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Sister Mary Jane (Sister M. Augustin) Honan, C.S.C. - March 05, 1923 - April 24, 2022

Departed: 04/24/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Entered the Sisters of the Holy Cross from Naugatuck, Connecticut on August 1, 1944 Initial Profession of Vows on February 2, 1947 Some say that Sister Mary Jane Honan at 99 years old did not want the fuss and attention of the traditional summer celebration of her 75th jubilee of initial profession of vows as a Sister of the Holy Cross. In her own way she had already quietly observed the anniversary in February, the last of her entrance group or band. She died at Saint Mary’s Convent on the morning of April 24, 2022, where she had lived the last seven years devoted to a ministry of prayer. Many sisters kept vigil with her and staff attended her. Sister Rachel Anne Callahan, CSC, wrote from Silver Spring, Maryland, that Sister Mary Jane had “the grace of the ordinary” and was “a simple servant and reservoir of wisdom to many of us.” Where did that grace and wisdom come from?

Mary Jane Honan was born on March 5, 1923 in Waterbury, Connecticut to parents, Michael Joseph Honan and Ethel (McEneaney) Honan.  She grew up with her two younger sisters, Evelyn and Jean, in Naugatuck, Connecticut, where her father was a funeral director.  After completing St. Francis Grade School and Naugatuck High School, she attended Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross in Washington, D.C., earning a BA degree in English in 1944.  She found living on a college campus in a large city quite different from life in a small New England town.  During the last two years of World War II there were frequent air raids, black outs, as well as unease among the students.   Many had fathers or brothers in the military.  Here, Mary Jane first met the Sisters of the Holy Cross who sponsored and taught at the college.  She claimed that their prayerfulness, love of community, kindness and apostolic spirit awakened within her the desire to become a member of their religious family.

Entering the Congregation at Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame, Indiana, the summer of her graduation from college, she received the religious name, Sister M. Augustin.  During her first six years of ministry, which began in 1946, she was a high school teacher of English in several schools sponsored or staffed by the Sisters of the Holy Cross in the District of Columbia and Virginia.  From 1952-1964 she was a professor of English at Cardinal Cushing College in Brookline, Massachusetts.  Her summer months were devoted to study.  In 1955 she earned a master’s degree in English from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.  Subsequent summers found her continuing graduate studies in English at Boston College and graduate studies in secondary school administration at Columbia University in New York.

Following her 12 years at Cardinal Cushing College, she was appointed principal and religious superior at Saint Mary’s Academy in Alexandria, Virginia.   This assignment ended with her election in 1969 as regional superior of the Eastern Secondary Region of the Congregation.  Her role as a regional leader lasted four years until her election as a general councilor of the Congregation, a position she held for 12 years.  The time she spent as a general councilor shifted the focus of her activities away from the classroom to the welfare of the Congregation as a whole.  During these years she selected the option that became available to change her religious name back to her baptismal name.

When her second term as general councilor ended in 1984, she volunteered together with two other sisters to undertake a new venture for the Congregation in the Archdiocese of New Orleans--the   opening, administration and staffing of a skilled nursing facility for 180 residents in Marrero, Louisiana.  For five challenging years she remained on the administrative staff of the Wynhoven Health Care Center.  She has said that she was grateful for the opportunity to work with elderly residents, learning from them how to deal with suffering and diminishment.  Her desire to continue to minister to the elderly led to her appointment in 1989 for seven years as superior and administrator of Saint Angela Hall in Kensington, Maryland, the Eastern Region’s retirement home with over 40 sisters in residence.  Four years followed as assistant superior at Saint Mary’s Convent, Notre Dame, Indiana.

At the end of this service she spent a year in California with time for rest and spiritual renewal, part of which, she lived at Saint Catherine by the Sea Convent in Ventura. While there she spent time at the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange, south of Los Angeles, in an inter-community experience of lectures, prayer, reflection, and leisurely pursuits.  She thoroughly enjoyed her time in California before returning east to retire at Saint Angela Hall in 2001, where she lived a community life of prayer, joy, and volunteer service to others in Silver Spring.  In 2015 she retired to Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame, Indiana.

Sister Mary Jane was a wise and simple woman who had a deep spirituality rooted in dependence on God.  She said she approached each day with hope and enthusiasm trying to meet the challenges that faced her.  Throughout her life she served on a number of boards in the fields of education and health care, including the following: Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; the Holy Cross Health System Corporation, South Bend, Indiana; Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland; Saint John’s Health Care, Anderson, Indiana; Mount Carmel Health, Columbus, Ohio; and Holy Cross Care Services, South Bend, Indiana.  Her enjoyment of community life, along with her common sense and willingness to face new challenges, were strong characteristics of her personality.  Favorite activities included listening to good music, solving crossword puzzles, swimming, visiting places of interest, and reading—especially the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Look up Dickinson’s poem, “I’m Nobody! Who are you?”  Sister had always been able to set others at ease, never trying to be a “Somebody” herself.

Sister Mary Jane died on the second Sunday of Easter when the Catholic Church observes God’s Divine Mercy. The sisters remembered her and all our beloved dead at the community Mass. “Dona nobis pacem”, “Grant us peace,” sang the assembly. God’s mercy endures forever.  Alleluia! Our sister is home and enjoys the fullness of God’s grace.

Services will be held on Thursday, April 28, in the Church of Our Lady of Loretto.  Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m., with Prayers in the Presence of the Body with memento beginning at 10:30 a.m., followed by the Mass of the Resurrection. The service livestreamed on the Church of Loretto YouTube channel at  https://youtu.be/b2z912wcGOI .  You may wish to donate in Sister’s name to the Sisters of the Holy Cross Ministry with the Poor Fund at www.cscsisters.org   Kaniewski Funeral Homes is assisting with arrangements. --  Written by Sister Grace Shonk, CSC

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Calvis L. Mayfield Jr. - February 24, 1931 - April 23, 2022

Departed: 04/23/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Calvis L. Mayfield Jr. on April 23, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Born to Calvis and Emma (VanHulle) Mayfield on February 24, 1931 in Canton, Ohio, Cal was the oldest of four sons.

