All Obituaries

Mr. George Duane Coley, went by Duane Coley Age: 87 Resident of South Bend, IN passed away from natural causes on June 30, 2026 at an Assisted Living Facility. Born in Elkhart, IN on Jan 28, 1939 to Mother: Clara Lavern (Coley) Brooks and Father: George Edward Maher. He received a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and served in the U.S. Air Force. Marriage to Sedalia M. Thomas. His career was a Social Initiatives Organizer. He was preceded in death by: ...

Mr. Terrance Deshon Wiggins 47, of South Bend, IN passed away on June 26,2026 at Brickyard Nursing Home in Mishawaka, IN. Terrance was born in South Bend, IN to proud parents Joe L. Wiggins and Brenda Brantley-Leflore on May 10, 1979. Terrance attended Mishawaka High School. Having a passion for cooking, Terrance became a cook learning the culinary arts. He would work at different restaurants offering skills, flavor and friendships that still remain. He liked to joke and laugh and ...

Ericny (Eric) Lee Stokes was born March 24, 1981, to Richard Dean and Mary Stokes-Blackwell in West Memphis Arkansas, they moved to Chicago, IL in 1982 where he spent his childhood and teenage years then relocated to South Bend, IN at 17 years old where he made that his home. He graduated from Washington Highschool and later enrolled in Ivy Tech College for business. He enjoyed making music, he started rapping at a young age and wanted to pursue a career in the music industry but decided to ...

Sharon D. Young Creason, 75, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on June 12, 2026.Sharon was born on October 9, 1950. She worked as an office manager for many years and was known for her independent spirit.She is survived by her longtime companion, Jim Luczkowski; her daughter, Lynn Creason McCreery (Steve); her brother, Michael Young (Gina); her grandson, Steven McCreery; and her great-grandchildren, Autumn McCreery and Tristan McCreery.She was preceded in death by her parents, Casey Jones ...

  In Loving Memory of Jack Que Driver Jack Que Driver was born on August 9, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Eddie B. Driver Sr. and Addie L. Tower Driver.  Jack departed this life on June 9, 2026, at his residence in South Bend, Indiana, at the age of 77. While attending John Adams High School, Jack competed in cross-country and proudly graduated with the Class of 1968. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served honorably ...

Freddie Earl Eiland October 16, 1960 - June 6, 2026 Today, we come together to honor a life in celebration of Freddie Earl Eiland. We come to honor a man who has a special place in the hearts of so many. And although Freddie has left this world, he will live through us all forever. Freddie began his life's journey on Sunday, October 16th, in 1960, and it was then that on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, Freddie Earl Eiland, age 65, passed peacefully in his home with his wife by his side on. ...

The Honorable Life of Daphne Denise Vaughn Daphne Vaughn, at 70 years of age, gained her wings on May 26, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1955, in Arkansas. Her family later relocated to South Bend, Indiana, where she attended LaSalle High School alongside her phenomenal siblings. Daphne's calling in life was caring for family, friends, and loved ones. She believed strongly in God, gave her life to Him, and was blessed through prayer and faith. She was known for her loving spirit, her ...

Today we honor James Earl Willis, Sr., a man whose life was shaped by love, music, and quiet strength. Though he carried his struggles silently, he found joy in the people closest to him — his children and his fiancée; he found peace in the music that lifted his spirit.James was born on August 16, 1967 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Ollie W. Hornes and the late Roxanne Bryant Willis. He was educated in the Benton Harbor school system where he completed high school. He fulfilled ...

Michael Anthony “Mike” Allen, 60, passed away May 11th, 2026.  Born on June 13, 1965, to Christine Allen and Robert Lee Burton, Mike carried with him a strong work ethic, deep love for family, and loyalty to those he cared about throughout his entire life.  Mike was a proud graduate of Central High School and proudly considered himself a Blazer for life. He spent the majority of his career working in the tire industry, where he became known for his dedication, ...