Please join us as we share stories and memories, laugh, cry and show our love for Robert and Shirley, Whom will be forever missed,   In the event you are unable to attend, please send a card with your stories, pictures and memories for us to share     Shirley Jean Ruggles, 86, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Memorial Hospital.   Shirley was born on November 12, 1932 in South Bend to Bernard and Evelyn Bourdon-Grose.  On August 25, 1961 she married...

Joseph Stephen Farkas, 103, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 in Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.  Joseph was born on January 21, 1916 in South Bend, IN to Frank Farkas and Helen (Miller) Farkas.  On June 18, 1938, in Our Lady of Hungary Church, he married Fidel M. Stockmal, who preceded him in death exactly 8 years earlier on March 15, 2011.  Joe and Fidel met at a dance and continued to enjoy dancing and listening to the Big Band sounds for most of their 73...

Michelle S. Verstraete, 50, passed away at 7:15pm Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in St. Joseph Regional Med Center, surrounded by her family.   Michelle was born on November 21, 1968 in South Bend to George and Theresa (Bilski) Strantz.  She was employed as a sales and design consultant by the former Busk Brothers and Whims and Wishes.  Michelle enjoyed relaxing by the pool, shopping, going to the casino, but mostly, spending time with her family.  On June 4, 1994 she married...

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...

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...

Kathleen J. Trumbull, of South Bend passed away Thursday evening, March 7, 2019. Kathleen was born on November 20, 1957 in South Bend to William and Katherine (Hughes) Myers. Surviving are 3 daughters Tonya (Jacob) Harrel, Dawn (Chuck) Ridenour, and Megan Trumbull, 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a sister Jackie Wilson and two brothers William (Patty) Myers and Ben (Joyce) Bendit.  Her parents and a brother Jerry Bendit preceded Kathleen in death. Kathy worked as a medical...

Shirley Ann Billiot, 82, passed away at 12:35pm Friday, March 8, 2019 in Fountainview Nursing Home. Shirley was born on July 10, 1936 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Charles and Ruth (Bridwell) Stone.  She was an avid reader and loved to crochet. Surviving are 3 sisters Juanita (Edward) Green-Augustine, Chere (Thomas) Green-Gunter, and Michele (Richard) Green-Suomala, a brother Stanley Everett Green and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no services.  Cremation has taken...

Sandra Jean Williams, 82, passed away at 4:00am Monday, March 4, 2019 surrounded by her family.   Sandra was born on August 27, 1936 in South Bend to Harold and Lucille (Singrey) Hilderband.  She was raised by her aunt and uncle Marjorie and Harold Drane in Highland Park, IL.  Sandra was a waitress at Azar’s Restaurant for 36 years and also was employed by Martin’s Super Market at Erskine Plaza for 10 years.  She enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time...

Shirley Jean Ruggles, 86, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Memorial Hospital.   Shirley was born on November 12, 1932 in South Bend to Bernard and Evelyn Bourdon-Grose.  On August 25, 1961 she married Robert A. Ruggles.  He died on March 11, 2017.  Shirley was also preceded in death by 2 brothers Bruce Bourdon and Craig Bourdon.   In 1950 Shirley graduated from Riley H.S. and worked at Gilbert’s Men’s Store, then in 1981 she worked part time...

Jeanine A. Allen, 57, passed away at 11:13am Sunday, February 24, 2019 in Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing.   Jeanine was born on March 28, 1961 in South Bend. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration & Business at Indiana University, South Bend. She worked in human resources for several companies; including First Source Bank, Bank of America, and Kellogg Company. Some of her hobbies included playing tennis,...