Cal married his high school sweetheart, Adrienne Chernits, on April 19, 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Elokomin. Cal graduated from Wilson High School in South Bend and the ACME School of Tool & Die. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to form his own business, CM Grinding, Inc. where he was a precision grinder. An inventor and owner of mechanical patents, Cal was a consultant to many as well as an instructor in the machining program at Ivy Tech Community College. He will be remembered as humble, patient, wise and a man generous with his time. Anyone who knew him was touched by how he made them feel welcome, his mild temperament, humor and generosity. He was the ultimate father, husband and grandfather. He could fix anything and figure out any problem presented.

Cal was a faithful man and a lifelong parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was instrumental in the construction of the current Knights of Columbus facility, council 5570 where he served in several roles including Grand Knight. He would never miss a chance to help at their spaghetti dinners, fundraisers and as an advocate to Gibault School for Boys. Those K of C bonds formed lifelong friendships, shared fishing trips and poker games. He was a former board member of the AAA Federal Credit Union for many years where he and Adrienne formed many cherished friendships. Cal and Adrienne were the biggest fans of their grandchildren’s grade school, high school and college sporting events. Cal was an avid and skilled fisherman, passing on the love of the sport to each of his grandchildren. Unforgettable memories were made in finding ‘the spot’ for the best catch with grandpa. If fish weren’t caught, patience, fun, humor and a love of the sport was always shared.

Leaving to cherish his memory are his daughters, Deborah of South Bend; Gwen (John) DeMaegd of South Bend, their children, Daniel (Paloma) of Phoenix, AZ and Joe (Hannah) of Phoenix, AZ; Jennifer (Bill) Mehall and their children, Will (Nathaly) of Atlanta, GA; Jonathan (Carly) of Atlanta, GA; Michael (Hannah) of Mishawaka; Tim of South Bend; son, Michael (Diane) and their children, Derrick (Erin) of Ankeny, IA, great grandchildren Grant and Sloane Mayfield; Brent (Molly) of Indianapolis; Ryan (Darby) of Salt Lake City, UT; Jillian, Peter, Jena and Brooke, all of South Bend. Brothers Robert (Josephine) of Mishawaka, Jerry (Pat) of South Bend, and Rodney (Joan) of New Carlisle. Preceding him in death were his wife Adrienne and grandson Mark Mayfield.

Visitation will be Friday, April 29, 2022, at Kaniewski Funeral Home 3545 N. Bendix Drive South Bend, IN from 4:00 - 8:00 pm with a rosary at 5:00 pm. A mass will follow at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church 56405 S. Mayflower Rd. South Bend, IN. 46619.

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Gary L. Kwieran - February 06, 1953 - April 22, 2022

Departed: 04/22/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Gary L. Kwieran, 69, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 1:05 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Memorial Hospital. Gary was born on February 6, 1953 in South Bend, Indiana to Daniel J. and Jenny L. (King) Kwieran.  He retired as the President and CEO of Andes Metal Process in Lewisville, Texas in the year 2000.  After retirement Gary worked at the Meijer on Portage Avenue in South Bend.   He is survived by two sisters, Cheryl (Brad) Gentry of South Bend, Indiana and Margaret Martsolf of Texas; and two brothers, Kenneth (Carolyn) Kwieran of South Bend, Indiana and Richard (Kathy) Kwieran of Texas. Gary was preceded in death by his brother, Robert King.  Gary enjoyed graphite pencil art and  gardening. There will be no visitation or services.  Memorial Contributions may be directed to Heart to Heart Hospice 620 W. Edison Suite 122 Mishawaka, IN

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John S. Szabo - November 25, 1933 - April 22, 2022

Departed: 04/22/2022 (South Bend)

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South Bend - John Szabo 88, of South Bend, In, passed away in Memorial Hospital ICU surrounded by his family at 2:10pm Friday April 22, 2022.

John was born on November 25, 1933 in the Borough of Throop, Pennsylvania to the late Julius and Rose (Voros) Szabo. At the age of 12, John and his family moved to South Bend. On March 12, 1955, he married Lorraine Jaroszewski in Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Bend. John is survived by his wife Lorraine of 67 years celebrated with a surprise party. Also, his son Jerry Szabo and daughter Diane Buford. He was blessed with two granddaughters Alicia Mitschelen and Breanne Buford. Along with his great grandson Isiah, great granddaughter Harlow and great grandson Hudson. Also surviving his sister Rosalie Treber Jurek of South Bend and nieces, nephews and cousins. John was preceded in death by his parents and brother Julius Szabo, sister-in-law Esther and two brother-in-law's Andrew Treber and Eugene Jurek.

John served in the United States Army and was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. He was employed by various local trucking companies as a driver, and retired from Consolidated Freightways in 1997. John was always determined to fix anything that was broken including cars to anything in the house. Sometimes doing it the hard way, but always getting it done. He loved to play golf, and on July 23, 2015 he was presented with a certificate for a Hole-In-One at the Blackthorn Golf Course. He also enjoyed going to the local Casino's and numerous trips to Las Vegas. John also liked to travel visiting many countries, including cruises to various Islands. A visitation for John will be held on Thursday April 28, 2022 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Dr. South Bend, IN 46628 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. Another short visitation will be held from 9:30 until 10:15 am on Friday April 29, 2022 at the funeral home prior to the mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church at 11:00 am on Friday April 29th. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery with full Military Honors. Memorial Contributions may be made to Pet Refuge, 4626 S. Burnett Dr. South Bend, IN 46614. Online Condolences may be left at www.kaniewski.com

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Howard A. Dosch - May 14, 1932 - April 20, 2022

Departed: 04/20/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Howard A. Dosch, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 surrounded by family. Born to Francis J. and Hilaria (Mehling) on May 14, 1932 in Zanesville, Ohio, he graduated from Saint Nicholas High School, moving to South Bend, Indiana in 1956 where he worked at the South Bend Tribune in the Composing Room for 35 years.

Howard was a long-time member of Corpus Christi Church in South Bend, Indiana. He loved time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren all of whom have their own happy memories, many of which include camping, fishing, playing cards, sharing treats, and telling jokes with Dad/Grandpa. And in the later years nearly every visit featured a fun and lively group effort to complete a crossword puzzle or two. Always there was a lot of laughter when we spent time with him.

