All Obituaries

Robert (Bob) J. Owens, 91, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024.  He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas E. Owens Sr. and Edith R. Owens (nee Bognar). Bob was a devoted and loving father to, Jo Owens (Russell Swann), Rhonda Stewart (Anthony), Sabrina (Sam) Owens-Caballero (Red), and Jeffrey Stemes (Jennifer); grandfather to, Kahri, Dustin, Mariah, and Alyric; great-grandfather to, Zachary, McKenzie, Izabella, and Lexzie. Preceding Bob...

Wendy S. (Southgate) Murphy, 56 a cherished matriarch and a beacon of hope and strength passed away on Sunday April 28, 2024 at the wonderful Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN. Wendy was born in Saginaw, MI. to Ronald and Noreen Southgate (Jacoby), they survive. She attended Arthur Hill High School and graduated with honors in 1985. Her passion was music, piano, singing and she attended Interlochen School of Music. She was a member of her middle school swim team and was an AHHS Pom Pom Squad...

Dorothy Ellen Opferman, 96, passed away on April 22, 2024. She was born to the late Stanley and Agnes (Smith) Madey on October 12, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. Dorothy married the love of her life, Joseph Peter Opferman on October 12, 1947. He precedes her in death. Also preceding Dorothy in death are siblings, Robert Madey, Mary Hoge, Nancy Siple and Stanley Madey. Left to cherish Dorothy’s memory are her children, Joseph (Ardith) Opferman, Beverly (Paul, deceased) Burak and Carolyn...

David Allen Johnson passed away from an unexpected illness on May 1, 2024, just 4 days before his 66th birthday, surrounded by those that love him. David was born in South Bend, Indiana to the late Harold and Marjorie (Black) Johnson, and into a family that would eventually have nine members. Those left to remember David are sisters, Barbara (Jr.) Price, Karen Rippe, Roberta (Joel) Hale; and brother Joseph Johnson. Having so many siblings, David had several nieces and nephews who he...

Patricia Graham MacDonald, 94, passed away on April 29th, 2024. She was born to the late Charles and Mary Graham on September 9th, 1929 in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Patricia married the love of her life, Alexander William MacDonald on April 11th, 1966. He preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Alexander Graham MacDonald; his wife Elissa Mills MacDonald; and their children, Calliope and Desmond. Patricia lived a long, happy, joyous life filled with friends, great...

Sally Hamburg, 87, died on April 24, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. A retired, award-winning nonprofit leader and former teacher, Sally was cherished by her family, friends, and the entire South Bend, Indiana community. Known for her warmth, joyous spirit, and dedication to bettering others, she taught elementary school students in Madison, Wisconsin, and was an early leader in a nonprofit serving Indiana special needs families. Born in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Muriel...

Edith ‘Edie’ Manak passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on April 28, 2024. Edie was born in Clinton, Indiana on April 13, 1930 to the late John and Alice (Nardi) Veltri. Edie was a graduate of Clinton High School and then attended IUSB. She spent several years working as a secretary for Adams Engineering then later moved on to Bendix Automotive. Edie was a member of the Bendix Retirees Club, and a former member of the American Business Women’s Association. She was a...

Cynthia Ann Doyle, 75, passed away peacefully April 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Born March 28, 1949 in East St. Louis, IL, she was the daughter of the late John Jr. and Wanda (Alldredge) Woods. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Brian Doyle; and brother, John E. Woods, III. On August 8, 1970, Cynthia married the love of her life, Thomas J. Doyle. He survives her. To their union, they were blessed with 3 sons, Michael (Suzanne) of Powell, OH, Kevin (Karla) of Middlebury,...

Ruth F. Goltz, 100, passed away peacefully April 21, 2024. Born December 6, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Celia (Freides) Chilow. On December 15, 1946, Ruth married Herbert Goltz, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Edith Weinstein. Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Terry (Jeff) Zelvy of Mishawaka, Lynn (Maury) Tasman of Louisville, KY and Pamela (Daniel) Bottom of Philomath, OR; her brother, Philip (Rosalie) Chilow of...