All Obituaries

Dorothy D. (Kozlowski) Moore, 78, of South Bend, passed into eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2023, in her home from an extended illness.  Dorothy was born on May 4, 1945 in South Bend, to the late Bert A. and Julia V. (Rojics) Kozlowski.  Dorothy remained a lifelong resident to the area.  On December 13, 1974, in Niles, Michigan, she married Sidney Moore, Jr.  They spent 41 wonderful years of marriage until his passing on February 15, 2016.  In 2016, Dorothy retired...

Kenneth O. Merritt, 80, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, in his home from an extended illness.   Kenneth was born on November 18, 1942, in Lebanon, Indiana, to the late Aaron A. & Dortha M. (Belcher) Merritt.  On October 8, 2016, in South Bend, he married Shirley D. (Martin) Merritt who survives.  Along with his wife, Kenneth is survived by a daughter, Sheyanne R. Merritt of Plymouth, and by two sons, Briar A. Merritt of Plymouth, and Kenneth...

David L. James, 72, of South Bend, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in his residence from an extended illness.  David was born on January 31, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Daniel E. and Dorothy H. (LaFaver) James.  On April 30, 1993, in Mishawaka, he married Debra A. (Winkel) James who survives.  David is also survived by his three daughters, Sahra (Jeff) Bennett of California, Melissa Ann Anderson of California, and Angela M. James of Arizona, by one son, Ricky Kia...

Albert E. DeRoo, 90, of Granger, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Brickyard Health Care from an extended illness.  Albert was born on May 27, 1932, in Mishawaka, to the late Lawrence and Catherine (Erbe) DeRoo.   On June 1, 1952, in Cassopolis, Michigan, he married Elizabeth (Sorocco) DeRoo.  They celebrated 68 wonderful years of marriage before her passing on July 13, 2020.  Albert proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a veteran of...

Levi Wayne Kemp, 96, of Walkerton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Memorial Hospital from an extended illness.  Levi was born on August 26, 1926 in Walkerton, Indiana to the late Louis and Olga (Pipke) Kemp.  On May 1, 1948 he married June (Sheaks) Kemp, who precedes him in death.  Levi is survived by his two daughters, Teresa L. Kemp of Walkerton, and Sandra J. (Craig) Sarber of Walkerton and one son, Wendell W. (Marianne) Kemp of Walkerton.  He is...

Frank L. Holtsclaw, Jr., 66, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in his home.  Frank was born on February 13, 1957 to Frank L. Holtsclaw, Sr. and Betty Jane (Alexandrowicz) Holtsclaw.  He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1976 where he played football for the Cavemen.  Frank was a painter for a living.  He also had a love for music and was a Karaoke D.J. pioneer to the South Bend area.  In his spare time, Frank enjoyed...

Jesse Moreno, 88, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 6:20 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Majestic Care of Goshen.  Jesse was born on October 15, 1934, in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Abelino and Refugia (San Miquel) Moreno.  Jesse came to South Bend when he was 12 years old.  On June 1, 1963, he married the love of his life, Patricia (Chlebowski) Moreno, in South Bend, where they remained lifelong residence.  Jesse served in the U. S. Army as a...

Sabrina L. Six, 63, of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, in her home due to an extended illness. Sabrina was born on May 21, 1959, in Mishawaka, to the late William Witt and Peggy I. (Grable) Hostetler.  She married the love of her life, Brian G. Six, on August 7, 1976 in Lakeville.  They remained lifelong residence to the area.  Sabrina was a loving homemaker.  Her joy in life was spending time with her family, most of all, with her grandchildren whom she...

Roman “Ray” M. Popielski, Jr., 83, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 in his home, surrounded by loved ones, following an extended illness.  Ray was born on May 13, 1939 in South Bend, to the late Roman M. Popielski, Sr. and Martha D. (Radzwill) Popielski.  He was a lifelong resident to the area.  He retired as an electrician from AM General in Mishawaka.  Ray was active in playing golf and liked to go bowling. He was a member of Bowlers Country...

Allison Kay Racine, 65, of South Bend, took her final rest on Monday, April 10, 2023, peacefully in her home.  Allison was born on June 27, 1957, in South Bend, to the late Robert E. and Mary Margaret (Downhour) Anderson. On April 30, 1983, in South Bend, she married Richard L. Racine who survives. Allison is also survived by her two sons Ryan D. (Elaine) Racine of North Liberty, and Dan R. Racine of South Bend and two loving grandchildren, Robert Racine and Elliott Racine.  She...