Howard married Patricia Morin on August 4, 1951 at St. Nicholas Church in Zanesville, Ohio. He was a loving husband and a loving father to their four children: two daughters - Dianna (Ken) Dekker of Dowagiac, Michigan, Lisa (Tom) Slott of South Bend, and two sons - Mark Dosch and Peter (Maria) Dosch, both of South Bend. He also had eleven grandchildren who thought him pretty terrific: Katie (Jon) Denbrock, Sara (Beat) Guggisberg, Josh (Karyn) Dekker; Christopher (Katie) Slott, John (Theresa) Slott, Carolyn (Pete) Wamsley, Dan Slott, Colleen (Matt Brach) Dosch, Maggie, Alexandra and Rebecca Dosch. And there were fourteen great grandchildren - Samuel, James, Marian, Adelaide, Thomas, Rachel, Elizabeth, Miriam, Teddy, Zoe, Maura, Dean, Myles and Cora.

In addition to his wife Pat, his children and grandchildren, Howard is also survived by a brother George, and sisters Martha Carpenter and Monica (Joe) Tumeo.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Paul, Harry, Ralph, Sr. Miriam, John and Mark.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 2:00-5:00 pm at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana, where a rosary will be prayed at 4:30 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 25, 2022 at 11:00 am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2822 Corpus Christi Drive, South Bend, IN 46628.  Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, IN.

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Jordan E. Frankiewicz - April 08, 1946 - April 16, 2022

Departed: 04/16/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Jordan Edward Frankiewicz, 76, of South Bend, Indiana, died peacefully at 4:32 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Jordan was born on April 8, 1946 to the late Edward and Virginia (Jamrozy) Frankiewicz in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong area resident.  He attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1964.  He graduated from the College of Commerce in South Bend where he earned his Associates Degree.  Jordan worked for Sollitt Construction Company after graduation, then went on to work at Preston Trucking Company and eventually became an Office Clerk at the Teamsters Local 364, retiring in 2010.  He was a member of St. Pius X church and the American Legion.

On October 21, 1967, he married Nancy Green at St. Patrick Catholic Church in South Bend, IN.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nancy Frankiewicz; two sons, Matt (Jonelle) Frankiewicz; Eric (Tonya) Frankiewicz; and eight grandchildren, James, Erik, Nick, Jake, Lilly, Sylvia, Emma and Ella.  He had many close friends, neighbors and family that he deemed his brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.  He was a warm and loving person - always quick with a joke or a funny story.  Jordan was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and uncle who cared deeply for his family and enjoyed having them over.

Jordan loved fishing and was an avid sports fan.  He was a lifelong Notre Dame football and basketball fan.  Jordan always watched his Hoosiers and of course the Chicago Bears.  March Madness was always his “favorite time of the year”.   He loved doing the word scramblers in the South Bend Tribune and always watched the Price is Right while eating his breakfast.  Jordan and Nancy would loyally watch the “Wheel” and Jeopardy every evening after dinner.

A gathering and Celebration of Life Service will take place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Teamsters Local 364, 2405 Edison Road, South Bend, IN  46615.  Burial will take place in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, IN at a later date.

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Patricia Anne Meszaros - May 11, 1931 - April 16, 2022

Departed: 04/16/2022 (South Bend)

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John William Hensell - October 28, 1966 - April 15, 2022

Departed: 04/15/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: John William Hensell, 55, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, in his home. John was born on October 28, 1966 in LaPorte, Indiana.  He was currently employed with Quality Aluminum and Steel in Elkhart.  He had also been employed with Gibbs Wire and Steel in South Bend.  John is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Wells of South Bend, Indiana; his son, John Joseph Hensell of Newfoundland, Canada; three grandchildren, Austin, Tanis and Everely; his father, Phillip Hensell of New Carlisle, Indiana; his mother and her husband, Barbara (Larry) Poehlman of Cassopolis, Michigan; his sister, Tracy Hensell of South Bend, Indiana; and his brother, Tom (Shaunna) Hensell of Elkhart, Indiana.  John was preceded in death by his grandparents  John and Phyllis Hensell. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 201 S. Filbert Street, New Carlisle, Indiana.  A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.  John was a 1985 graduate of Washington High School. He served in the United States Marines during Desert Storm. John enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. John was a social butterfly. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Crumstown Conservation Club. To send online condolences, please visit kaniewski.com

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Clara (Claire) Risley - July 01, 1927 - April 15, 2022

Departed: 04/15/2022 (South Bend)

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Alan L. "Al" Hack - June 03, 1953 - April 15, 2022

Departed: 04/15/2022 (South Bend)

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Eva Sult - August 22, 1929 - April 09, 2022

Departed: 04/09/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Eva Sult went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 9, 2022. She was born August 22, 1929 to Ben and Mary (Lovely) Williams in Salyersville, Kentucky.  She was married to Charles Sult in 1970 and he preceded her in death in 2013. She is survived by daughters, Janice Connors, New Carlisle, Juanita (David) Franks, South Bend, Loretta (Max) Wilkins, Niles Michigan, Pamela Clowers, South Bend, Deborah (Tony) Brauchler, St. Louis, MO, and sons-in-law, Stephen Keim, Waynesboro, VA and Julian (Ellen) Baldizon, South Bend.   She was preceded in death by her children, James Wireman, David Wireman, Louise Keim and Marcia Baldizon, grandsons, Robert Connors and Kevin Wireman, Son in laws, John Connors and Jerrold Clowers. She had 26 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

Eva retired from Memorial Hospital after 18 years of service in 1991.  She loved to garden and pruned all her shrubs.  She was an excellent cook and made the best homemade noodles.  She also loved to crochet.  She made beautiful blankets and gave them away. I think every family member has at least one blanket.

Most of all, Eva loved Jesus.  She would walk up to any person and tell them “Jesus loves you!”  Her joy of life and her loving personality has left a legacy for all of us to follow.  She held her family dear to her heart and they loved her back. She will be missed so much.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2022 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Dr., South Bend, IN.  Entombment will follow in Highland Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday April 14, 2022 in the South Bend funeral home.

