All Obituaries

Margaret Szalay, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Morning View Assisted Living. Margaret was born on December 17, 1933 in Kony, Hungary to Janos and Katalin (Szabo) Racz.  On August 4, 1956 in Hungary she married Miklos Szalay.  He died on April 2, 1990.  Margaret was also preceded in death by a sister Eliszbet and two brothers Nandor and Antus. Surviving are two daughters Rosemary (Roy) Atkison and Kathleen Friend (and husband), three grandchildren, seven...

Doris M. Paar, 73, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 in Memorial Hospital. Doris was born on December 5, 1950 in South Bend to Robert “Babe” and Dolores (Arndt) Paar.  She was employed as a teacher and also as a massage therapist. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Linda Paar-Welcome and two brothers Robert “Bob” Paar and James “Jim” Paar. Surviving are two nephews James Adams and Jacob Paar, a niece Rachel Weber and 16...

Emily J. Kopec, 92, known as “Nana” by her beloved family, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, April 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. Emily was born on June 12, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana, to John and Emilia (Stalteri) Tamburini and lived a fulfilled life, enjoying her family, friends and supporting her community. As a strong woman of faith, she was a loyal and dedicated member of St. Matthew Cathedral, attending mass weekly, volunteering at the grade...

Jesus Macedo Carranza, 47, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 in his residence. Miguel was born on January 2, 1977 in Michoacan, Mexico to Felix and Ana Maria (Carranza) Macedo. Surviving are his mother Ana Maria Macedo, two daughters Stephanie Macedo and Ana Macedo, a son Jesus Macedo, two grandchildren, a sister Estela Macedo, and six brothers Apolinar Macedo, Alberto Macedo, Jamie Macedo, Ismael Macedo, John Macedo and Marcelo Macedo and a niece Deysi Macedo and many...

Betty Derdak, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Tanglewood Trace. Betty was born on February 2, 1925 in South Bend to Anton and Mary (Toth) Kovatch.  On August 16, 1947 in South Bend she married Victor Derdak, a city firefighter who preceded her in death.  He died on January 22, 2005.  Betty was also preceded in death by a brother Anthony “Tony” Kovatch.  She lived through the Great Depression and WWII which shaped her life like many...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Donald "Don" Lang, who left us peacefully on the 23rd of March surrounded by family. Born on May 27th in 1943 in DeKalb, IL. Don completed a blessed journey of nearly 81 years. Don was preceded into heaven by his parents, John and Katherine Lang, He was a cherished brother, a devoted father, and a doting grandfather. His fiery spirit and love of socializing touched the lives of all who knew him. Anyone who knew Don knew...

Steve Takacs, 88, passed away at 8:15pm Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Elkhart Meadows. Steve was born on October 31, 1935 in Ajak, Hungary to Gyorgi and Ilonka Takacs.  On February 7, 1959 in South Bend he married the former Angela Lakatos.  She preceded him in death along with two grandchildren Dallas Burns and Clarence Allbaugh. Surviving are two daughters Veronica (Curtis) Loging and Angela Burns-Takacs, two sons Steve (Tammy) Takacs and Robert (Linda) Takacs, 15 grandchildren,...

Casimer J. Kwasniewski, 68, passed away the morning of Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Warsaw, IN. He was born on January 23, 1956 in South Bend, IN to the late Kazimir Sr. and Olga (Strezha) Kwasniewski. Casimer worked as a bowling alley custodian for 12 years before his retirement in 1991 and spent most of his life in South Bend. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Doris I. Vas was born February 7, 1928 in South Bend, IN to the late Cecil and Bettie (Bray) Howard.  Doris passed away peacefully with family by her side at Memorial Hospital. On July 2, 1945 she married Frank L. Vas in Cherry Point, North Carolina. Doris and Frank owned Shoeland North Store for many years until their retirement.  They spent winters in Marco Island enjoying the family visits and all the friends they met on the island.  She was a long time member of St. Jude...

Jose Cruz Padilla (Chicoche), age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, surrounded by his wife and all four of his children in their home. José was born in “El Rancho El Capulín in Unión de San Antonio, Jalisco, México” to Teodoro Cruz Padilla and Marina Padilla Contreras. He was the 3rd oldest of 10 siblings. He lived in San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico. Chicoche was a “Jack of all traits,” always working on different...