All Obituaries

Troy S. Reiter, 53, of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2024, in his home. Troy was born on July 25, 1970, in South Bend to Stephen D. Reiter and Victoria A. (Nijak) Ives.  He grew up in the area and remained a lifelong resident.  Troy proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Desert Storm era.  He was also a former reserve officer for the Walkerton Police Department, and he had interest in becoming a Border Patrol...

Edward D. Hanson, 67, of South Bend, passed away on April 4th at the Ernestine M. Raclin House of Mishawaka after an extended illness. Edward was born to Harold Edward and Rosalee Ann (Six) Hanson, on September 12, 1956, in Laporte, Indiana. He grew up in North Liberty and graduated from North Liberty High School in 1974. He went on to attend classed at Andrews University in Berrien Springs before eventually moving to Texas. He lived in Texas for many years before returning to South...

Raymond G. Martens, 87, of South Bend, passed into eternal rest in the early morning of Monday, March 25, 2024, at Memorial Hospital from an extended illness. Raymond was born on June 5, 1936, in Kankakee, Illinois, to the late Gilbert L. and Jessie M. (Sweeney) Martens, Sr.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Medic and was honorably discharged receiving a medal for good conduct.  On December 18, 1983, in Mishawaka, he married Doris M. Holbrook. ...

Gregory L. Fassett, 72, of Rochester, Indiana passed away on March 24th in Tijuana, Mexico after an extended illness. Greg was born on April 25, 1951, to Andrew L. and Betty J. (Brubaker) Fassett in South Bend, Indiana. After graduating from North Liberty High School in 1969 he went on to attend Bethel College and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Minor in Biblical Studies. Greg married the love of his life, Sandra Ogle on August 7, 1976, in North Liberty...

Bruce A. VanBlaricom, 54, of Plymouth, passed away on March 20, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Bruce was born on December 16, 1969, in Plymouth, to David and Mary (Woods) VanBlaricom.  He was a lifelong resident to the Plymouth area.  He was a gentle soul and known for his goofy humor.  He had a passion for collecting baseball cards of his favorite players.  His greatest joy was spending time at cookouts and family gatherings. Bruce is...

Gerald “Jerry” A. Kazmierczak, 96, passed away on March 11, 2024, at Wellbrooke Assisted Living Facility.  He was born on December 14, 1927, to Stanley and Rose (Grzeskowiak).  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his three brothers, Stanley, Bernard, and Richard. Jerry served in the U.S. Army from May 9, 1946 to October 10, 1947, as well as the U. S. Navy Reserve from January 15, 1951 to January 14, 1955.  He was employed by the City of South Bend...

Shirley J. (Nagler) Tanner, 64, of North Liberty, passed into eternal rest on the morning of Saturday, March 9, 2024, surrounded by her family, from an extended illness. Shirley was born on November 22, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Richard A. Nagler and Janet Fly.  She grew up and raised her family in the Northwestern part of Indiana.  She eventually moved to Willard, Ohio, where recently retired as the Property Manager for Huron Apartments on February 1, 2024. ...

Lewis Gene Miller, 71, of Niles, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 29, 2024.  Lewis was born on May 12, 1952, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Richard E. and Betty H. (Troxell) Miller.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerald Troxell. Lewis is survived by his children, Mary B. (Travis) Schori of South Bend and Charles R. (Nicole) Miller of White Pigeon.  He was the proud grandpa of four grandchildren, Ryan Laperriere, Lilyan Roberts, Matthew and Ethan...

  Evelyn L. (Mathews) Kovach, 91, of South Bend, passed away in the early afternoon on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born on February 19, 1933, in Frederick, Maryland, to the late Russell M. and Lucille (Titus) Mathews.  She moved to South Bend and remained a lifelong resident to the area.  On March 4, 1984, in South Bend, she married Joseph Kovach.  They shared 23 years of marriage until his passing in 2007.  Evelyn was a...

Holly C. Moon, 74, of South Bend, passed away on the evening of Sunday, February 25, 2024, in her home from an extended illness. Holly was born on January 14, 1950, in South Bend, to the late William F. and Selma Jean (Peterson) Moon.  She grew up in the North Liberty area. She was employed at Haas Concrete for 23 years and was the Secretary for over 40 years at Help at Home in South Bend, where she retired to take care of her mother during her illness.  Holly was a great cook...