All Obituaries

Karen Marie Frayer, wife of the late Arthur Frayer, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Mishawaka, Indiana after battling with Parkinson’s and Dementia for several years.  She was 84 years old. Karen was born on April 28, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana to John and Mary (Fulop) Csakany.  She was the oldest of four children.  She attended Our Lady of Hungary until grade 3, when the family moved briefly to Lakeville.  After a move to Mishawaka, she continued her...

Raymond Sommer, aged ninety-two, our hero and our rock, stepped into the presence of the Lord on June 6, 2023. Ray was born on May 1, 1931, in South Bend and lived his entire life in the South Bend area. He was one of nine children and was the son of the late John and Blanche Sommer. Ray married Shirley Vargyas on November 5, 1955, at Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church and spent a wonderful sixty-seven and a half years together.  Ray graduated from Central High School in 1950. He...

Gregory Francis Kuzmits, 69 years old, passed away the evening of Thursday, June 1, 2023 in his home. Gregory was born on July 14, 1953 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Joseph and Erma (Papp) Kuzmits. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Greyson Kuzmits. On April 14, 1979, Gregory was united in marriage to Kathleen Yahle. Gregory is survived by his wife as well as two children, Carrie Fuzey of South Bend and Mark Kuzmits of Benton Harbor, Michigan; two grandchildren, Gina Fuzey...

Marlene R. Vogel, 82, passed away at 6:15pm Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in St. Paul’s Retirement Community. Marlene was born on August 8, 1940 in South Bend to Paul and Marie (Andert) Wach. She was employed by Studebaker, Tupperware, Avon and Wells Fargo Bank.  Marlene was active in 4-H with her children and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and bowling.  On May 6, 1961 she married Gerald F. Vogel.  He died on November 20, 2019. Surviving are 2 daughters Phyllis and Laurie, a...

Doris Young, 88, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 in Southfield Village. Doris was born on September 10, 1934 in Catawissa, PA to Charles and Sara (Fetterman) Yost.  They preceded her in death along with three brothers Robert Yost, James Yost, and Richard Yost.  Surviving are two daughters Lana (Ken) Huys of Lakeville, IN and Lyn Young of Orlando, FL, a grandson Harrison (Megan) Huys, three great-grandchildren Emmett, Gus, and Cooper, a sister Althea Carl, a brother Dale...

Michael Alan Ransom, 71 passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. Michael was born on December 29, 1951 in South Bend to Myron and Esther (Simmermeyer) Ransom.  He was employed by Spencer Quality Water and enjoyed cooking and grilling, but most of all, he loved his family and beloved friends whom he talked with almost every day. He was heartbroken when his wife Sharon (Bloom) Ransom passed away in 2016.  She was the love of his life. Surviving are four sisters Linda (Sam) Sampeiri,...

Joseph B. Hutter, also known as Indian Joe, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Memorial Hospital. Joe was born on March 19, 1945 in South Bend to Joseph and Dorothy (Hawkins) Hutter.  He was a United States Army veteran, was dedicated to the Cherokee tribe and enjoyed Native American crafts, gardening, fishing, but most of all, his family. Surviving are two daughters Christy Ann (Philip) Vandenbossche and Dale Lee (Shane) Stewart, a son Joseph Noel (Debbie) Hutter, his former wife...

John R. Wegh, 88, passed away at 9:30am Monday, May 15, 2023 in his residence, surrounded by his family. John was born on July 18, 1934 in South Bend to John and Barbara (Herczeg) Wegh.  He graduated from Washington High School and Purdue University.  John retired from Bendix in 1988 after 33 years, where he worked as a brake engineer.  He also was the sexton for Mount Calvary Cemetery for many years.   He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, the...

Diana was born on February 26th,1946 in Beavercreek Ohio to Fred and Pearl (Earhart) Tepper. On March 3, 2002 she married John Riba who survives. Also surviving are two daughters Trish (Bruce) Timm, Tammy Jackson, two sons Brian (Sherri) Jackson and Larry (Farrah) Ledbetter. She had 7 grandchildren Tara, Christina, Brian, Nate, Brayden, Heather, and Pricilla. 14 great-grandchildren. Also, a step-daughter Kim (Tyrone Zelasko) Riba and a step-son John P. (Doreen) Riba. 7 step-grandchildren...

Rita K. Freel, 64, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Bronson Hospital, Battle Creek. Rita was born on June 17, 1958 in Dowagiac, MI to Joseph and Virginia (Ogle) Freel.  She was employed by Portage Manor as a Qualified Medical Assistant for many years.  She often attended The cross bible study group.  She enjoyed being everybody’s Momma as well as crocheting, bible study and coloring. Surviving are Ex-Husband/friend Terry Moss, a daughter Tara (Chris) Hoadley,...