Scott J. Fuchs, 58, passed away at 3:45pm Saturday, November 24, 2018 in Hospice House.   Scott was born on March 9, 1960 in South Bend to Jack and Phyllis (Haag) Fuchs.   He was employed by Momper Insulation.  Scott enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Lakeville Conservation Club and the Walleye Club.   Surviving are his mother Phyllis Fuchs, his best fishing buddy Mike Rhodes, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.   Services will be...

Rose M. Sebelski, 92 passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 in her home.   Rose was born on September 19, 1926 to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Swartzbauer) Andert in South Bend.  On October 18, 1947 she married Raymond E. Sebelski who died on December 23, 2017.  Together they celebrated 70 years of marriage.   Surviving are her children Ron (Kathy) Sebelski of St. Cloud, FL and Maria (John) Toth of South Bend, 4 grandsons Bob, Robert, Shawn, and Ronnie, great...

Joseph F. Palkowitch Sr. passed away at 3:50pm Monday, November 12, 2018 in St. Joseph Regional Med Center.   Joseph was born on October 16, 1931 in South Bend to Mahias “Matthew” and Leopoldina “Goldie” (Andert) Palkowitch.  He was a Korean War Army veteran and retired from AEP in 1980 after 27 years of service.  On July 21, 1959 he married the former Audrey Driebelbis who survives along with 4 daughters Debra McIntyre of Buchanan, MI, Penny Burnham...

Carol L. Harrel 64, of South Bend, passed away at home surrounded by love Sunday evening, November 4, 2018. Carol had been fighting hard against cancer for 15 months.  She was born December 23, 1953 in South Bend, IN.      She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dave Harrel of South Bend; Son, Jacob Harrel (Tonya Harrel); Daughter, Brooke Clark; Brother, Michael Lanko Jr. (Debra Lanko); Sister, Nancy Freitag and Jan Harrel. Also surviving to cherish her memories are...

Mary A. Billisitz, 93, passed away at 3:30am Thursday, November 1, 2018 in the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s.   Mary was born on August 6, 1925 in South Bend to Luke and Elizabeth (Pallatin) Billisitz.  She retired in 1993 from Indiana Bell where she was employed for 48 years.  Mary was a member of the Indiana Bell Pioneers, Legion of Mary, St. Ann Society and Croatian Ladies Group.   Surviving are 5 nieces Kathy Hoppe, Lorene Ellis, Elsie Billisitz, Nancy Cretsinger,...

Robert Towles Sr, 81, entered eternal rest on October 19, 2018 at Trail Point Village Nursing Home. Robert was born May 6, 1937 in Terre Haute, IN; to William and Ella Mae Towles. He was one of three siblings of that union. Robert’s family moved to South Bend, IN when he was a young child, where he received his formal education. Robert attended Washington High School and that’s where he discovered a love for playing football.  He retired from the Bendix Corporation where he...

Ronald Leroy Brown, 65, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 2, 2018.   Ronald was born on July 6, 1953 in South Bend to Virgil and Beatrice (Mead) Brown.  He was employed at Allied Stamping for 26 years, Monaco Coach for 11 years and retired from Forest River in 2017.  Ron was an avid bowler for years, loved Notre Dame football, fishing and camping.  On August 25, 1973 he married Linda S. Lako who survives along with a son Jeffery R. (Lauren) Brown of Chicago, 3...

South Bend – Robert ” Bob” Gerencser, 70, passed away at 5:04pm Saturday , October 20, 2018 in Memorial Hospital .   Robert was born on April 21, 1948 in South Bend to Steve and Sally (Sigiowski) Gerencser. On September 24, 1966 he married Shirley Borkowski. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Gerencser (Borkowski) in 1974 and stepson Thomas Chrapliwy.   Surviving are his lifelong companion of 47 years. Shirley Chrapliwy. His sons Robert(...

Michael J. King, 57, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. The family would like to thank the 10th floor staff of Memorial Hospital for their great care and compassion.  Mike was born on October 16, 1961 in South Bend to Richard and Mary (Prikosovits) King.  Surviving are a brother Richard (Cheryl) King of Mishawaka, sister-in-law Marcy King of South Bend, 3 nieces Jillian King, Allison King, and Christina King, a nephew Richard King...

Nancy L. Gruber, 80 passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in St. Joseph Regional Med Center.   On July 4, 1957, at St. Bavo’s Catholic Church, in Mishawaka, she married John S. Gruber, Jr. who survives along with 2 daughters Sue (Gary) Mason of South Bend and Judy Gruber of Indianapolis, 2 sons John Gruber and Michael (Regena) Gruber both of South Bend, 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.   Memorial services and burial of her cremated remains will take place at...