All Obituaries

Robert (Bob) J. Owens, 91, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024.  He was born in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas E. Owens Sr. and Edith R. Owens (nee Bognar). Bob was a devoted and loving father to, Jo Owens (Russell Swann), Rhonda Stewart (Anthony), Sabrina (Sam) Owens-Caballero (Red), and Jeffrey Stemes (Jennifer); grandfather to, Kahri, Dustin, Mariah, and Alyric; great-grandfather to, Zachary, McKenzie, Izabella, and Lexzie. Preceding Bob...

Sally Hamburg, 87, died on April 24, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. A retired, award-winning nonprofit leader and former teacher, Sally was cherished by her family, friends, and the entire South Bend, Indiana community. Known for her warmth, joyous spirit, and dedication to bettering others, she taught elementary school students in Madison, Wisconsin, and was an early leader in a nonprofit serving Indiana special needs families. Born in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Muriel...

Cynthia Ann Doyle, 75, passed away peacefully April 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Born March 28, 1949 in East St. Louis, IL, she was the daughter of the late John Jr. and Wanda (Alldredge) Woods. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Brian Doyle; and brother, John E. Woods, III. On August 8, 1970, Cynthia married the love of her life, Thomas J. Doyle. He survives her. To their union, they were blessed with 3 sons, Michael (Suzanne) of Powell, OH, Kevin (Karla) of Middlebury,...

Ruth F. Goltz, 100, passed away peacefully April 21, 2024. Born December 6, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Celia (Freides) Chilow. On December 15, 1946, Ruth married Herbert Goltz, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Edith Weinstein. Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Terry (Jeff) Zelvy of Mishawaka, Lynn (Maury) Tasman of Louisville, KY and Pamela (Daniel) Bottom of Philomath, OR; her brother, Philip (Rosalie) Chilow of...

John E. "Jack" Mead, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on April 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born July 28, 1941, in South Bend to the late Arthur and Nettie (Ortman) Mead. On August 19, 1967, Jack married the love of his life, Janet (Warner) in South Bend. She survives him. To their union, they were blessed with three children: James (Tanya) Mead of Elkhart, IN, Kristen Bujtas (Dave) of Elkhart, IN, and John (Karen) Mead, II of Roanoke, VA. Also left to cherish...

Joseph Thomas Gabriel 86, a resident of Granger, IN passed away peacefully of natural causes, at his home on March 14, 2024. Joe was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on February 27, 1938 to the late Daniel and Gussie (Ranalli) Gabriel.  He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1956, where he actively participated in gymnastics. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and after an honorable discharge, served six years in the Army Reserves.  Joe attended Pratt...

Virginia Ann O’Hara passed away peacefully at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center on April 17, 2024, surrounded by her children. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 8, 1925 to the late Owen and Virginia (Blom) McCarthy, and she had four siblings who preceded her in death: Eugene, Walter, Robert and Ronald.  She attended the former Marygrove College where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry.   Ginger married Francis Raymond O’Hara on...

Gisela Elisabeth Stopczynski, 80, passed away on April 9, 2024. She was born on December 1, 1943 in the Pomeranian region of Koszalin, Germany (which is now Poland) to the late Helene and Hans Goepner. They had to flee their home during WWII for the Bavarian area of German where she enjoyed racing in downhill skiing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Gisela moved to the United States in 1966 and later became a citizen. Once in the U.S., Gisela enjoyed gardening, cooking, watching sports and going...

After a short illness, and only three days after his 77th birthday, Daniel Joseph Saracino passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on April 7, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and Emily (Schneider) Saracino. He was a devoted husband, to Marcia Saracino; loving father, to Christina Blakey and her husband Jack, Gena Crane and her husband Ben, and Danny Saracino; cherished grandfather to, Joseph, Charlie, Daniel, George, Cecily and Josie; dear brother to,...