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Rev. Harry C. Cronin, C.S.C. - November 12, 1935 - April 07, 2022

Departed: 04/07/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Rev. Harry C. Cronin, C.S.C., 86, died at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind. on April 7, 2022 after a short illness.

Fr. Cronin was born on November 12, 1935 in Denver, Colo., the only child of Harry and Marguerite (Gaffy) Cronin, who preceded him in death. After graduating from Cathedral High School in 1953, Fr. Cronin entered the Old College program at the University of Notre Dame, Notre, Dame, Ind. A year later he went to Sacred Heart Novitiate in Jordan, Minn., where he made first vows on August 16, 1955. In 1958, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor in Arts in Philosophy. In 1962, he earned a Master of Arts in Theology from Holy Cross College in Washington, D.C. and was ordained a Holy Cross priest in Denver on May 26 of that same year.

After ordination, Fr. Cronin spent a year at Notre Dame in the pastoral apprenticeship program, and then went on to study at the University of Minnesota earning a Ph.D. in Theatre Arts in 1968. From 1968-1978, he was playwright-in-residence at the University of Portland, Portland, Ore., and later director of its theatre for four years until 1982. From 1983-1986, he was associate pastor at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Burbank, Calif., before being assigned to Campus Ministry at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif. until 1991. In 1991, he moved to the Los Angeles area where he served as a parish priest, high school chaplain and hospital chaplain for the Veteran’s Administration for the next seven years. In 1998 he moved to the Bay Area, where he began teaching classes in religious drama and film at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. In 2001, he became the Director of Holy Cross Center in Berkeley, Calif. until moving into Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind. in 2020.

Fr. Cronin received the James H. Mitchell Memorial Award for playwriting when he graduated from the University of Notre Dame. He was awarded a McKnight Foundation Graduate Theatre Fellowship at the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, Minn. He was awarded a fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1982, and was a long-time member of the Ensemble Studio Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. He has directed a few plays over the years, but he is most known for his playwrighting. His one-man play called “Memoirs of Jesus” was produced by the Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles and was the recipient of two Los Angeles Drama-Logue awards and his one-man play called “My Will and My Life” won a Best of Fringe Award at the San Francisco Fringe Festival in 2019. His book, Eugene O’Neill, Irish and American was published by Arno Press.

The Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, Ind. You may also join us via livestream at https://http://livestream.holycrossusa.org     Burial will be in the community cemetery at Notre Dame. Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend, is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions in support of the mission and ministries of the Congregation of Holy Cross can be made to: United States Province of Priests and Brothers, Office of Advancement, P.O. Box 765, Notre Dame, IN 46556-0765 or online at donate.holycrossusa.org.

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Kathy A. Eby - April 18, 1953 - April 06, 2022

Departed: 04/06/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Kathy A. Eby, 68, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in her home.  Kathy was born on April 18, 1953 in South Bend to William and Dorothy (Bentkowski) Lagodney and was a lifelong resident. She retired in 2015 as the co-owner of Eby’s Old Fashioned Meat Market. On August 26, 1972 in St. Casimir Church, she married Merlin K. Eby, who survives.  Kathy is also survived by her son, Jamie J. Eby of San Francisco, California; her sister, Carol (Jim) Davis of South Bend, Indiana; her brother, Don (Linda) Lagodney of South Bend, Indiana; and her nieces and nephews (and their children), with whom she shared a special bond and loved dearly.  A Catholic Funeral Service will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana, where a visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  Kathy will be buried at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Kathy was a member of Holy Family Parish and the American Legion Post #284 Ladies Auxiliary.  She enjoyed traveling to California to visit her son and nephew, explore the food scene, and walk along the beaches. She was always ready for a game of bingo or Phase10. She valued her trips to the Florida coast with her friends. Memorial Contributions may be directed to AseraCare Hospice Care. To send online condolences, please visit kaneiwski.com

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Gerald "Jerry" R. Wray - December 28, 1940 - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Gerald “Jerry” Robert Wray, 81, of Granger, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Jerry was born in South Bend on December 28, 1940, to the late Carl and Alice (McIntee) Wray. On July 30, 1966, Jerry married Linda Margaret Sneddon, who survives. He is survived by two daughters, Katherine Wiegand of Granger, Indiana, Sarah (Leon) Eck of South Bend, Indiana, four sons, Gerald (Sarah Anne) Wray of South Bend, Indiana, Daniel (Amy Murchison) Wray of South Bend, Indiana, Brian Wray of Menominee, Michigan, Nicholas Wray of Osceola, Indiana, fifteen grandchildren, Bridget Wray, Rachael Wray, Morgan VanOverberghe, Brittany Wray, Brian Wray, Samantha Wray, Maureen Wiegand, Margaret Wiegand, Elizabeth Wiegand, Daniel Wiegand, Patrick (Jana) Connors, James Eck, Matthew Eck, Thomas Eck and Quentin Eck, seven great-grandchildren, Jordan, Brayden, Maddilyne, Brianna, Zain, Aubrey and Ezra, one sister, Beth Ann (Joe) Portolese of Mishawaka, Indiana, one brother, Carl Edward (Rose Mary) Wray of Granger, Indiana, and one loving friend, Steve Wiegand. Jerry was also preceded in death by one brother, James Wray, one sister, Kathleen Lemme, and two daughters-in-law, Brenda Wray and Janet Wray.

Jerry, an Army veteran, served as a rifle team member under the special forces Colonel Kurtz. He worked for Indiana Bell for 26 years, followed by 20 years of service at The University of Notre Dame, from where he retired in 2011. Jerry married the love of his life, Linda, in 1966, and she remained his beloved for 56 years. Jerry enjoyed home improvement projects and tending to his yard and garden. An avid golfer, Jerry was a lifelong fan of the Cubs, Bears, Irish, and the St. Joseph High School Indians. Most importantly, Jerry was dedicated to his family and was happiest with Linda, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Kind and gentle, Jerry is remembered as a generous soul with the spirit of a saint.

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Marie J. Behre - January 18, 1931 - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (South Bend)

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Marie J. (Nan) Behre, passed away at Memorial Hospital in South Bend on April 5th, 2022, from complications with Covid.  Born Marie Jeanette Blanche Caron, on January 18th, 1931, in Fitchburg, MA to Hector and Bertha Caron (nee Guertin).  The second of four sisters Nan was preceded in death by Doris, Phyllis and Elizabeth.

