All Obituaries

Kevin Patrick McMannis, 30, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born on May 24, 1994 in Englewood, Colorado to John and Suzanne (Imherr) McMannis, both who survive Kevin. Kevin is also survived by two brothers, John Alexander (Amanda) McMannis of Washington D.C. and Justin Christopher (Taylor) of Madison, Wisconsin . Kevin loved Notre Dame, the Liverpool Football Club, the Astros, the Texans, cooking and travelling. Almost every day he wore something that...

REV. KENNETH J. SILVIA, C.S.C.  May 21, 1937 – April 14, 2024 NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Rev. Kenneth Joseph Silvia, C.S.C., 86, died at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind. on Sunday, April 14, 2024 after a short illness. Rev. Kenneth J. Silvia, C.S.C. was born on May 21, 1937 in Fall River, Mass. He was one of two children born to Joseph and Mary (Borges) Silvia. He attended Cathedral Grammar School before graduating from Msgr. Coyle High School in Taunton, Mass. In 1955, he...

Richard (Dick) Henry Kil, 93, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024. Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, he dedicated his life to nurturing his family as a devoted husband to Elizabeth L. (Betty Roberts), a loving father to Joseph, Gregory, and Paul (Maria), and former daughters-in-law Diane and Monica.  Dick was a supportive grandfather to Justine, Andrew, Madeline, Alexander, Abraham, Susanna, Angie, and Natalie, and he was an affectionate...

Geraldine J. Bukowski, 89, of Aurora, CO, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in her home. She was born on August 24, 1934 to the late Joseph and Veronica (Slaby) Bukowski in South Bend, IN, and has lived in Aurora, CO most of her life. Gerri graduated from South Bend Catholic High School before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, where she served her country from March, 1959 to March, 1962. She retired on June 3, 1988 from the U.S. Department of Defense, where she worked as a Computer...

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John Gerard Barcza, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his home in South Bend. Born on June 20, 1965, John was the son of Michael Barcza and Carol (Bajdek) Barcza. He was raised by his loving parents in South Bend along with his sister, Becky Edelhauser LeMay. He graduated from Clay High School in 1983 and went on to work in sales. There is no doubt that John deeply loved his family, his life, and his jokes. He was a sports fan who hardly ever missed watching the...

  Raul "Lou" Villarreal Jr., 68, of LaPorte, IN, passed away surrounded by love and music. Raul was born in E. Chicago, IN, and lived a life marked by dedication, laughter, and an unmistakable zest for life that touched all who knew him. Raul's early life was not easy, but he found reprieve in music and literature. He excelled in swimming, football, and baseball throughout his high school years. Raul also had a love for boxing, which came in handy when he witnessed...

Dolores D. Wolf, 94, of South Bend, passed away on Thursday April 4, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.  She was born on January 20, 1930, in Glasgow, KY, to the late Walter W. and Bessie W. (Atwood) Smith.  She graduated from Central High School in January 1948.  Dolores was married to Robert S. Wolf on February 27, 1948, in South Bend.  They were married for 61 years when Robert passed away on July 31, 2009.  She is survived by her son, John C. (Charlotte) Wolf...

Barbara (Schutz) Kuhny passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2024.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt.  Her family and many friends will sorely miss her. Barbara was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 19, 1934 to Edmund and Helen (Smith) Schutz.  She was the youngest of four, joining sister Bettye and brothers Charles and John.  While still a child, her family relocated to South Bend, where she enjoyed the remainder of her life. Barbara graduated...