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Adrienne M. Clark, beloved soul who touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023, at the age of 83. Born February 18,1940 to Max J and Magdelena "Peggy" Naegele Martin, Adrienne M. Clark was born and raised in Chicago. She put herself through college while raising six children as a single parent in Warsaw, Indiana. She dedicated 30 years to training trainers to work with parents in the prevention of child abuse at SCAN in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a writer, writing a column in the 1970's in the Warsaw Times- Union as well as being employed as a part time writer at the Harmonizer, a Catholic Newspaper. She also loved to dance, sing and play her guitar. ...

Adrienne M. Clark, beloved soul who touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023, at the age of 83. Born February 18,1940 to Max J and Magdelena "Peggy" Naegele Martin, Adrienne M. Clark was born and raised in Chicago. She put herself through college while raising six children as a single parent in Warsaw, Indiana. She dedicated 30 years to training trainers to work with parents in the prevention of child abuse at SCAN in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a writer, writing a column in the 1970's in the Warsaw Times- Union as well as being employed as a part time writer at the Harmonizer, a Catholic Newspaper. She also loved to dance, sing and play her guitar. ...

Patrick (Pat) Brennan, 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Pat was born in December of 1946. He loved construction and working with his hands, building with steel and wood. After his five-year apprenticeship with plumbers and pipefitters Local 172, he went on to forty years of challenging projects as a pipefitter/welder. He enjoyed the heaviest construction the best: nuclear power plants, steel mills and many local sites. He also enjoyed completing the blind welds sometimes necessary to complete a technical project. He often said he was born for this profession. Pat was also a fine woodworker making many pieces of furniture for his family and friends. In 1995, Pat bought...

Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Calderone, 75, of Niles, MI passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born in South Bend, IN on May 11, 1948, to the late Michael and Helen (Cserpes) Hatala. On May 24, 1969, in St. Matthew Cathedral, she married Rocco Calderone who survives. Also surviving are his children, Gina Meyer and Joseph (Amy) Calderone and grandchildren, Jacob Calderone, Maria Meyer, Katelyn Calderone and Luke Meyer. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Thomas Hatala. Kathy is a 1966 graduate of John Adams High School. The family will receive friends from 10 am-11:45 am on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Hahn Funeral Home,...

Bernadine M. Parsons, 89, of Mishawaka passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. Bernice was born in Edwardsville, PA on October 30, 1933, to the late Stanley and Mary (Demoski) Vonsavage. On August 29, 1953, she married George Parsons who preceded her in death on February 23, 1999. Bernadine is survived by her children, Marybeth Parsons and Michael D. (Terri) Parsons; 3 grandchildren, Jessica (Nate) Behning, Drew (Nikki) Parsons and Erika Parsons; 6 great grandchildren, Eli, Parker, Chace & Henry Behning and Addison & Clayton Parsons; niece, Sharon (Harry) Molyneux; and nephew, James Vonsavage. Bernadine moved from Bluffton, IN to Michiana in 2007. She had many life-long...

Bernadine M. Parsons, 89, of Mishawaka passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. Bernice was born in Edwardsville, PA on October 30, 1933, to the late Stanley and Mary (Demoski) Vonsavage. On August 29, 1953, she married George Parsons who preceded her in death on February 23, 1999. Bernadine is survived by her children, Marybeth Parsons and Michael D. (Terri) Parsons; 3 grandchildren, Jessica (Nate) Behning, Drew (Nikki) Parsons and Erika Parsons; 6 great grandchildren, Eli, Parker, Chace & Henry Behning and Addison & Clayton Parsons; niece, Sharon (Harry) Molyneux; and nephew, James Vonsavage. Bernadine moved from Bluffton, IN to Michiana in 2007. She had many life-long...

Mary Ann Wozniak passed away peacefully on Thursday August 30th, 2023. She was at home surrounded by her family. A lifelong resident of Mishawaka, she was born on June 21st 1946, to Frank and Mary (Celie) Nagy, and was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Frank Nagy and son Matthew Wozniak. She is survived by her sister Susan Weinberg. On January 14, 1967, in St. Bavo's Church, Mary Ann married Thomas Wozniak who survives. Also surviving are her children Beth (Mike) Garatoni, Greg (Jennifer) Wozniak and Tim (Brooke) Wozniak; grandchildren Lauren, Matthew (Mary), Anna, Anthony, Mia, Sophia Garatoni, Adam, Jake, Jack and Henry Wozniak, Luther (Niesha) Jacobs, Grant (Katie)...