After high school she worked as a secretary for Burbank Hospital.  In 1951 she went to work for The Army Security Agency at Ft. Devens, MA. There she met Cpl Louis J. Behre whom she married, and moved to Garden City, NY.  Nan worked at Mitchell AFB as a stenographer up until starting a family.

The family moved to Brussels, Belgium in 1961.  While being a homemaker in Belgium and England, Nan enjoyed traveling, learning to be a gourmet cook, enjoying rich friendships, and exploring Europe’s culture and the arts.  The family returned to the US and settled in South Bend, where she became involved with the Women’s Art League and the Alliance Francais.  She obtained her BS in Early Childhood Education in 1981 and went on to teach K-3 in Massachusetts, Florida and Michigan.

Nan loved being a mother, grandmother and meticulous homemaker.  She enjoyed gardening and nature, trips to the beach, teaching, cross country skiing, Art and Astrology.  She enjoyed hosting parties and was enthusiastic for every holiday.  She was a woman of faith and a patriot, as well as a wonderful correspondent and loyal friend.  She loved taking care of her beloved grandchildren and was a constant present in her family’s lives and will be deeply missed.

Nan is survived by her children, Donna, Chris and Nick, her grandchildren Maximilian, Alexander and Hannah, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, on Saturday, April 23rd from 1-3. To send online condolences, please visit kaniewski.com

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Matthew J. Jackowiak - December 15, 1936 - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Matthew J. Jackowiak, 85, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2022, in his home.  Matt was born on December 15, 1936 in South Bend to Stanley Jackowiak Sr. and Eleanor (Pajakowski) Jackowiak and was a lifelong resident.  He retired in August 2000 from Koontz Wagner Electric, where he was employed for 25 years as an Accountant. On April 4, 1959 in St. Adalbert Church, he married Mary Ann Lesniewicz, who survives.  Matt and Mary Ann were married for 63 years. Matt and Mary Ann were truly a devoted, solid couple and shared unending love and support for each other every step of the way. Matt is also survived by four children, Linda (Kevin) Kloentrup of Florence, Kentucky, Lori (James) Finefrock of Fishers, Indiana, Michael (Sara) Jackowiak of Elkhart, Indiana and Lisa Jackowiak of South Bend, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Sarah (Douglas) Camm, Maggie Kloentrup, Maddi (Vincent) Hanes, Ryan Jackowiak, Kaitlyn Finefrock, Danielle Finefrock and Samuel Finefrock; one great-granddaughter, Evelyn Jane Camm; and his sister-in-law, Wanda Jackowiak of South Bend, Indiana. Matt was preceded in death by his sister Lorriane Culp; and his brother, Stanley Jackowiak, Jr.  Matt was a member of Holy Family Parish and the St. Casimir Married Men’s Club.  He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.  Matt loved celebrating the Cubs winning the World Series which he never thought would happen in his lifetime. He loved his Polish heritage, celebrating Dyngus Day and making polish sausage with his family. Matt always had a smile on his face. His family and strong Catholic faith were always his top priorities.  He truly was a devoted and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and loyal friend always putting his family’s needs and wants before his own. Our hearts are broken and we will miss him greatly. Life will not be the same without him. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana where members of the St. Casimir Married Men’s Club will join with Fr. Glenn Kohrman to pray the rosary at 4:30 p.m.  A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Holy Family Church. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Holy Family Church.  To send online condolences, please visit kaniewski.com

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Frank E. Fairchild - March 11, 1966 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Francis “Frank” Edward Fairchild, II, 56, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Frank was born on March 11, 1966 in South Bend, Indiana to Donald E., Sr. and Judith Ann (Smead) Fairchild. Frank was preceded in death by his father, Donald, Sr., one sister, Tracy Fairchild Franks, two brothers, Mike and Thomas Henderson. On March 25, 1990 he married Juanita Haden who survives. Frank is also survived by one son, Talon James (Chelsey) Fairchild of Mishawaka, Indiana, one grandchild, Connor Fairchild, his mother, Judith (Maynard) Tamlyn of Elkhart, Indiana,  two sisters, Lynn Fairchild Hartzke of Niles, Michigan, Debbie Dougall of Elkhart, Indiana, six brothers, James (Kathryn) Henderson of New Carlisle, Indiana, John (Marilyn) Henderson of South Bend, Indiana, Charles Henderson of Milan, Michigan, Scott (Joyce) Fairchild of Mishawaka, Indiana, Donald Fairchild, Jr. of Elkhart, Indiana, Kent (Dawn) Waggoner of Ossian, Indiana, one step-brother, Todd (Cynthia) Tamlyn of Lake Stevens, Washington, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Frank’s first love was racing from the time he was a very small boy until the time he met Nita. When they were married and had a son, that was his first thing in life that he took care of before anything else, then came his dogs. He had dogs that were like family to him, he named them all and the last one he had was named Charlie. His dog Charlie misses him a lot. Frank helped a lot of other people out. He especially enjoyed helping people build cars. Even more than winning he just liked to be around racing. He loved to help his brother, nephew and other people out while they were racing. He also enjoyed playing in local bands when taking breaks in between his racing.

Cremation has taken place. Frank will be buried with his father at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, South Bend, Indiana. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM at High Dive Pavilion, 500 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses via Cash App ($JuanitaFairchild). Kaniewski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Brenda S. Walkowski - March 12, 1952 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Brenda S. Walkowski, 70, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 3:02 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Brenda was born on March 12, 1952 in South Bend to Leonard and Maxine (Chandonia) Watkins.  On April 3, 1970, in South Bend, she married Thomas A. Walkowski, who preceded her in death on July 31, 2020. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Judy Onderdonk.  Brenda is survived by her son, Thomas (Sherri) Walkowski of South Bend, Indiana; three grandchildren, Christopher (Krystal) Walkowski, Andrew (Tyeshea) Walkowski and Lucas Walkowski; five great-grandchildren, Jade, Cayden, Colton, Madison and Makenna; and her sister, Cindy Appleby of Indianapolis, Indiana.  There will be no visitation or services.  Brenda will be cremated.

