Mary Rose Barbara Obituary
The passing of Mary Rose Barbara of South Bend, Indiana occurred on August 13, 2026. Mary, born on September 9, 1946, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Rose Barbara or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clement J. Nijak Sr. and Anna M. Nijak (Dezamitz); her husband Anthony John Barbara; her siblings, Clement J. Nijak Jr., Elizabeth Ann Thomas and Martha Jean Fulmer; her great grandchild James Brian R. J. Guzman; and her niece Christy Nijak.
She is survived by: her daughter Ann Margaret Zimmerman of South Bend; her granddaughter Francesca Guzman (Anselmo); her great grandchildren, Nikolai D. Mercer, Anastazia Guzman and Krissy Guzman; her sister-in-law Rose Mary Barbara; her brothers, Sylvester C. Nijak (Jenny) and Christopher M. Nijak (Judy); and her nieces and nephews, Dawn Springman (Dennis), Terri Thomas Hively, Shirley Thomas Wright, Robin Thomas Schultz (Donald), Jennifer Draskovits, Karen Hixenbaugh, Kristi Zentz, Tim Draskovits, Gary Nijak, Sherry Nijak, Christina Nijak, Jennifer Nijak, Katie, Rebecca and Brenda Matuszkiewicz.
