Connie (Concepcion M.) Rodriguez, 78, passed away peacefully at 4:16pm Thursday, February 14, 2019 in her home with her daughter by her side.   Connie was born on May 2, 1940 in Reynosa, Mexico to Francisco and Josefa (Lopez) Martinez. Her parents preceded her in death along with a son Juan Rodriguez Jr. sisters Paula Gonzalez and Maria Ledmas Ventura Martinez, brothers, Francisco Martinez, Fernando Martinez, and Ricardo Martinez and grandbabies dogs King III, Damien Roc and Harley...

Juan Rodriguez, Jr., 55, passed away at 6:00pm Saturday, August 13, 2016 in the Golden Living Center.  My Son, my brother, our friend, we all will miss you !   Juan was born on February 16, 1961 in South Bend to Connie (Martinez) and Juan Rodriguez, Sr. He was also known as Johnny by family and Turk by his friends.  Juan was employed by the City of Mishawaka and a graduate of Riley High School.   Surviving are his mother Connie Rodriguez of South Bend, father Juan...

SOUTH BEND – Donald Zwierzynski, 70, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 in Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.   Don was born on July 25, 1948 in South Bend to Ted and Rose (Bagarus) Zwierzynski.  He owned multiple service stations and was the former owner of Indoor Garage Sale.  Don loved to go to the casino and was Mr. Fix-it.  He married the love of his life Jeanette Wertz who survives along with 2 sisters Suzanne (Rich) Montalvo and Rosalie (Les)...

Richard T. Borkowski, 68, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.   Rick was born on September 8, 1950 in South Bend to Frank and Rose (Horvath) Borkowski.  Rick was a member of the SAL of American Legion 357, loved camping, fishing, woodworking, gardening and especially his family and grandchildren. He had formerly owned Shell gas stations in the local area and retired from General Sheet Metal.   On November 30, 1974 he married the...

SOUTH BEND – John M. Lewis, 57, passed away at 4:51pm Friday, February 15, 2019 in St. Joseph Regional Med Center.   John was born on December 27, 1961 in South Bend.   He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.  He had been employed by Johns Manville for 20 years as a materials handler.   Surviving are 3 sisters Marilyn Lewis-Coleman of Sawyer, MI, Susan Lewis of Michigan City, IN and Julia (James) Glover of South Bend and 2 brothers Donald...

Maria Knezevich, 81, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 surrounded by her family.   Maria was born on September 30, 1937 in Mileticevo, Yugoslavia to Very Rev. Djuro and Ljubica (Radulovich) Vuckovich.  She retired from 1st Source Bank, was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church, the Aleksa Shantich Choir, Circle of Serbian Sisters and SNF # 174.  On September 16, 1972 she married Michael Knezevich.  He died on December 5, 1987.  Maria was...

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Donald Evanovich, 65, quietly passed away in his sleep Thursday, February 14, 2019 in his home.  Donald was born on September 7, 1953 in South Bend to Alexander and Stella (Morris) Evanovich. Surviving are his partner Vicki Cadieux, 3 daughters Amy (Brian) Schrock, Amber (Chris) Hazewski and Gena Cadieux.  2 grandchildren Weston and Harlow, a sister Donna (Robert) Legus,  2 nieces Michelle Napier and Christina Williams, 2 great-nieces McKenzie Miller and Cierra Wolf and a...

SOUTH BEND – Anthony J. Baidinger, 92, passed away at 4:45pm Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Lowell Health Care.   Anthony was born on October 9, 1926 in South Bend to Tony and Elizabeth (Winter) Baidinger.  He was a retired tool & die maker.  On September 23, 1950 in Chicago, he married the former Emma Taicsich, she died on October 16, 2001.  Anthony was also preceded in death by a brother Robert Baidinger.   Surviving are 2 sons Robert (Irene)...

Dennis M. Cronin, 77, passed away at 12:02pm Saturday, February 2, 2019 in St. Joseph Regional Med Center.   Dennis was born on March 1, 1941 in Bryan, Ohio to LeRoy and Thelma (Miller) Cronin.  He retired from Western Electric, was a United States Air Force veteran, member of the American Legion Post 357, and a volunteer at the Military Honor Park.  Dennis spent many hours as an avid genealogical researcher.  He always loved the farm in Ohio where he grew up.  He...