All Obituaries

Donald Morgan Cornett, 85, of New Carlisle, Indiana passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born on March 21, 1936 in Lothair, Kentucky to the late Charles and Fanny (Wooten) Cornett. Donald is survived by three daughters, Donna Smith of Frankfort, Kentucky, Jean (David) Sovinski of Annapolis, Maryland, Mary Lyczynski of Elkhart, Indiana, two sons, Edward (Ramona) Cornett of Galien, Michigan, Charlie (Meredith) Cornett of Murrieta, California, 14 grandchildren, Michelle, Michael,...

Thomas Ted Kane, 80, passed away at home on Sunday, July 25, 2021, surrounded by his family.  Thomas was born on December 8, 1940 in South Bend, to Ted and Genevieve (Slaby) Kanczuzewski.  He served as an Air Policeman in the United States Air Force from 1958 -1962. Thomas retired after 40 years as a Corporate Pilot.  He had been employed with Burcliff Industries and SBN.  On January 6, 1962, in St. Adalbert Church, he married Rita Kubasik, who survives.  He is also...

Judith W. “Judy” Warfield, 84, formerly of Highland, IN passed away quietly Friday evening, July 23, 2021 at StoryPoint Assisted Living in Granger, IN.  She is at peace after a long, painful struggle following contracting Covid in November while at a rehab facility following hip surgery. She was born on July 10, 1937 to the late Emilyn (Byerly) and James P. Morgan II in Atlanta, GA. Along with her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon L. Warfield...

Shirley A. (Kendziorski) Perry, 66, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Ernestine M. Raclin Hospice House-Center for Hospice Care, following a lengthy battle with cancer.  She was born on November 19, 1954 to the late Joseph, Jr. and Theresa (Puzynski) Kendziorski in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong area resident.  Along with her parents; she was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Chrapliwy; and three brothers, Walter, Ronald, and...

Dr. Randolph J. “Randy” Klawiter, 90, of South Bend, passed away on Monday, July 19 in his home surrounded by his loving family and devoted caregivers. He was born on October 14, 1930, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late William and Olga (Dressler) Klawiter. On August 28, 1954, he married Marilyn Haney, who preceded him in death on January 18, 2018. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Klawiter. Randy is survived by his seven children; Jeanne (Jim) Klawiter Smith...

JENNIE (PAPANDRIA) ANDREA Jenni Andrea was born on June 24th, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana in a home adjacent to the Sunny Italy Cafe. Jennie's first job was a waitress at the restaurant owned by her sister Josie, and her brother-in-law Jim. It was said that half the boys came from Notre Dame for the food, and the other half to see Jennie with her stunning beauty. When she was 17, she left South Bend for New York City to study voice with the financial support of Jim and...

Halina Lewiecki, 94, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 9:12 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2021 in her home. She was born on June 19, 1927 to the late Anthony and Helena (Makiel) Kiliszewski in Rypin, Poland, and has lived in South Bend, IN since 1952, coming from Poland.  Along with her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Lewiecki; one sister; and one brother.  During World War II, Russia took over Poland and sent Halina and her mother to a Russian Labor Camp...

      The Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Cam in South Bend will be livestreamed on the Corpus Christi Church facebook page. The Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Cam in Cleveland will be livestreamed at:https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Redeemer-Church-Collinwood-Cleveland-Ohio-110673168951760/   Father Camillo “Cam” Tirabassi, 90, passed away on July 10, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana.  Fr. Cam was born on February 25, 1931 to Camillo and Angelica...

Notre Dame - Rev. Robert J. Nogosek, C.S.C., 91, died at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind. on July 16, 2021 after a short illness. He was born on July 2, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI, to Stephen J. and Martha M. (Burkhart) Nogosek. Fr. Nogosek attended elementary school in Kensal, North Dakota, and graduated from Kensal High School in 1948. After being awarded a four-year scholarship by the U.S. Navy, he enrolled in the ROTC program at the University of Notre Dame. While out in the Pacific Ocean...