Elsie M. Sanders, 98, passed away at 5:20pm Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in her daughter’s residence.   Elsie was born on February 12, 1921 in South Bend to George and Rose (Horvath) Barson.  She retired in 1981 from E.H. Tepe and was a member of Our Lady of Hungary Church.  Mom especially loved her home and family putting forth time and loving care with each endeavor. On May 17, 1947 she married John S. Sanders Sr.  He died on October 9, 2008.  Elsie was also...

Gerald F. Vogel, 85, passed away November 20, 2019 in Trailpoint Village. Gerald was born on August 6, 1934 in South Bend to Arthur and Dora (Lieski) Vogel.  He retired from Shafer Gear and also had been employed by South Bend Lathe.  He was a United States Army veteran, member of the American Legion 303, ESOP Committee with South Bend Lathe, a volunteer at Memorial Hospital and a bartender at the Morris Inn for 30 years.  On May 6, 1961 he married the former Marlene Wach who...

Agnes J. Prikosovits, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in her residence, peacefully in her sleep.   Agnes was born on January 8, 1937 in South Bend to Frank and Agnes (Csenar) Prikosovits.  She retired from Allied –Signal-Honeywell Corp. after 32 years of service.  Agnes was a member of the Bendix Salaried Retirees and Our Lady of Hungary Church. She was involved in the care of her sister Mary King and other family members.   Agnes is preceded in...

Lori A. Branchick, 56, passed away at 7:49am Sunday, December 1, 2019 in her residence.   Lori was born on September 17, 1963 in South Bend to Raymond and Carol (Sinka) Branchick.  She was employed by the Better Business Bureau, Target, and South Bend Clinic.  She loved cooking, her nieces and nephew and was a firm believer in God.   Surviving are her mother Carol Branchick, sister Shelley (Jim) Frank, brothers Mark A. Branchick and Raymond P. Branchick, nieces and...

Shirley Rea (Fulcher) Eckenberger, 79, passed peacefully on Friday, Nov. 22 in South Bend with her family around her.   She was born on March 1, 1940 in Sebree, Webster County, Kentucky to Aubrey and Mary Jo (Franklin) Fulcher, both who preceded her in death.   She married William “Bill” Eckenberger. They were married 43 years when he preceded her in death.   She lived most of her 79 years on the southside of South Bend. She attended Riley High School. During...

Johnny L. Brooks of South Bend was born on May 26, 1935 in Luttrell, Tennessee to Pearl and James Brooks. Survived by the love of his life, Mary Anne (Kurz) Brooks of 48 years, daughter Nancy (Al) Zielinski, grandchildren Anna (Wes) Taul, Allen Zielinski (Scott Anderson), and Abbey Zielinski (fiancé Justin Piechnik). He was also survived by his sister, Ruby (James) Wollard, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Gene Brooks, Clarence Brooks, and...

Wanetta V. Eisenhart, 84, passed away at 2:30am Sunday, November 10, 2019 in the Sanctuary at Holy Cross.   Wanetta was born on February 14, 1935 in South Bend to Freeman and Mercedes Sanderson.  They preceded her in death along with her husband Eugene Eisenhart, 4 daughters Kathy Horlander, Sandra Fisher, Vickie Eisenhart, and Paula Eisenhart, 3 sons Robert Backus, Jimmy Backus and Eugene Eisenhart and 4 brothers.   Surviving are 2 daughters Robbie Detert and Tammy...

Bernice M. Cuneo, 59, passed away at 11:35pm Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Hospice House.   Bernice was born on December 23, 1959 in DuBois, PA to John and Elsie (Fulmer) Cuneo.  She had her own cleaning business and also worked for Ramada Inn and Autumn Lakes apartments.    Surviving are her mother Elsie Cuneo, sisters Virginia (Tom) Van Hulle and Gwendoyn Pipke, brother John (Gorgi) Cuneo Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews.    Funeral services will be...

Michele Ann Moreno, 39, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019.   Michele was born on June 23, 1980 in South Bend to Arlie and Ellen (Sommer) Wilson.  She worked as a physical therapist assistant at SouthField Village for 10 years.  Michele was a wonderful mother who loved her family and brought joy and happiness to her friends and family.  She was passionate about her work and was an avid reader.  Michele was the sweetest person you would ever want to meet!...

South Bend – Joseph A. Pecsi, Jr., 77 passed away at 3:00am Saturday, November 2, 2019 in his home after a long battle with cancer.   Joseph was born on June 20, 1942 in South Bend to Joseph and Martha (Duszynski) Pecsi Sr. He attended Our Lady of Hungary grade school, St. Joseph High School and graduated from Riley High School. Joe served his apprenticeship at Summit Tool & Die. He worked at Alumni Tool & Die where he also served as a Union Steward for the UAW. He...