George Francis Backert Jr.
Apr 2, 2026
George Francis Backert Jr. 76, passed away on April 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
George was born on May 2, 1949, in Elkhart, Indiana, to the late George F. Backert Sr. and Ruth Eileen (Fletcher) Backert. After attending Elkhart High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine...
Kathlyn Maxine Fain
Apr 1, 2026
Kathlyn Maxine Fain, a loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Bell Tower Health and Rehab in Granger, following a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Kathlyn was born on October 17, 1951, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Richard and Jane Eloise (Lingenfelter) Kabzinski Sr. She was also...
Martha Joyce Kouts - Wheeler
Mar 30, 2026
Martha “Joyce” Kouts Wheeler, 68, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2026, with her loving family by her side at Memorial Mission Hospital in South Bend.
Joyce was born on November 15, 1958, in Manchester, Tennessee, to Martha June (Throneberry) Sullivan Brown and the late J.C. Sullivan. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death...
Bonnie Lynn Guthrie (Davis)
Mar 30, 2026
Bonnie Lynn Guthrie, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 75.
Born and raised in South Bend, Bonnie carried her hometown in her heart throughout her life. She was a proud graduate of Clay High School and went on to earn her degree in Biology from Indiana State University....
Benita Caromay (Boger) Sorgenfrei
Mar 29, 2026
Benita Caromay (Boger) Sorgenfrei, 89, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of boundless love, deep faith, and joyful spirit that will live on in all who were blessed to know her. Born on March 9, 1937, in Mishawaka to Ben H. and Dellia O. (Schroff) Boger, Benita’s life was a beautiful testament...
Shirley Jean Morgan
Mar 29, 2026
Shirley Jean Morgan, 91
Shirley Jean Morgan, 91, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at Majestic Care in Goshen, following a brief period of declining health, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on February 28, 1935, in Horton, Michigan, at her family home, to the late Robert and Marian (Lamont) Bryden.
Shirley was preceded in...
William Michael Ewing, Jr.
Mar 28, 2026
William Michael Ewing Jr. (91) of Mishawaka, IN passed away surrounded by family on March 28, 2026. Known to all as Bill, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rose Maria (87) and their first-born son, Gene Thomas (6 months). Bill was born on October 16, 1934, in Mishawaka IN to the late William and Dorothy Ewing.
Bill met...
Al Brasseur Jr.
Mar 27, 2026
Al Brasseur Jr., 80, South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. He is survived by Gregg Brasseur (brother), Michael Young (son), A.J. Brasseur III (son), Julie Harris (daughter), Nancy Brasseur and 8 grandchildren who he could always make laugh. Al, otherwise known as Buzz to those who knew him best, was a devoted Rotarian and the former...
Hugh Clark
Mar 27, 2026
Hugh Clark, 94, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories defined by love, hard work, adventure, and resilience.
Hugh was born on January 12, 1932, in Piqua, Ohio, to Marcus and Thelma (Stahler) Clark. He spent his early years in the small, close-knit community of Piqua before moving with his family to Elkhart,...
Nancy R. McCuddy
Mar 18, 2026
Nancy R. McCuddy, 77, passed away on March 18, 2026, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN. She was surrounded by family throughout her journey and passed away peacefully.
Nancy was born on April 4, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Alex and Helen (Miller) Klebusits. Nancy grew up on Donald Street and later Robinson Street...