All Obituaries

James A. Pinter, 82, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 7:40 p.m.  Saturday, December 3, 2022, in the Raclin House.  James was born on April 2, 1940 in South Bend to Stephen and Mary (Meuleman) Pinter, and was a lifelong resident.  He retired in 2020 from Gurley Leep Automotive Family where he was employed in the Transportation Department.  On April 24, 1965 he married Margaret A. Kalmar, who survives.  James is also survived by his daughter, Theresa (Allen) Holt...

Joanne Lucille Humphrey, 88, of New Carlisle, Indiana passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Joanne was born on March 11, 1934 in Wessington, South Dakota to the late John and Anna (Betik) Zvonek.  Joanne married Stanley Joseph Humphrey on June 25, 1955, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2012.  She is survived by two sons, Thomas (Paula) Humphrey of New Carlisle, Indiana, Scott (Penny) Humphrey of Centerview, Missouri, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and many...

Russell J. Leason, 75, of New Carlisle, Indiana passed away on Thursday December 1, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Russell A. and Dorothy (Hall) Leason. Russell is survived by one daughter, Angela (David) Henry of North Liberty, Indiana, three sons, Chris Leason of LaPorte, Indiana, Timothy Leason of New Carlisle, Indiana, Peter (Tammie) Leason of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by...

Jerry Charles Chapman, 93, of New Carlisle, Indiana passed away on November 28, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 6, 1929 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Henry and Pearl (Wolfe) Chapman, who later married Lawrence Rigg. On January 19, 1957 he married Betty L. Shippy who survives. Jerry is also survived by 1 son, Scott G. Chapman, 3 daughters, Lynn (Dede) Chapman(Greg), Kimberley (Kenneth) Huston of New Carlisle, Indiana, Jeri Lee Burnett of Bay Saint Louis,...

Funeral Arrangements: Monday, December 5, 2022 Mass of the Resurrection: 10:30 a.m. Church of Our Lady of Loretto Notre Dame, Indiana Visitors are welcome; please adhere to mask and social distance guidelines while in the church. You may view the livestreamed Mass on YouTube.     Sister M. Ruth Barbara, CSC (Barbara Ann Holtshouser) December 5, 1944 — November 28, 2022   We share news of the death of Sister M. Ruth Barbara (Holtshouser), CSC, who died at...

Daniel A. Kopczynski (Jr.), 44, of South Bend, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2022 in his home. He was born on August 19, 1978 to Daniel J. (Sr.) and Celeste M. (Czajkowski) Kopczynski in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong area resident.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Celeste M. Kopczynski. Dan graduated in 1996 from Washington High School in South Bend.  He currently was employed with the Foundry Apartments, Notre Dame, IN, where he worked in...

Deborah Marie Weist, 60, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was born on March 9, 1962, in South Bend to Gordon and Beverly (Farkas) Weist. She was preceded in death by her father Gordon and one brother Eric. Deborah is survived by two daughters, Brooke (Randy Shelton) Murray of Granger, Indiana, Nia Thomas of South Bend, Indiana, two sons, Bryce Cantu of South Bend, Indiana, Essa (Giselle Montero) Thomas of South Bend, Indiana, six grandchildren, Jaymen,...