Sharon J. Vanderheyden, 80, passed away peacefully at 7:45am Monday, June 8, 2020 in Hospice House.   Sharon was born on November 19, 1939 in South Bend to Howard and Dolores (Bourdon) Snyder.  She worked as a school aide and then was the secretary for Vanderheyden Eavestrough.  Sharon was involved with her craft group, 4-H and loved Notre Dame Football, camping and traveling.  On October 3, 1959 she married Albert B. Vanderheyden.  He died on April 27, 2018. ...

Rose O. Wallisch passed April 8, 2020 into the arms of her Lord and Savior, in the home of her daughter and caregiver, Marilyn Vellner.   Rose was born July 12, 1920 to Frank and Katherine (Jambrich) Kuzmits in South Bend, IN.   On October 5, 1946 in Our Lady of Hungary Church she married Leo T. Wallisch, who passed in 2008.  They were blessed with 3 daughters: Marilyn (Mike) Vellner, Shirley (Walter) Barkas, and Rosemarie Nelson.  6 grandchildren: Michael Vellner,...

Elizabeth "Betty" K. Vaszary-Flood passed away peacefully at Signature Healthcare, Bremen, IN on June 29, 2020.   Elizabeth was born to Hungarian parents, Julius and Anna (Papoi) Vaszary of South Bend, IN on August 1, 1920.  She graduated from Washington High School in 1938.   She was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and a life time member of the Rosary Society. From her first job at the Blue Ribbon Pie Shop in South Bend, IN with various jobs in between;...

In loving memory of Mary Magdaline (Presits) Donahue. She was born in Sopron Hungary, March 30, 1953. To Paul and Zsuzanna Presits, who preceded her in death.  She had four siblings, two of whom preceded her in death.  Zsuzanna (Presits) Seider, and Paul Presits.  Her mother and father-in-law, Mary Catherine (Michael), and Bernard Roger Donahue, brothers in law Patrick Donahue, Lee Perry, and great niece Tarin Bowering preceded her in death.   In 1956, when she was...

Frank S. Orisich, 97, passed away at 4:37am Sunday, March 29, 2020 in Memorial Hospital.     Frank was born on March 14, 1923 in South Bend to Frank and Mary (Palatin) Orisich. He was a home builder and owner of Orisich Construction Company. Frank was Past President of the St. Joseph Valley Home Builders Association, active in the National Home Builders Association, a World War II Army Air Corp veteran and a member of St. Jude Parish and American Legion Post 357....

Mary M. Pantzer, 86, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 in her son’s residence.   Mary was born on August 30, 1933 in South Bend to Andrew and Margaret (Buzanich) Reiner.  She was employed by Studebaker from 1955-1958, Associates from 1958-1960 and the University of Notre Dame in the mid 1980’s where she worked in the athletic department as a NCAA compliance coordinator.  Mary was an avid line dancer, loved animals and crossword puzzles, belonged to the Croatian...

Paul A. Billey, 79, passed away at 12:45pm Monday, May 11, 2020 in Memorial Hospital from complications of the corona virus.   Paul was born on August 22, 1940 in Mishawaka, IN to George and Dorothy (Bechtel) Billey.  He was retired from Carl Weiss Body Shop, was an avid Studebaker collector and served his country in the United States Army, Fort Hood, TX.  On December 26, 1969 he married the former Carolyn A. Carlson.  She died on September 20, 2004.  Paul was also...

George S. Chartier, 58, passed away at 4:00pm Monday, June 15, 2020 in Memorial Hospital.   George was born on September 8, 1961 in South Bend to Alfred and Georgeann (Barcza) Chartier.  He was a machinist for over 30 years and liked cars, especially Mustangs.  On May 16, 1992 he married Amy Horner who survives along with his parents, two brothers Michael (Carolyn) Chartier and Christopher (Marjorie) Chartier and 10 nephews and nieces.    Funeral services will be...

Jose Victoriano Navarro, 72, passed away at 11;15am Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his family.   Jose was born on March 29, 1948 in Mezquitic Jalisco, Mexico to Reynaldo and Guadalupe (Lopez) Navarro.  His parents preceded him in death along with three brothers Isauro Navarro, Francisco Navarro, and Victor Navarro.   Surviving are his son Jose A. Navarro, brother Aureliano Navarro and sisters Anita Navarro and Angelina Navarro.   A Mass a Christian...

Joanne M. Glon, 90, passed away at 5:35am Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Memorial Hospital.   Joanne was born on April 18, 1930 in Dowagiac, MI to Walter and Mary (Penkala) Setlak.  She was employed by the University of Notre Dame and Watson’s Gift Shop in New Carlisle. Joanne served on the New Carlisle Library Board and New Carlisle Town Board, replacing her husband after his death, she also was on the Olive Township 4-H Fair Board.   Joanne loved sewing, reading and...