All Obituaries

SOUTH BEND - David J. Schroeder, 82, passed away surrounded by his loving daughters and his dedicated caregivers from Storypoint and Heart to Heart Hospice on Friday, May 27, 2022.  Dave was born on October 1, 1939, in Ft. Wayne, to Marian Schroeder. He enjoyed close relationships with his grandmother, LaVange Schroeder, and his aunt, Shirley (Schroeder) Albert, and his younger brother Harvey Albert. On July 12, 1957, he married Carol Craft in Plymouth, Indiana and they spent the next...

In loving memory of Maria Inez Chiantello Marshall, wife, daughter, sister, great aunt, godmother, niece, cousin, amazing friend and dog mom to Bella. She is survived by her husband Sammy Dean, her two parents Tom and Bonnie Chiantello, and sister Anita Tuccillo. Maria was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 10, 1969, and grew up in Elkhart, Indiana. Maria lived in various cities - to name a few; Columbus, Georgia, Waterbury, Connecticut, Mishawaka, Indiana, and Milan, Italy. She went...

Family and friends are invited to the Celebration of Life for Stella Chamberlin (née Ciszczon) who passed away on March 14, 2022, at Castle Manor in Merrifield Park, Mishawaka on Saturday, May 28 from 3:00-6:00pm.  Stella M. Chamberlin, 86, of Mishawaka passed away peacefully in Granger on March 14, 2022. Stella was born on May 25, 1935, to Joseph and Anna Ciszczon and was a lifelong resident of Mishawaka. Stella was preceded in death by her husband Ray V. Chamberlin and is...

Jeanne E. Pierce, 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  Jeanne was born in Niles, MI on February 29, 1936, to the late Marion and Bessie (Burges) Ward.  In August of 1957, she married the late Donn R. Pierce who preceded her in death in 2010.  She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Winnestaffer; twin sister, JoAnne Mitchell; sisters, Mary Ellen Mitchell and Theresa Green.  She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Pierce (Deb Davis); son, Gregory...

Franciscus “Frank” A. Vandermee, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  Frank was born in The Netherlands on May 24, 1934, to the late Abraham and Marie (LaFleur) Vandermee.  No services will be held at this time.

Michael Lee Rans, age, 72, passed away in his home Friday, May 13, 2022.  Michael was born July 30, 1949, in South Bend, IN to the late Jefferson and Helen (Ewald) Rans.  He was also proceeded in death by his brother James (Jimmy) Rans.  He is survived by his children, Shawn Rans and Wendy (Jeremy) Hossa and grandchildren, Michael Heath, Paige Heath, and Richie Heath. Micheal retired from AM General Corp at the age of 50, but also moonlighted as a photographer.  Michael...

Edward M. Ryan, 78, of Mishawaka passed away in his home on Thursday, May 12, 2022.  Edward was born in South Bend, IN, on March 14, 1944, to the late Charles A. and Lucile M. (Marshall) Ryan.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Eugene (Nora) Ryan.  He is survived by his wife, Kandie (Emerson) Ryan; a brother, Gilbert (Beverly) Ryan; sons, Wayne (Mickie) Ryan, Tim (Mary) Ryan and Todd Ryan; grandchildren, Daniel, Skyler, Ashley, Kyle and Heather;...

Helen LaVonne Veal, 86, passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2022, at 12:14 PM in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Helen was born on March 31, 1936, in Burket, IN, as the daughter of Don and Lola (Holloway) Foltz. On June 12, 1953, in Akron, IN as Helen Foltz she married Robert “Lefty” Veal. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2011. Helen was also preceded in death by two of her children, her daughter, Kathy Matson on February 1, 2016, and her son Robert Veal on...

Steven G. “Stubby” Nyikos, 59, passed away in his home on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.  Steven was born in South Bend, IN to Richard (Melodie) Nyikos and Gloria (Whitmer) Nyikos.  He is survived by his parents; children, Jeff (Stacie) Nyikos and Stevie (Bekah) Nyikos; grandchildren, who affectionally called him “Grumps,” Kayla, McKenna, Myah, Oliver, Kason and Lettie Nyikos; sister, Debbie (Pete) McCollester; nephew, Dr. Jonathon McCollester; and niece,...

Sylvia Anne Cass, 78, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022.  Sylvia was the first baby born in South Bend, IN on January 1, 1944.  She was born to the late Vincent and Veronica (Majcher) Sparazynski.  On October 13, 1962, in St. Adalbert’s Church in South Bend, she married the late Gregg F. Cass.  She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Dawn Meng and brother, Eugene Sparazynski.  Surviving are her children, Diana (David) Marsh and Scott (Jodi) Cass;...