All Obituaries

Mary Ann Williams entered into heaven on November 23, 2020. She was born on January 26, 1933 to Frank and Martha Grzeszczyk in South Bend, Indiana. The love of her life, Robert (Bob) Williams, preceded her in death on July 23, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her beloved  parents and cherished sister Margaret Kiewel. Mary Ann is survived by her six children: Patrick (Susan) Williams, Diane (Dan) Kreager, James (fiancé Janice) Williams, Michael (Barbara) Williams, Maria...

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Todd Youngquist, age 59, beloved son, brother, family member and friend, passed suddenly from this life on October 22nd, 2020. Todd will be missed every day by his father, Bud, step-mother, Charlene, in California, and sister, Lisa, brother-in-law, Bill, in Indiana where he most recently resided. Todd is also mourned by his loving aunts, uncles, cousins and many great friends. We know Todd is now playing cribbage with Gramps, enjoying Grandma...

Donna Kay Baumgartner, 81, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born on May 18, 1938 in Cambria, Illinois to the late Richard and Wilma (Morris) Craft. On November 11, 1961 she married John R. Baumgartner who survives. Donna is also survived by two daughters, Tracy Schultz of South Bend, Indiana, Deborah Marie Womack of Ridgecrest, California one son, Jon M. (Deb) Baumgartner of Granger, Indiana, three grandchildren, Alec and Ashton Baumgartner, and...

The family is planning a private visitation and funeral.

REV. JOHN F. DIAS, C.S.C. June 24, 1927 – November 20, 2020 NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Rev. John F. Dias, C.S.C., 93, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind. He was born on June 24, 1927, in Fall River, Mass., to José and Mariana (de Viveiros) Dias. Fr. Dias attended Stonehill College, North Easton, Mass., from 1954 to 1959, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 1959. Fr. Dias was received into the Congregation of Holy Cross on August...

Thomas F. Broden, Jr.   Thomas F. Broden, Jr., Jan. 3, 1924–Nov. 20, 2020. Professor Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame Thomas F. Broden, Jr., 96, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at his home in South Bend. He was the first of Thomas F. and Helen (English) Broden’s two children. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Broden studied at Cathedral High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball, also earning honors as city tennis...

William “Bill” McFarlane, 80, passed early in the morning of November 22, 2020. He was born to the late Peter Edward McFarlane and Frances Hester on January 21, 1940 in South Bend and remained a lifelong resident. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his siblings Barbara Madison and Frances McFarlane as well as brothers Ronald and Robert McFarlane. Bill was a sweet, earnest man who accomplished the rare feat of moving through the world with total kindness,...

Ruth E. Hunnicutt, 95, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020, in the Caring Cottage Assisted Living Facility.  Ruth was born on August 11, 1925 in Bay, Arkansas to Thomas and Nancy Cordella (Chafin) Mink.  She had been employed as a bookkeeper with Romy Hammes Ford, Basney Ford and Jordan Ford.  Ruth is survived by her daughter, Paula (Steve) Nemeth of South Bend, Indiana; two grandchildren, Joshua (Nicole) Nemeth of Florida and Stephanie...

Gloria J. Royce, 90, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 8:10 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020, in Wellbrooke of South Bend.  Gloria was born on February 28, 1930 in South Bend to Joseph and Henrietta (Napieralski) Tobolski, and was a lifelong resident.  She retired in 1995 from the South Bend Community School Corporation, where she worked in food service for 25 years.  On May 3, 1952, in the Holy Cross Church Rectory, as Gloria J. Tobolski, she married Richard R. Royce, who...