All Obituaries

Naomi J. Siglawski, 74, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 8:18 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, in Memorial Hospital. Naomi was born on December 5, 1946 in Brawley, California to Donald E. and Sophie (Mier) Wert.  On April 27, 1968, in Las Vegas, Nevada she married Joseph Siglawski, who survives. Naomi is also survived by two sons, Michael J. (Stephanie) Siglawski and David A. (Jill) Siglawski both of South Bend, Indiana; two grandsons, Adam Joseph Siglawski and Jacob David...

Edwin J. “South Bend Eddie” Kaczmarek, Jr., 83, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2021 in his home. He was born on October 5, 1937 to the late Edwin J., Sr. and Esther A. (Smigielski) Kaczmarek in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong resident.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his longtime companion and fiancé, Jalayne M. Cronk; and one brother, Thomas “Ace” Kaczmarek.   Edwin graduated in 1955...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2021 in the Basilic of the Sacred Heart. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. A visitation be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2021 in the South Bend funeral home.

SOUTH BEND, IN - Carolyn M. Tihen, 77, passed away at 4:28 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.  She was the daughter of Alex and Mary Kovasics of South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong area resident.   Carol graduated from Clay High School in 1961 and Indiana University South Bend in 1974.  Carol was a dedicated teacher at Eggleston Elementary School in South Bend where she taught first grade for many years.   She set up and...

William L. Fuerbringer, 81, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 9:55 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2021 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  William was born on June 15, 1940 in South Bend to William and Dorothy (Anderson) Fuerbringer, and was a lifelong resident. On August 21, 1965, in Christ the King Catholic Church, with his wife’s cousin Rev. John P. Kennelly officiating, he married Margo Gerharz, who preceded him in death on October 25, 2015.  William is survived by two...

George P. Self, 67, of Hudson, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. He was born on January 16, 1954 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Bob and Shirley (Morgan) Self. George is survived by two daughters, Danielle (Adal) Smith of South Bend, Indiana and Kristin (Greg) Stanley of Greencove Springs, Florida, four grandchildren, Logan, Adal III, Carter, and Alexavier, one brother, Mike Self, one sister, Pat Self, and many nieces and nephews. George was also preceded in death by...

John R. “Jack” Houston, 94, of New Carlisle, Indiana passed away at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in the Raclin House, Mishawaka, Indiana.  Jack was born on October 18, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana to Earl D. and Elizabeth (Gantert) Houston.  He had been employed with Rheem Manufacturing from 1950–1981 and was the Owner of Houston Pro Hardware in New Carlisle from 1981 – 2013.  On July 7, 1951 he married Hazel Marie Shiffer, who preceded him in...

Brother Richard (Lynn) Huber, C.S.C. July 13, 1929 –September 14, 2021   Brother Richard (Lynn) Huber, C.S.C., age 92, died on September 14, 2021 at Columba Hall, on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. He was born in Marion, OH on July 13, 1929, the son of Edward and Mary (Lynn) Huber. He attended St. Mary’s Elementary and High School in Marion. He followed a calling to the religious life and in September, 1947, he went to Sacred Heart Juniorate, Watertown, WI as...

Eugene (Gene) Walter Holewinski, 90, passed away in Houston, Texas on Thursday, September 2, 2021. A native of South Bend, Indiana, Gene lived most of his life there. He was born to Walter and Mary Holewinski on May 14, 1931. He married Ann DeBlase on May 23, 1953, in Holy Cross Church. Surviving are his two daughters, Pamela (Hariharan) Iyer of Fort Collins, Colorado; Elizabeth (Charles) Green of Spring, Texas; his son, Christopher (Susan) Holewinski of Indianapolis, Indiana; grandchildren...

Carey Branstetter-Warren, 51 of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1969 to Willis Branstetter and Betty Groppe, both of whom preceded her in death. On November 25, 2017, Carey married the love of her life, Stephen Warren, who preceded her in death on December 23, 2017. Carey is survived by her children, Mika Warren and Anthony Tibbitts-Warren; Grandson, Stephen Rife; Brothers, Thomas Branstetter (Kathryn), Jeff Branstetter (Sarah...