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...

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...

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,...

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...

Dennis Morris Marbley Sr (Marvelous Marbley) beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother went home to be with the Lord April 16 2018. Dennis was born September 24th 1957 in South Bend IN to Dessie Marbley who preceded him in death. Dennis was a long time resident of South Bends South East Side where he graduated from Adams High School where he became a State Champion as a wrestler. He then attended Ivy Tech Community College where he obtained a degree in welding and worked as a...

Linda DeLoach was born August 1, 1951 in Clarksdale, MS, the first born of Estella Macturch and M.C. Macturch. She answered the calling of our Heavenly Father on March 24, 2018 and went home to be in His kingdom above. She was 66 years old. Linda was educated in the South Bend Community School System and was a graduate of LaSalle High. Linda accepted Christ and was baptized at early age. She was a member of Greater Saint John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership...

Mrs. Corine Ross, age 87 expired March 22, 2018 at home with her family at her side.  She was born in Macon, Mississippi  on April 24, 1930 the oldest of four children born to William C. and Alberta Gilkey. Corine attended Oliver School and was a graduate of Washington High School. For more than thirty years she was employed by the South Bend Community School Corporation as a security guard. She enjoyed doing gardening/yard work with her...

John H. Gaines, affectionately referred to as “Johnny Money” by those who knew him, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 21, 2018 at his home. He was 66 years old. Born November 11, 1951 in South Bend, he was a lifelong resident. He attended South Bend Community Schools and had been employed as an orderly for several years. He married Angela Lloyd on November 11, 1989. She survives him along with his sons, Jamal Gaines, Sr. and Maharee Vann. A brother, Jake...

Steptoria Alexander was born November 29, 1955 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She was the third of eight children born to RC and Gloria Alexander. As a child Steptoria relocated to South Bend, IN where she attended South Bend Community Schools. She was a faithful employee with the Double Tree, formerly known as the Marriot Hotel, as a housekeeper for fifteen years until her untimely death. ...

Jerry Lee Clay, 73 passed away peacefully on February 24, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of South Bend, Indiana where he graduated from Riley High School. Mr. Clay was known for his giving heart and willingness to help anybody. He had a love for fishing and painting. In the 80's and early 90's he owned and operated "Clay's Painting & Decorating". Upon his retirement he enjoyed just sitting on his porch, waving at the cars and looking out his...