Patricia H. (Russell) Remmo, 77, passed away the evening of Friday, July 28, 2023, in South Bend, Indiana. Patricia was born on January 28, 1946, in Portage, Michigan to the late Ivan Russell and Helen (Reed) Russell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Remmo and brothers, Mark Russell and Stan Russell. She is survived by her two sons, Tim Warner and Ted Warner; stepson, CJ Remmo; and siblings, John Russell, Louise Russell and Barbra Murphy. Patricia was a very talented artist and has created dozens of paintings, including seascapes and landscapes. She was a loving woman and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. No services are scheduled at this time. Hahn Funeral Home,...

Christine A. Copenhaver, 90, of South Bend passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Christine was born in Gary, IN on July 15, 1933, to Manuel and Angelina (Spiropolus) Funtadakis. Christine married Edward Copenhaver, her husband of 58 years until his death on April 2, 2023. She is also preceded in death by parents; a brother, Anthony Funtadakis and stepson, Edward Copenhaver. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Smet and children, Joey, Casey and Alex Klebba; son, David (Brenda) Smet and daughter, Ashleigh; stepdaughter, Laura (Doug) Cole and their children, Alex, Brooke and Julia; Edward's children, Lisa Lavery, Kyle and Clinton; as well as 11 great...

Michael Thomas Collins, 62, of Austin, TX passed away suddenly in Breckenridge, CO on June 21, 2023. Michael was born in South Bend, IN on July 19, 1960, to Thomas G. and Helen Ann (Goepfrich) Collins. Mike was a brilliant student. He began his education at Holy Cross School in South Bend, IN and continued at Beiger School when his family moved to Mishawaka, IN in 1970. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1978. Mike majored in Computer Science at Purdue University and graduated in 1982 with High Honors. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, America's most prestigious honor society. Blessed with a disciplined, analytical mind, Mike could always be depended on to give a detailed,...

Louise Theresa Buysse-Sibley, 95, of South Bend passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Louise was born in Mishawaka on August 14, 1927, to Alphonse and Florentine (Audenaert) Buysse. Louise is preceded in death by her parents and son, John Sibley. She is survived by her brother, Larry (Judy) Buysse; nieces, Lori (Pete) Dance, Lisa (Scott) King and Lesley (Mike) Szymarek, and nephew, David (Ann) Buysse. Louise was the Mishawaka High School Homecoming Queen in 1945. Louise retired from Whitney National Bank of New Orleans after 20 years. She returned to the area in 1997 after living in Metairie, LA for 33 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am on Monday, June 26, 2023, at...

Lillian "Joyce" (Townsend) Baker, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 23, 2023, following a long battle with Alzheimer's Dementia. She was born in Osceola, IN on September 25, 1927, to Forrest and Ethel (Snyder) Townsend and was an area resident all her life. She was a cherished wife, loving mother, beloved grandma and a favorite aunt. Her listening ear, caring heart and infectious humor made her a wonderful confidant and friend. Joyce is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Dan) Weatherly of Homer, AK and Joyce "Jodie" Brink of Mishawaka; daughter-in-law, Kay Baker of Mishawaka; 4 grandsons, Dan (Claudia) Weatherly, Rob (Valerie) Brink, Kevin Brink, Ian (Melanie) Weatherly...

Stanley Kanczuzewski, 103, of Mishawaka passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Niles, MI after a brief illness. Stanley was born in South Bend, IN on October 21, 1919, to the late Andrew and Mary (Shipinski) Kanczuzewski. On May 20, 1944, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka he married Anne (Zavor) Kanczuzewski. They celebrated over 60 years before her death on September 4, 2004. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Alice Boyle and children, Mary and Richard Kanczuzewski. He is survived by his daughter, Carol (John) Hess; daughter-in-law, Kathy Kanczuzewski; grandchildren, Shelley Hess, John (Amy) Hess Jr., Jessica Robinson, Leroy Elliot, Richard Kanczuzewski and AJ...

Carl Joseph Siepker, 87, of Mishawaka passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Carl was born in Tennyson, Wisconsin on December 8, 1935, to the late Edward and Lucille (Rose) Siepker. Carl is survived by his sons, Paul L. Siepker and Alan J. (Denise) Siepker; grandchildren, Kyndra (Adam) Baldwin, Kimberly (Eric) Lundmarc and Kelli (Devin) Dale; great grandchildren, Bailey (Levi) Winget, Cole Lundmarc and Haley Dale; and sister, Liz Brietbach. He is preceded in death by his son, Richard E. Siepker and sisters, Anne Siepker and Izzy Landmeier. There will be no formal services. Carl will be laid to rest in S. Anthony Cemetery in Effingham, IL. Hahn Funeral Home has been entrusted with...

