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Robert Marlin Tharp, of South Bend, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in his home, at the age of 99. Robert was born on March 9, 1927, in Angola, Indiana, to the late Fred and Nine (Ritter) Tharp.  After High School he went on to serve proudly in the United States Navy during WWII. He served as a Radarman Third Class and was honorably discharged in 1946. Upon his return he attended classes at Trine University. He went on to take a position as a civil engineer with ...

Arabella R. Nelson-Roach, 19, of Lakeville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 25th at home. Arabella was born in Winchester, Virginia on April 22, 2006. She graduated from Page County High School in 2024. She moved to the Michiana area full time on September 6, 2024, where she pursued her career as a hair stylist at Mirror Alley Hair Studio. Arabella is survived by her parents, Stephen and Courtney Roach of South Bend, Jason Nelson and Lisa Judd of Shenondoah, Virginia, ...

Maria Zappia (Leone), 84, of South Bend, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 25, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1941, in Naples, Italy, to the late Vittoria and Carlo Leone. The youngest of seven children, Maria spent her formative years in Naples, enjoying her youth and helping her family operate their Tabaccheria. She met her late husband, Patrick Zappia, in Naples, and they were married at Sant’ Antonio a Posillipo Church on December 3, 1961. Shortly ...

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announced the unexpected passing of Mark Ryan Swint who left this world on February 15, 2026, at the age of 52. He graduated from Bremen high school in 1992. Mark was a man whose presence could be felt the moment he entered a room. He was strong, kind and deeply devoted to the people he loved, his love was not always through words, but through his actions through his loyalty, his sacrifices and his unwavering support. Above all else, Mark ...

Shelley L. Klemm, 77, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away on Sunday, Feb.15 at Tanglewood Trace, Mishawaka, IN. Shelley was born on Oct. 25, 1948, in Monroe, MI to the late Max and Ann (Smurlo) Bernbaum. On Sept. 6, 1975, in New Carlisle, IN, Shelley married Brant E. Klemm, who preceded her in death in 2019.  Shelley is survived by her cousin Michael R. (Cheryl) Foley of Marietta, GA, sister-in-law Julia D. (Stephen) Klemm-Burkat and numerous other cousins. Shelley attended Ray-Vogue ...

Richard A. Weber, 82, of South Bend, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Rich was born on July 21, 1943 to the late, Jacob and Rose Marie (Kantorski) Weber in Sewickley, PA. He is survived by his children, Richard Weber Jr. of New York City and Victoria Lynn Weber of St. Petersburg, Florida. Rich had them with his first wife, Barbara Mertz, He had no children with his second wife. Following the end of his first two marriages, ...

Allan W. Traphagan, 89, of South Bend, passed away on Monday, January 12th at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Allan was born in Urbana, Illinois on December 31, 1936, to Woodrow I. and Elsie L. (Hawn) Traphagan. When he was 13 years old the family moved to the Michiana area. After graduating high school, he went on to further his education earning bachelor's and master's degrees from Coast University in California. He was a member of the Ashworth College Association in Georgia. Allan was a ...

Ronald W. Eichorst, 77, of South Bend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026.  He was born on January 7, 1949, in Cassopolis, Michigan to the late Charles F. and Lavada A. Eichorst.   There will be no services.  He will be laid to rest in Sumption Prairie Cemetery of South Bend, with a private burial.   The Hanley and Sons Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements and wishes to extend our sincere condolences to all who knew Ronald.  We ...

Michael T. Garrage, 59, of South Bend passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Friday, January 2nd. Michael was born in South Bend on September 21, 1966, to Michael and Diana (Newton) Garrage. A lifelong area resident, graduating from Penn High School, Class of 1984. Mike was eyeing retirement after serving the community at Werntz Hardware for over forty years. He lost his first wife, Ruth, tragically when she was only 40. He remarried and welcomed the light of his life, Joe into the ...