All Obituaries

Ann Medich, 101, passed away on May 1, 2026, just shy of her 102nd birthday, at Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka, after a brief illness. Ann was born on July 20, 1924 in South Bend to the late Michael and Anna Mandich.  She married Bud Medich on June 30, 1947 and they shared 65 years together, until his death in 2012. Ann grew up on the southwest side on Scott Street, just south of Indiana Avenue.  She lived just behind her church, Sts. Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church, ...

Marc A. Bonadies, 50, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 in his residence. Marc was born on May 30, 1975 in Beech Grove, IN to Thomas and Dorothy (Van Hulle) Bonadies. He was a Thespian at Mishawaka High School, was employed by Dark Matter Coffee in Chicago, played the bass guitar for the band Wild Jesus and was an avid record album collector and loved science fiction. Marc spent his life surrounded by music and laughter with both his family and his Chicago family, and touched ...

Patrick J. Vertesich, 87, passed away on Wednesday April 15, 2026. Patrick was born on March 13, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana to Paul and Dorothy (Torzewski) Vertesich. His parents both preceded him in death along with a brother-in-law Glenn Sebastian. He is survived by his sister Darlene Sebastian, his four nieces Leanne (Paul) Oberkirch, Amanda (Rick) Johnson, Megan (Jason) Sparks, and Emily (Matt) Lomax. Patrick is also survived by nine great nieces and nephews as well as by his first ...

Walter P. Niemann Jr., 80 passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Memorial Hospital. Wally was born on December 27, 1945 in South Bend to Walter and Louise (Gruber) Niemann Sr.   They preceded him in death along with two brothers Richard “Dick” Niemann and William “Bill” Niemann, and a brother-in-law Tom Hinkle. Surviving are two sisters Sandra Hinkle and Mary (Tim) Weber, two sisters-in-law Susan Niemann and Donna Niemann and numerous nieces and ...

Today is a sad day on earth but a glorious day in heaven. The good Lord has taken our Daddy home. Richard R. Ballin Sr. passed away on April 25, 2026. Dad was born on February 8, 1939 in Saspamco, Texas.  He leaves behind a wife of 67 years, the former Arcilia Munoz and eight living children. Albert (Christy) Ballin, Janet Davis, Ruth Rogers, Leroy Ballin, Timothy Ballin, Ted Ballin, Karen (Eddie) Villanueva, and Patsy “Mona” (Charlie) Herman. One son, he will be reunited ...

Joseph A. Rodick, 65, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 in Memorial Hospital. Joe was born on September 16, 1960 in South Bend to Donald “Dutch” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Reiter) Rodick.  They preceded him in death along with three brothers Donald “Dutch” Rodick, Bob “Bird Dog” Rodick and Steve Rodick, and a sister-in-law Julie Rodick. Surviving are a daughter Brittany Rodick, two grandchildren Trae and Kayleigh, a sister Christine (Randy) ...

Eleanor “Ellie” Jankowski, 97, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton. Ellie was born on February 22, 1929 to Edward and Agnes (Bajucz) Siderits. As a young girl, Ellie enjoyed participating in the Hungarian Harvest Dances wearing traditional Hungarian costumes. Ellie married Vic Jankowski on November 15, 1947. Ellie and Vic enjoyed dancing together and won several contests dancing the polka and jitterbug. Vic preceded ...

Agostino Galea, 81, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Memorial Hospital. Agostino was born on August 15, 1944 in Sideno, Italy to Guiseppe and Maria (Crupi) Galea.  They preceded him in death along with two sisters Rosa Sgambelluri and Immacolata Macri.  He enjoyed the simple life, working, the outdoors and being with family. Surviving are a brother-in-law Nicola Macri, 8 nieces and nephews Maria (Carmen) Martino, Guiseppe (Emilia) Sgambelluri, Antoinio (Maria) Sgambelluri, ...

Kraig Randy Pruett, 61, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 in I U Health University Hospital, surrounded by his family.   Randy as he went by or Budha to friends and family was born on January 26, 1965 in South Bend to Delores (Taberski) Pruett.  He started and operated K & K Products, a local/family business for almost 30 years, in which he took great pride. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and collecting. Randy was a life time member and served on the board of the ...

Wayne Thomas Chevrie Jr., a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished brother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. Wayne was the kind of man who made life richer for everyone around him. Above all else, he loved his family. He shared 52 beautiful years of marriage with his wife, Barb Voynovich Chevrie, who preceded him in death on July 10, 2025. Their marriage was built on love, family,  and friends, creating a lifetime of ...