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Karen Scherkenbach O'Brien of South Bend, IN, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, June 4, 2021. Karen was born on May 2, 1946 to Elmer and Marjorie Scherkenbach in Milwaukee, WI. After graduation from Alverno College, where she was student body president, Karen married her high school sweetheart, John O'Brien, at St. Raymond's Church in Mount Prospect, IL. Karen was a lover of books, flowers, and the arts, and she brought these passions to her work as an elementary school teacher and librarian. Her shared nurturing with John of their three children and devotion to their eight grandchildren, however, will always be her proudest accomplishment. Karen's joie de vivre and...

Theresa Angela Nate (Sieradzki) 93, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 12:01 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2021 at her home. Theresa was born on December 1, 1927 in South Bend to Frank and Frances (Wieczorek) Sieradzki. Her father immigrated from Poland as a child and her mother was born in South Bend of Polish immigrants. Theresa grew up in South Bend's Polish neighborhood on South Pulaski Street. Theresa received her Sacraments and was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, where she attended grade school and played on the girls' basketball team. She received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on December 4, 1927 from the Rev. Fr. Leo Pisula, and the Sacrament of Confirmation on October 2, 1937...

Bernice H. Tomkins, 84, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 in Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 17, 1936 in Knox, Indiana to Christopher and Bessie (Ridgeway) Kahlmorgan. She retired on March 1, 1990 form St. Joseph Care Center-West, where she was employed as a Medical Records Clerk for eleven years. She then worked in the Circulation Department at the South Bend Tribune for six years. On September 4, 1954, in St. Adalbert Church, she married Richard A. Tomkins, who preceded her in death on December 31, 1978. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mildred McCoy, Sylvia Deatherage, and Fern Williams; her brother William Kahlmorgan;...

Bernice H. Tomkins, 84, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 in Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 17, 1936 in Knox, Indiana to Christopher and Bessie (Ridgeway) Kahlmorgan. She retired on March 1, 1990 form St. Joseph Care Center-West, where she was employed as a Medical Records Clerk for eleven years. She then worked in the Circulation Department at the South Bend Tribune for six years. On September 4, 1954, in St. Adalbert Church, she married Richard A. Tomkins, who preceded her in death on December 31, 1978. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mildred McCoy, Sylvia Deatherage, and Fern Williams; her brother William Kahlmorgan;...

Marian "Jan" Woodcox, 78, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 24, 1943 to the late Stephen E. and Marian W. (Diedrich) Megyese in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong resident. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis A. Woodcox; and two brothers, Stephen and James Megyese. Jan graduated in 1961 from Riley High School in South Bend. She retired on September 1, 2014 from the St. Joseph County Auditor's office in South Bend, IN, after 22 years of employment. Jan was also employed by Things To Do and St. Joseph Hospital for many years. On...

Myers, William D. "Bill", 62, of South Bend, died Thursday; Kaniewski Funeral Home , South Bend, Indiana

Covey, Vickie L., 72, of Elkhart, died Thursday; Kaniewski Funeral Home , South Bend

Tomkins, Bernice H., 84, of South Bend, died Thursday; Kaniewski Funeral Home , South Bend

Woodcox, Marian "Jan" , 78, of South Bend, IN, died Thursday; Kaniewski Funeral Home , South Bend, IN

Frances E. Sain, 83, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 3:19 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. She was born on January 21, 1938, to the late Maurice and Margaret (Somers) Bettin in Calgary, Alberta (AB), Canada and lived in South Bend, IN, since 1965. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Michael Kent Sain, and a brother, Rudy Bettin of Kimberley, British Columbia (BC), Canada. On August 24, 1963, as Frances E. Bettin, she married Michael Kent Sain at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Creston, BC. He passed away on September 22, 2009. Frances is survived by her sons Patrick Sain of Torrance, CA, and John (Alicia) Sain of Livermore, CA;...

Doris P. Clauson, 95, of Dowagiac, Michigan formerly of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. She was born on September 8, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Oliver F. and Hulda S. (Jenkins) Dreibelbis. On June 25, 1965, she married George W. Clauson who preceded her in death on October 31, 2011. Doris was also preceded in death by her daughter, Teri A. Bradshaw on June 9, 2007, and her sister Ruth Ann Flowers. She is survived by one granddaughter, Terra S. (Barry) Yakim of Dowagiac, Michigan, four great-grandchildren, Corey R. Kovatch, Zachary H. Yakim, Caitlyn A. Yakim, and Barry S. Yakim, Jr., one great-great grandchild, Logan W. Kovatch. Doris was a graduate of...