God called His "Little Lamb, Sandra to her eternal home on Monday, January 23, 2023, the home she yearned for. Sandie was born to John and Virginia (Knowles) Crothers on November 1, 1940, in South Bend, Indiana. She graduated from Riley High School and then from World Harvest Bible College as valedictorian in 1988. Sandra was a single mom for many years before marrying an awesome man, Eugene Benninghoff, on his birthday June 26, 1975. Eugene preceded her in death on November 27, 2021. Also preceding her in death are 2 great grandbabies: Branson Watkins and Hannah Piedre. Sandie always dreamed of having 12 children. She was blessed with 6 and ended up with her 12 when they all married. She...

God called His "Little Lamb, Sandra to her eternal home on Monday, January 23, 2023, the home she yearned for. Sandie was born to John and Virginia (Knowles) Crothers on November 1, 1940, in South Bend, Indiana. She graduated from Riley High School and then from World Harvest Bible College as valedictorian in 1988. Sandra was a single mom for many years before marrying an awesome man, Eugene Benninghoff, on his birthday June 26, 1975. Eugene preceded her in death on November 27, 2021. Also preceding her in death are 2 great grandbabies: Branson Watkins and Hannah Piedre. Sandie always dreamed of having 12 children. She was blessed with 6 and ended up with her 12 when they all married. She...

Jeffery Stephelton Jones, 66, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2023. Jeff was born in Mishawaka, IN on June 9, 1956, to Marilyn S. (Rutherford) Jones and the late Jack H. Jones. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo Z. and Martha J. (Hutchens) Jones and Albert S. and Dora (Warriner) Rutherford. Jeff is survived by his sister, Nanette (Scott) Pollock; nephew, Nathan Mittleman; step-nephew, Henry (Hillary) Pollock; and great-niece, Gwynn E. Pollock. Jeff attended Jackson High School and graduated from Riley High School in 1976. Following graduation, he enrolled at Vincennes University as a general studies major. Jeff worked in cleaning and maintenance at...

Laverne M. Auger, 96, of South Bend passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. Laverne was born in Laurium, MI to the late Nicholas & Florence (Lobb) Capello. She graduated from Calumet High School in 1943. On June 15, 1946, in Detroit, Laverne married Charles Hugo Auger who preceded her in death on June 18, 2012. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Capello. She is survived by her children, Pamela (Robert) Simmons and Bruce (Marcia) Auger; grandchildren, Michelle Auger Hagenberg (Rainer Friebe), Gretchen (Richard) Olson and Megan (Justin) Simmons; and a great granddaughter, Julia. She was also a beloved Aunt to the Capellos. Laverne loved to golf, shop, walk, be on...

Robert John Leader, 66, of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in South Bend Memorial Hospital. Robert was born in South Bend, IN on June 25, 1956, to John J. Leader and Sue (Metzger) Leader. He is survived by his wife Kenna (Kovach) and his children, Ryan (Ashley) Leader and Lindsay (Jeffery) Haupt; stepdaughter, Christina Grace (Rick) Borkowski; and his sisters, Pam Barber, Kim (Wil) Horn, Kelli (Jim) Bryan, 5 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beth Kaehr. Robert proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. In 2004 he deployed to Iraq for one year as a member of the 194th Combat Engineer...

Ila M. Fadden, 88, of Granger passed away at home on Monday, June 6, 2022. Ila was born to the late Clarence G. and Virgil M. (Durigg) Book. She graduated from Beallsville High School and The Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati, OH. Ila married Edward J. Fadden on July 2, 1955. They were happily married for 57 1/2 years. Ila is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Edward Jeffrey Fadden III; and her husband, Edward J. Fadden. She is survived by her children, Valli R. (Steven/deceased) Carpenter and Steven K. (Paula) Fadden; grandchildren, Jared (Amanda) Fadden, Jacob Fadden, Kaitlyn Fadden, Kayla Carpenter and Ila (Adam) Beckett; 3 great grandchildren, Emery Jane,...

Mary M. Prete, 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Mishawaka, IN. Mary was born on May 5, 1931, in Chicago, IL to the late Clarence and Della (Roche) Cahill. Mary is survived by her children, Margaret "Peg" (John) Dombrowski, Laurie Snyder, Cathi Tucker, Mark (Gail) Prete and Michael Prete; and grandchildren, Rachel, Nick, Noelle, Julia, Hannah and Adam. Mary loved family gatherings, her faith and going to Sunday mass, her two cats, hosting holiday events, trying new recipes and any opportunity to dance and celebrate. A funeral mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at 10700 Aboite Center Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 on Friday, February 4th at 11 am with...