Sandra J. Morgan, 72, passed away at 9:46pm Monday, April 20, 2020 in her residence, surrounded by her girls and friends.   Sandra was born on June 5, 1947 in LaPorte, IN to Elmer and Velma (Pozil) Garner.  She loved to cook, read and was a gamer (Casino Slots).   Sandy was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Linda Morgan.   Surviving are her two daughters Christine (Todd) Leinenbach of Kansas City, MO, Kimberly (Ed Miltenberger) Chadwick of South Bend,...

Richard R. Gorney, 93, passed away at 12:20pm Sunday, November 22, 2020 in his residence, surrounded by his family.   Richard was born on October 27, 1927 in South Bend to Zygmunt and Marie (Nowicki) Gorney.  He was a World War II, United States Navy veteran who retired from RACO in 1992 after 30 years of employment.  Richard was a member of the American Legion 357, Anchor Conservation Club (Original Member), ZB Falcons, St. Casimir Seniors Club and St. John the Baptist...

Richard S. “Ricky” Seach, Jr, 57, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 in his residence.   Richard was born on April 18, 1963 in South Bend to Richard and Marianne (Danielowicz) Seach.  He attended LaSalle High School and was employed by Gavell RV, 2 Guys Plumbing, and Walmart.  Ricky was a collector of toys and was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Notre Dame football, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.  He was preceded in death by his father and his wife, the...

NAPLES, FL – Robert W. Lavanture passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020.    He was born on December 11, 1942 to the late Robert E. and Pauline (Lutz) Lavanture in Reading, Pennsylvania.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Wendy Anne Lavanture.    Bob graduated from Miami University in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in business and was the catcher for the college baseball team, Miami Redskins, during his entire...

Richard “Dick” Burnoski, 77, passed away at 1:50pm Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in Memorial Hospital.   Richard was born on February 21, 1943 in South Bend to Louis and Evelyn (Short) Burnoski.  They preceded him in death, along with a brother Louis Burnoski.   Surviving are a sister-in-law Marti Burnoski as well as numerous friends.  He was a member of UAW Local 5, VFW# 364 and was a Vietnam veteran.  Dick loved animals, especially his dog Titan and cat...

Emery J. Smith, 69, passed away at 4:30am Monday, November 9, 2020 in Trailpoint Village. Emery was born on November 7, 1951 in South Bend to William and Katherine (Modos) Smith.  They both preceded him in death, along with a brother James A. Smith. Surviving are two sisters Barbara (Tom) Phend and Elizabeth (Dan) Ledsome and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Emery was a member of the DFV German Club and was an avid Notre Dame football and Chicago Cubs fan.  He also was a...

Jean K. Cybulski, 88, passed away at 5:15pm Tuesday, November 10, 2020  in Southfield Village.   Jean was born on August 30, 1932 in South Bend to Leo and Thelma (Irvin) Szmanda, the third of eight children.  On May 21, 1955 in South Bend she married William E. Cybulski who preceded her in death on September 18, 2020.  Jean was also preceded in death by sisters, Joan Burger and Jane Robinson, and brothers Jim, Jack, Gary and Tommy Joe Szmanda.   Jean was employed...

Basil J. Zaderej, 94, passed away at 2:30pm Friday, November 13, 2020 in his residence.   Basil was born on October 19, 1926 in Yampol, Ukraine to Yakiv and Olga (Tatarevska) Zaderej.  He was employed by Franklin Electric in Bluffton, IN as a tool and die maker.  On February 15, 1958 in Fort Wayne he married Tania Tashijan who survives along with two sons Victor (Polly) Zaderej of Oregon, IL and Tony (Karen) Zaderej of Gainesville, FL, two grandchildren Misha and Vika and...

Laszlo Kocsis, 101, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on November 13, 2020. Born on January 30, 1919, in Hungary, Laszlo is survived by his children, Gabriella (Ted) Richarson, Kinga (Dave) Brown, Laszlo (Kim) Kocsis, Cathy (Len) Lisson and Tom (Nettie) Kocsis; grandchildren, Cathy (Marc) Meyer, Christine (Pat) Bromen, Becky Roemen, Ellie Brown, Andrew (Brianna) Lisson, Thomas Kocsis, Katie Brown, Vinnie Brown, Annie Lisson, Calvin Kocsis and Josiah Kocsis; great-...