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Mary Elizabeth Kopko - October 29, 1958 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Funeral Livestream: https://campusministry.nd.edu/mass-worship/basilica-of-the-sacred-heart/funeral-live-stream/ Mary Elizabeth Kopko (née Bonte) October 29, 1958 – March 30, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Kopko (née Bonte) passed away on March 30, 2022 with her family at her side.  She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Frederick Henry Kopko, Jr., and their children, Elizabeth Mary Kopko (and her husband Peter), Thomas Frederick Kopko (and his wife Andrea) and Catherine Martha Kopko, and adored granddaughter, Mirabell Elizabeth Kopko.  She is also survived by many other family members and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.

Born in Moline, Illinois to the late Kenneth and Mary Bonte, Mary Beth graduated from Alleman High School in 1976 where she earned varsity letters in tennis, softball and basketball and was named Quad-City Athlete of the Year.  She went on to receive a B.A., magna cum laude, in 1980 from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana and a J.D., magna cum laude, in 1983 from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois where she was an editor of the Law Review.

After law school, Mary Beth joined the Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF) to represent people living in poverty in and around Chicago.  While at LAF, she successfully argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on behalf of surviving family members deprived of certain disability benefits under Social Security Act.  See Marcus v. Sullivan, 926 F.2d 604 (7th Cir. 1991).  In 1995, she was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation.  Following years of service at LAF (which included serving as its union President), Mary Beth became a partner at McBreen & Kopko LLP, a multi-state law firm based in Chicago, where she specialized in social security disability and supplemental security income cases and other general appellate work.  In connection with Governor Ryan’s moratorium on capital punishment in Illinois back in January 2000, she joined a task force formed to examine the death penalty process in Illinois and make specific recommendations to the Office of the Governor.  During that time, she also represented death row inmates in post-conviction appeals.

In 1986, Mary Beth and her husband Fred bought the Kenwood home built in 1903 for Julius Rosenwald, then Chairman of Sears, Roebuck and Company, a founder of Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry and a renowned philanthropist.  In recognition of that historic restoration, Mary Beth and Fred received a preservation award from the Hyde Park Historical Society in 1989.

Mary Beth was an active member of her community and longtime parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Chicago, where she was a former president of the School Board, a founding member of the Endowment Committee and a co-founder of the School’s inaugural Pre-Kindergarten program.  For the last twelve years, she resided with her husband Fred at their Caribbean home on the United States Virgin Island of Saint Thomas.  There, she founded Caribbean Rose, a non-profit organization that supports, among other things, the annual Virgin Island Billfish Tournament for Haiti and the Virgin Island Jaguars Small Fry Basketball Franchise.  She was a caring person, devoted wife, selfless mother and generous friend, always thinking of others first.  To know her was to love her, and to be loved by her was a gift.

A funeral mass will be held at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET) with Rev. Peter M. McCormick, C.S.C. officiating.  Memorial donations may be made on Mary Beth’s behalf to the Ensemble Scolaire Pere Basile Moreau Secondary School in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, at www.caribbeanrose.org/donate.html, or another charity of one’s choice to help those less fortunate.

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Joseph Blenkinsopp - April 03, 1927 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Joseph Blenkinsopp, 94, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Saturday morning, March 26, at Wedgewood Pines Assisted Living Facility. Joe was born on April 3, 1927 in County Durham, England to William and Mary Blenkinsopp. At the age of 11, he was sent to boarding school in County Cheshire. He went on to study at the University of London and the Biblical Institute in Rome, before earning a Ph.d in Biblical Studies at Oxford University in 1967. Over the course of a long academic career, he taught in England, Italy, and Guatemala, and a number of institutions in the United States, including Chicago Theological Seminary, Hartford Seminary Foundation, and Vanderbilt University. He joined the faculty of the University of Notre Dame in 1970, and shortly thereafter he was named the John A. O’Brien Professor of Biblical Studies. He retired from Notre Dame in 1999, but continued to pursue his academic interests through writing, scholarly conferences, and occasional teaching until almost the end of his life. He was Rector of the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem in 1978, and a guest professor at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome in 1998. He was a past president of the Catholic Biblical Association (1988-1989) and the Society for the Study of the Old Testament (1999-2000), as well as a recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mellon Institute. He is generally regarded as one of the foremost scholars of his generation in the field of Hebrew Bible studies. He was the author of more than twenty-five books and numerous articles, including A History of Prophecy in Israel and The Pentateuch, both considered to be standard treatments of their subjects, and a three volume Anchor Bible commentary on the Book of Isaiah. His last book, Luke’s Jesus: Between Incarnation and Crucifixion was published in October, 2021. At the same time, his distinguished scholarly career represents only one aspect of his life. A life-long Catholic, he combined rigorous historical scholarship with deep faith, and taught by his example that faith and learning are not incompatible. He was alive to life’s ironies, but his sense of humor was warm and playful, never cynical or unkind. A generous and hospitable man, he loved to entertain. He was an avid gardener and he faithfully provided seed for, in his words, “the local bird community.” In addition, he enjoyed opera, art and travel. Above all, he was a warm and loving husband, father, and friend, who touched innumerable lives with his deep kindness and his care for others. He will be deeply missed. His first marriage to Irene Blenkinsopp ended in divorce. His wife Jean Porter survives him, as do his sons, David Blenkinsopp and Martin Blenkinsopp (Ann Robinson), and his grandson, Graham Blenkinsopp. He is preceded in death by his parents and by two sisters, Vera Pearson and Winifred Tinsdale.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, followed by a Catholic Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, IN.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Wedgewood Pines, whose warm and competent care made Joe’s last months not only safe, but happy.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Catholic Charities USA, Hope Rescue Mission, or South Bend Center for the Homeless.

To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.

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Edwin A. Jaroszewski, Jr. - May 17, 1952 - March 24, 2022

Departed: 03/24/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Edwin A. Jaroszewski, Jr., 69, of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Healthwin Specialized Care in South Bend, IN, following an illness.

