All Obituaries

Bryan Wade Miner, 84, of South Bend and Lake Placid, Florida, passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, July 9th at home with his loving family by his side. Bryan was born in St. Joseph County to Dwight Lee and Elizabeth Rose Miner on February 20, 1942. On June 22, 1963, he married the love of his life Shirley. They shared sixty-three years together, and raising their children Randi Downhour and Russell Wade Miner both of South Bend. Bryan was the proud grandfather of Sarah Downhour and ...

Martin Isaac Cantu Murillo, 21, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. Though his time on earth was far too short, Martin left behind a lifetime of memories filled with love, laughter, and genuine connection. Martin was born on January 30, 2005, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Christina (Murillo) Plata. In 2012, he moved with his family to the Michiana area, where he grew up and built strong friendships and deep bonds with those around ...

Roberta Lynn Shupert, 70, of South Bend, passed away at home on Friday, June 12th. Roberta was born in Lakeville, Indiana on December 13, 1955 to Don Roy and Beverley June (Snyder) Shupert. She was a life-long area resident. She worked for years at the University of Notre Dame in security.  Roberta had a wicked sense of humor. She loved horses, movies and dancing to country music. Enjoyed meeting friends for coffee and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Roberta is survived by ...

Meriem Bessie Letherman, 87, of South Bend, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Monday, June 8th, with her loving family by her side. Meriem was born in Lydick on March 26, 1939 to Dorman and Mary Waneta (Bromley) Wolff. She graduated from New Carlisle High School. It was there that she met the love of her life, Gary “Coach” Letherman. They married on January 18, 1957 in South Bend , Indiana. They shared 49 years together before his passing in 2006. She held many ...

Stephen E. Bunch, 73, of Lakeville, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, May 26th in his residence. Steve was born in South Bend to Sylvester and Florence (King) Bunch on January 25, 1953. To some, he was known simply as "Brother Steve" or "Uncle Steve," while to many neighbors he was the familiar face waving from the railing of his front porch. He took pride in maintaining a meticulous yard, feeding the stray cats that wandered by, and could often be found tinkering ...

Rudy Rae Eakins, 69, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Mishawaka, Indiana after a well fought battle with cancer.  He was born December 18, 1956 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Charles Eakins Sr. and Natachia (Lee) Eakins.  He was preceded in death by his sisters, Leoneta Good, Linda Strebeck, his brothers Walter and Robert Eakins, his nephew Chad Eakins and his parents.  He is survived by his brother and devoted caretaker, Charles Eakins, Jr., his twin, Trudy (Gary) Wagner, brother ...

Renatta “Rony” A. Deitsch, 97, of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday, May 19th in South Field Village. Rony was born on October 30, 1928 to Aloysius “Al” and Mary (Flowers) Kochanowski. On May 13, 1950, she married Delois “Doy” Deitsch, they celebrated 56 years of marriage until his death in 2006. She was preceded in death by her son, John Deitsch, her parents and sister, Myra Joachim. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Catherine Deitsch of South ...

Louis Michael Kujawski Sr., 89, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, May 14th. Louis was born in South Bend, Indiana to Theodore and Mary (Duck) Kujawski on January 18, 1937. After graduating from South Bend Central High School he continued his education at Purdue University and graduated from Indiana University with a Masters degree in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. In adulthood, he sought a career in law enforcement. He proudly served the South Bend ...

Nellena J. “Nellie” Scanlan, 49, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly during the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 13th in her residence. Nellie was born in South Bend on December 15, 1976, to Arnold Rai and Florence Ann (Brawley) Livermore. She was a lifelong Michiana resident. On July 29, 2023, she married Joseph W. Scanlan. Nellie was a beacon of light with the personality to have people rally around her. She never had a cross word to say about anyone. She enjoyed ...

Danny K. Gann October 2, 1947 – May 10, 2026 Marise Ann “Cissy” Gann  November 27, 1957- May 10, 2026 Danny, 78, and Marise “Cissy” Gann, 68, of South Bend passed away together on Sunday, May 10th at home. Danny was born in Florence, Alabama to L.B. and Wilma (West) Gann on October 2, 1947. Marise Ann “Cissy” Gann was born in South Bend to Jack Wayne and “Betty” A. (Houston) Spillman. After high school, at the age of 19, Danny ...