All Obituaries

Violet Emmaline Ebersole On Tuesday, August 9th, 2022, at 3:30am while she was resting peacefully Violet Emmaline (Earls) Ebersole entered into glory. Violet was born in Oregon County, Missouri on June 2,1923. She was one of 10 children born to her parents Rufus Earls and Ollie Strain. Violet married her soulmate Wilbur Ebersole on November 8,1941. They had quite an adventurous life together. They lived many places over the years, they loved to travel and be with family and friends. Violet...

Patricia K. Bittner-Cress, 79, of South Bend passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was born on May 10, 1943 in Bunker Hill, Indiana to the late Clayson and Wilma (Mort) Kinzie. In 1964 she married Robert E. Bittner, who preceded her in death on May 16, 1992. She would later marry Joseph John Cress. Patricia is also survived by four sons, Robert (Sharon) Bittner of South Bend, Indiana, Brian (Laura) Bittner of West Lafayette, Indiana, Damon (Donna) Bittner of Granger, Indiana, Michael...

Stanley C. Moore, 79, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 17, 1943 in Linton, IN, and had lived in California for many years, before moving to Grand Prairie, TX and then to South Bend, IN. Stanley served in the U.S. Army, where he was a Veteran of the Vietnam War.  He worked as a self- employed Design Engineer for many years, designing Automation Machines, satellites and military...

  Diane L. Morse passed away on August 10, 2022, in her home. She was born on September 20, 1959, to the late William (Bill) and Clara Morse. She is survived by her siblings: Lyn (Rick) Kazmierzak, Dana (Anne Madden) Morse, and Dave (Vivianne) Morse. She is also survived by her nephews: Lucas, Oliver, Gabriel, and Benjamin Morse whom she adored. She is survived by her niece Jill (Chris) Bell along with great niece Chelsea whom she loved to spoil. Diane was predeceased by her niece Dr....

Diane Marie Anne Baldwin Klee, 67, of South Bend, IN, passed away in the comfort of her South Bend home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was born in Kittery, Maine on November 24, 1954 to the late Robert and Beverly (Bohn) Baldwin. Diane is survived by her husband of 44 years, Rick. Also surviving are two sons, Richard (Kelly) Klee III of South Bend, and Daniel(Jennifer) Klee of Indianapolis, two daughters, Anne (Josh)Mahoney and Katherine Klee, both of...

Brother James William Bagans, C.S.C., age 85, died on August 7, 2022 in Venice, FL. He was born the youngest of two boys in Dearborn, MI, on March 30, 1937, to Emil J. and Gertrude (Nowak) Bagans. He attended St. Mary Magdalen Elementary School in Melvindale, MI. He went to Monroe Catholic Central High School, Monroe, MI, graduating in 1955, and entering the Congregation of Holy Cross in August 1955, taking final vows in 1962.  From 1958 through 1996, Brother James served in four Holy...

Phillip J. Hensell, 79, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away on Thursday August 4, 2022, in his home.  He was born on February 13, 1943, in New Carlisle, to the late John W. and Phyllis (Clark) Hensell and lived in the area most of his life.  Phillip is survived by his daughter, Tracy Hensell of South Bend, his son Tom (Shaunna) Hensell of Elkhart, IN, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and by two brothers, Arthur Hensell of Mishawaka and Clark (Mary) Hensell of New...

Audrey M. Wendel Jack October 18, 1941 – February 12, 2022   Audrey Mae Wendel Jack, 80, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2022, surrounded by family after a courageous fight with ovarian cancer.  She was born on October 18, 1941, in South Bend, IN, the 13th and youngest child of the late Fred and Elvera (Lollman) Wendel.   Audrey grew up in South Bend attending Holy Cross Grade School and St. Joseph High School (1959), where she made lifelong...

A new shining star lights up the heavens this week. Theresa M. Perry, 86, took her place among the stars in the heavens on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. A beautiful, gentle soul, Theresa fought the good fight against Alzheimer’s for over 16 years, thanks to the loving and caring support of her family. Having spent the majority of her life in service to others, it was only fitting that she was the recipient of love and devotion from those who loved her most in her later years. Theresa was...

Hugo A. “Hugh” Tomchak, 89, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 1:45 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2022, in his home. Hugo was born on April 13, 1933 in Lakeside, Michigan to Clement and Mabel (Perham) Tomchak. He was a partner for over 50 years at Flowers and Tomchak Accountancy Corp.  On September 5, 1953 in St. Matthew Cathedral, he married Patricia Witt, who survives.  They celebrated and shared 69 years of a loving marriage.  Hugo is also survived by two daughters,...