Sain, Frances E., 83, of South Bend, IN, died Monday; Kaniewski Funeral Home , South Bend, IN

Survived by his wife, Jeanne M.(Hageniers)Riggs; daughter,Paige N.(Sam Miller)Riggs; sister, Patsy(Larry)Singleton; and beloved cat Eclipse. Preceded in death by his parents,Leon & Dolores(Brown)Riggs and three brothers. Kaniewski Funeral Home.

Riggs, James E., 62, of South Bend, IN, died Saturday; Kaniewski Funeral Home , South Bend, IN

Patricia M. Birky, 86, of South Bend passed away on Tuesday March 25, 2021 at Trail Point Village, South Bend. She was born on March 1, 1935, to the late Joseph and Lottie (Walkowski) Zakrzewski and was a life long area resident. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Amm of Mishawaka, a granddaughter, Dr. Hope Amm (Adam Steg) of Birmingham, IL; and two great grand-children, Eric and Emma Steg. She was preceded in death by two sisters; Clara Nowak and Evelyn Marlin; by two brothers; Chester and Joseph Zakrzewski and a son-in-law, David Amm. She graduated from Central High School in 1952. She worked at the following places: South Bend Lathe for several years, Studebaker for 13 years,...

Birky , Patricia M., 86, of South Bend, died Tuesday; Kaniewski Funeral Homes, Inc. , South Bend

Charles A. Freestone, 82, of New Carlisle, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in his home. He was born on November 27, 1938 in Culver, Indiana to the late Phillip A. and Ruby B. (Rodgers) Freestone. On May 20, 1962 he married Betty C. Christoph who survives. He was preceded in death by one son Christopher, and one sister Judith Puckett. Charles is survived by two daughters, Carolene (Frank) Walker of Edwardsburg, Michigan, Cassandra (Michael) Koselke of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, one daughter-in-law, Jennifer Owsianowski, nine grandchildren; Heather (Greg) Martis, Holly (Mark) Richwalski, Kevin Leinbach, Ellyn Koselke, Jared Koselke, Jacob (Abby) Koselke, Katelyn Freestone, Bradley...

Freestone, Charles A., 82, of New Carlisle, died Sunday; Kaniewski Funeral Home , New Carlisle

Lawrence J. Merkner January 19, 1940 - May 21, 2021 NEW CARLISLE - Known to all as Larry or Mr. Larry, Lawrence J. Merkner, 81, of Hudson Lake in New Carlisle, passed away from this world to join Jesus on Friday, May 21, 2021. Larry was born on January 19, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Oscar and Josephine Merkner, the oldest of two children. He graduated from Chicago Vocational High School in 1958 and then served in the U.S. Navy Reserves, being honorably discharged as a petty officer second-class after traveling aboard ship through the Panama Canal and Pacific Rim. Larry spent most of his career as a route salesman. Some might consider it apropos that he sold nuts for Fisher Nuts for 25...

Donna G. Morozowski, 82, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Memorial Hospital. Donna was born on January 20, 1939 in South Bend to Christian and Evelyn (Dominski) Froh. She retired from Bendix/Allied Signal. Donna is survived by her two sons, Dwayne Morozowski of LaPorte, Indiana and Dwight Morozowski of South Bend, Indiana; and three grandchildren, Alec Portinga, Dylan Morozowski, and Emma Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christian and Evelyn Froh; and her brother, Dale Froh. A Catholic Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana. A visitation...

Henry A. Taghon, Jr., 83, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 1:21 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN, following an illness. He was born on February 18, 1938 to the late Henry A., Sr. and Ruth (Rupp) Taghon in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong resident. Henry graduated in 1956 from Central High School in South Bend, IN. He worked as a UPS Truck Driver for 33 years, before retiring in 1998. On June 20, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart Anita E. Rybak at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in South Bend, IN. She passed away on October 12, 2001. Henry is survived by his daughter, Debra (Stewart) Spratt of South Bend, IN; son, Jeff (Dawn) Taghon of...