Olga S. Perry-Hunter, 58, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born on September 28, 1957 in San Diego, CA, to the late Lester, Sr. and Anita (Proud) Newton. She lived in this area most of her life. Survivors include her husband, James Hunter; a son, Randel Perry of Mishawaka; two grandchildren, Tyler and Briana Perry; and a brother, Lester Newton, Jr. of South Bend. Cremation...

Robert F. Widup, Sr., 91, of New Carlisle, Indiana passed away at 10:50 a.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in Memorial Hospital. Robert was born on June 23, 1924 in Warsaw, Indiana to William and Mildred (Silveus) Widup. He had lived in New Carlisle, Indiana since 1973, coming from South Bend, Indiana. He retired in 1983 from the Bendix Corporation, where he was employed from 1950 – 1983. On January 21, 1946, in Mishawaka, Indiana, he...

Eugene J. Kovas, 86, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2015 at Franciscan St. Anthony Hospice, Michigan City. He was born October 25, 1928, in New Carlisle, to the late Louis and Theresa (Racz) Kovacsics. He was married to Gwendolyn Slack in Niles, MI in 1953, who preceded him in death in 1964. Along with his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Irma Bingaman; and by four brothers, Joe and Louis...

Loretta M. Pajakowski, 88, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 2:52 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in Memorial Hospital. Loretta was born on December 4, 1926 in Hammond, Indiana to Erskine and Agatha (Johnston) Shaw, and had lived in South Bend since 1953. On April 11, 1953, in Gary, Indiana, she married Ernest S. Pajakowski, who preceded her in death on June 15, 2006. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Philip, James, and...

Rev. Bartholomew C. Salter, C.S.C., 76, died Monday (September 28, 2015) at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind. He was born on January 12, 1939 in County Cork, Ireland, to Bartholomew and Bridget (McCarthy) Salter. He was one of four siblings. Fr. Salter graduated from Stonehill College in 1967. After graduation he studied theology at the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., and was ordained a priest April 3, 1971. After seeking...

South Bend - Henrietta "Hank" Jurgonski was born on November 7, 1923 in South Bend to Ignatius and Mary (Demski) Rajski and became part of a large Polish family, being the ninth of eleven children. Sadly, all of her brothers and sisters have preceded her in death. On July 13, 1946, Henrietta married Stanley "Bill" Jurgonski at St. Hedwig's Catholic Church. Stanley preceded her in death on March 20, 2000. Hank retired from Sobenite Plastics in...

Lillian Marie Gonsoroski, 82, journeyed to heaven on September 26th 2015. A dear and beloved mother of 6 children, her life was rich and full with the treasure of love for her marriage, her children, grandchildren, extended family, friends and neighbors. She brought gifts, seen and unseen, to others' lives so dear to her. She loved sharing with others her love for cooking, reading, a passion for fresh flowers and gardening, and family time...

Edward G. Dunbar, Jr., 91, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Wellbrooke of South Bend. Edward was born July 3, 1924 to the late Edward G., Sr. and Ruth (Josephson) Dunbar in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong resident On August 10, 1946, he married Elaine Nierzwicki at St.Patrick Catholic Church in South Bend, IN. She passed away on June 10, 2012. . Ed was also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter,...

New Carlisle - Christine C. Cortier, 66, of New Carlisle, Indiana passed away at 2:26 a.m. Sunday, September 20, 2015 in her home. Christine was born on August 14, 1949, in South Bend to Richard and Wanda (Utterback) Cortier, and was a lifelong area resident. She taught many different classes at New Prairie School Corporation for 41 years before retiring in March 2012. Christine is survived by her two sisters, Carol Whiteman of New Carlisle...