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...

Famed Plein Air Painter, Artist and Creative, Lawrence Chrapliwy Dies at 71. Larry Chrapliwy began his advertising career in Toledo, Ohio. He left an indelible mark on the world in many ways. He started his career at L.O.F., winning several Gold Ad Club Awards, including Best of Show in 1978. He became a fixture of the raucous Toledo Ad Community working for and founding several agencies including Chrapliwy Meier; Packo, Mitchell, Hansen and Comer; Chrapliwy Otis and Studio C. His diverse...

Mary M. Kovach, 100, passed to her heavenly destination on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.   Mary was born on January 6, 1918 in South Bend to Karl and Johanna (Buzolich) Derdak.  She was the third of four siblings.  Mary was a homemaker and assisted her husband operating Charlie’s Tavern. She was also a member of the former St. Anthony Society Ladies Auxiliary.  On January 19, 1946 she married Charles A. “Crab” Kovach.  He died on April 26,...

Kevin Becerril, 23, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018.   Kevin was born on December 19, 1994 in Orange County, CA to Juan Fernando Becerril and Silvia Ruiz.  Surviving are his father Juan Fernando Becerril, mother Silvia Ruiz, mother who raised him Nicole Ivey, his love Selena Aguilar, daughter Azaleyah Becerril, son Santino Becerril, paternal grandmothers Victoria Leal and Shirley (Tim) Rowe, sisters Mariana Becerril, Makayla Gann, Jocelin Torres Ruiz and Lessly Torres Ruiz...

SOUTH BEND – Linda D. Russnak, 73, passed away at 6:30pm Friday, September 28, 2018 in her daughter’s residence.   Linda was born on October 24, 1944 in South Bend to Alex and Clara “Jean” (Phend) Ross.  At the age of 9, her mother left her, and she was raised by Tom and Mary Rzeszewski.  Linda was married three times, first to Wayne Bockhold, second to Dennis Johnson and third to James Russnak.    Surviving are 7 daughters Kaylynn (Earl)...

Dennis R. Dilley, 70, passed away at 4:30am Friday, October 5, 2018 in Hospice House.   Dennis was born on October 22, 1947 in South Bend to Oliver and Hildegard (Hedl) Dilley and was raised by his mother and stepfather Maurice Jacobs.  He was employed by AM General and served his country in the United States Army.   Surviving are his brother Robert Dilley of Walkerton, aunt Rozanne Nowacki of Granger, cousins Kenneth (Jessica) Nowacki and Craig (Shelley) Nowacki, 5 second...

SOUTH BEND – John R. Zurawski, 72, passed away at 9:41pm Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in Memorial Hospital.   John was born on September 7, 1946 in South Bend to John and Ethelyn (Townsley) Zurawski.  He was employed by AM General and also worked as a school crossing guard.  John proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He loved fishing, hunting, bingo, the casino and metal detecting.    On May 30, 2009 he married the former Dorothy...

Donald J. Thornburg Sr., 76, passed away at 4:00pm Thursday, September 27, 2018 in Hospice House.   Donald was born on August 23, 1942 in Iowa to Vernon and Anna (DeGraff) Thornburg. Surviving are his wife Sharon (Borowski) Thornburg, a daughter Stacey (Kevin) Aldridge, 2 sons Donald (Karen) Thornburg Jr. and Ronald (Julie) Thornburg and 7 grandchildren Emily, Elise, Nicholas, Aiden, Justin, Josh and Jessica.   There will be no services.  Cremation has taken place. ...

Ronald R. Royce, 81, passed away at 9:10pm Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Elkhart Hospice.   Ronald was born on July 23, 1937 in Mishawaka to Tom and Bessie (Pauwels) Royce.  He retired from Elk Automotive where he was the purchasing manager.  Ron enjoyed racing, bowling and golfing.  He was Past-President of Bowlers Country Club and was associated with the South Bend Motor Speedway.   Surviving are 2 daughters Veronica (Kevin) Robinson and Stacie Royce both of...

SOUTH BEND – Daniel E. Pierce 65, passed on Tuesday September18, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.     Dan was born on January 12, 1953 in Mishawaka to Claude and Evelyn (Veevaete) Pierce. On April 7, 1973 he married Virginia Creswell who survives along with his daughter Jackie Woltman, grandchildren Zachary, Kollin and Lauren Woltman all of South Bend, his parents and 3 sisters Betty (Randy) Morris of Granger, Sheryl (Bruce) Weber of North Liberty and Claudette (Bob)...