Edwin was born on May 17, 1952 to the late Edwin A., Sr. and Mary A. (Wierzycki) Jaroszewski in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong area resident.  Along with his parents; one brother, William J. Jaroszewski also preceded him in death.

Ed attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and graduated in 1970 from the former LaSalle High School in South Bend, where he played clarinet, the saxophone, and composed music in the band.  He was always interested in the arts, especially classical and big bands.  Ed’s interests led him into broadcasting, where he could be found at the WSND 88.9 Radio Station (Notre Dame Student Radio Station), where he was the Station Engineer for many years, before retiring in 2018.  Ed also worked as an Electrician for stage productions at the Morris Performing Arts Center and was a Movie Projectionist for local movie theatres, following in his father’s footsteps.

Ed is survived by his sister, Carol A. Brown of Osceola, IN; five nieces, Susan (Jeff) Robinson of Dowagiac, MI; Janine (Troy) DeShone of Bristol, IN; Debbie Duncan of South Bend, IN; Amanda (Dan) Kalmar of Elkhart, IN; Sara (Mark) Million of Mishawaka, IN; and two nephews, Duane Brown of Osceola, IN; and Eric (Tina) Brown of South Bend, IN.

Ed was a member of St. Stanislaus Parish in South Bend, IN and attended Holy Cross Catholic Church for several years, where he was a lector at Sunday Masses.  He was also a member of IATSE Local Union 187 in South Bend, IN, where he was involved for nearly 50 years.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1050 Wilber Street, South Bend, IN  46628.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.

To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.

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Louis A. Rojics - August 15, 1945 - March 24, 2022

Departed: 03/24/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Louis A. Rojics, 76, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022 in his home.

He was born on August 15, 1945 to the late George and Angeline (Deak) Rojics in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong area resident.  Along with his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Rojics; his daughter, Dawn Rojics; and a brother, George Rojics.

Louis retired in 2006 from CTS Corporation in Elkhart, IN, where he worked as a Tool Room Supervisor for 10 years.  Prior to that, he worked at K-Mold in Granger, IN for nine years; Wells Electric in South Bend, IN for six years; and Martin Machine in South Bend, IN for 13 years.

On August 15, 1964, he married Sheila I. Fast at Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Bend, IN.  She passed away on February 25, 2020.

Louis is survived by his two sons, Daniel (Lynda) Rojics of Osceola, IN; David Rojics of Mishawaka, IN; four grandchildren, Ashley (Riccardo) Rubino; Nathan Rojics; Justin (Erin) Donica; Mitchell Donica; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Jo Rojics of Jacksonville, FL. Louis was a member of St. Pius X Parish in Granger, IN and the Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed wood working; making gifts for his family members; spending time with his family and enjoying his cigars on the porch!

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022 at Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a rosary/vigil service will take place at 4:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 52553 Fir Road, Granger, IN, where friends and family may gather one hour prior to the funeral mass.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Spina Bifida Association, 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22209 or Heart to Heart Hospice, 620 Edison Road, Suite 122, Mishawaka, IN 46545. To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com

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Stanley J. Woltman - June 24, 1926 - March 18, 2022

Departed: 03/18/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Stanley J. Woltman, 95, of South Bend passed away on Friday March 18, 2022 in his home.  He was born on June 24, 1926, in South Bend, to the late Henry and Kate (Zablocki) Woltman.  He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Evelyn, Henrietta, Jane and Alice and four brothers, Henry, Harry, Richard and Donald.  He is survived by his sister, Patricia Sobczak of South Bend and many nieces and nephews.  Stanley was a Manager at Color Tile for many years before opening Woltman Tile Company with his brother in 1976, where he retired from in 1988.  He was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the American Legion Post #357, a Parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church and was an avid dancer.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday March 22, 2022 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1050 Wilber St., South Bend, where friends may visit one hour prior to the Mass.  Entombment will follow at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger.  Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church.  To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.

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Robert "Herby" Hintz - September 28, 1962 - March 18, 2022

Departed: 03/18/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: SOUTH BEND - Robert "Herby" Hintz, 59, of South Bend, passed away on Friday March 18, 2022 at his home.  He was born on September 28, 1962 in South Bend, to the late Robert and Irene (Domnanovich) Hintz and was a lifelong area resident.  He is survived by his sister, Susan Hintz and his brother, Joseph Hintz, both of South Bend.      First and foremost, Herby was a very devout Catholic who frequently attended daily Mass and had a strong devotion to The Blessed Mother.  He attended Christ the King Grade School and graduated from Clay High School in 1981.  He played football at Clay as both an offensive and defensive lineman, rarely missing a down, when Jon Gruden was Clay’s quarterback.  As a baseball player for Clay Township J.B.A. he won 2 Championships in 1976 and 1979 and won an additional Championship in 1983  as their head coach for several years. He was a huge fan of all things Notre Dame from the Grotto and Basilica to his beloved ND Football.  In his younger days, he enjoyed competitive golf outings with Dad and Joe and was hard to beat. He even scored a hole in one in 1995 at a charity event.   As a member of UAW Local #5, he spent his working career at AM General starting at the Chippewa plant then at McKinley to build the Humvee, the Commercial Hummer, and the H2      Herby was passionate about his vegetable and flower gardens and inherited his green thumb from his parents.    Tending his gardens with loving care was his way of showing glory and honor to God.  Each year he would marvel at the miracle of planting tiny seeds which within a few weeks God turned into a spectacular abundance of food.  As thanksgiving to God he vowed never to charge a dime for the produce he distributed.   In his small backyard plot, each year he picked over 600 cucumbers and hundreds of tomatoes, green beans, and peppers to deliver weekly to various local charities, family, and friends.  His daily table of free vegetables set out in the front yard was enjoyed so much by passersby that someone once took the table as well as the veggies.  On the day he passed, he had already rototilled his garden as well as Joe's garden, doing what he loved.     Herby had a quick wit, was a good storyteller, and loved to make people laugh.  He lived in the family home where we were raised and he cared for our parents in their declining years.  Along with his sister and brother, Herby is survived by his beloved Auntie Helen Domnanovich, Aunt Judy (Hintz) Cira, Uncles Norbert and Raymond Hintz and numerous cousins whom he loved dearly.  Herby was preceded in death by our father in 2000 and mother in 2006.  Also preceding him were his Grandmother Veronica Hintz, Grandfather John Domnanovich, Uncles Joe Pinter and Bill Cira, and Aunts Gertrude Pinter, Margery Hintz, and Barbara Hintz.  We are lost without you, little brother, and will miss you forever!     A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday March 27, 2022 at the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Dr., South Bend, where the Parish Rosary will begin after visitation at 6 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday March 28, 2022 at Christ the King Catholic Church at SR933 and Darden, South Bend, with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery at Western Ave. and Pine, South Bend.   To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com.  Please wear your facemask at all events.

