris Jaworski, grandchildren, Ciara Jaworski, Darren Atwood, Kyra Williams, Brody ...

Deborah Lynn Baron, 66, passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Debbie was born on November 18, 1959 in Harvey, IL to Cecil Wayne Swafford and Mildred Vivian (McGraw) Swafford, they preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her daughters, Stephanie Chargualaf and Heather Gress; sisters, Janet Swafford and Linda Hernandez; and brothers, Wayne Alexander and Donald Alexander. Left to cherish the memory of Debbie are her companion and the love ...

Nacido el 4 de julio de 1982 y fallecio el 25 de julio de 2026, siempre será recordado por el gran amor que sentía por su familia y por encontrar felicidad en los pequeños momentos de la vida. Por encima de todo, lo que más disfrutaba era ser papá de sus dos hijas. Uno de sus mayores gustos era pasar tiempo en la cocina con su hija Gaby, preparando tacos y sopes caseros. Esos momentos estaban llenos de risas, cariño y recuerdos que su familia ...

Rev. Monsignor Bernard John Galic, 84, of Ossian, IN passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 at St. Anne Community of Fort Wayne, IN.  He was born July 25, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA. and was one of five sons born to Frank and Ursula (Forster) Galic.  He was ordained to the priesthood in the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Hales Corners, WI, August 30, 1970.  For the next eight years he was a seminary instructor at the Divine Heart Seminary in Donaldson, IN., and ...

Joan Ragland, née Hack, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at the age of ninety six. Born January twenty sixth, nineteen thirty, in Michigan City, to Lewis Edward Hack and Matta Abraham Hack, Joan was an only child. She graduated from Isaac C Elston High School. Joan devoted her early years to raising her family as a stay at home mother. Once her children were grown, she began a career as an administrative assistant, serving the South Bend City Redevelopment ...

Paul John Shank, 70, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at home in South Bend. Paul was born on July 29, 1955 in South Bend, Indiana to John W. and Marlene (Johnson) Shank. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, John and Marlene Shank; son, Ryan Paul; brother-in-law, Richard Brooks; and a niece, Margaret Brooks. Left to cherish their memories of Paul are his sisters, Linda Brooks, Rene (Terry) Pipp, and Suellen (Michael) Seltenright; brother, John Shank, II; nieces, Rachel, Myra, and ...

James Patrick Callaway, 78, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026 at his residence in North Liberty. Jim was born on December 2, 1947 in South Bend, to the late Victor and Barbara (Fites) Callaway. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bud LaFree. On June 12, 1998, Jim married his loving wife, Barbara (LaFree) Callaway, who survives along with his children, Robin (Michael) Dianics, Olivia (Mike) Wojtas, Jamie (Kari) Burger, Casey (Sara) Burger, Tygre (Steve) ...

"Saundra "Sandy" J. Bystry, 79, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. Sandy was born on November 23, 1946, in LaPorte, Indiana, to the late Arthur E. and Mary L. (Bauch) McDonald. Sandy graduated from Rolling Prairie High School with the Class of 1965. On June 19, 1993, Sandy married Theodore "Ted" Bystry, Sr., and together they blended their families into one filled with love, laughter, and ...