Joan “Joann” Kulwicki (Laskowski) died peacefully among her family on July 16, 2018 in South Bend, IN. She was 76 years old when she lost her battle with cancer. Joan was born on June 27, 1942 in South Bend, IN to her parents, Joseph and Rose Laskowski. She graduated from New Carlisle High School and married Thomas Kulwicki in 1960. She had an entrepreneurial spirit and owned hair and tanning salons in South Bend and Mishawaka in the 80’s and 90’s. She was also a...

 Olivia "Sister Parker" Roberts was born June 18, 1924 in Margaret, Alabama to the late Jim and Alberta Parker.   Olivia attended Hale County Training School in Greensboro, Alabama. In 1944, she moved to Chicago, Illinois. She later met and married Jimmie Roberts. They were blessed and privileged to have and raise three children: William K. Parker, Shirley D. Parker and Lela M. Roberts.   Olivia was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Roberts, her...

 Aubry Cedell Edwards was born in South Bend, IN on December 12, 2000 to the union of RaShaunda Willis and Michael Edwards.   Aubry made a premature transition from this life on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. He was 17 years old.    Aubry was a very active young man who enjoyed sports and had a passion for football and spending time with his family. He had attended South Bend Community School System.    He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, RaShaunda...

  Kenneth Blount departed this life peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 in his residence, in South Bend, Indiana. Kenny was a faithful member and servant at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church; where he served as a child in the Children’s Choir, and on the Junior Usher’s Board. Kenny continued his service as an adult, as he was the Director and sung with the Spiritual Voices, Gospel Choir, Mass choir, and District choir; his services extended to performing...

Sharon Walker was born on June 14th, 1956 to Frank and Coretha Jarrett Jr. of Warren Ohio. She graduated Howland High School in 1974 and completed her bachelors at Youngstown State University in 1978. Sharon received her Master of Science degree in secondary education from Indiana University-South Bend in 1989. In August of 1978 Sharon began her 32-year teaching career in Ashtabula, Ohio. She later continued her journey as a math teacher and curriculum leader at South Bend Community School...

Andrew Vernon Lane, 70, was born March 2, 1948 in Niles, Michigan and passed away on June 7, 2018.   Mr. Lane attended Brandywine High School and was a graduate of Ferris State College. He retired from General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Peggy Lane and sister Iris Clark. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Shirley Lane of Detroit Michigan. He is also survived by his son, Cedric Lane of Maryland,...

Lula Bell (Long) West, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, formally of 126 E. Dubail passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Lula was born in Blytheville, AK to Jacob and Hester (Fisher) Long, Sr. In 1964 Lula married John T. West, Sr., from their union they had 8 children. Lula was a devoted Jehovah Witness and emphasized her Christian value to her children and grandchildren. Lula was a very passionate and loving woman which...

Michael Eugene Ross, 65, was born September 30, 1952 in South Bend Indiana and passed away on May 8, 2018. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic church in South Bend and was a graduate of South Dakota University. He was a former probation officer with St. Joseph County, Indiana and a former member with the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents Ollie W. Ross, Sr. and Corrine Ross.  He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Kelsey Ross of South Bend. He...

Mrs. Patricia Jane Retzloff, 86 of South Bend, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 28, 2018.  She was born Patricia Jane Dunkelberger on November 20, 1931 in Hastings, MI.  She married the love of her life, John Herbert “Herbie” Retzloff who preceded her in death in 1998.  Her only sibling Norman Dunkelberger also preceded her in death. Patricia was a retired nurse and when she retired she enjoyed her hobbies, which included sewing, crafts and...

A long time resident of South Bend, Indiana, the only child to Robert (Bob) and Henrietta Allen Harris, Judy was raised on the Westside of South Bend. She graduated from Central High School and for a short time, married John Henry Kelley. From that union they had a daughter, Sharon Suzanne M. Kelley (Holland), who preceded Judy in death.  Judy later married Ronald Vernel James of 35 years, who preceded Judy in death and three children were born of that union, Beth Ann Anderson (Los...