All Obituaries

Sister M. Georgia, CSC (Sarah Jane Costin) August 26, 1923- November 30, 2022   Entered from Chicago, Illinois on August 26, 1941 Initial profession on August 15, 1944   Sarah Jane Costin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 26, 1923. Her parents were James Michael Costin and Jane Lowry Costin.  Her sister, Mina, was born three years later and her brother, James, six years later.   Her father was a journalist and a sportswriter.  The family...

Harold W. Sisco, 80, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away on Thursday in his home.  Arrangements are pending with Kaniewski Funeral Homes, Inc., New Carlisle, IN.  

Anthony “Tony” M. Mersits, II, 59, of South Bend, IN, passed away unexpectedly at 8:24 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN.   He was born on December 13, 1962, to Anthony M. and Helen A. (Radich) Mersits in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong resident.     Tony graduated in 1981 from St. Joseph’s High School and went on to receive a B.B.A. degree in Business Management from the University of Notre Dame in...

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...

Sister Barbara Marie, CSC (Barbara Louise Kleck) October 20, 1927 — December 3, 2022   Entered the Sisters of the Holy Cross from Washington, D.C., on January 24, 1948 Initial Profession of Vows on August 15, 1950   One of Sister Barbara Marie Kleck’s favorite quotes was from the American singer-songwriter, Dolly Parton, “If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain.” This positive outlook on life led Sister Barbara Marie to ministries...

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,...