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Mary Beth "Beth" Krakowski South Bend, Indiana
Mary Beth “Beth” Krakowski, 70, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at home.
She was born July 22, 1949 in South Bend, IN to the late J. Nelson and Marjorie (Hiatt) Mosher.
Beth grew up in South Bend, she attended Thomas Jefferson grade school followed by John Adams High School (’67). She received her nursing diploma from the Memorial School of Nursing and earned her BSN from the University of Evansville in 1973. In June...
Mary Beth “Beth” Krakowski, 70, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at home.
She was born July 22, 1949 in South Bend, IN to the late J. Nelson and...
Sister Martin de Porres (Osafinski), C..S.C. Saint Mary's, Notre Dame, Indiana
Sister M. Martin de Porres, CSC
(Clara Barbara Ostafinski)
March 31, 1925—January 27, 2020
Entered the Sisters of the Holy Cross from Detroit, Michigan on February 13, 1943
Initial profession of vows on August 15, 1945
Clara Barbara Ostafinski, was the youngest of nine children born to Frank Ostafinski and Angela Orzech Ostafinski who emigrated to the United States from Poland, settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Detroit, Michigan, where Clara...
Sister M. Martin de Porres, CSC
(Clara Barbara Ostafinski)
March 31, 1925—January 27, 2020
Entered the Sisters of the Holy Cross from Detroit, Michigan on February 13,...
John N. Botka South Bend, Indiana
John N. Botka, 89, of South Bend, passed away on Friday January 24, 2020 at Healthwin Specialized Care, South Bend. He was born on January 7, 1931, in South Bend, to the late Louis, Sr. and Hattie (Szymanowski) Botka. On April 28, 1956 he married Marilyn Bennett, who survives. Also surviving are his son, Keith (Lisa) Botka and his daughter, Kathleen "Kathy" Botka, both of South Bend; 5 grandchildren, Joseph Garwood, Hunter Botka, Cheyenne Botka, Ryan (Missy) Bittner and Jennifer...
John N. Botka, 89, of South Bend, passed away on Friday January 24, 2020 at Healthwin Specialized Care, South Bend. He was born on January 7, 1931, in South Bend, to the late Louis, Sr. and...
Carlos Garcia Cantu South Bend, Indiana
Carlos Garcia Cantu aka Uncle Charlie of South Bend, Indiana was born in Weslaco, Texas.
He was welcomed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on Thursday. Surviving is his daughter, Cynthia (Ricardo) Heredia which he extremely loved and his granddaughters, Angelica and Brielle Heredia of Granger. Also surviving is his sister, Angelica (Dionicio) Zuniga of Donna, Texas; his brother, Ernesto (Rosie) Cantu of Alamo, Texas; along with many nieces and nephews....
Carlos Garcia Cantu aka Uncle Charlie of South Bend, Indiana was born in Weslaco, Texas.
He was welcomed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on Thursday. Surviving is...
Judith Ann Dyszkiewicz Bedford, Texas formerly of South Bend, Indiana
Judith Ann Dyszkiewicz, 71, of Bedford, Texas, formerly of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 7:12 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2020, in Community Hospice, Fort Worth, Texas. Judy was born on February 26, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana to Bert and Mary (Palatin) Dyszkiewicz. During her full and prosperous life Judy was employed as an IT / Advertising consultant with The Associates for 27 years and with GTE-Verizon from 1995-2003. Judy was a 1966 graduate of Riley High School...
Judith Ann Dyszkiewicz, 71, of Bedford, Texas, formerly of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 7:12 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2020, in Community Hospice, Fort Worth, Texas. Judy was born on...
Rev. William J. Neidhart, C.S.C. Notre Dame, Indiana
NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- Rev. William J. Neidhart, C.S.C., 96, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind.
Fr. Neidhart was born to Alois and Augusta Neidhart on January 3, 1924 in Fort Wayne, Ind. He attended St. Mary Grade School and Central Catholic High School, both in Fort Wayne. Upon graduation in 1941 he was too young for the draft so he worked a few jobs until he entered the Army Air Corps in 1943. He was sent to England as clerk for the transport division...
NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- Rev. William J. Neidhart, C.S.C., 96, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind.
Fr. Neidhart was born to Alois and Augusta Neidhart on January...
Stephen R. Pinter South Bend, Indiana
Stephen R. Pinter, 75, of Granger, IN passed away at 7:15 am, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center from complications arising from his brave fight with cancer. He was born and raised in South Bend, IN to Steven J. and Mary (Meuleman) Pinter, joining his three siblings, Joan Biltz, Margaret Hosinski, and Jim (Marge) Pinter. Shortly after graduating from St. Joseph’s High School, he met the love of his life, Carole J. Nevelle, whom he wed at St. Jude’s...
Stephen R. Pinter, 75, of Granger, IN passed away at 7:15 am, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center from complications arising from his brave fight with cancer. He was...
Tammy Francesckina Tennessee
On December 17 th, 2019 Tammy (Schoening) Francesckina was called to heaven. Her loving husband, Mark Francesckina, and loving mother, Marilyn Schoening, were both at her side. Tammy will always be remembered for her very big heart, loving spirit, and care for animals. She was a plant manager in Clarksville TN, and everyone in the plant was also like one of her family. She always stood up for what was right and supported everyone that she could. No stray animals...
On December 17 th, 2019 Tammy (Schoening) Francesckina was called to heaven. Her loving husband, Mark Francesckina, and loving mother, Marilyn Schoening, were both at her side. Tammy...
Richard M. Baker New Carlisle, Indiana
Richard M. Baker, 77, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. He was born on July 15, 1942, in Huntington, IN, to the late Vernon and Louise (McKean) Baker Stauss. On November 14, 1964 Richard married Barbara Lewis who survives. Richard is also survived by his daughter, Shelly (Shawn) Morris of Naples, FL; his son, Jeffery Baker of New Carlisle, IN; seven grandchildren, Shellbie Begly, Daniel (Muriel) Morris, Thomas...
Richard M. Baker, 77, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. He was born on July 15, 1942, in Huntington, IN, to the late Vernon...
Richard F. "Dick" Niemann South Bend, IN
Richard F. “Dick” Niemann, 77, of South Bend, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2020 in Center for Hospice Care House in South Bend, IN.
On June 24, 1967, he married Susan M. (O’Connor) Flood at Christ the King Catholic Church in South Bend, IN. Dick and Sue were married for 52 years.
Dick is survived by his wife Sue; his son, Noret (Patti) Flood of Bellefonte, Pa; his daughter, Kristie (Kevin) Sandor of Granger, IN; five grandchildren, Noret IV and...
Richard F. “Dick” Niemann, 77, of South Bend, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2020 in Center for Hospice Care House in South Bend, IN.
On June 24, 1967, he married...
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