Obituaries

Sep 5, 2021

Kathryn Sue Handley, age 77 of South Bend, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday morning, September 5, 2021, at the Center for Hospice, Raclin House in Mishawaka. Sue was born August 12, 1944, in Hardy, Arkansas. Her parents, Rubert J. Ray and Dorothy (nee Russell) Ray-Badgero preceded her in death.  On June 12, 1964, she...

Aug 24, 2021

Forever Isn't Always.........    Remembering the life of Jessie Morgan Jr., beloved: Son, Brother, Father, Husband, Friend.

Jessie Morgan Jr. passed away August 24, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka following an unexpected illness.  Jessie was born December 15, 1971, in St. Joseph, Michigan to Jessie and Beverly Ann (Moor) Morgan.  He married...

Aug 21, 2021

Delores L. Torok, age 92 of Jeffersonville, Indiana formerly of Mishawaka, passed away on August 21, 2021. Dolores was born December 20, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Philip and Elsie Edna (Ash) Lee.  On September 6,  1952, she married Charles Torok at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in South Bend, Indiana. Charles preceded her in death on...

Aug 20, 2021

Barbara Louise Emmert, age 93 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, August 20, 2021.  Barb was born April 22, 1928, in Terre Haute, Indiana.  She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Jency (Funkhouser) Smith.  On August 11, 1945, she married Robert D. Emmert in Mishawaka, Indiana. They celebrated 70 years of...

Aug 18, 2021

Brenda Lou Jamison, age 64 of South Bend, passed away at Memorial Hospital on August 18, 2021.  She was born June 28, 1957 in South Bend to the late Robert and Virginia (Henry) Piechocki.  Brenda was employed for many years in the cafeteria with the South Bend School Corporation before her retirement.

She is survived by her...

Aug 15, 2021

Frank L. Springer Sr., age 78, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 15, 2021.  Frank was born October 7, 1942, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Frank M. and Athelene Springer.  He was a graduate of South Bend Central High School.  As a young man, Frank achieved the rank of Eagle Scout where he learned many...

Aug 14, 2021

James John Manuszak, age 82, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, August 14, 2021.  Jim was born June 27, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana to the late William and Helen (Pullman) Manuszak.  Jim was a graduate of Riley High School, class of 1957, and he later attended Wharton School of Business to advance his computer programming skills. ...

Aug 12, 2021

Martha was born and raised in Miami, Florida. In the course of her life, she lived in Tennessee, California, Washington DC and Northern Indiana. Martha loved downtown South Bend where she spent her last years. She could be seen frequenting Fridays by the Fountain, Vegetable Buddies and South Bend Brew Works. She was a woman of style, always having...

Aug 12, 2021

George Matthew Pyclik, age 52, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Elkhart on the morning of August 12, 2021.  George was born March 13, 1969 in Lansing, Michigan.  He was a graduate of Ithaca High School, class of 1988. On May 4, 1990, he married Dawn Fergison.

George is survived by his wife, Dawn Pyclik of...

Aug 10, 2021

Robert Lee Games, age 90 of Granger, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.  Bob was born August 14, 1930, in Canton, Illinois to the late Leo V. and Helen (Woolem) Games. Following graduation from high school, Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served honorably in the 314th Motor...

Aug 10, 2021

Bonnie Nell Stults, 84, passed away Tuesday, August 10th, in Mishawaka, Indiana with her daughters by her side.  Bonnie was born April 27, 1937, in Wayne County, Tennessee, to Bill and Elsie (nee Rich) Brown.   She played basketball in high school until she was injured and decided to give up her athletic career.  She married Ledford Stults in 1954...

Aug 9, 2021

Kenneth Boss Reeves, age 78, passed away at his home in Mishawaka on August 9, 2021.  Kenny was born July 28, 1943 in South Bend to the late Boss Edward and Opal Jewel (Lancaster) Reeves.  He was employed many years in the RV manufacturing business.

Surviving is his longtime companion, Janet Yeakey of Mishawaka and his daughter...

Aug 8, 2021

James Raymond “Duke” Dewey, age 87 of Osceola, passed away with his family by his side on August 8, 2021, following a brief illness.  Duke was born June 13, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois.  His father and stepmother, Raymond Sinclair and Genevieve Dewey and his mother, Margaret Kennedy Dewey preceded him in death.  Duke was a gradate of St. Rita’s...

Jul 30, 2021

Jamie Allen Kovach, age 46 of New Carlisle, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on Hudson Lake on Friday morning, July 30, 2021.  Jamie was born March 14, 1975, in South Bend.

He is survived by his children Brenden Kovach, Danielle Frost, Bria Aviles, Abbigayle Milcherska and Melanie Ginther.  Surviving as well is his...

Jul 26, 2021

Yvonne Kathryn Piech, age 85 of South Bend, passed away at her home on Monday, July 26, 2021. Yvonne was born December 3, 1945, in Harvey, Illinois to the late Edward and Kathryn Rose (Eckstein) LeDoux.

She is survived by her son Jeffrey L. Komp of Mishawaka and several grandchildren. Her son Jay Komp and her daughter...

Jul 26, 2021

George Duane Badgero, age 86 of Granger, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka on Monday, July 26, 2021.  George was born June 23, 1935 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to the late Robert Phillip and B. Flossie (Converse) Badgero.  On April 27, 1957, he married Nancy Jean Bock.  Nancy preceded him in death in March, 2015....

Jul 24, 2021

Robin Denise Hartman, age 55 of Elkhart, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital on Saturday, July 24, 2021.  Robin was born October 18, 1965 in Elkhart.  She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Hartman and Marjorie (Smith) Hartman-Sailor.  Robin was a graduate of Memorial High School and later worked for several years with Utilimaster in Wakarusa and...

Jul 24, 2021

Andrew's Celebration of Life service is now available to view below. Thank you for your patience as we edited and enhanced the audio of the service.  Your patience is deeply appreciated.

~The staff of Cruz Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Andrew David Knight, age 37 of Mishawaka, went to be with the...

Jul 21, 2021

Penny Lynn Parker, age 64 of Granger, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Penny was born May 30, 1957 in South Bend, Indiana to John and Roma C. (Krum) Ludwig.  Penny was a graduate of Penn High School where she was a baton twirler with the marching band.  Her...

Jul 17, 2021

John Eddie Fisher, age 82 of Mishawaka, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Saturday, July 17, 2021.  John was born August 8, 1938 in Oakwood, Ohio to the late John P. and Bessie (Miller) Fisher.  On December 21, 1968, John married Patricia J. Pallo in Roseland, Indiana. She preceded him in death in June of 2005....