Obituaries Archive

2023: A Year in Review Around the Diocese

From its first day, when the Church and the world were reeling from the death of Pope Benedict XVI, the year 2023 has seen moments of deep tragedy as well […]

Rest in Peace: December 10, 2023

Arcola Janet Claxton, 76, St. Patrick Gerald Johnson, 94, St. Patrick Fort Wayne Rick Hines, 77, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Granger Judith Phillips, 81, St. Pius X South Bend Levi […]

Rest in Peace: December 3, 2023

Fort Wayne Dustin Brown, 39, St. Charles Granger Christopher Haney, 38, St. Pius X Mishawaka Robert Botham, 46, St. Monica James Holt, 83, St. Monica Monroeville Gerald Jacobs, 76, St. […]

Father Philip DeVolder, a Retired Priest of the Diocese, Passes Away

Father Philip “Phil” DeVolder of Huntington, formerly the beloved priest serving Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw, passed away on Friday, November 10, at his residence in Huntington at the […]

Rest in Peace: November 26, 2023

Fort Wayne John E. Schaefer, 84, St. Joseph Paul Douglas Staight, 90, St. Joseph Janet Ditton, 77, St. Jude James Kurtz, 79, St. Vincent de Paul Timothy Leffers, 70, St. […]

Maintaining Cemetery Grounds Gives Hope to Those in Grief

The grief that comes with death is inevitable – particularly for the families and loved ones of the deceased. Across the diocese, grounds-keepers and their crews at Catholic cemeteries work […]

Rest in Peace: November 19, 2023

Fort Wayne Quintin Lepper, 29, St. Vincent de Paul Mishawaka Devon Biesbrook, 88, St. Bavo Notre Dame Sister Mary Ada, CSC, 94, St. Mary’s Convent South Bend Leona Kintz, 93, […]

Rest in Peace: November 12, 2023

Arcola Loretta Butts, 87, St. Patrick Bremen Eleanor DeSchepper, 97, St. Dominic Columbia City Michael T. Coronato, 53, St. Catherine of Alexandria Donaldson Sister Michelle Dermody, PHJC, 90, Ancilla Domini […]

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Rest in Peace: November 5, 2023

Fort Wayne Loretta Richter, 92, St. Charles Borromeo Joseph Brown, 65, St. Vincent de Paul Granger Mary Ann Barson, 84, St. Pius X John Lyon, 91, St. Pius X Monroeville […]

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Rest in Peace: October 29, 2023

Fort Wayne Arthur Garringer, 96, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Granger Alexander Janicijevic, 67, St. Pius X Josephine Ortega, 85, St. Pius X South Bend Teresa Marino, 81, Cathedral of St. […]

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Rest in Peace: October 22, 2023

Bristol James E. Boal, 77, St. Mary of the Annunciation Fort Wayne Robert Hentz, 63, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Carol Thomas, 81, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton William Roberts, 83, St. […]

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Rest in Peace: October 15, 2023

Auburn Carla Allison, 80, Immaculate Conception Fort Wayne Denny Beuchel, 86, St. Jude John Kruk, 83, St. Vincent de Paul Jerry Poiry, 81, St. Vincent de Paul Granger Bernard Randall, […]