SOUTH BEND – Bill D. “Doc” Caudill, 84, passed away peacefully at 12:35am Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Hospice House surrounded by his family.   Bill was born on January 29, 1934 in Silver Lake, IN to Homer and Golda (Stone) Caudill.  He was employed with Associates Investment Company, M.O. Wolfe & Company, Bob Rans Wholesale and Michiana Delivery Service.  Doc proudly served in the United States Army.  He was a long time member of the DFV German...

Rozanne M. Hunter-Kucharski, 75, passed away at 8:20pm Sunday, August 12, 2018.   Rozanne was born on September 16, 1942 in South Bend to Robert and Verina (Kovatch) Eastburn.  She retired from RACO and also had been employed by St. Vincent de Paul.   Survivors include her ex-husband Marion W. Hunter of Arizona, daughter Elizabeth Hunter of Williams, AZ, sons Kenneth (Teri) Hunter of Seligman, AZ and Joseph (Marcia) Hunter of South Bend, 5 grandchildren Cheryl, Ilene,...

Mary E. Paszkiet, 97, passed away on August 2, 2018 in Kokomo, Indiana at the home of her daughter.  Mary Ethel Varga was born on June 14, 1921 in South Bend, Indiana, the eighth of nine children of Gizella and Karl Varga.  Mary attended Ardmore Grade School and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School.  She worked as a bookkeeper for several local businesses. On November 23, 1950 Mary married the love of her life, Louis J. Paszkiet; Louis died in 1981.  They had one...

Irene K. Hill, 92, passed away at 1:30am Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s.   Irene was born on July 9, 1926 in South Bend to Casper and Anna (Deri) Simon.  On March 1, 1952 she married Jack L. Hill.  He died on April 8, 1980.  Irene was also preceded in death by a sister Anna Pyke and 3 brothers John Simon, Joseph Simon and Louis Simon.   Irene is survived by niece Sharon Bauermeister of Scottsdale, Az. Nephews John Simon of Sun City,...

Clara J. Egyhazi, 92, passed away at 4:25am Saturday, August 4, 2018 in Tanglewood Trace.   Clara was born on April 14, 1926 in South Bend to Theophiel and Germaine (Naessens) DeLodder.  On June 1, 1946 she married Stephen M. Egyhazi.  He died on July 27, 1993.   Surviving are 3 daughters Nancy (James) Krzyzewski of Mishawaka, Janet Egyhazi of South Bend and Clare Branson of Plainfield, IL, 4 sons Michael (Antoinette) Egyhazi of South Bend, Thomas Egyhazi of Long Key,...

Paula M. Gonzalez, 91, passed away at 11:25pm Sunday, July 22, 2018 in Hospice House.   Paula was born on April 2, 1927 in Bryan, TX to Francisco and Josephina (Lopez) Martinez.  She retired from the University of Notre Dame where she was employed for 36 years.  Paula was the founder of Council 5001 of Lulac, co-founder of Sociedad Guadalupana, and was a volunteer with hospice.  On May 2, 1953 in South Bend she married Rafael Gonzalez.  He preceded her in death...

On Wednesday, July 25, Jesus took your hand from us even though we didn’t want to let go.  We saw your strength fade and watched your smiles and laughter cease.  Our only comfort is knowing that you are on your next journey in life walking with God and not in any more pain from the complications of your weakened heart.   On July 15, 1954, Susan started out her journey with her parents, Anthony and Emma Nemeth in Mishawaka, Indiana and grew up with her two sisters Laura...

Erica Flores, 22, passed away at 4:53am Friday, July 20, 2018 in Memorial Hospital.   Erica was born on February 17, 1996 in Valparaiso Zacatecas, Mexico to Heraclio and Maria (Arsineda) Flores.  They survive along with 2 daughters Jennifer I. Flores and Emily Flores, 4 sisters Soraida Flores, Kimberly Ruiz, Stephanie Ruiz, and Julisa Ruiz, a brother Abraham Flores and her maternal grandparents Jesus and Maximina (Pacheco) Arsineda.  Erica was a member of Our Lady of Hungary...

Wilson Valazar Medich Sr, 90 of South Bend passed away on July 18 2018 after a long battle with dementia. Val was born in South Bend on January 14, 1928 to Jandrija and Mika (Prica) Medich. In the bowling community, Val was affectionately known as “Pops”. On September 17, 1949, Val married Adeline Bogunia who preceded him in death on May 1, 2008. This marriage produced 6 children, all of whom survive. Daughters: Diane Piper, Donna (Bob) May, Valerie (Jon) Phillips and Jennifer...

Bonnie Desits, 93, passed away at 11:54pm Wednesday, July 18, 2018.   Bonnie was born on March 26, 1925 in Macon County, TN to Roman and Valerie (Carver) Kirby.  She retired from South Bend Elks where she was the banquet manager and also worked at the Knights of Columbus hall.  Bonnie was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Basilica and a member of the Ladies of the Elks Auxiliary,  Knights of Columbus Wives and St. Ann Society.  On December 26, 1945 she married John...