All Obituaries

Adeline Krych Van Laecke was born to Mary Anna Hans and Valentine Krych.  She lost her father at the age of 4.  Edward Szlanfucht became her new dad 3 years later.  Adeline met her husband Albert at the age of 14 at the Dew Drop Inn in Mishawaka and they were instantly attracted.  Two years later their romance began.  Al and Adeline were married on June 28, 1941.  Al always said "She is the love of my life"....and he was the love of her...

Jacqueline “Jacki” Froh, 59, of DeWitt, MI, formerly of South Bend passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in her residence.   Jacki was born on July 23, 1961 in South Bend to Elmer and Patricia (Roytek) Kovach.  On September 7, 1991, she married Andrew “Andy” Froh.  He died on July 16, 2012.   Surviving are a son Drew (Abbey) Froh, sister Denise (Kim) Myers, niece Krista Myers, nephew Rob (Allison) Myers and her dog Oakley.   A...

  Paula Highsmith, 64, passed away at 9:36pm Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Memorial Hospital.   Paula was born on September 25, 1956 in Warsaw, IN to Leo and Judy (Chestnutt) Chalk.   Surviving are two sons David Byrnes and Douglas Byrnes, a granddaughter Ivy, two sisters Marilyn Stickler and Alice Lawson, and a brother Harley Chalk.   Cremation has taken place, no services will be held.  

 Irene B. Ziolkowski, 99, passed away at 7:58am Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Hamilton Grove Retirement Community.   Irene was born on May 10, 1922 in South Bend to Joseph and Mary (Horvath) Bokon.  On May 25, 1946 in South Bend she married Alexander “Al” Ziolkowski.  He died on February 22, 2002.  Irene was also preceded in death by a son A. Paul Ziolkowski, three sisters Mary Dominiak, Velma Sikorski, and Lillian Grzezinski and three brothers Rudolph Bokon,...

Jelena Suka, 93, passed away at 9:30am Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Bell Tower Health & Rehab.   Jelena was born on June 8, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Matthew and Mila Roknich.  They both preceded her in death along with her husband Very Rev. Vladimir Suka, a grandchild a brother Joseph Roknich, and son-in-law Thomas McGuin.   Surviving are a daughter Michelle McGuin of Osceola, two sons Milan (Sheila) Suka of Worthington, OH and Robert (Shelley) Suka of Butner, NC, 8...

Mary E. Rzeszewski, 99, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 in her residence.   Mary was born on April 1, 1922 in South Bend to Joseph and Julia (Racz) Ross.  On October 12, 1946 she married Thomas Rzeszewski.  He died on March 30, 1979.  Mary was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Andrea, 5 sisters Julia Caine, Velma Whitteberry, Helen Lundstrum, Rose Burnette, and Isabelle Giszewski and 7 brothers Joseph Ross, Alex Ross, Steve Ross, Ernie Ross, William Ross,...

Michael Paul Fodroci, of South Bend, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was loved dearly by his family and friends. Michael was born on May 22, 1924, to Joseph and Teresa (Csakany) Fodroci in St. Joseph County. They preceded him in death.  He graduated as Salutatorian from Washington High School and subsequently joined the 8th Army Air Corps during World War II, where he flew 34 missions in the European theater, serving as both a navigator and a...

Kathryn Schultz, 88, passed away at 11:00am Thursday, July 8, 2021 in her residence.   Kathryn was born on November 8, 1932 in South Bend to John and Katie Keglovich.  On May 23, 1963 she married Richard “Dick” Schultz who survives along with two daughters Marlya Bunn and Renee Schultz, her sister Elsie Proctor, a grandson Trevor Mason Bunn and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Elma Valvo and brother Frank...

Norma J. (Fisher, Kraft) Conklin, 83, of Lebanon Indiana passed away on February 8th, 2021. Norma was born on May 15, 1937 in South Bend to Orville and Mildred (Kizer) Fisher. She graduated from Greene Township High School in South Bend in 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Lyle Fisher, her husband Donald R. Conklin, and her daughter Valeri Jo (Conklin, Rivas) Hrdlicka.  She is survived by her granddaughter Jessica Rivas, great granddaughter Jernee Rivas, and...

On June 22, 2021, Richard (Dick) Hauguel, passed away quietly at Ernestine M. Raclin House – Center for Hospice Care surrounded by his loving family.   Richard was born on November 16, 1935 in South Bend to Frank and Mary (Nemeth) Hauguel.  On June 14, 1958 he married Janine A. Woltman who survives.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Frank E. Hauguel.   Richard was employed by Fuller O’Brien Paint and was a veteran of the U. S. Marine...