Irene H. Golabowski, 101, of South Bend, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013, New Year's Day. Irene was born September 28, 1911, in South Bend to John & Mary (Rybacki) Chudzicki. On January 13, 1934, she married Erwin Golabowski who preceded her in death on October 8, 1997. Irene is survived by many nieces & nephews. Irene was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church & the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Visitation will be...

Fabian "Jr." Horvath, III, age 61, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, following an extended illness. He was born on January 5, 1951 to Fabian J., Jr. and Rose (Horvath) Horvath in South Bend, Indiana, and was a lifelong resident. He was preceded in death by his father, Fabian J. Horvath, Jr. Fabian graduated from LaSalle High School in 1969. He had worked as a Supervisor for the Indiana Toll Road for 13 years...

Adele Trytko, 90, of South Bend, IN passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012. She was a Secretary with Travelers Insurance Company. Adele was born January 22, 1922, in South Bend, IN to Stanley & Sophie (Stachowiak) Luc. On August 28, 1943, Adele married Bernard Trytko who preceded her in death on April 25, 1994. Adele is survived by a daughter, Denyse Trytko of South Bend, IN, sons, Philip C. Trytko of Niles, MI, Arthur T. (Kathy)...

Charles "Tuggy" Finger passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 29, 2012. Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, brother, uncle, friend-he was the best there was and will be missed by all who were privileged to have known him. He was born October 23, 1926, in Blanford, Indiana, and was predeceased by his parents Berthold and Helen Finger, his brother John Finger, his sister Geneva Smith, and his best friend George "Cy" Dimich. He is...

Michele M. (Rulli) Gates, 58, of South Bend, passed away Friday December 28, 2012, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 28, 1954, to the late Anthony Rulli and Georgianne (Hazinski) Richardson, in South Bend, and was a lifelong area resident. On July 21, 1991, as Michele Rulli, she married James Gates, who preceded her in death on May 24, 2007. Michele is survived by her daughters,...

Shirley Jean Symon June 30, 1925 – December 26, 2012 South Bend-Shirley Jean Symon, 87, passed away Wednesday evening. Mrs. Symon was born in South Bend to Carl and Frieda Fodness on June 30, 1925. Shirley graduated from Central High School in 1943 and went on to Memorial Hospital of South Bend School of Nursing, proudly graduating September 13, 1946. As Shirley Fodness, on Feb 8, 1947, she married Ernest Bill Symon. Ernest...

George C. Janczycki, 83, of South Bend, IN passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. George was born May 13, 1929, in Mishawaka, IN to Andrew & Anna (Racmborski) Janczycki. He retired in 1994 after 45 years of service as a Bus Driver with Transpo Bus Company. On August 15, 1970, George married Mary L. Clark, who preceded him in death November 19, 2004. He is survived by daughters, Vicky (Mike) Covey of South Bend, IN, Carol (Ray) Ramsey of...

Florence L. Borkowski, 100, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Monday, December 24, 2012, at Southfield Village, South Bend, Indiana. She was born on October 6, 1912 to the late Casimer and Victoria (Duszynski) Dolniak in South Bend, Indiana and was a lifelong resident. Along with her parents; she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Dolniak; Bernice Dolniak; and two brothers, Joseph and Valentine Dolniak. Mrs. Borkowski...

Thomas C. Schuler, 61, passed away at home with family by his side on December 24, 2012; after a lengthly illness. Tom was born February 7, 1951 in South Bend, IN, to John and Frances (Sabones) Schuler. He grew up in New Carlisle, IN. He is survived by daughter Amber (Sam) Bradshaw and grandchildren, Addisin, Ashley, and Dylan, Des Moines , IA, and brothers George (Becky) Schuler, Waynesboro, PA, John (Cindy) Schuler, New Carlisle, IN, Walt...

Kathleen "Kathy" L. Sayer, 67, of Elkhart, Indiana (formerly of South Bend, Indiana) passed away at 1:55 a.m. Sunday, December 23, 2012, in her home. She was born on October 31, 1945 to Norman T. and Lola Mae "Jo" (Gilmore) Compton in South Bend, Indiana, and was a lifelong area resident. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Norman T. Compton; step father, Clyde Wise; mother-in-law, Irma Sayer; and an older sister, Nancy (Joe) Chmiel. ...