All Obituaries

M. Arlene Fabyan passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 in her residence. Arlene was born on January 28, 1932 in Disko, Indiana to Harry and Rose (Moore) Gregory.  She was the owner of The Avenue Beauty Salon (Mishawaka Av & 27th St) since 1957.  Arlene loved being a Grandma, gardening, playing games with family and playing the organ.  On July 1, 1972 she married A. Bill Fabyan.  He died on June 11, 2018.  Arlene was also preceded in death by a daughter Starlene...

Patricia Childs, 71, passed away at 3:36pm Thursday, September  21, 2023 in Brickyard Healthcare. Patricia was born on July 10, 1952 in New York, New York.  She attended Long Island University with a 2 year degree, Pat worked for American Airlines for over 30 years as a Bomb Detective and an International Security Agent. Pat spent 20 plus years in New Orleans and even spent time living in Cuba before coming to South Bend where she has lived for the past 20 some years. Graveside...

Russell S. Williams, 88, passed away at 9:55am Saturday, September 23, 2023 in his residence. Russell was born on October 21, 1934 in Brunswick, Maine to Russell and Dorothy (Truesdale) Williams.  They preceded him in death along with a daughter Christine Marston, a son Steve Williams and a sister Constantine. Surviving are a son Mark (Sarina) Williams, grandchildren Cierra Piper, Brandon Piper, Aaron Piper, Kylie Piper, Emily Piper and Caleb Williams. Russell was a retired...

Walter Jr. was born in South Bend, Indiana, on August 14, 1949, to Walter Sr. and Donna (Shaffer) Botich. He passed away on September 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.   Walt’s fondest childhood memories were made on S. Main Street, on the southside of South Bend.  He enjoyed telling the story of playing out back, accidentally cutting himself and then blaming the neighbor’s rose bushes.  If you knew Walt Sr., you know that resulted in him chopping...

Jacqueline Gruber, 81, passed away at 7:54 pm Friday, September 15, 2023, in Stoughton, WI, with her family at her bedside.  She was born in South Bend on November 14, 1941, to Howard and Dolores (Bourdon) Snyder.  They preceded her in death, along with a sister, Sharon Vanderheyden, and a brother, Jim Snyder.  Jackie graduated from Central High School in 1960.  On September 7, 1964, she married James Gruber.  He survives along with a daughter, Jill (Nick) McHone;...

Robert Swarts, 69, passed away at 8:00pm Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Briarcliff Healthcare. Robert Joseph Swarts was born, June 1, 1954. To Robert & Mildred (Hill) Swarts. He is preceded in death by both parents, 2 brothers, Gus & Russell Swarts and 1 sister, Roxanne Swarts.  Bob had 11 siblings. He was never married and had no children. Siblings, Gerald Hill, Thomas Morse, Claude Swarts, Russell Swarts, Charisse Meloche, Roxanne Swarts, Judy Dykman-Charlie, Michael...

Dennis D. Martin, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Denny was born on September 21, 1949 in South Bend to Oscar and Shirley (Seuss) Martin. They preceded him in death along with his brother Greg Martin and his in-laws, Vince and Pat Bosh, who loved him very much. On January 21, 1979 in Great Falls, MT, he married the love of his life, the former Donalyn Bosh who survives along with his 2 daughters, Jocelyn (Jack Edgarton) Martin and Kelsey (Drey King) Martin, 2 sons Timothy...

In Loving Memory of Benjamin Sheehan. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Benjamin, a dedicated and passionate raft guide who tragically left us while pursuing his greatest love—shooting the rapids. He found solace and joy on the rushing waters, where his spirit soared as he navigated the currents with finesse and skill. Ben was born on December 3, 1984 to Sharon Post and Rob Sheehan and brought an unmatchable energy to every aspect of his life. From a young age, he...

John W. Horth, Jr. 86, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 in St. Joseph Regional Med Center. John was born on May 16, 1937 in South Bend to John and Catherine (Barkovich) Horth Sr.  On February 8, 1958 he married the former Rosalie Glon.  She died on June 28, 2022.  He was also preceded in death by a grandson Joshua Glod. Surviving are a daughter Therese (John) Hedges, two sons Michael (Renee) Horth and Donald (Penny) Horth, 5 grandchildren Zachary Horth, Hillary (Mario)...

Kelly J. Klute, 59, passed away at 6:18pm Monday, August 28, 2023 in Elkhart General Hospital. Kelly was born on May 13, 1964 in South Bend to Melvin and Anna (Szucsits) Klute. They preceded her in death along with a brother Kurt Klute.  On August 6, 2016 in Lake Worth, FL she married Corina Opaczewski who survives along with a son Zackary Szymanski, 2 grandchildren Laihlee and Zeti, 2 sisters Kim (Mike) Jacoby and Karrie (Tom) Bland and a brother Kip (Mary) Klute Kelly was employed...