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Marilyn A. (Piecuch) Rajski - February 22, 1945 - March 17, 2022

Departed: 03/17/2022 (South Bend)

Obituary Preview: Marilyn A. (Piecuch) Rajski, 77, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Memorial Hospital South Bend. She was born February 22, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana to the late John and Cecelia (Tanski) Piecuch. Marilyn is survived by two daughters, Kimberly (Eric) Rajski Beistle of Rodney, Michigan, Kelly Rajski Kaminskas of Edwardsburg, Michigan, one son, Scott (Sherrie Pierce of Walkerton, Indiana) Rajski of Niles, Michigan, eight grandchildren, Matthew, Luke, Celia and Erika Beistle all of Big Rapids, Michigan, Bradley Rajski of Niles, Michigan, Morgan, Julia and Olivia Kaminskas of Edwardsburg, Michigan, which all were the love of her life, one brother, Robert (Karol) Piecuch of Gold Canyon, Arizona.

Marilyn graduated from St. Joseph High School in the class of 1963. She went on to study at Indiana University South Bend. She worked for 36 years at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana. She first worked in Human Resources then retired in 2016 as Director of Building Services. She was a two-term president of the International Executive Housekeeping Association from 1999-2003. Marilyn enjoyed gardening, golf, The fighting Irish and the Packers. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24 from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, South Bend. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1:00 pm. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery. Online Condolences may be left at www.kaniewski.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It is usually published in a newspaper, online, or in a funeral home's website to inform friends, family, and acquaintances of the person's passing.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to honor and celebrate the life of the deceased, while also providing important information to those who knew them. They can help to notify people of the funeral or memorial service arrangements, and can also provide closure for those who are grieving.

What information is typically included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. It may also include information about the funeral or memorial service, such as the date, time, and location.

Who writes an obituary?

The obituary is usually written by the family of the deceased, often with the assistance of a funeral home or a professional obituary writer. In some cases, the deceased may have written their own obituary before passing away.

How long does it take to write an obituary?

The time it takes to write an obituary can vary depending on the complexity of the information and the writer's familiarity with the deceased. On average, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours to write a well-crafted obituary.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, you can write your own obituary. In fact, many people choose to do so as a way to have control over how they are remembered and to ensure that their life story is told accurately. This is often referred to as a "self-penned" or "pre-written" obituary.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only the basic facts such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary, on the other hand, provides more detailed information about the person's life and accomplishments.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

To submit an obituary to a newspaper, you will typically need to contact the paper's obituary department directly. They will provide you with guidelines on what information to include and how to format the obituary. You may also be able to submit online through their website.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many newspapers and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. These can be recent photos or ones from throughout the person's life.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the newspaper or platform. Some papers may charge by the word or line, while others may offer package deals or discounts for online publication.

Can I edit an obituary after it has been published?

In most cases, it is not possible to make changes to an obituary once it has been published. However, if there is an error or inaccuracy, it may be possible to correct it in a subsequent edition or online update.

What is an online obituary?

An online obituary is a digital version of a traditional printed obituary. It is typically published on a funeral home's website or on a dedicated online platform such as Legacy.com or Tributes.com.

What are the benefits of online obituaries?

Online obituaries offer several benefits, including increased visibility and accessibility for those who cannot attend a funeral or memorial service in person. They also provide a permanent record of the person's life that can be shared and accessed by family and friends for years to come.

Can I add condolences or messages to an online obituary?

Yes, many online platforms allow visitors to leave condolences or messages for the family of the deceased. These can be public or private, depending on the platform's settings.

How long are online obituaries available?

The length of time that an online obituary remains available varies depending on the platform or funeral home. Some may keep them active indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period of time.

Can I create a memorial website for my loved one?

Yes, there are several platforms that allow you to create a memorial website for your loved one. These websites can include photos, stories, videos, and other memories that celebrate their life.

What is a virtual memorial service?

A virtual memorial service is an online gathering where friends and family can come together to pay tribute to the deceased. These services may include live streaming of funeral services, video tributes, and online condolence books.

How do I find an old obituary?

You can try searching online archives of newspapers or genealogy websites such as Ancestry.com or FamilySearch.org. You may also be able to find old obituaries at local libraries or historical societies.

Can I reuse an old obituary for a new publication?

In most cases, it is acceptable to reuse an old obituary for a new publication. However, you should check with the original publisher or author to ensure that you have permission to do so.

What if I want to keep my loved one's passing private?

If you wish to keep your loved one's passing private, you may choose not to publish an obituary at all. Alternatively, you could publish a brief death notice without including any personal details.

Can I include charitable donations in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers in their loved one's obituary. This can be a meaningful way to honor their memory and support a cause that was important to them.

How do I handle errors or inaccuracies in an obituary?

If you discover an error or inaccuracy in an obituary, contact the publisher or funeral home immediately. They will work with you to correct the mistake as soon as possible.

Can I use humor in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to incorporate humor into their loved one's obituary as a way to celebrate their personality and spirit. However, be sure to consider your audience and avoid anything that might be offensive or inappropriate.

What if my loved one did not want an obituary published?

If your loved one specifically requested that no obituary be published, it is generally best to respect their wishes. However, you may still want to consider creating a private memorial page or sharing news of their passing with close friends and family.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include quotes or poems that were meaningful to their loved one in their obituary. This can add depth and personality to the tribute.

How do I know what information to include in an obituary?

A good rule of thumb is to focus on highlighting your loved one's achievements, passions, and relationships. You may also want to consider including any notable awards or accomplishments they received during their lifetime.