Timothy Ryan Moss, 43, passed away at 1:26pm Wednesday, October 9, 2019.    Timothy was born on January 5, 1977 in Dowagiac, MI to Terrance and Rita (Freel) Moss.  They survive along with his step-father David A. Stephens, daughter Abigail McClure Harrison, son Joshua Alan Smith, 12 grandchildren from his late wife Karen Niles-Davis-Moss, sister Tara (Chris) Hoadley, niece Chloe Marie and nephew Christopher.   Tim liked the outdoors, woodworking and helping KMR Tree...

Larry Gene Katona, age 73, of Baldwin, Michigan and formerly South Bend and Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He was born on December 11, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Alexander and Emma Katona. He was a Washington High School graduate and married the love of his life Phyllis Kay Barclay on November 11, 1965. He retired from Portage, IN U.S. Postal Service where he worked as the Assistant Postmaster General. In his free time he enjoyed working with his...

Sheila T. Macri, 61, of Gaffney, SC, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in her residence.   Sheila was born on November 16, 1957 in Charlotte, NC to Henry and Doris (Cooley) Thompson.  They preceded her in death along with her husband Antonio “Tony” Macri, brothers-in-law Frank Lizzi, Dominic (Francesca) Macri, Edward Macri, and Cosimo Macri, sister-in-law Concetta Maugeri and her cat, Muffin and dog, Shiloh.   Surviving are her...

Gregory J. Piechocki, 71, passed away at 6:30pm Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in his residence.   Gregory was born on March 4, 1948 to Alfred and Catherine (Prusinsky) Piechocki.  They preceded him in death along with a son Gregory, grandson Michael, sister, Theresa Rose Piechocki, brother-in-law David Hayes and nephew Joshua Piechocki.   Surviving are a daughter Jill (Jamey) Becker of Goshen, son Jeffrey (Julie) Piechocki of South Bend, 6 grandchildren Jeffrey, Nicole,...

Delbert F. “Del” Bloss, Jr. 75, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 in his residence.   Del had a successful 30 year career in the airline computer industry.  He was lucky enough to work with his brother, Bob for 3 years at Bullfrog Speaker Systems, which Bob started in the late 1970’s. His computer career took him from South Bend to Chicago, Dallas, Pennsylvania, Florida and California.  While in California Del started Global Fine Art.  After 9/11,...

Robert V. Motl, 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in his daughter’s home.   Robert was born on May 27, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Victor and Jeanette (Clark) Motl.  On May 5, 1984 in Chicago he married Joanne Farbo, who survives along with 2 daughters Amanda Motl and Christiana Bigelow, 3 sons Robert Motl, William Motl, and Ronald Motl, 8 grandchildren Aiden Motl, Treysion Motl, Christinna Bigelow, Tristan Motl, Iziah Thomas-Motl, Cathrynn Bigelow, Juliana...

Violet King, 94, passed away at 6:15am Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Trailpoint Village.   Violet was born on May 10, 1925 in South Bend to Peter and Elaine (Elenada Delich) Rodick.  On March 30, 1958 she married Warren King.  He died on March 16, 1982.  Violet was also preceded in death by 5 sisters Edith Winslow, Mary Horvath, Millie Garbacz, Angie Turner and Cecelia Balcerzak and 4 brothers Donald “Dutch” Rodick, Nick Rodick, Mike Rodick and Joseph...

Marilyn J. Slater, 84, passed away at 2:11am Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in St. Joseph Regional Med Center.   Marilyn was born on January 20, 1935 in LaPorte, IN to John and Winefred (Jones) Knowlton.  Marilyn worked for the State of Indiana and was a NASCAR fan.  On September 1, 1956 in LaPorte she married Donald L. Slater.  He died on March 18, 1994.  Marilyn was also preceded in death by her parents and 7 brothers and sisters.   Surviving are her 4...

Robert C. Zeak, 55, passed away at 12:17pm Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Memorial Hospital.   Robert was born on July 26, 1964 in South Bend to Vincent and Virginia (Ewald) Zeak.  Bob enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.   He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Larry Zeak.   Surviving are a daughter Amanda Greenlee, son Steven McNeill, 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters Barbara Zeak and Rita Zeak and a brother Mark Zeak.    Cremation has taken...

Eugene P. Chrobot Sr. 77, passed away at 8:35am Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Memorial Hospital.   Eugene was born on December 27, 1941 in South Bend to Frank and Dorothy (Starczewski) Chrobot Sr.  He was employed by South Bend Range / Escan for 26 years and by Lock Joint Tube for 21 years.  Gene was an avid Notre Dame fan and also enjoyed the Chicago Bears.  On April 20, 1968 he married the former Jeannette Borowski who survives along with a daughter Rebecca (Richard)...